Jesse Kilpatrick born 1768
I have traced my family to Jesse Kilpatrick born 1768. He is listed in family trees as having been born either in Maryland or New Jersey. I have read that there were Scottish settlements in Maryland and also that some Scots were sentenced to "transportation" for criminal offenses ( including fighting the British ) prior to 1776. I wonder if that is why no records exist for Jesse's parents. Any help would be greatly appreciated.