Battle of Dunbar
THE SECOND BATTLE OF DUNBAR
An important battle was fought near the town of Dunbar in eastern Scotland. The year was 1650. The Scots lost the battle that day partly of a surprise attack by their enemies at 4 in the morning.
My ancestor fought in that battle, as did thousands of other brave Scots. Thank you all for fighting for what you believed in, even though thousands of you died, and hundreds were transported tot he colonies.
My ancestor was one among those who were exiled. He landed in MA in the same year the battle was fought. He was only eleven years old. For seven years he slaved away in Saugus Ironworks, as did many other of the prisoners.
The battle was a loss for the Scots, but only a year or two later, their enemy, Oliver Cromwell, was defeated, and left Scotland, the country no longer under his control. The Land of Heather and Bagpipes would remain free, though still plagued by the English, for another 50-some odd years, until the act of Unity in 1707.
I'd like to believe that many of the men who fought in this battle would have fought for their king and country in the 1700s if they had lived that long.
Rest in Peace, all you brave souls who fought, remaining Strong and Faithful to beliefs and country. May you never be forgotten.
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