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The earlier colonists settled along Maryland's rivers and bays, as these were the primary routes of transportation. By about 1740, English, Scottish, and Scotch-Irish immigrants began moving into the Appalachian section of western Maryland. | The earlier colonists settled along Maryland's rivers and bays, as these were the primary routes of transportation. By about 1740, English, Scottish, and Scotch-Irish immigrants began moving into the Appalachian section of western Maryland. | ||
Sometimes records in the English Court of Chancery help Americans learn about their British origins, for an example, see: | |||
From 1611 to 1870, more than 50,000 Irish 'criminals' (consisting mostly of those whom rose up in rebellion due to the government land seizures and other harsh measures) were sentenced to deportation to penal colonies over the centuries. Beginning with Irishmen who rebelled against Cromwell's army in 1649, political prisoners were often deported and sent to Virginia and Maryland, until 1775. | *Coldham, Peter Wilson. "William Roberts of Maryland: Sidelights from the British Public Records Office," ''National Genealogical Society Quarterly'', Vol. 85, No. 3 (Sep. 1997):219-221. {{FHL|39597|item|disp=FHL Book 973 B2ng}} | ||
From 1611 to 1870, more than 50,000 British and Irish 'criminals' (consisting mostly of those whom rose up in rebellion due to the government land seizures and other harsh measures) were sentenced to deportation to penal colonies over the centuries. Beginning with Irishmen who rebelled against Cromwell's army in 1649, political prisoners were often deported and sent to Virginia and Maryland, until 1775. | |||
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Histories of ethnic groups are listed in the Locality Search of the Family History Library Catalog under MARYLAND - MINORITIES. An example is: | Histories of ethnic groups are listed in the Locality Search of the Family History Library Catalog under MARYLAND - MINORITIES. An example is: | ||
• Cunz, Dieter. The Maryland Germans: A History. Princeton, New Jersey: Princeton University Press, 1948. (Family History Library book 975.2 F2c; fiche 6048035.) | • Cunz, Dieter. The Maryland Germans: A History. Princeton, New Jersey: Princeton University Press, 1948. (Family History Library book 975.2 F2c; fiche 6048035.) | ||
=== References === | === References === | ||