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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