Gypsy has an interesting point . New Englanders came from other places . Many of New Englands favorite tunes came from sommewhere else ..The cd we did last year of early dance tunes from the collection of the Litchfield Historical So were all tunes that came from other places and documented in Litchfield Ct in 1803 1818 and 1823. The attivity of playing them forevor in a town slightly changing them and make them thier own is what makes then new England or Engliish or Scotish or whatevor.
             .I would add Staton Island to this list and Ive been told its Scotish . Soldgiers Joy (Scottish), Sailors Joy ,The Wood Cutter .( Fisher's Hornpipe is on my top ten list ).
             Lots of French Canadian tunes were popular as were Cape breton tunes into the early part of the 20th century . I know french cannadian roofers who brought tunes to town in my lifetime.. We got "Old french" in that way .
               Great thread I will keep a close watch on this one thanks JR for starting it .. All the best , Guy