The blackfrost was a difficult time for many people in Ulster

 

The winter of 1739-40 was a particularly harsh one in Ulster, Ireland. The ice was unusually dark, and the sun seldom shone. This led to widespread crop failures and famine, and many people were forced to flee their homes.

Some of the families who left Ulster during this time settled in the American colonies. They landed in Pennsylvania, and many of them eventually made their way to Augusta County, Virginia. These families included the Prestons, Breckinridges, Poages, Bells, Trimbles, Logans, Browns, Pattersons, Wilsons, Andersons, Scotts, and Smiths.

The arrival of these families helped to shape the development of Augusta County. They brought with them their skills and their culture, and they helped to create a new community in the wilderness.

The blackfrost was a difficult time for many people in Ulster, but it also led to new opportunities for some. The families who came to America during this time helped to build a new life for themselves and their descendants.

Here are some additional facts about the blackfrost:

• The blackfrost was caused by a combination of factors, including a cold snap, a lack of sunlight, and heavy snow.
• The blackfrost caused widespread crop failures and famine in Ulster.
• It is estimated that up to 200,000 people died in Ulster during the blackfrost.
• Many people who fled Ulster during the blackfrost settled in the American colonies.
• The blackfrost is still remembered in the traditions of Ulster.