The Scotch-Irish in America

“This book tells the story of the Ulster Plantation and of the influences that formed the character of the people. The causes are traced that led to the great migration from Ulster and the Scotch-Irish settlements in America are described. The recital of their experiences involves an account of frontier manners and customs, and of collisions with the Indian tribes. The influence of the Scotch-Irish settlements upon American institutions is traced, particularly in organizing and propagating the Presbyterian Church, in spreading popular education, and in promoting the movement for American national independence. In conclusion, there is an appreciation of the Ulster contribution to American nationality.” 


This book contains the following chapters: 


I. The Plantation of Ulster 

II. The Land and the People 

III. Scotch Migration to Ulster 

IV. Formative Influences 

V. Emigration to America 

IV. Scotch-Irish Settlements 

VII. On the New England Frontier 

VIII. In New York and the Jerseys 

IX. Pennsylvania—The Scotch-Irish Centre 

X. The Indian Wars 

XI. Planting the Church 

XII. On Stony Ground 

XIII. The Source of American Presbyterianism 

XIV. Expansion South and West 

XV. Some Pioneer Preachers 

XVI. Scotch-Irish Educational Institutions 

XVII. The Spread of Popular Education 

XVIII. The Revolutionary Period 

XIX. The Birth of the Nation 

XX. A Survey and an Appreciation 

Appendices 

Appendix A. Ireland at the Time of the Plantation 

Appendix B. The Scottish Undertakers 

Appendix C. The Making of the Ulster Scot 

Appendix D. Statement of Frontier Grievances 

Appendix E. Galloway’s Account of the American Revolt 

Appendix F. The Mecklenburg Resolves 

Authorities Consulted