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Scottish Origins

Scottish Origins. Andrew Hayward. My Scottish Heritage. I’m a mix of several nationalities, but most of my ancestors came from Scotland. These ancestors started arriving in the early 17 th century but I don’t know if they came over for economic or religious reasons.

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Scottish Origins

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  1. Scottish Origins Andrew Hayward

  2. My Scottish Heritage • I’m a mix of several nationalities, but most of my ancestors came from Scotland. • These ancestors started arriving in the early 17th century but I don’t know if they came over for economic or religious reasons. file://localhost/Users/andrewhayward/Documents/Scottish Origins.pptx - Scottish Americans Today

  3. Who were the early Scot Immigrants?

  4. Religious Dissidents • The King of Scotland demanded all Scots show loyalty by joining the Episcopal Church of Scotland. • Many Catholics and Presbyterians didn’t want to do that so they sailed to the colonies where there was religious freedom.

  5. Transported Criminals & Rebels • In the 1600 & 1700’s criminals in Scotland prisons were transported to America where they were sold at auctions. • Scottish soldiers that were captured in battles with the British were shipped and sold in settlements like the ones in East Jersey.

  6. Traders, Merchants & Skilled Workers • The first Scottish settlement in our area was near Perth Amboy in East Jersey. • The settlement was controlled by proprietors. • Landlords, overseers and their families ran things. • Skilled indentured servants worked off their terms and became land owners. http://history.wgordon.com/gordon20.htm

  7. Economically Disadvantaged • Most of the 150,000 Scots that immigrated between 1612 and the American Revolution were not religious, criminals or store owners. • Most Scots were poor laborers that came to the colonies looking for a better life.

  8. Scottish Americans Today • Today Scottish origins can be seen when bagpipers perform at ceremonies, weddings, parades or athletic events. • One Scottish dish still eaten today is Haggis. • On September 18, 2014 Scotland will vote to decide if they want to be an independent country from England. file://localhost/Users/andrewhayward/Downloads/Scottish PPT Pics.docx

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