The Scots-Irish of Appalachia

Many of the poor Scots-Irish immigrants to the US in the middle of the 19th century found work building the railroads and mining coal. The Scots-Irish continue to make up a significant portion of the labor force and gene pool in Appalachia to this day.

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• west
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• appalchia
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• Barenburg
• Meyer

[midactsD]

America is so diverse and there is so much history. We are traveling through the USA and learning as we go. My Irish , Scottish, English , French connections are from the east coast of Canada, eh ;-) I really enjoyed this video and music.

[SaintFu]

@midactsD You've nailed it - the USA is so diverse. Depending on what you're looking for, I may be able to help. I've seen everything except Hawaiii, Alaska, and Idaho.  Besides those, I've got it covered. In my experience, it's hard to scare up a state where you can't have some fun. Read a bit. Do ten times as much riding. You can'y go wrong that way - even if you end up in Big Sandy, TX, just after dark. Cuz you'll press on to New Orleans and be really happy about that. Just sayin'.

[Crayolakid1]

whats the song?

[SaintFu]

@Crayolakid1 t's from a truly fantastic album called "Skip, Hop, & Wobble", by Barenberg, Meyer, and Douglas. It's track 4, "From Ankara to Izmir". If you like that cut, you simply cannot go wrong by buying the album. Also, if you like that cut and you don't already own it, I'd very highly recommend "The Telluride Sessions" by Strength in Numbers (cuts of which can be seen on YouTube).

Thanks for the comment, SaintFu

[mmmatthewww]

Wonderful video, and an fitting tribute to the Scots-Irish who have toiled relentlessly and tirelessly in the coal mines of Appalachia. The sound-track is some of the finest picking I've ever heard. I've got to get a copy of 'Skip, Hop, & Wobble'. Jerry Douglas' Dobro picking is absolutely amazing. You might want to check out my series of YouTube videos entitled, 'A Simple Life in the Appalachian Mountains'. Thanks for creating this excellent video!

[SaintFu]

@mmmatthewww I am sorry to take so long to acknowledge your comment; I don't check back here too often. I have previously checked out your videos, I think of my own volition, and I love them. What an awesome documentary you've put together. I was watching for, and really appreciated the gentleness of your interview. That film is something to be cherished solemnly.

Glad you liked the picking. Jerry is the best there's ever been on the dobro. And he's played with some fantastic artists.

[Moonstalker1224]

@hyzercreek A controlling, humanistic gov't that care nothing for their ppl, only f/ their own welfare; rejecting the creator's existence & the recognition of a need f/ salvation thereby cutting off the only way of reconciliation w/ god & the only way to PEACE WITHIN & ONLY WAY TO KNOW GOD WHICH IS THRU JESUS CHRIST.

[hyzercreek]

@Moonstalker1224 But China is a welfare state! What do you call communism???

[MPSecare]

Sweet vid! I'm a "McGuinea", my ancestors are the brunt of every family guy joke xD

It seems everyone I know is Irish and Italian.... we make attractive people ; D

Interesting story my Great Gparents came off the boat and when asked their name they said "Seh-car-ee" (Secari) the bookies were like ok welcome to America "Secare's" Now my last name is just a butchered memory haha

[pugdogy]

Beautiful video about my ancestors, thank you soo much :)

[midactsD]

@SaintFu We are in east Texas, piney woods region, beautiful !!! We have been through most of the western states but it is our first time east of San Antonio. We have a travel blog that my wife has put together to journal our travels. Link provided on my site if you want to follow along. Peace out, Derek.

[Moonstalker1224]

@Moonstalker1224 I should have said and left N. Ireland.

[Moonstalker1224]

@Moonstalker1224  and left N. Ireland I should have said.

[Moonstalker1224]

@Moonstalker1224  and left N. Ireland I should have said.