Rootsweb has started a new service for mailing lists http://archiver.rootsweb.com/NCSCOTS-L/ It allows you to browse the messages (in a somewhat threaded format) and do keyword searches. Messages are broken up into one month intervals for browsing purposes. A user name and password are required. This was necessary in order to keep out e-mail harvesting 'bots (spammers) from getting list members' addresses. Benson Wills listowner btw@usa.net

This is a new search engine for genealogy. It is wonderful. Give it a try. http://www.genealogyportal.com/ Nancy: benttree@bright.net

Maureen, Although we have been open for contribution of articles, etc., from all parts of NC and from all parts of Scotland our material has come mostly from Argyll and the Eastern part of North Carolina. Have you tried sending queries to Clan Campbell Society on your John Campbell? Dr. Ruby Campbell is genealogist of Clan Campbell Society and does the Query pages in our Argyll Colony Plus. We have people who fuss about the lack of material on such places as Skye. We just don't get material from there, DR Campbell's address is 3310 Fairway Dr. Baton Rouge, LA 70809 Hope that you will join both the Clan Cambell Society and the North Carolina Scottish Heritage Society. One or both may help you

Anyone out there that knows these numbers are? Ain Tain Teather Feather Fip Sata Rata Po Thanks, Sandy Ross

HELLO TO FELLOW DESCENDANTS OF SCOTS WHO SETTLED IN NORTH CAROLINA I hope that the several of you on NC SCOTS who have asked for more information on the subject will receive this. To join or renew membership in the NORTH CAROLINA SCOTTISH HERITAGE SOCIETY and receive its Journal THE ARGYLL COLONY PLUS send a check for $30 to: Mrs. Anne Landin FSA Scot Treasurer, NCSHS 1690 Plainfield Church Rd. Siler City, NC 27344 I am in the 13th year as Editor of the prize winning ARGYLL COLONY PLUS, the genealogical journal of our Society. It is mailed to reach members in mid March, July and November. The three issues in 1998 contained 327 pages of articles, pictures, maps on NC Scots plus book reviews, Queries etc. Back issues are available for $30 per calendar year from me: COL. VIC CLARK PO BOX 397 ROCHESTER, MN 55903 We hold a SCOTTISH HERITAGE SYMPOSIUM each March at the St. Andrews Presbyterian College, Laurinburg, NC. This year we had 4 speakers from Scotland and one from NC. We have helped a lot of descendants of NC Scots find the farm in Scotland and/or North Carolina from which their ancestors came. PURPOSE OF SOCIETY: The Society was incorporated 12 April 1992 as a nonprofit organization to promote study, research, and publication, concerning ancestry and heritage of North Carolina's Scottish Settlers. EDITORIAL POLICY: Emphasis is placed upon information pertaining to Scottish Settlers of North Carolina, their ancestors and descendants. Welcomed are family histories and manuscripts, published and unpublished articles and books. News of family and church reunions and Scottish events are solicited. Please site your sources. I am not a professional genealogist but can furnish you with the several who specialize on North Carolina. During the years of working with this material we have assisted in editing several books full of information regarding descendants of Scottish Settlers of NC. Here is info on some: THE HIGHLAND SCOTS IN NORTH CAROLINA from the unpublished manuscript by Gov. Angus McLean 1919 470 pages $50. Postpaid note on check McLean book. this was edited and indexed by Mr. Louise Curry. CORRESPONDENCE AND DOCUMENTS pertaining to the BETHUNE, KEAHY, MCLEOD, MCFARLAND, PATTERSON and other related Scottish Highland familles. This book has 646 pages, and an excellent index. Edited by Dr. Ruby Campbell FSA Scot. $50 postpaid. on check show Correspondence and Documents COLORFUL HERITAGE; DOCUMENTED. 400 pages, well indexed, This is the history of the first three Presbyterian churches Barbecue, Bluff and Longstreet their cemeteries. $40 postpaid. On check show Colorful Heritage. We have two copies of SKETCHES OF NORTH CAROLINA by Rev Wm. H Foote 1846 updated and indexed by Rev Harold Dudley in 1965. $25 postpaid. On check show Foote Book. We have 3 copies of THE ISLE OF JURA -- MEMORIES OF THE PAST by Jura residents Gordon Wright and Norman Tate. A compilation of memories of the Islands older citizens. $15 Postpaid mark Jura Book on check

