Book SC Scotch-Irish Migration 1772
Description
Scotch-Irish Migration to South Carolina, 1772 |
Author
Jean Stephenson |
Publisher
Gen Pub Co Baltimore 1999 |
Source Text
[p. 27] James and Mary: 200 tons; master, J. Workman; agents, Jas. McVicker, John Moore, merchant. On July 29, hoped that passengers would be punctual and allow vessel to sail Aug. 8. Finally sailed from Larne Aug. 25, 1772. [p. 28] Pennsylvania Farmer: 350 tons; Master, C. Robinson; agent, John Ewing, S. Brown, merchangs; later added Rev. John Logue (Broughshane). Sailing postponed to allow farmers to dispose of their crops; sailed from Belfast Oct. 16, 1772. [p. 29] The South Carolina Gazette, issue of 22 October 1772, ... Timothy's Maritime List Arrived at Charleston "Oct 18 Snow, James and Mary, John Workman, from Larne." [p. 33] The South Carolina Gazette dated 24 December 1772, reported, among others, the following "Arrivlals at Charleston"-- Dec. 19 Ship Pennsylvania Farmer Charles Robeson Belfast Dec. 20 Ship Lord Dunluce James Gillies Larne Dec. 22 Ship Hopewell John Martin Belfast Brigt. Free Mason John Semple Newry |