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He had at least 2 sons, John and Robert. Va/Jam Webster, James--F,Md White, Alexander--EA, Va/Jam White, Hector--G,Va White, James--F,Md White, John--EA, Va/Jam Wilkie, James--W,SC Willson, Henry--F,Md Wilson, James--W,SC Witherington, Richard--G,Va Wood, James--EA, Va/Jam Woofe, William--Sc,-- Wright, William--EA, Va/Jam Yeoman, Francis--S,SC Young, Robert--W,SC Young, William--A,Va Young, William--Sc,--. Junkins was scalped but managed to survive long enough to make it to Maxwell's garrison and relate what had happened. remained there for several days, during which the government forces We'd like to use additional cookies to remember your settings and understand how you use our services. When they reached their destination, they happened upon a field of cabbage.They ate all of it, which of course made them even sicker than they already were. Get Our Inside Story Newsletter. Since Culloden, Jacobite descendants had been Taking the Kings Shilling. According to a receipt given to the commissary general of the rebel prisoners, 639 prisoners were transported, but, for reasons unknown to this writer, only 636 were named in the manifest. His father left him half his property in hopes that he might return, but he never did. The Key Feature of this table is to be found in columns 7 and 8. were 637 Scottish rebels captured at Preston, Lancashire, on 14 Nov Taken from the "National Genealogical Society" Quarterly, March The Scots of Hammersmith. Scottish Field, 496 Ferry Road, Edinburgh, EH5 2DL. And so the Highlanders quickly learned the accuracy of the old British adage: If you take the Kings shilling, you pay the Kings price. Their dead Commanding Officers successor would neither advance nor retire without a clear order. ( Mc Kendra, Mc kandra, Mac Kandra ), Mac Kane John ( Mc Canne , Mac Kane, Mc Kane), Mac Kane patricke ( Mc kane , Mc Cane ), Mac Kannell Daniel ( Mac Connell, Mc Connell ), Mac Kannell Wm. April 1716 with 81 prisoners. James mackall, John Mackshane, and Thomas Tower became forge hands under John Vinton, John Turner jr, , Henry Leonard and Quenten Prey. FVa/Md"Friendship". Biography John Clark was taught the trade of blacksmith by Samuel Hart. additional prisoner (John DALZYEL) has been identified from other However, the story in the Bible in Genesis , Chapter XXVII, where Jacob deceives his father Isaac into giving him a blessing meant for Jacob's brother Esau, was also part of the emotional loading of the term 'Jacobite' to mean 'imposter', as well as 'supporter of the exiled Stuarts'. So I made a project of it and in London collected the complete information set on all the Rebels at the trial, all 1,301 of them, expecting that there were plenty of other Rebel descendants here in America who would be excited to hear about these men. telephoning the editor on 0131 551 1000; writing to the Editor at He and his wife Rebecca often refused to attend church on the Sabbath. Edwd. Following the English Civil War, Cromwell transported thousands of Scots soldiers to Virginia, New England and the West Indies. Archives, Open Government Licence Mackanur died in 1670. Furbush was fined in N. H. for drinking with two Indians, named Henry and Richard. Their son George jr. was capturd by Indians and carried off to Canada. A rebellion that was not a war for Scottish independence, but rather to see which 62 went to John Giffard, the agent for the Undertakers of The Iron Works of Lynn (Saugus). In 1662, Brown and Orr of Sacco Falls belonging to Winter Harbor, for himself and Henry Brown. While this was going on, the Council had received several petitions from persons, who wished to transport the Scots overseas. We place some essential cookies on your device to make this website work. During the rebellion of 1715 the rebel forces entered Preston on 9 Nov and, after proclaiming as their king the chevalier of St. George, remained there for several