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Researching the Scots-Irish of 18th Century Virginia: Pt. 2
The immigration experience of the Presbyterians in colonial Virginia was an oppressive time for the Scotsmen from Northern Ireland. Subject to the penalties imposed on them by the Established Church of England, their presence in Virginia, especially, in Hanover and Louisa County was tenuous. Formed from New Kent County,…
Added by David Joyce on January 7, 2017 at 6:30pm — 4 Comments
Researching the Scots-Irish of 18th Century Virginia, Pt. 1
The genealogy and history of the Presbyterian Church has always been intertwined in Virginia history. Beginning in the 18th century, protestant dissenters were seen unfavorably by the Established Church of England. Presbyterians, Quakers, and Puritans because of their religious beliefs were penalized by the British government socially, politically, and in matters of religion. The Presbyterians, especially, had a traumatic…
ContinueAdded by David Joyce on January 5, 2017 at 10:00am — 6 Comments
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