Both the Scots-Irish emigration and the Palatine German emigration followed roughly the same course. Many of the Germans were assisted in their migration by the British, first coming to Ireland then to America. The most familiar landing spot was Philadelphia. From there they traveled westward across Pennsylvania, through the Susquehanna River Valley, looking for land.
Although they traveled the same route, they seldom traveled or settled together. In some areas one side of the river, or the road, was Scots-Irish and the other was Pennsylvania Dutch. The Dutch (Germans) considered themselves to be more cultured and peace loving that the Scots-Irish. The Dutch got along with their neighbors much better, especially the Native Americans, often taking them as brides. The Scots-Irish on the other hand were much despised by the Indians. They had a notorious reputation as great Indian fighters and were known for giving no quarter.