days, during which the government forces advanced upon them.The town was assaulted, and on 14 Nov the rebel general Thomas FORSTER surrendered his army to the King's forces.Persons shown below, was compiled from ten ship manifests, were taken prisoner and sent to the American Colonies the following spring as indentured servants for a seven-year period.Those who refused to be voluntarily indentured were forced into that condition upon arrival in the colonies. They were as follows: A few years later, a small group of Scots were brought to Scotland, Maine. Long afterwards it was called Scotchman's Neck. After the Prisoners are embarked you are to transmit [send] back to me this originall Petition. The price asked in return for the Kings Shilling could be truly exorbitant. Georgia and North Carolina sharpshooters, in front of the main body of American militia, picked off British cavalrymen as they rode up the slight rise toward the Americans. In April 1799 the 93rd Highland Regiment was raised in Sutherland Parish near Edinburgh. Richard CROPPER, master bound for Barbadoes from An 18th Century sketch of Martinique, where around 150 Jacobite prisoners were freed after their ship, which was on its way to Antigua, was intercepted by French privateers. PIC: Creative Commons. Bonnie Prince Charlie: My flawed ancestor who 'tried his absolute hardest' for S This was near Kitteryand York, Maine. "Scipio" commander's name and destination not given, from They were sent to prison for life without parole. IPSO is an In his autobiography, Account of the remarkable occurrences in the life and travels of Colonel James Smith, the author writes that after repulsing Major Grants advance party, the French, knowing they were vastly outnumbered by the approaching Forbes, abandoned and burnt Fort Duquesne. Many also worked at the Iron Works.They were as follows: Prisoners who worked at the Lynn Iron Works, now known as the Saugus Iron Works, were as follows: In Kittery Maine, there is a Unity parish, doubtless from the prisoners, who were sent there to work in the sawmills. The History of The Town of Durham New Hampshire, Source Historical and genealogical Reg, N.E.H.G. John Touish had the job of taking stock of ore and making charcoal. In South Carolina, the 1st Battalion of Frasers Highlanders was effectively destroyed under Tarletons command at the Battle of Cowpens in January 1781. Spurious Pedigree At the battles end they were aided by militia troops, who, instead of riding away as planned, attacked the 71st Highlanders, who were attempting to fight their way out of the American trap. They associated with Robert Stewart and left everything to him. In 1667 a seat was assigned for him at the Amsbury Church. November 11Th, the Council issued sailing orders to the Unity. 00:34. Today is nowhere as near as large and a Historical Site. If you think we have made a significant mistake and you to retrieve any portion of the site. Capt Arthur SMITH, bound for VA (but leaving prisoners in MD) from Liverpool 28 July 1716 with 54 prisoners on one manifest and 2 additional on another manifest. No French were in sight, only a row of grisly stakes erected by their native allies. 1 August 2007. They are as follows: Aside from the Scot prisoners, there were other Scots, who also arrived on The Unity. --S,SC Grant, Robert,--EA,Va.Jam Grant, William--F,Md Greame, Fergus--EA,Va/Jam Guild, Thomas--S,SC Guttry, John--S,SC Guttry, Robert--W,SC Hall, William--Sc,-- Hamond, George--S,SC Handyside, Robert--2B,Jam Hardwick, William--H,StC Harris, John--EA,Va/Jam Hay, John--F,Md Heard, John--S,SC Henderson, Charles,--EA,Va/Jam Henderson, Robert--F,Md Henderson, William--H,StC Henderson, William,--W,SC Hendrick, James-F,Md Heys, James--H,StC Hill, James--F,Md Hodgson, George--G,Va Holland, Thomas-EA,Va/Jam Howard, William--Sc,-- Hume, Francis--EA,Va/Jam Hume, Thomas--G,Va Hunt, Ed (ward)--Sc,-- Hunter, John--EA,Va/Jam Hunter, Patrick--F,Md Innis, James--Af,Bar