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
Category Archives: General History
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 Castles
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Although Dunrobin is the most famous castle associated with Clan Sutherland, other castles and fortresses in Scotland are connected to the family. Continue reading
Suthroen
Far north in the Scottish Highlands, the counties of Sutherland and Caithness define the furthest boundaries of mainland Scotland. The word “sutherland” is derived from Old Norse suðr land or “suthroen”. Sutherland lies to the south of Iceland and the Viking colonies on Orkney and Shetland islands. Continue reading
Homesteading part 2
Unlike the Hollywood version of homesteaders on the American frontier, small farmers struggled to make a living from the land. Continue reading
Homesteading part 1
Homestead laws in the United States created a path to legal ownership for small family farmers who were willing to move onto undeveloped public land and improve the property. Continue reading