South Carolina Scots-Irish and Scotch-Irish History

SC Scots-Irish History

The Scots-Irish are an important part of South Carolina history. Families who emmigrated from Scotland and Ireland, often by way of New England states such as Pennsylvania, brought with them a ruggedness honed from years of religious persecution

During the Revolutionary War, Scots-Irish soldiers fought galliantly for our freedom. These patriots took part in every battle fought in the state of South Carolina and are largely credited with turning the tide of the American Revolution in the South.

Immigrants from Scotland and Ireland, along with their descendents, are technically called Scots-Irish. However, since so many people accidently search for them as Scotch-Irish, we have included this variant here so that everyone can find our guide. That said, it is good to note that Scotch isn't the name of a group of people – it's the name of a drink. And a good one at that!

SC Scots-Irish Immigrants and Families

Passengers to the Carolina 1700s - details vast majority of ships sailing from Ireland to Charleston
Presbyterian Emigrations from Ulster to Abbeville - detailed history
Scotch-Irish Settlers in South Carolina - Lancaster District, Williamsburg County
Scotch-Irish Migration to South Carolina, 1772 - By Jean Stephenson
South Carolina McCords in the American Revolution
Waxhaws Settlement - Lancaster County
Purity Presbyterian Church - Chester - founded in 1787

SC Scots-Irish and the American Revolution

Presbyterian Rebellion and the Battle of Huck's Defeat - July, 1780 - York County - also known as the Battle of Williamson's Plantation - excellent essay explains how South Carolina's Scots-Irish settlers turned the tide of the American Revolution in the South
– Brief overview of the Battle of Huck's Defeat

Famous Scots-Irish from South Carolina

Thomas Brandon - Revolutionary War hero
– Fair Forest Plantation - Brandon's home
John C Calhoun - Vice President of the United States
Andrew Pickens - Revolutionary War hero
Woodrow Wilson - President of the United States

SC Scotch-Irish Events, Festivals

Battle of Huck's Defeat Reenactment - Brattonsville - July
Ceili - Columbia - March
Charleston Scottish Games & Highland Gathering - September
Clover Scottish Games and Scotch Irish Festival - June
Greater Greenville Scottish Games & Highland Festival - June

SC Scotch-Irish Organizations

Ancient Order of Hibernians - South Carolina State Board
– AOH Charleston Division 1
– AOH Horry County Division 1 - Myrtle Beach
– AOH Richland County Division 1 - Columbia

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