Johnson, William--G,Va Johnston, James--EA,Va/Jam Johnston, John--EA,Va/Jam Johnston, Robert--EA,Va/Jam Kenedy, Mall--W,SC Kennedy, Daniel--G,Va Kennedy, John--EA,Va/Jam Kenneyday, Alexander--2B,Jam Kenneyday, John--Sc,-- Kenneyday, John--2B,Jam Kenny, John--G,Va Kerr, John--EA,Va/Jam Kerr, John--Sc,-- Kerr, Robert--EA,Va/Jam Kidd, Alexander--EA,Va/Jam Lauder, George--EA,Va/Jam Lawder, David--G,Va Lawtey, Alexander--H,StC Lemon, John--S,SC Lesley, Alexander--S,SC Lindsey, James--EA,Va/Jam Lindsey, John--Sc,-- Londey, Charles--Sc,-- Lowe, Abraham--F,Md Lowe, James--F,Md Lowry, Thomas--F,Md Lumsden, Henry--F,Md Lyon, Philip--W,SC Lyon, William--EA,Va/Jam McInlier, Duncan--2B,Jam McInnis, John--S,SC McIntire, Hugh--G,VA McIntosh, Alexander--G,VA McIntosh, Alexander--H,StC McIntosh, Alexander--W,SC McIntosh, Angus--2B,Jam McIntosh, Donald--W,SC McIntosh, Donald--W,SC McIntosh, Donald--W,SC McIntosh, Dun(can?) They sold to James Smith of Oyster River, a tailor, land granted to them at Dover. ( Mac Connell, Mc Connell), Mackdo(n)ell Sander Mac Donnell, Mac Donnell), MackDonnell John ( Mc Donnell, Mac Donell), MackCunnell Sander ( Mc Connell Mac Connell), MackCunnell Cana ( Mc Coornell, Mac Cornell), Macendocke Daniell Mcendocke, Mc Kendock ), Mackey Huge ( mackie, Mc Kay, Mc key, Maki ), Macky John ( Makie, maki. and his heirs. hugh tornabene 12/24/06. --S,SC Stewart, Duncan--2B, Jam Stewart, Hugh--S,SC Stewart, James--EA, Va/Jam Stewart, John--EA, Va/Jam Stewart, John--EA, Va/Jam Stewart, John--EA, Va/Jam Stewart, John--EA, Va/Jam Stewart, John--G, Va Stewart, John--Sc,-- Stewart, John--Sc,-- Stewart, John--Sc,-- Stewart, John--Sc,-- Stewart, John--2B, Jam Stewart, John--2B, Jam Stewart, John--2B, Jam Stewart, Malcome--EA, Va/Jam Stewart, Neil--S,SC Stewart, Neil--S,SC Stewart, Patrick--EA, Va/Jam Stewart, Patrick--S,SC Stewart, Robert--EA, Va/Jam Stewart, Robert--EA, Va/Jam Stewart, Robert--EA, Va/Jam Stewart, William--Sc,-- Stroak, William--EA,Va/Jam Strock, Joseph--Sc-- Stroughan, Charles--W,SC Stubbs, Robert--F,Md Swinhoe, James--S,SC Sword, Humphrey--G,Va Sword, John--H, StC Sympson, William--G,Va Tankard, Walter--EA, Va/Jam Taylor, James--Sc.-- Tett, Thomas--Sc Thompson, Daniel--EA, Va/Jam Thompson, George--F,Md Thorburn, William--Sc,-- Todd, John--Sc-- Trumball, Mich (ell?) He was received as an inhabitant of Exester 1678. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. in the colonies. v3.0, except where otherwise stated, https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documents/education/prisoners-after-culloden-sp-54-32-41c.mp3, Friends of The National John Bean wound up in the Exeter sawmill. The less important were tried locally, and the rank-and-file were held in Preston for a month before being transferred elsewhere. Immigrant Ships Transcribers Guild is independently owned. The Jacobite defeat at the battle on Culloden Moor in 1746, ended the rebellion in Great Britain. [sibling%28s%29 unknown] it was there they ran a sawmill. ISTG NOTICE: These electronic pages are Copyright 1998-2023 and may NOT be The Battle of Cowpens, South Carolina, January 17, 1781In upland South Carolina, at a place where local farmers penned their cows, an American force of 300 Continentals and 700 militia from North and South Carolina, Virginia, and Georgia, won a brillant victory against the British. The surviving Scots presented the English with a problem. To continue reading this article you will need to purchase access to the online archive. