novaTopFlexHype for the Future 117D: Historic Sites of Southwest Pennsylvania
Introduction The historical significance of the southwestern region of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, largely south of the Ohio River along both sides of the Monongahela, is largely determined by the Scots-Irish “frontier” settlement in the European colonization of largely British Colonial America. Additional groups had included the Germans, Dutch, Scots-Irish, Quakers (often associated with the north of England), and related groups often also associated with the Mid-Atlantic colonies […]
Hype for the Future 112N: Donegal Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania
Overview The Township of Donegal is located within the County of Washington at the extreme western edge of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, accessible immediately east of the West Virginia state line along Interstate 70 and the associated Route 40. Apart from I-70 and U.S. 40, the area is also accessible from the Claysville area along the north-south Route 231, with the township limits containing the vicinity of Claysville (though not the borough limits) as well as the unincorporated […]
Hype for the Future 99A: The Frontier Culture of Augusta County, Virginia
Disclaimer Within the Commonwealth of Virginia, independent cities can occasionally be classified within the associated counties; however, the cities are politically separate from the surrounding counties as per the state constitution. This post pertains to the Cities of Staunton and Waynesboro in addition to Augusta County proper. Introduction Traditionally a significantly larger county associated with the entire frontier of the Commonwealth of Virginia, the County of Augusta, named for […]
Hype for the Future 50R: Appalachian Folk
Appalachian folk traditions are often related to Scots-Irish traditions, as well as to the traditions of the Melungeons, a mixed-race group associated with the region and without an obvious association with any given race in particular. Folk traditions, such as “Rocky Top” in East Tennessee, are often remnants of the cultural traits of Scots-Irish settlement to the present-day United States.
Hype for the Future 50Q: Greater Appalachian Scots-Irish
Overall, the Scots-Irish settlement of British Colonial America, overwhelmingly between 1717 and 1775, has largely been determined by numerous overlapping forces that had ultimately resulted in the migration of significant numbers of Scots-Irish to British Colonial America, and a significant majority of the settlers were originally associated with Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and the surrounding area. However, unlike the German settlers to the Lancaster area, including Amish and Mennonite […]
Hype for the Future 50O: Scots-Irish in Context
Though Óengus I is often identified with the very beginning of the modern-day identity of much of Scotland, and especially the southwestern part of Scotland where most of the Ulster Scots would eventually depart to the northern part of Ireland from, not all of Scotland would be identified as strictly nor inherently Scots-Irish by default. However, locales more commonly associated with the Scots-Irish include, but may not necessarily be limited to, the Lancaster area in Pennsylvania alongside […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2025/12/20/hype-for-the-future-50o-scots-irish-in-context/
7sleepersmusicHad me DNA tested and no surprise it's majority #ScotsIrish with continental #European making up most of the remainder. But then there was this: 0.2% #Nigerian. May or may not be true, but it's possible. The British Isles are not quite as #Caucasian as we have been led to believe, eh? #Scotland #Britain #Ancestry #Europe #BlackMastodon https://newsone.com/6399941/the-history-of-black-scottish-people/
The History Of Black Scottish People
On TikTok, an ocean of distance hasn’t stopped Black Scots and Black Americans from finding common ground — and celebrating each other with love, laughter, and cultural pride. The movement led us to find out more about the history of our Black friends across the pond.
Having spent my entire life believing my ancestors were #ScotsIrish, modern technology has allowed me to look centuries into my ancient past and reveal long-hidden truths from the mists of time. Spoiler alert: I'm Scots-Irish ;-) #Ancestry #MyDNA #Scotland #Ireland 🏴 🇮🇪 🍻 👍 😁
Heather Wilkinson RojoDo you need a good book about the Scots Irish settlers of Nutfield, New Hampshire (now the towns of Derry, Londonderry, Windham, and Manchester)? Here is my "top ten" list! https://nutfieldgenealogy.blogspot.com/2023/02/top-ten-books-about-nutfield-history.html #history #FamilyHistory #genealogy #geneadons #histodons #NutfieldNH #Nutfield #ScotsIrish
Making flax is part of Nutfield history. The Scots Irish settlers brought flax seeds and the knowledge of making linen with them from Northern Ireland and Scotland. https://www.nhpr.org/2024-01-01/exploring-part-of-new-englands-textile-history-from-seed-to-garment #history #NewHampshire #NutfieldNH #ScotsIrish #familyhistory
