My father's mother was a McKean, a very Scottish name, but it was always said in the family that it was Irish. Well, after some research, I found they did come from Ireland, specifically the Ulster region. And the McKeans in my line came into America through Philadelphia. Then as the generations passed, they moved first to Ohio, then on to Illinois. Then my service with the Army brought me back to Maryland (full circle).
So, if like me, you find a branch of your family came from Ireland, look a little deeper. You may find they were from the Ulster region, and are thus really of Scottish blood.
We're fools whether we dance or not, so we might as well dance. - Japanese Proverb
don't mind me. I'm just sitting over here being educated.
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