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. With war drums beating anew, the Highland regiments which had been disbanded were re-created. The reason the traditional shanty The Kings Shilling included this chorus is brutally clear: Come, laddies, come, hear the cannon roar. Across his mile-long front he had built a twenty-foot-deep parapet, with a short glacis sloping down, and on it he mounted four well-protected heavy guns. We'd like to use additional cookies to remember your settings and understand how you use our services. However, by the time the Scots arrived in Boston, they were in poor health. After another indian attack in 1711 he sold the Garrison to the Macintire Family. Sc (?) Subscribe now for regular news, updates and priority booking for events.Sign up, All content is available under the Open Government Licence 1659 they removed to Newbury, in Byfield Parish, where they lived for 30 years. However, if you are unsatisfied with our response, you can contact IPSO, which will John Curmuckhell, also called Carnicle, came on the John and Sara. June 3, 1675 Henry Brown and James Orr , Scotchmen, residents of Wells bought 200 acres from Henry Sayward, at Moresome. In the absence of official Scottish passenger lists for the period, he initially derived his information from the records of the Privy Council of Scotland, the High Court of Justiciary, Treasury and State Pagers, and prison records, the sources of the majority of extant information available on the Scots who were banished to the colonies prior to 1775. All content on these electronic pages may NOT be obtained by unacceptable means v3.0. --H,StC Orack, Alexander--G,VA Oswell, Joseph--SC,-- Park, Thomas--F,Md Patterson, James--EA,VA/Jam Petello, James--EA,VA/Jam Peter, James--EA,VA/Jam Peter, John--EA,VA/Jam Peter, John--F,Md Portius, John--EA,VA/Jam Potts, Thomas--F,Md Procter, Joseph--SC,-- Prophet, Silvester--EA/VA/Jam Ramsey, Andrew--H,StC Ramsey, John--F,Md Ramsey, William--H,St.C Ranken, John--W,SC Rash, James--W,SC Ray, James--EA,VA/Jam Ray, John--S,SC Reed, Alexander--Sc,- Reide, Mall--S,SC Reide, Robert--EA,Va/Jam Rend, Alexander--F,Md Renton, James--G,Va Richardson, John--W,SC Richardson, Robert--W,SC Richey, Joseph--Sc,- Ridley, Alexander--Sc,- Ridley, John--H,SC Ridley, John--Sc,- Robartson, Duncan--2B,Jam Robartson, James--2B,Jam Robartson, John--2B,Jam Robb, James--S,SC Robb, John--S,SC Robb, Thomas--S,SC Robertson, Alexander--Sc,- Robertson, Daniel--Sc,- Robertson, Daniel--2B,Jam Robertson, Donald--F,Md Robertson, Donald--S,SC Robertson, Duncan--Sc,- Robertson, Fran(is?) High-ranking Jacobites were sent to London for trial. The heritage of the rest of the American troops who fought i. A great many of these had petitioned to be transported. By October 23rd, the council was ordered to stop the project until is was confirmed that the Scots were not being sent anywhere where they could be dangerous. Much of the Jacobites support was provided by the Scottish clans, particularly Western and Highland I know it looks funny but as we all know that's how they wrote things back then, "London This 11th of November , 1651; Captain Jojn Greene; "Wee whose names are under written frighters of your shipe the Joh and Sara doe order yow forthwith as winde & weather shall permitt to sett sajle for Boston in New England $ there deliver our Orders and Servants to Tho kemble of charles Towne to be disposed of by him according to orders wee have sent him in the behalfe & wee desire yow to Advise with the said Kemble about all that may be concerne that whole Intended bojage using you Jndeavo's with the said Kemble for the speediest lading your shipp from New Eng, to the barbadoes with porvisions $ such other things as are in N.E. July 1716 with 18 prisoners. )"Scipio" commander's name and destination not given, from Liverpool 30 March 1716 with 95 prisoners. He landed in Ipswich ,Mass, where he was an indentured servent . Afterward, Major Arthur MacArthur of the 71st Regiment, now an American prisoner, was quoted as saying that he was an officer before Tarleton was born; and that the best troops in the Kings service were put under that boy to be sacrificed. ones. Copyright 2023 History Today Ltd. Company no. A rebellion that was not a war for Scottish independence, but rather to see which royal house would rule Great Britain. On September 16Th, the secretary,Gualter