The Scots Irish

Tuesday's presentation by Howard Mathieson explained the origin of the Scots Irish group, who lived originally in the lowlands of Scotland. Economic and religious circumstances and general poor living conditions caused their eventual migration or banishment to the northern part of Ireland. After years of existence in Ulster on various plantations, they began migrating to America. 400,000 left Ulster in 1717. Howard also presented maps showing surname locations of club members' ancestors. Thanks to Howard for another interesting presentation.