Well I have now talked to the Irish Chief Herald, Lord Lyon, and the College of Arms.

I would like to receive my grant from Lyon; however, as it stands I qualify for the other two. The problem I am having with the Lyon is proving Scottish ancestry on the paternal side. It seems my paternal side has been here quite a while and went straight to the mountains upon arrival...ergo crappy records.

Anyone else have this problem? The states I am working with are KY and NC.