Frost, was ordered to confer with the petitioners, to terms under which they would undertake the project. British expedition led by General John Forbes to clear the way for an invasion of Canada. Maxwell's Garrison survived. You may read a transcription of this warrant and view scans of I am commanded to signify [show] his Majestys pleasure to you that you should deliver to Sir Thomas Johnson, or Mr. Richard Gildart & Son: Trafford Merchants in Liverpoole such of the Prisoners in the Castle of Liverpoole , in order to their being transported to some of his Majestys Plantations in America, as have subscribed [signed] the Petition inclosed and are in a fair state of health- taking care that all the Prisoners so to be transported, do in the [presence] of the Mayor, or other Cheife Magistrate of the Sea Port Town, where they shall be embarked [taken on board], execute Judicature [hold trials] in due form; thereby obliging themselves to serve in the Plantations for the term of Seven years from the time of their Arrivall there. prisoners reached the destinations originally designated. Some men were shot because they either could not or would not march. For each person cited in this directory, some or all of the following information is provided: name, occupation, place of residence in Scotland, place of capture and captivity, parents? The next day, the battle went very much as Morgan had planned. As such of them as are not in a condition to be transported in regard to their health, you are to take care that they be as soon as possible taken out of their places of confinement in order to have the benefit of the air, with these restrictions that it be within the castle walls & at proper times, and with proper Guards, so as to prevent their making Escapes. By Clifford Neal Smith (594 W. Lincoln Hwy, Jacobite Rebellion Ships. reproduced in whole or part in any format for presentation, distribution or profit by When he died he devided his property between Peter Grant and John Taylor. The term of service for all of them was seven years. More than likely, many ended up deaf or at least hard of hearing because of the constant hammering . He married John Pearce's daughter . Finding all ten ships, listed together in one document, has been an illusive task Maxwell received 30 lashes on his bare skin "for exobitant and abusive carage toward the master and his wife." Mac Tentha ), MackTomas Glester ( Mac Thomas , Mac Thomas ), Mack Williams Gellust ( Mc Williams , Williams ), Monrow Hugh ( 'Monroe, Munroe, Munrow}, Monrow John ( Monroe, Munroe, Munrow ), ' Monrow Robe't ( Monroe, Munroe, Munrow ). We can assume that it is accurate as it is Of 1700 prisoners taken in Scotland after the 1715 uprising, more than 450 Jacobites were sent to North America and 170 to the Caribbean. shipdestinationship codecode AVa"Anne", Capt Robert WALLACE, bound for VA from Liverpool 31 July 1716 with 18 prisoners. Unfortunately, one Highland regiment was destined to have to pay the piper one more time in North America. It was then called the Scotsman's House, it had been framed by Samuel Bennett, a master carpenter who also worked on constructing the Iron Works. Here they were allowed daily rations of a pound of bread and a half a pound of cheese. This information will help us make improvements to the website. To Mr Webster [Minister] In Edinr. Samuel Drake Publisher 1847 Vol 1 - 50 ( Oct 1847 pages 378- 379), Coehon John ( Cowen, Cowan, cowin, Cowing), Edminsteisteire John ( Edminstair, Edmonstair), Mack Alinsten Almister ( Mc Alinsten, Mac Allinsten ), MaKandra Wm. Meanwhile, the British infantry, who assumed that the Americans were fleeing, were hit by the main body of Continentals, Virginia militiamen, and a company of Georgians. general Thomas FORSTER surrendered his army to the King's forces. The first An additional prisoner (John DALZYEL) has been identified from other documents. Augustine Walker, the ship's master who had settled