Three Ulster-Scots who helped shape North America

When we consider the names of three Ulster Scots entrepreneurs who contributed much to the emergence of the North American continent - John Macomb, Alexander Turney Stewart and Timothy Eaton - certain trends emerge in terms of that which is common in their lives.
For two out of the three New York was important as a base for their business; for another two out of the three the building and development of Department stores was important; another two out of the three established family business dynasties. Of course, it was not the same two out of the three each time because, as is the way of things, their life-stories overlapped each other.
All three showed the Ulster Scots characteristics of courage, innovation and a willingness to take on fresh challenges in fresh fields. All three became millionaires. 

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Here are their stories...
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This is the latest addition to the Ulster Scots leaflets written and researched by Alistair McReynolds.  Alistair has been the Principal of Lisburn Institute of Further and Higher Education for the last ten years. 
He has lectured extensively throughout the United States on Ulster history and is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland.