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British Isles Research Seminar 2017, 9 Lessons

The Scots-irish: Plantation and Settlement of Ulster in the 17th Century

Presenter: Craig Foster, AG

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This Webinar outlines events surrounding the plantation schemes and the settlement of Northern Ireland from the London Companies and the large landed Estates in Scotland. Craig will walk you through the key sources for tracing the Scots-Irish in Ireland and their specific origins in Scotland.

Language: English

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Approved Scotch Irish Research Handout 2016 Sep (craig)

British Isles Research Seminar 2017

9 Lessons

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