William Sutherland traveled to the New World with the Earl of Perth Expedition in 1684. One of the leaders of that group, David Tosheoch, acquired a one fourth share of the Earl of Perth’s one twenty-fourth share of East New Jersey. Several Scottish immigrant groups travelled to New York and New Jersey in the late 1600’s. Continue reading
Murderer’s Creek
Eventually the group of settlers from central Scotland made their way to New Jersey. They stayed for a year before leaving for New York. Patrick MacGregorie may have been acquainted with NY governor Thomas Dongan as a result of his service to Charles II.
William Sutherland followed the group to the province of New York. Continue reading
The Laird of Monzievaird
In 1684, a small group of Scottish families left their homeland to seek their fortune in the New World. Since the venture was funded by James Drummond, the fabulously wealthy Lord Chancellor of Scotland, it was known as the Earl of Perth Expedition. Three Sutherland brothers were part of those settlers. One of them, William Sutherland, may have been our ancestor. Continue reading
Sutherland Charts
I am excited to announce a new feature on the website. Full pedigree charts as well as cool interactive charts are available from the menu item named Sutherland Charts. If you are viewing this site on your phone, click Menu | Sutherland Charts (3rd item down). From your computer screen, go to Family Tree (top menu), then select Sutherland Charts. Continue reading
Samantha Anna Miller Pilley (1842 – 1938)
Samantha Anna Miller was born on January 28, 1842 in Marion County, South Carolina. She was the seventh of ten children, the third (and youngest) daughter. Samantha’s parents, John Walter Miller (1807 – 1878) and Samantha Payne (1802 – 1863), were farmers in the region that is northwest of Myrtle Beach. Continue reading
How to Participate in the Sutherland DNA Project
The Sutherland DNA Project at FamilyTreeDNA is open to both males and females. Women should submit atDNA (autosomal DNA) such as the FTDNA Family Finder or AncestryDNA. Men may submit an atDNA profile but y-DNA is preferred. The Y-chromosome is passed from father to son. Continue reading
Sutherland y-DNA Project
The Y-chromosome is passed down from father to son. Genealogists can trace direct paternal ancestry back hundreds of years by identifying unique attributes in male Y-chromosome. The Sutherland DNA Project at FamilyTreeDNA is dedicated to comparing Y-DNA markers of male descendants of Sutherland, Sutherlin, Southerland (and related Clans/Septs) for genealogical and genetic purposes. Continue reading
Holiday Recipes
Every family has favorite recipes that appear on the holiday table each year. The taste of grandma’s special cookies is enough to bring back memories of Christmas past. Continue reading
Homestead Proof – Robert C Sutherland
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Homestead Proof – Testimony of Claimant
Robert C. Sutherland, being called as a witness on his own behalf in support of homestead entry no. 26063, for N 1/2 NE 1/4 of Section Two, in Tp 9 SR 9 W. La. Mer. testifies as follows: Continue reading
Fifty Four Cents
Family legend says that Robert Clarence got word that someone else planned to file an intent to homestead the 80 acres adjacent to his mother’s property. A neighbor informed him of the news late on a Friday afternoon. Continue reading