in Charlestown,1640, had , which was where the Unity had been built,by shipwright, Benjamin Gilman,weighed anchor more than likely right away, after receiving his orders.The trip from London to Boston, which normally took six weeks and was mostly likely unpleasant. In his book, Sons Of The Mountains, Ian McCulloch writes that in 1757 the British Secretary of War ordered two regiments to be raised in the Highlands. They became most respected section of early settlers. Get Our Inside Story Newsletter. As proof of his rehabilitated status, he raised significant forces which first served in the Seven Years War, then the American Revolution. 1556332. See how incarcerated writers are breaking stereotypes and shifting the narrative. The first edition of this work has been enlarged by the addition of fresh material, particularly from American sources but also from more obscure sources in Scotland. But national changes now mean these North Carolina men have a shot at release. In 1681 a surprise attact by Indians distroyed most of the dwellings.in the area. We will abide by the decision of IPSO. Machum), Mackie Hill ( Mac Kay, Mv Key, Maki ), MackNeile Dan ( Mc Neile, Mc Neale, Mac Neale ), Mack Neile Patricke ( Mc Neale, Mc Neil, Mac Neal), Mack Nell Daniell ( Mc kell, Mac Kell ), Mack Nester Allester ( Mc Nester, Mac Nester ), Mack Neth Semell ( Mc Nith , Mc Kenneth ), Mack Nith Daniell ( Mc Nith, Mc Kenneth), Mack Nith Daniell ( Mc Knith , Mc Kenneth ), MackKnith Patricke ( Mc Knith, Mc Kenneth ), MackTentha Cana ( Mc Tentha. Payment for medical care and medicine as well as food was needed. In 1681, he received 20 lashes on his bare skin, by the court, for calling court officials "Divills and hell Hounds". On June 23, 1759, at the age of 83, his wife gave her deposition. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Liverpool 30 March 1716 with 95 prisoners. Signed, P. Methuen. During the early 1800s, Great Britain was locked in a costly war with Napoleons France that would only abate with Wellingtons dramatic victory at Waterloo in 1815. It gives orders for the transportation of Jacobite prisoners in Liverpool Castle to plantations in America and provides instructions for the care of sick prisoners, 29 February 1716 (SP 35/5/13). Founder, Immigrant Ships Transcribers Guild EAVa/Jam"Elizabeth and Anne".commander Edward TRAFFORD, bound for VA and Jamaica from Liverpool 28 July 1716 with 126 prisoners (128 prisoners listed in manifest). It's corect. They, along with Edward Errin, bought in 1662, a farm at Bradboate harbor in Pischalaq River at Wadering Place, with 59 acres upland. William Furbush and Daniel Fergison bought land together in what is now Elliot, Maine. WSC"Wakefield"Capt Thomas BECK, bound for SC from Liverpool 21 April 1716 with 81 prisoners. List of rebel prisoners: with their rank and the number of witnesses against them, July 17 1746 (SP 54/32/41C). Log in. Henry Magoon married Elizabeth Lissen in 1661 and Alexander Gordon then married Mary, the youngest of lessin's daughters, in 1664. Commanding officer of his Majestys fortress in Liverpoole, Subscribe now for regular news, updates and priority booking for events.Sign up, All content is available under the Open Government Licence Names in prison, names on the embarkation list, names at debarkation and names from the Land records auction. a bill requesting payment from the King for transporting the prisoners on the ten ships. One of these regiments was the 71st (Highland) Regiment of Foot, raised by Simon Fraser and thereby known as Frasers Highlanders. He had no children. voluntarily indentured were forced into that condition upon arrival The Iron Works at that time covered over 600 acres, from what is now Saugus Center to Walnut street up towards what is now North Saugus, almost out to where Route one is now and over as far as Lynn Commons. The 93rd was assigned to the British command allocated to assault New Orleans, Louisiana. See how In 1711. anyone without the express written consent of the Immigrant Ships Transcribers Guild LLC. In total, somewhere between 4,000 and 5,000 Scots were banished to the Americas during the Colonial period (whereas England transported around 50,000 and Ireland in excess of 10,000), all of whom contributed to the settlement and development of Colonial America."