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Trace Your Scottish Ancestors with David Dearborn

David Dearborn
Wednesday, December 6, 2017 - 7:00pm

Scotland’s population is smaller than Massachusetts, but it has produced millions of emigrants who have settled in all parts of the world. Immigration to New England began as early as 1651 with the arrival of Scots prisoners from the Battle of Dunbar, and has continued down to recent times. Scottish genealogical records are among the most complete and comprehensive of any European country, and anyone with ancestors who arrived in the 1850s or later is almost certain to have success in tracing them back to their parish of origin. Learn about the basic steps in undertaking Scottish genealogy, what genealogical records exist and how to access them as well as Andover’s role in Scottish emigration.

Originally from Andover, David Dearborn joined the NEHGS staff in 1976 and worked there for 38 years before retiring as Senior Genealogist. His research interests include Scottish ancestry, families of Essex County, MA as well as Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont genealogy.  He has recently returned from a research trip to Scotland and Ireland.

Sponsored by the Friends of MHL.

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