Col. Clark, I am a member of the STEWART (STUART) Clan, researching for NC and York County, SC documents identifying Alexander Stewart, c1770-1820 period. Request your suggestions of addresses to contact to ask for assistance. Request also information pertianing to your Scottish Society and your Newsletter. Regards, Robert S. Coleman____

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HELLO TO FELLOW DESCENDANTS OF SCOTS WHO SETTLED IN NORTH CAROLINA Several of you have asked for information on above subject. Here it is: To join or renew membvership in the North Carolina Scottish Heritage Society and receive its Ternal Jounal ARGYLL COLONY PLUS send check for $30 to: Anne Landin FSA Scot Treasurer of NCSHS 1690 Plainfield Church Road Siler City, NC 27344 I am in the 13th year as Editor of the prize winning Argyll Colony Plus, genealogical journal of our Society. It is mailed to reach members in mid March, July and November. The three isues in 1998 contained 327 pages of articles, pictures, maps, on NC Scots plus Book reviews, queries etc. Back issues are available for $30 per calendar year - from me Col Vic Clark, Box 397 Rochester, MN 55903 We hold a Scottish Heritage Symposium each March at the St. Andrews Presbyterian College, Laurinburg, NC. This year we had 4 Scots speakers and 1 NC speaker. We have helped a lot of descendants of NC Scot Settlers - find the farm in NC and or Scotland that their ancestors came from. Purpose of the Society: The Society was incorperated 12 April 1992 as a non-profit organization to promotestudy, research, and publication concerning ancestry and heritage of North Carolina's Scottish Settlers. Editorial Policy: Emphasis is placed upon information pertaining to Scottish Settlers of North Carolina , their ancestorsnd descendants. Welcomed are family histories and manuscripts, published and unpublished articles and books. News of family,and church reunions and Scottish events is solicited.. Please site your sources. I am not a professional genealogist but can furnish you the names and addresseof several who specialize on NC.

Sorry but here is a correction to my recent email: Scot origins (www.origins.net/GRO) I had left out the . between www and origins Best, Col Vic Clark

Hello from Col Vic Clark, Editor of the THE ARGYLL COLONY PLUS, Prize Winning Genealogical Journal of the North Carolina Scottish Heritage Society. The 19 April issue of TIME Magazine has an interesting article for Genealogists. Of special interest to Scots is the following: SCOTLAND First among nations to put all its records online; Scots origins (wwworigins.net/GRO) is a must for anyone with clan ties. Also see www.open.gov.uk/gros/groshome.htm If you would like more information about the North Carolina Scottis Heritage Society and its Journal, the ARGYLL COLONY PLUS - JUST LET ME KNOW. Regards, Col Vic Clark

Seeking information on James or James B. FERGUSON of Cumberland County, NC. Both men would have been born between 1775 and 1794. In 1817 one of these men was probably married to Sally MALLOY, daughter of Duncan MALLOY. Both are listed in the 1820 census of Cumberland Co., NC with three children each under the age of ten. James FERGUSON'S wife was born between 1775 and 1794 while James B. FERGUSON'S wife was born between 1794 and 1804. Other FERGUSON heads of household in the 1820 Cumberland Co., NC census included Daniel and John but I believe they were too old to be the husband of Sally Malloy. Thanks for any help offered. Doug Purcell 633 North Randolph Avenue Eufaula, AL 36027-1209 dpurcell@the-link.net