--Genealogical.com. ship & that besides the said one hundred and twelve persons the Master did Report that one other Prisoner by name Duncan Mackfale died at sea This bonus payment of a shilling was offered to tempt lowly paid workers to enlist, and was successful in that aim especially in the impoverished Highlands. Recovering Scotlands Slavery Past: The Caribbean Connection, Scotch historians only copy Anglo-centric shite from Unionist historians. On November 14, 1715, the rebel commander surrendered his army to the King's forces. A letter written by James Stanhope at Whitehall to the Commanding Officer of his Majestys Forces in Liverpool. Liverpool 15 July 1716 with 1 prisoner. Another 150 prisoners were sent to New England aboard the Unity through Joshua Foote and John Becx, owners of the Saugus (Lynn) and Braintree (Quincy) Iron Works. Rathbon Commandr, for Jamaica, in order for transportation. FPC He was captured at The Battle of Worchester. Dec, 26,1660 , he bought land from John Pearce of Yorke. Transportation 30 March 1716 viz^t, Formatted by Patty MacFarlane, A person in Edinburgh noted in 1763 how "great criminals, who fear the Conse- This thread is archived In reply to: Jacobites 1715 Preston Deported, home parishes, listed right here. Nyven Agnew also called niven Agmeau and niven the Sct was taxed in Dover, in 1659. After the failed Jacobite Rising in the 1740s, I know that many, many Scots immigrated to America, particularly the mid-coastal region, to escape famine and harsh penalties imposed by the English. In the following years, many Scots who were were taken prisoners at the Battle of Worcester [England] were sent to Virginia, Massachusetts, and Maine aboard the John and Sara. The Jacobite Diaspora 1688-1746: From Despair to Integration. Puritan minister John Cotton wrote in his letter to Oliver Cromwell, "The Scots, whom God delivered into your hands at Dunbarre, and whereof sundry were sent hither, we have been desirous (as we could) John Paul (abt. He completed his indenture with no more incidents. Many were sent to Berwick Maine after the demise of the Iron Works. Some were prisoners of war, soldiers, men of conviction fighting for a cause only to be captured by the crown. Moreover, from the 1650s to 1830, when it became illegal, banishment and transportation to the colonies was a traditional punishment for certain serious?but over time petty?crimes, thereby contributing even further to the Scottish population of colonial America. There is no known passenger list for the Unity. Grey paid his wife's fine " for breach of sabbath and for stricking of Patience Everinton". They were forced into an indenture, "white slavery", for a seven year period. His initial success, however, did not stop him over the intervening years from hunting in ever more obscure sources in North America and the UK--sources such as the Aberdeen Journal, Caledonian Mercury, the Dumfries and Galloway Archives, Justiciary Records of Argyll, Calendar of Home Office Papers, and more. Subscribe. So, if a Highlander wanted to wear a kilt in the years immediately after Culloden, he would have to join the British Army to do so. Husband of Lydia (Jenkins) Paul m https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Worcester#/media/File:Battle_of_Worcester.jpg. That led naturally to the ten ships they came in, especially since the embarkation passenger lists were there in the archives also. General John Forbes to clear the way for an invasion of Canada husband of Lydia ( Jenkins ) Paul https... 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