I have spent less than 6 months delving into genealogy, and do not have the experience of many of you. I have been on a few mail lists only three days and have received some valuable information, and I believe given some out. However, I feel this to be true. Just from the experiences I have had, just finding a name or a location is never enough. Until I can get to know that person, "walked in their steps" I am not satisfied. If we can get into the Who first, then when, where, what, and finally why and how, and help each other, I believe the experience will be richer for us all. Perhaps the information is a little know fact about weather, dress, environment, industry, etc. It could be important to our collective understanding. The experiences of the Scotch-Irish are a much hidden portion of American History. In all my years, I don't remember being taught about them, and the contributions that they made, however, through research, I am amazed. This makes me want to follow their voyage to and to see American as they first saw it. I want to get into their heads, understand their thinking, see how they could survive. Posting hisitorical information for others to see could be a great way to share. In that vein, I will share an important document which could be the starting point for many of you. Posting historical information for others to see could be a great way to share. How fortunate for us that the founding fathers of New Hampshire understood the importance of History, even when it was being made and took steps to preserve the past for us to learn from. Today we are the History of tomorrow, it is this fact that drives us all. We see how very similar we are in our struggles and desires. Perhaps you have a distant relative that was part of the illustrious group. You must understand that not everyone found on this list made the voyage, and many that did not sign did. Copy of the Memorial to Governor Shute 26th day of March, Annoq. Dom 1718. "To His Excellency the Right Honourable Collonel Samuel Shutte, Governor of New England. We whose names are underwritten, Inhabitants of ye North of Ireland, Doe in our own names, and in the names of many others our Neighbours, Gentlemen, Ministers, Farmers, and Tradesmen Commisssionate and appoint our trusty and well beloved Friend, the Reverend Mr. William Boyd of Macasky, to His excellency the Right Hourable Collonel Samuel Shutte governour of New England, and to assure His Excellency of our sincere and hearty Inclination to Transport ourselves to that very excellent and renowned Plantation upon our obtaining from his Excellency Shutte encouragement. And further to act and Doe in our Names as his Prudence shall direct. Given under our hands this 26th day of March, Annoq. Dom 1718. Following were the signatures or marks of the persons. The names that follow were copied by the historian of Londonderry, E.L. Parker in 1890 and then again by Charles Knowles Bolton in 1910. "Below this address are the autograph signatures, arranged in eight columns of equal length. Where Mr. Parker's rendering of a name differs from my own I have given Parker's form below in italics. A question mark indicates that although we may agree, the form is still open to question. An asterisk marks names beginning with a small written b. In these cases I read "Black," not "Clark," "Beverelle," not "Ceverelle," and "Blaire ' 11 not "Claire My study of the petition has been aided by holding a negative photographic plate before a strong light. I am indebted for this negative to the kindness of Miss Edith Shepard Freeman, Librarian of the New Hampshire Historical Society." The signers were a diverse group, however there were nine ministers of the gospel and three other graduates of the University of in Scotland. The Signers First column at the left James Alexander James Nesmith David Craig Neall McNeall Weall McNeall Thomas Orr William Caldwell ?Jas Moore Jr ?Wm Slamon Sam Gunion. Perfectly distinct. Looks like Sieinion. Possibly for William Slemmons Matthew Love Lord Robrt Knox Alexdr McGregor Alexander McNeall Robert Roe Roo Joseph Watson Robert Millar John Smeally Much faded. John Morieson James Walker Robert Walker His Wilam X Calual mark Calwall. Difficult William Walker His mark Samuel X Young Alexander Richey James Morieson His mark Josheph X Beveriam His R mark Robert Crage John Thomson Thompson. Clear Hugh Tomson James Still James Hoog Thomas Hanson John Hanson Ritchard Etone James Etone Thomas Etone Samuell Hanson James Cochran James Hulton Thomas Hultone Haseltone. Or ffultone John Cochrane