The Scotch-Irish did NOT stay in their little towns for generations. Considering the times, I find their movement amazing. One man, Moses White, is found in the records of the Dutch Reformed church in
The Scotch-Irish began as Presbyterians, but within one or two generations became Methodist, Congregational, Reformed Presbyterian, Baptist, or any other of the numerous denominations that have served our country’s religious needs. There is some valid speculation that many of the second generation of Quakers to
The local and national historical and genealogical societies are great resources for 1718 research. By contrast, universities and colleges in
There is no such thing as a Scotch-Irish surname. Our names may have originated, and may still be found, in
My generation is largely ignorant of its past. In fact, not until I had completed research on my Boyd family did my 70-something mother discover her Presbyterian roots. She had always thought she was the 'first' in the family to be Presbyterian. Seeing her cry while reading about her ancestors in
No one has yet written a definitive book about the methodology for Scotch-Irish research in
Colin Brooks is a genealogist specializing in Scotch-Irish research in the 18th century. Project developer of the 1718 Migration research. Co-author of the Northern Ireland website: http://www.1718migration.org.