Robert, Where did you find the list of passengers on the "Earl of Hillsborough"? Thanks, Carol > > ----- Original Message ----- From: <rsroon@aol.com> > To: <Scotch-Irish-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2006 8:02 PM > Subject: [Sc-Ir] McBride of County Down and Charleston, SC > > >> I have just found a list of passengers on the "Earl of Hillsborough" >> that departed Belfast on Christmas Eve 1766 and arrived in >> Charleston, SC in 1767. Included in that list was Alexander McBride, >> who was granted 300 acres, his wife Mary age 33 and sons James age 8 >> and Andrew age 3. According to James McBride's tombstone in St. >> Michael's church yard in Charleston he was born in Newry in Ireland >> abt 1759. His wife's name was also Mary. The immigration list >> indicated that they were "poor irish protestants". Anyone with any >> ideas on tracking down the McBrides in the area around County Down >> and Newry would be greatly appreciated. >> >> Robert Missroon >> Rsroon@aol.com >> Savannah, GA >> >> > > > Carol Cole Renfro 5931 West Avenue Lavonia, Georgia (706) 356-1254