His Samuel X Hunter mark John Hunter Second column. Thomas Hunter His Daniel X McKerrel mark ffergos Kenedey Horgos (?) His ?John X Setone mark Suene (?) Well written, but elusive. Adam X Dickey His mark Ditkoy Alexander Kid Thomas Lorie Thomas Hines His Will X Halkins mark Georg Anton John Colbreath *William Baird Caird John Gray ?John Hostowne Woodman (?) Last four letters very clear. Andrew Wattson William Blair Joseph Blair His Hugh X Blare mark William Blare Samuel Anton James Knox Robert Hendry John Knox Willis Hendry William Dunkan David Duncan John Muree Murray? James Gillmor Samuel Gillmor Alexander Chocran Edward M Kene John Morduck His ?Samuel X.McMun mark ?Molcam Calual Henry Calual Thomas McLaughlen Robert Hoog John Millar Hugh Calwell William Boyd John Stirling Samuel Smith John Lamond Robert Lamond Robert Knox Wm Wilson Wm Paterson Third column Stephen Murdoch Robertt Murdoch John Murdoch William Jennson ames Rodger John Buyers Robert Smith Adam Dean Randall Alexander Thomas Boyd Hugh Rogers John Craig Wm Boyle Benj Boyle Ja. Kenedy MIG. Stirling A blot comes between the M. and the S. Samuel Ross John Ramsay John McKeen James Willsone Robert McKeen John Boyd Andrew Dunlap James Ramsay William Park John Blair James Thompson Lawrence McLaughlen Will Campbell James Bankhead Andrew Patrick James McFee ?James Tonson Or Temen? Gorg Anton James Anton George Kairy Thomas Freeland Fourth column Peter Simpson Thomas M"Laughlen Robert Boyd Andrew Agnew James King Thomas Elder Daniel Johnstone Robert Walker David Jonston James Steuart John Murray Thomas Blackwel Thomas Wilson John Ross William Johnston John'King Andrew Curry ?John Leech Parker omits. Looks like Jueeh. ?James Brighym Parker omits. Samue Code *James Blak Thomys Gro Thomys Anton James Gro *Jacob Black Clark Thomas Boyd Andrew McFaden Thomas McFaden David Hanson Richard Acton *James Blaire Claire Thomas Elder *Jeremiah Blaire Claire *Jacob Black Clark Abram Baverly Fifth column Robert Johnston Thomas Black Peter Murray John Jameson John Cochran Samuell Gonston Thomas Shadey William Ker Thomas Moore Andrew Watson John Thonson James McKerrall Hugh Stockman Andrew Cochren *James Barkley Carkley Laurence Tod Dod ?Sandrs Mear John Jackson James Curry James Elder James Acton ?Gorg Gregory Parker omits. Samuel Smith Andrew Dodg James Forsaith Andrew Fleeming Gorge Thomson James Brouster Thomas Kengston Parker omits James Bavelay Sixth column James Smith James Smith Patrick Smith *Sameuel Beverelle Ceverelle James Craig Samuel Wilson,.M.A. Gawen Jirwin Robert Miller Thomas Wilson William Wilson James Brice Ninian Pattison James Thompson Jon Thompson Robt Thompson Adam Thompson Alexander Pattison Thomas Dunlop John Willson David Willson John Moor James McKeen John Lamont John Smith Patrick Orr ?Boniel Orr William Orr John Orr Jeams Lenox John Leslie John Lason ?John Colvil Samuel Wat James Crafort James Henderson Matheu Slarroh David Widborn Luk Wat Robert Hendre William Walas Thomas Walas ?Thomas Enoch Cewch? William Boyd William Christy John Boyd William Boyd Hugh Ker The last nineteen are possibly in one handwriting. Seventh column Alexr McBride, Phar. Bart. There never was a Baronet of this name. Sam: McGivern John Murdoch Hurdoch Geo Campbell James Shorswood John McLaughlen Georg McLaughlen Laurence McLaughlen ?John HezIet Faded. George McAlester Thomas Ramadge James Campbell David Lindsay Robt Giveen James Laidlay Benjamin Galt Daniell Todd Robt Barr Hugh [Hollmes] Robt King John [Black] Thomas Ramsay James [Henry] Francis [Richie] James Gregg Robert Boyd Hugh Tarbel David Tarbel His John x Robb mark ?Peatter Fulltone Jeatter Fueltone. Possibly John Robt Wear [Alextr Donnaldson] [Arch'd Duglass] [Robert Stiven] Robt [Henry] [James Pettey] David Bigger David [Patteson] ?David Mitchell Parker omits. John Wight Joseph Wight Robt Willson James Ball ?Andrew Cord Or Coxe? James Nesmith Peter Christy Eighth column Jas Teatte, V.D.M. Thos Cobham, V.D.M. Robert Neilson, V.D.M. Houston Will: Leech, V.D.M. Robert Higinbotham, V.D.M. John Porter, V.D.M. Hen: Neille, V.D.M. Tho. Elder, V.D.M. James Thomson, V.D.M. William Ker Will: McClben McAlben Willeam Jeameson Or Jennieson? Wm Agnew Jeremiah Thompson Jahon Andrson George Grege Andrew Dean. AlexT Dunlop, M.A. Arch McCook, M.A. Alex'r Blair ?Boulonget Cochran Parker says B. Cochran, Fairly clear, but elusive. William Galt Peter Thompson Richart McLaughlen ?John Mccan Muar *John Black ?John Thompson Samuel Boyd John Mitchell James Paterson Joseph Curry David Willson Patrick Anderson John Gray James Greg