Montrose, Scotland
- FortBrooke1824
- setimerenptah
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» FortBrooke1824 - Montrose
Hi, my family came to America from Montrose in 1648. Other than being on the coast I know nothing of it. What was life like in Montrose in the early 1600's? Thanks-- posted by FortBrooke1824
» setimerenptah - Re: Montrose
In response to message posted by FortBrooke1824:In 1648 Scotland was suffering under repeated civil and international war. The Wars of the Covenant were raging, the covenanters challenged King Charles authority and virtually kidnapped him for a while, they were seeking to impose the Presbyterian faith. A royalist Duke of Montrose fought against them and had some success but it was not long lasting. I imagine Montrose would have suffered under the burden of the constant war, a drain on men and resources. Interestingly later in the 17th century many covenanters believed that 1648 was the year that the church had been perfected. It is possible your family left on religious grounds although emigration was not uncommon.
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