Scotland's Mark on America.

By George Fraser Black, PH.D.

With a Foreword By John Foord
Published by The Scottish Section of "America's Making" New York, 1921

CONTENTS

Foreword       3
Scottish Emigration to the American Colonies       11
Some Prominent Scots and Scots Families       24
Scots as Colonial and Provincial Governors       32
Scots and the Declaration of Independence       36
Scots as Signers of the Declaration of Independence       38
Scots in the Presidency       40
Scots as Vice-Presidents       41
Scots as Cabinet Officers       42
Scots in the Senate       45
Scots in the House of Representatives       47
Scots in the Judiciary       48
Scots as Ambassadors       51
Scots as State Governors       53
Scots in the Army       60
Scots in the Navy       65
Scots as Scientists       67
Scots as Physicians       73
Scots in Education       76
Scots in Literature       81
Scots in the Church and Social Welfare       84
Scots as Lawyers       87
Scots in Art, Architecture, etc.       88
Scots as Inventors       95
Scots as Engineers       99
Scots in Industries       101
Scots in Banking, Finance, Insurance and Railroads       105
Scots as Journalists, Publishers and Typefounders       108
Some Prominent Scots in New York City       113
Scottish Societies in the United States       115
Conclusion       116
List of Principal Authorities Referred to       117
Index       118

"No people so few in number have scored so deep a mark in the world's history as the Scots have done. No people have a greater right to be proud of their blood."—James Anthony Froude.

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