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Book Synopsis: They left Ireland by the boatload to head for America before the Revolution, and settled on the rugged western frontiers of the colonies. The descendants of Scotsmen who had colonized the Irish Kingdom of Ulster, they lived for several generations on Irish soil before heading across the Atlantic and the backwoods of America. They founded communities in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia and the Yadkin River valley of western North Carolina, eventually crossing the Cumberland Gap for the Kentucky frontier. For those Scots-Irish immigrants, life was a test of hardiness, hardship, and endurance, but frontier families also managed time for horseracing, gambling, and socializing - despite their strict Presbyterian ways. They founded churches and helped mold the governments of the new country. Scots and Scotch Irish offers a view of that time and place, along with thousands of names of those early settlers, drawn from church records, military rolls, deeds, court records, and newspapers of the time, all listed alphabetically in a series of appendices by source.
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Are you fascinated by the history of early American pioneers? Look no further than our captivating book, Scots and Scotch Irish: Frontier Life in North Carolina, Virginia, and Kentucky. This compelling tale follows the journey of brave Scots-Irish immigrants who left Ireland for America before the Revolution, settling on the rugged western frontiers of the colonies.
Discover the remarkable stories of these descendants of Scotsmen who colonized the Irish Kingdom of Ulster. They lived for generations on Irish soil before embarking on an adventure across the vast Atlantic and the untamed backwoods of America. From the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia to the Yadkin River valley in western North Carolina, and eventually venturing through the treacherous Cumberland Gap to the Kentucky frontier, their lives were a testament to their hardiness, hardship, and endurance.
But life wasn't solely about survival for these frontier families. They made time for horseracing, gambling, and socializing, all while staying true to their strict Presbyterian ways. They established churches, contributed to the formation of the new country's governments, and left an indelible mark on American history.
At Scots and Scotch Irish, we provide you with an immersive glimpse into the daily lives of these brave pioneers. Our meticulously researched book presents thousands of names of early settlers, meticulously gathered from various sources such as church records, military rolls, deeds, court records, and newspapers of the time. These names are conveniently listed alphabetically in a series of appendices, making it a valuable resource for genealogists and history enthusiasts.
Experience the captivating journey of the Scots and Scotch Irish immigrants and uncover the hidden stories of America's early frontiers. Don't miss out on this remarkable piece of history. Get your copy of Scots and Scotch Irish today!
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