Scottish Prisoners of War were shipped to New England in the mid-1600s. Some of them worked in the various iron works in Maine and Massachusetts while others worked on farms or other businesses. Many became successful farmers and businessmen after their indenture expired. More importantly, they fathered large families whose descendants are numerous today. Are you a descendant? Learn about the SPOWs and the people who are recreating their histories today.

Peg Plummer is known in the area as a presenter with an eclectic range of genealogy topics in her tool bag. She enjoys coaching individuals and groups to a greater understanding of tried-and-true genealogy skills. Peg’s a past- president of ESOG, member of MSOG and ACGS. She’s also outgoing corresponding secretary of the Sons and Daughters of the First Settlers of Newbury. She’s working on her descent from Jane Walford, an accused witch of Great Island, New Hampshire, through three of her daughters. Peg also moderates a DNA Special Interest Group.