One day, quite by accident, genealogist Laurence Overmire came across a document that contained some bits of information that proved to be the explosive piece of evidence that completely demolished a previously impenetrable brick wall of centuries-old McDonald ancestry.
As the author of A Revolutionary American Family: The McDonalds of Somerset County, New Jersey (Indelible Mark Publishing, 2015) and the world's foremost authority on this most ancient line of the McDonald family in America, Overmire understood immediately the significance of the information he had uncovered. Like an archaeologist digging through the layers of earth and sand to expose the long-buried entrance to an Egyptian tomb, he immediately went to work to verify the discovery and to trace all the descendants that he could find.
These mysterious McDonalds, as it turns out, were pioneers of Lansingburgh, Rensselaer County, New York, and were descended from Revolutionary War veteran Maj. Richard McDonald of Bedminster, Somerset County, New Jersey.
This particular branch of the McDonald tree has been lost for generations - until now. None of the living descendants retained the memory of their illustrious forebears who played such an important role in the Revolutionary War and whose forefathers set sail for America during the turbulent period known as "The Killing Time" in 17th century Scotland.
This special book is a family treasure chest filled with gold nuggets of well-documented history that you can proudly share and pass down to your children. It traces all the known descendant lines of Richard and Catharine (Lansing) McDonald of Lansingburgh complete with biographies and family stories.
Many interrelated and descendant families are discussed including those with the surnames Ackley, Adams, Augustine, Baker, Calden, Collard, DeLamater, Gale, Goodwin, Harlow, Hun, Kelley, Kerr, Ladewig, Lang, Lansing, MacAdams, MacDonald, Main, Marsland, McAllen, McCurley, Miles, Miller, Morris, Peltz, Ransom, Robinson, Russell, Schmidt, Siek, Smith, Stapf, Tucker, Turner, Unger, Van Arnum, Wahlstrom, Wells, White, and Williams.
This is a must read for anyone who descends from Richard and Catharine (Lansing) McDonald, as well as all those who are descended from any branch of the Maj. Richard McDonald family tree originating in Somerset County, New Jersey.
You will meet cousins here that you never knew you had, some of whom might even be living nearby. After all, the descendants of the McDonalds spread all across America and have contributed in many ways, large and small, to making our country what it is today.
GENEALOGY - A WONDERFUL HOBBY FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Did you ever have the experience as a young boy or girl of going on a hunt for buried treasure?
Or perhaps you saw one of those old pirate movies where they went searching for the long-lost stash of gold doubloons and pieces of eight. Or maybe you've always had a penchant for archaeology, for digging through the layers of earth in search of age-old civilizations. Or you might be one of those folks who loves a good mystery. Have you ever wanted to be the detective that finds all the clues and solves the crime?
NOW'S YOUR CHANCE
Going on the hunt for your ancestors and looking for important clues that lead to their discovery is suspenseful and exciting
GENEALOGIST LAURENCE OVERMIRE, author of 4 epic family histories, guides you through the steps to get you started on your own genealogy quest - the fun and easy way.
When you find a piece of gold from your ancestral past, it's like winning the lottery The riches that you find can be handed down to your children and their children after them. The family tree that you discover will be a lasting legacy for your descendants in times to come.
EXPLORE:
Why genealogy is so important
How family history can blow your mind
How to create your own treasure map
What tools you will need to get started
An easy 6-step plan to find your ancestors
How to prove relationships
How to source materials
A list of helpful resources
How to blast through brick walls
Copyright law and plagiarism
Publishing and sharing information
The benefits of travel
How DNA can help
How genealogy can change the world
Embark on an adventure that is fascinating, entertaining and meaningful
Part travelogue, part diary, part poetry, history and genealogy
With an Introduction by Ted Cowan, Scottish historian, University of Glasgow
SUMMARY
An American poet who, according to family tradition, is related to the iconic poet Robert Burns, embarks upon a life-changing adventure through Scotland to find the lost connections to his immigrant forebears.
From Bannockburn to Culloden, Edinburgh to Stirling to Inverness and Skye, Glencoe and Loch Lomond, Glasgow and Dumfries, each page reveals another thread of the lore and the mystery, offering a fresh perspective on the times, the places and the people that are woven into the beautiful tapestry that is Scotland.
As an historical snapshot in time, this book will have significant social and cultural relevance for Scotland and the UK in times to come.
PRAISE FOR THE GHOST OF RABBIE BURNS
"A wonderful book of poetry and a great asset if you are making a trip to Scotland." Duke of Argyll, Chief of Clan Campbell
"Laurence is a true sennachie, a genealogist as well as a bard." Ted Cowan, Emeritus professor of Scottish history and literature, University of Glasgow
"touchingly sincere and thoughtful... laced with a wry but kindly humour." Isla St Clair, singer and broadcaster
"Historically interesting and accurate... a passionate perspective of olden Caledonia." Steve McDonald, composer, Sons of Somerled
"an amusing, heartfelt, historical journey that every exile should take. Weel duin, Laurence." Iain H Scott, Scocha
"Overmire has captured that idea of the warrior/poet/wanderer so many of us dream of being. We can live the adventure of William Wallace at Stirling Bridge, or the devotion of Greyfriars Bobby, or the heartbreak of Culloden. Whither from your armchair at home with a glass of single malt in your hand, or on the plane ride over for your own first Scottish Adventure, I would highly recommend Overmire's capture of his own 'first trip home'." Eric Bullard, President, Clan Buchanan Society Intl., Inc.
"an engaging meditation on Scotland, its history, places and people." Rev. Calum I. MacLeod, Minister of St. Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh
"The imagery evoked in his verse and the moral lessons imparted by Laurence represent the message of Robert Burns for the modern time." Mark Myers, President, Clan Maclean Association of California, USA
"Much of Burns' collected works were captured during his tours of Scotland... this book captures the mood very well as a trail through Scotland." Jock Meikle, President of the Burns Club of London
"Overmire uncovers the heart of each place he visits and helps us know the very soul of this country." Anita Scott-Philbrick, Ph.D, Deputy Chieftain, Clan Scott Society
"Overmire has captured what it is like for those with even a trace of Scottish heritage to long for a connection with their ancestral roots... It is refreshing to view history in the context of poetry." Larry Bardell, President, Oregon Scottish Society
"This book is a poetic, informed and sensitive testament to Scotland - its history, its art, its enduring values, its conflicts, and its spirituality." Weeden Nichols, F.S.A. Scot., President, Clan MacLeod Society USA
"always with an ear/eye on literary or musical echoes... this poet is interested in connections, not separations." Dr. Keith Hughes, English Literature, University of Edinburgh
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