I have a copy of page 29 from "Muster Rolls of the Soldiers of the War of 1812 Detached from the Militia of North Carolina in 1812 and 1814" which was originally published in Raleigh, NC in 1851 and later reprinted in 1926 and 1976. The last reprint was by the Genealogical Publishing Company of Baltimore. On this page is information about the "Tenth Company, detached from the Richmond Regiment". If someone has a copy of this book would you please check to see what brigade and regiment this company served under? I believe the information is in the first part of the book. Also there were a total of eleven companies in this regiment. Thanks for any help offered. Doug Purcell 633 North Randolph Avenue Eufaula, AL 36027-1209 dpurcell@the-link.net

Seeking information on Sally MALLOY who married Unknown FERGUSON probably in Cumberland Co., NC sometime prior to 1817. Sally MALLOY was the daughter of Duncan and Mary BUCHANNAN MALLOY. Duncan MALLOY died c 1817 in Cumberland Co., NC. Sally's siblings included: Catherine (who married Neill PURCELL, Jr.), Margaret (who married Malcolm PURCELL), Mary (who married Duncan MUNN), Nancy, Elizabeth, Rachael and Malcolm. Would like marriage date of Sally MALLOY and Unknown FERGUSON as well as any information about the FERGUSON family. Thanks for any help offered. Doug Purcell 633 North Randolph Avenue Eufaula, AL 36027-1209 dpurcell@the-link.net or dpurcell@zebra.net

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Seeking information on the Battle of Elizabethtown, North Carolina which took place on August 27, 1781. At this battle the Whigs (patriots) broke Tory (loyalists) power in Bladen County by driving them into "Tory Hole" a deep ravine along the banks of the Cape Fear River. Many tories were killed at this battle. Has anyone ever written an article on this event? Has a roster of participants ever been prepared similar to the patriot and loyalist rosters assembled by Bobby Moss for those engaged in the Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge on February 27, 1776? I would appreciate receiving any and all information that anyone may have on this battle. The information above is from "The North Carolina Gazetteer: A Dictionary of Tar Heel Places" by William S. Powell. Thanks for any help offered. Doug Purcell 633 North Randolph Avenue Eufaula, AL 36027-1209 dpurcell@the-link.net

Will someone kindly interpret this for me: Summary Catalog Index for SRO Dec 1, 1654 James Murray of Cowdoune Non entry duties of land GD 196 I realize this is from the Scottish Records Office but the rest is Greek to me. Also, where is Cowdoune? Thank you for your time and assistance. Dick Hudson

Good luck in your search. Cumberland is indeed an important place for NC Scots! *********** Begin Quoted Material *********** On 4/4/99 at 5:27 PM ncgen@mindspring.com wrote: >Lynda Smith, our county coordinator for Cumberland County NCGenWeb, needs >to turn this site over to someone who has more time to devote to it. Lynda

Lynda Smith, our county coordinator for Cumberland County NCGenWeb, needs to turn this site over to someone who has more time to devote to it. Lynda has done a terrific job on this page, and I know she'll be a tough act to follow, but I'm hoping I can find someone who can meet the challenge. Cumberland is an important county in NC history, so this site gets a lot of queries and discussion. If possible, I would like the next county coordinator to be someone who is actively researching ancestors there and is familiar with the local records and names. The current page is at http://www.rootsweb.com/~nccumber/cumberland.htm The new county coordinator will be able to take over this page and its contents, and Lynda will provide some help in the transition period. You can get some general information on what's required of county coordinators from the following web page: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncunknow/orphan.html or write me with your questions. Elizabeth Harris ncgen@mindspring.com state coordinator for NCGenWeb: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncgenweb/

(Redirected by "Benson" <ncbeach@ncbeach.net>) *********** BEGIN REDIRECTED MESSAGE *********** My father has traced his geneology back to a man named Henry Thompson, he had married a young woman from Scotland, last name Carmichael, and her and her brothers and Henry traveled by ship to N. Carolina. Apparently they may have owned ships and made trips bringing immigrants to NC. Do you have any information to add to this? Thanks, Donna Dunphy DDunphy653@aol.com *********** END REDIRECTED MESSAGE ***********