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    1. Deligance of Glascow (1729) found in New Jersey Wills
    2. Hello, I'm posting this information on the ship "Deligance of Glascow" in hopes someone else has more information they can share with me about it. My 7th great grandfather, James Carruth, is thought to of been born in Dumbarton, Scotland. He died in Antrim County, Ireland in 1728. His sons Walter and Adam (my 6th great grandfather) immigrated to America in 1729. In the State of New Jersey, Calendar Of Wills book, Volume XXIII (23), I found their immigration ship referenced on page 203 & 204 with the date of 30 Jan. 1729. The reference was for the will of "Hamlton, Hamplton, Hamleton, John" (name as recorded in book) from Minimor Co., of Londonderry who wrote his will while on board the ship. His three children (Mary, Alexander, and James - all under age) were to be cared for by Robert Brown (guardian of children). Walter Caruth was executor and witnesses were Adam Carruth, Rob't Davison, and James Taylor (all names as recorded in the book). The will was proved 22 Sept. 1729 and John died at Pens Neck (now possibly Pennsville, Salem County, N.J.). I have seen this ship also listed as Deligence of Glascow and Deligance of Glasgow. There is also a reference to this ship in the book "Carolina Cradle" written by Ramsey referring to the arrival of "Robert Davidson." This reference is found on page 46 in note number 148. I also have seen this ship listed as arriving at the Port of Philadelphia. I'm looking to verify the information I have that is not included in the above will and hope someone can provide information on this ship as to where it departed from and who else may have been on it. I know this is not a ship list, but the information here is in reference to my scots-irish ancestors who immigrated to Lancaster Co. (now Dauphin Co.), Pa. then Augusta Co., Va. and finally to the Coddle Creek area of Anson Co. (becoming Rowan and now Iredell Co.). Adam Carruth's son Robert moved on from N. Carolina to first Wilkes Co., Ga. and then Oglethorpe Co., Ga. His home ended up being in Madison Co., Ga. after this county was formed. I hope someone sees some names they can connect to here as I know I was sure happy to find the above will. Thanks for any help any of you may be to me on this subject. Best wishes, Harvey Carrouth

    03/18/1999 01:11:46