hello from montana

**haxtonhouse** · 12th January 08, 03:44 AM

I have been here for a few weeks, but haven't introduced myself. I am in the bozeman area. I ordered a kilt from Matthew Newsome, but havent received it yet, so I am kiltless (not for long hopefully). I build custom fly rods and am interested in muzzleloading. I am trying to find info on kilts in early America. specifically during the American Revolution or the fur trade. does anyone know of any military or militia units that wore kilts during this time?

**SteveB** · 12th January 08, 04:01 AM

From historic Boston, Massachusetts
Prior to the American Revolution there was no real Scottish representation in the assorted Militias. Most of the Scots that were here were sold at auction, as one of my ancestors only fetched L.2 s.2 p.1 at York, Maine in 1660.... Some of the leftovers from the clearances.. Some did service representing their owners, but would have been in pants not kilts.

Again, welcome to the rabble. Upon arrival we hope you will post pictures of yourself in your first kilt. If you have any questions about the wearing of it. There are many threads here to help you. Please be very careful when removing the basting on your new prize.
---- Steve

**cessna152towser** · 12th January 08, 04:04 AM

from the Scottish Borders.

**haxtonhouse** · 12th January 08, 04:20 AM

Originally Posted by SteveB

From historic Boston, Massachusetts
Prior to the American Revolution there was no real Scottish representation in the assorted Militias. Most of the Scots that were here were sold at auction, as one of my ancestors only fetched L.2 s.2 p.1 at York, Maine in 1660.... Some of the leftovers from the clearances.. Some did service representing their owners, but would have been in pants not kilts.

Again, welcome to the rabble. Upon arrival we hope you will post pictures of yourself in your first kilt. If you have any questions about the wearing of it. There are many threads here to help you. Please be very careful when removing the basting on your new prize.
---- Steve

basting? not sure what that is.
what about free Scots, and also Scots that were part of regiments?

**CactusJack** · 12th January 08, 05:34 AM

Hello

and

From a chilly St.Louis, Mo.

**rickmac15** · 12th January 08, 05:46 AM

Welcome fromWinston-Salem N.C.

Rick

**TheKiltedWonder** · 12th January 08, 05:54 AM

Basting stiches are white (generally, to make them stand out) stitches that are loose and are there to keep your pleats in place during shipping. It's considered bad form to wear a kilt with zig-zaging white stitches across the back, holding down your pleats.

Anyway, welcome!

**mbhandy** · 12th January 08, 06:08 AM

From the Mts. of Utah

Remember Pleats go in Back

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MrBill

**Coinneach** · 12th January 08, 06:14 AM

from both southern US coasts!

**Amoskeag** · 12th January 08, 06:22 AM

Welcome to the board.
http://www.nps.gov/sair/
Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service)
Here is a link to Saugus Iron Works. They had many Scottish POWs from the English CW. The page itself has little info but the folks there have some good stuff. They also sell a pamphlet "The Scots at Hammersmith" by Stephen Carlson chronicling their time there. Every so often I go down there with my history geeks.....um,... er ...friends and do some living history programs. I realize that 1650's is earlier than you were looking for but it's something to start with. The museum has several woodcuts depicting the wood cutters and charcoal makers.

ps Fly rods are kind of like kilts in a way. I own, and have shut in the truck door,a couple rods from KMart that I use to catch fish in the back woods (backpacking). I also have my grandfathers split cane rod that is a treasure and a very nice rod that is my real rod. They all catch fish but not all are works of art!

Bob