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Perthshire / McArthurs leaving Perth in 1803 b/c of Clearances?
« on: Thursday 06 December 12 08:08 GMT (UK) »
Hi,
In 1803 brothers John William McArthur (MacArthur), William John and Arthur left Perthshire on a ship called the Roseanne for New Brunswick, Canada.
It's said the Canadian government offered them land to settle if they made the trip. I've never understood why they left, but a Scottish friend says it sounds like it might have been because of the Highland Clearances. I never really thought of that since it was Perth and not further north. What are the odds? How can I prove or disprove this?
I've read that in 1803 Lord Selkirk, who was sympathetic to highlanders, brought 800 colonists to Prince Edward Island. Which is an island right next to New Brunswick. Is it possible they were in with that lot and kept moving?
Thanks!
In 1803 brothers John William McArthur (MacArthur), William John and Arthur left Perthshire on a ship called the Roseanne for New Brunswick, Canada.
It's said the Canadian government offered them land to settle if they made the trip. I've never understood why they left, but a Scottish friend says it sounds like it might have been because of the Highland Clearances. I never really thought of that since it was Perth and not further north. What are the odds? How can I prove or disprove this?
I've read that in 1803 Lord Selkirk, who was sympathetic to highlanders, brought 800 colonists to Prince Edward Island. Which is an island right next to New Brunswick. Is it possible they were in with that lot and kept moving?
Thanks!