Greetings to Scotland from northern New Mexico this beautiful Thansgiving Day. I have some questions regarding clarification of definitions, which have me somewhat confused. 1: SCOTCH/IRISH - exactly WHO does the term apply to? does it depend on lineage, region, what period was it applied first etc. etc. etc. 2: DISSENTERS and COVENANTERS - I find it really tricky separating the definitions and terminology surrounding the schism of the Chirch in Scotland and would appreciate some clarity. My next set of questions will be Kincardine specific and event specific, but I await your responses on these two first. Thank you in advance, if the past reflects the future the response should be fascinating. Jennifer Guthrie Ryan

Hi Jennifer I can't help you on the dissenters and covenanters (my history is not good enough), but as far as the Irish/Scotch question is concerned.... First up, it's my understanding the word scotch is only used when talking about the stuff you drink, ie scotch whisky. The people of Scotland are Scots. If course there's also Irish whiskey (note it has an 'e' in it) so perhaps that's what you were asking about (big grin). Ireland and Scotland are two quite distinct countries, although I understand they have a common celtic background. I have no doubt someone else on the list can give you more in depth knowledge, but this is just an initially offering from New Zealand, from someone who has Irish and Scottish ancestors (as well as Cornish ones). Regards Jo Myers Feilding New Zealand ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jennifer Ryan" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: 23 November, 2001 7:50 AM Subject: [SCT-KINCARDINE] DEFINITIONS > Greetings to Scotland from northern New Mexico this beautiful > Thansgiving Day. I have some questions regarding clarification of > definitions, which have me somewhat confused. > > 1: SCOTCH/IRISH - exactly WHO does the term apply to? does it depend > on lineage, region, what period was it applied first etc. etc. etc. > > 2: DISSENTERS and COVENANTERS - I find it really tricky separating > the definitions and terminology surrounding the schism of the Chirch in > Scotland and would appreciate some clarity. > > My next set of questions will be Kincardine specific and event specific, > but I await your responses on these two first. Thank you in advance, if > the past reflects the future the response should be fascinating. > Jennifer Guthrie Ryan > > > > ============================== > Visit Ancestry.com for a FREE 14-Day Trial and enjoy access to the #1 > Source for Family History Online. Go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=702&sourceid=1237 > >