Category Archives: Immigrant – Scot-Irish

From Ireland and Scotland. Most are Scotch-Irish an estimated 250,000 Irish Presbyterian and other Protestant dissenters from the Province of Ulster who immigrated to North America primarily during the colonial era, but their are a few Scotland Scots and Irish Catholics.

William Shaw

Posted on May 17, 2010 by markeminer

William SHAW (c. 1830 – c. 1886) was Alex’s 3rd  Grandfather; one of 16 in this generation. William was born in 1830 in Edinburgh Scotland according to the 1880 census.  On the other hand, he is recorded to be 44 … Continue reading →

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William L Latta

Posted on May 14, 2010 by markeminer

William L. LATTA (1757 – 1813)  is Alex’s 6th Great Grandfather, one of 128 in this generation of the Miner line. William L. Latta was born in 1757 in Londonderry, Ireland.  He married Elizabeth RANKIN c. 1784 in Ireland.  His … Continue reading →

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William Latta II

Posted on May 14, 2010 by markeminer

William LATTA II (1795 – 1846?) is Alex’s 5th Great Grandfather, one of 64 in this generation. William Latta was born on 17 Oct 1795 in Donegal, Ireland. His parents were William L. LATTA and Elizabeth RANKIN.    He was about  five years old … Continue reading →

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