Saturday, December 13, 2025

Another early 1700s usage of the term 'Scotch Irish'

With thanks to the friend who sent me this:


"They call themselves Scotch Irish, and the bitterest railers against the Church [of England] that ever trod upon American Ground. I wish I had better neighbours or keener weapons to stop their career."
- Rev. George Ross, Delaware, September 1723

Other examples are listed here, compiled by the late Michael Scoggins.

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