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6th September 16, 09:59 PM
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Not just Irish, Scotch-Irish
Always known we immigrated from Ireland, but a recent trek along the West Highland Way led me to the discovery that my ancestors came first from Scotland to Ireland, then to America.
Couldn't quite nail down the family tartan, so came home with 8 yards of Scottish National, just to plant the seed.
Thought I'd just have it in the closet to say I had one, but after wearing it around the house (man its comfy on a hot day), I gathered a few accessories and decked out for a wedding from Argyll jacket and vest, to real fur sporran, hose on down. The spousal unit was hanging on tight!
Now I'm hooked, and am afraid my children's college funds are at risk...
Jim
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7th September 16, 12:41 AM
#2
Hello, Jim, and welcome from a Scotsman living in middle England.
Intriguing that you've discovered Scottish roots - your trip along the West Highland Way has done a lot for you in more ways than one!
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7th September 16, 04:20 AM
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Welcome to the "Great Rabble!"  
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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7th September 16, 04:25 AM
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Well met Jim. A clinging wife is not always a bad thing for kilted men. As she becomes more used to the situation, she can stand apart and think or say, "That's my man." Welcome to the attitude.
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7th September 16, 07:42 AM
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Hello Jim!
Allen Sinclair, FSA Scot
Eastern Region Vice President
North Carolina Commissioner
Clan Sinclair Association (USA)
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7th September 16, 08:03 AM
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Welcome from Ireland
John
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7th September 16, 01:30 PM
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Welcome from Scotland, from a Scot with an Irish grandad.
Regional Director for Scotland for Clan Cunningham International, and a Scottish Armiger.
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7th September 16, 02:50 PM
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Glen McGuire
A Life Lived in Fear, Is a Life Half Lived.
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7th September 16, 04:02 PM
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7th September 16, 04:44 PM
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Welcome to the rabble Jim.
While I am here I am curious how you discovered the two-stage emigration from Scotland. I suspect the same trail for my ancestors. I would love to nail down our Scot source, but so far there is no hard evidence, and the 'rumor' that my GGG Grandfather was from County Cork Ireland cannot be dismissed without such evidence.
And also, I understand that the term "Scotch-Irish" is more a description of a couple whiskies than the ancestry of a Scot-Irish descendant, but that's just me.
Regards,
Tom
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