I could not help but to send this along since this family seemed to follow the exact migratory path as some of the Cowans. The Ewing's originated near Glasgow, Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond, settled in Ulster near Derry but the most amazing coincidence is the mention of the congregation at Burt and the location of Fahan, both places John Cowan, Sheriff of Londonderry owned property. "The Ewings are of Scottish descent, originally from the West of Scotland, near Glasgow. They were located on the River Forth, near Stirling Castle, in the vicinity of Loch Lomond. Their religion was Presbyterian. The reproduction of the coat of arms, above, was recognized by the Hon. Thomas Ewing family as coming from Scottish ancestors.  Near the lower middle of the drawing is "Mask Ewing," short for Maskell Ewing. During the mid-1600's, there was great religious persecution of the Protestants in Scotland. According to the tradition of the Ewing clan, the Ewings of America trace their origin to six stalwart brothers of a Highland clan, who, with their chieftain, engaged in insurrection in 1685, in which they were defeated, their chieftain captured and executed and themselves outlawed. It is told that our Ewing ancestors first went from their seat on the River Forth to the Isle of Bute, in Scotland, and then settled at or near Coleraine, County Londonderry, of Ulster, in Northern Ireland. On July 12, 1690, members of the Ewing Clan took part in the Battle of the Boyne, fought on the river of that name in Eastern Ireland. In this battle, King James II was opposed by William of Orange who was fighting for the Irish Protestants. The result of this battle was the complete overthrow of James, thus forcing his abdication of the throne and establishing the rule of William and Mary. The anniversary of this battle is still celebrated by the Orangemen, or Irish Protestants. Who were these six stalwart Ewing brothers?  Much research still needs to be done but at this point in time, the brothers might have included:  John Ewing of Carnshanagh; Robert Ewing, father of Alexander; Findley (Finley) Ewing, father of Thomas; James Ewing of Inch Island; William Ewing, father of Nathaniel; and possibly an Alexander Ewing. It is reported that three Ewing men lost their lives in the Battle of the Boyne. Captain Findley( Finley/ Ffinlay) Ewing, (born about 1650) father of Thomas Ewing Sr. was awarded a silver sword by his sovereign King William in recognition of his bravery during the battle. It is not known what act of valor for which he was honored. But the sword presented was silver-handled and was in possession of the family in New Jersey when it was stolen by a slave and the handle was melted for its metal. Before its theft, it was worn during the American Revolution by Dr. Thomas Ewing, an army surgeon and great grandson of its original owner.  Findley Ewing was a staunch Presbyterian and an ardent advocate of liberty. He married Jane Porter in Londonderry, Ireland in 1694. Recent research leads us to believe that their son, Thomas Ewing Sr. may have been born in 1690 in Londonderry rather than 1695 as has been thought for many years. (See quote from Margaret Ewing Fife's bookon Thomas Ewing Sr. page.)   He became the first American immigrant of this Ewing line.  There are several references to Captain Findley Ewing's father as being James Ewing of Glasgow, Scotland, born about 1630; however, the proof of this fact remains to be found. Mrs. Margaret Fife has spent twenty or more years researching the early Ewing Families in America.  In 1995, she published 200 copies of a book, Ewing in Early America.  In her book she lists the children of Findley (Finley/Ffinlay) and Jane Porter based on baptism records for the Burt Congregation just outside of Londonderry. These baptismal records were first obtained by Elbert William R. Ewing and published in his book Clan Ewing of Scotland in 1922.  A short time after he obtained the records from Ireland, a lot of Irish records were lost in a fire.  The possible children were identified as:    Ffinley, Jr., Jean, William, James, Thomas, Robert, and Mary Ewing >From the Burt Congregation records, we also learn that Findley first lived in Inch Island in Lough Swilley, then moved to Fahan on the east coast of Lough Swilley.  Four of his children were baptized on the 10th of the month -- reflecting the many superstitions of the time.  The siege of Londonderryplayed a part in the movement of some people during this time.  When looking at the American records in New Jersey, they indicate that besides Thomas Ewing coming to America, his three brothers, William, James, and Robert were also immigrants to America.  Regards, Robert Cowan Derry Homeowner's Association "A Gated Comminity" How about that marriage with a Porter? Small world.