John T. Mann, Chair of the Maine Ulster-Scots Project, is a professional land surveyor with thirty years experience retracing the location of property boundaries in southern Maine. Most of that work has been within the area formerly known as the Casco Bay or "Kennebec Settlement", one of three primary destinations in New England for "Scotch-Irish" or "Ulster-Scots" emigrants in the 60 years prior to the American Revolutionary War.

The introduction of Ulster-Scots immigrants to the Kennebec Settlement intentionally put them at the center of conflict for the domination of North America. These families were forced to confront both the French and Indian alliance and then the British Empire in order to establish a place of their own on the Coast of Maine, America's eastern frontier.

The stories of these families are, to a large degree, the story of the birth of America itself. The spirit of Maine's people, and their unique place in New England's history, will be better understood and appreciated by those that consider the times and the voices brought back to us once more by the Maine Ulster-Scots Project.

If your family was among the Ulster-Scots families that came to Maine prior to the American Revolution, and you would like to contribute to our archive, or if you have any questions about our project, please visit our Forum to leave questions or submit data.

You may also contact John T. Mann at john@maineulsterscots.com

Snail mail inquiries may be sent to:
John T. Mann, Chair, MUSP/SASME
P.O. Box 51
Bowdoin, Me 04287