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Arthur ( Elizabeth ) Scoville * 1691–1774

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Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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A Reliability
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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Arthur * in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 03 Jan 1691 · Lyme, New London, Connecticut, United States
Died 25 Jun 1774 · Colchester, New London, Connecticut, United States
Father Arthur Schofield Scovell
Mother Rachel White 1669 Hudson Scoville Hudson
Spouse Elizabeth Abbott
Children David Schofield Scovell, David Scovell, Elisha Scovell, Elizabeth Schofield Scovell, Irene Scovell, James Abbott Scoville, James Schofield Scovell, James Scoville, John Abbott Scoville, John Scovell, Rachel Abbott Child Scovel Scofield, Rachel Scoville, Rhoda Schofield
Siblings Arthur Scovel, James Hudson Scoville, James Scoville, John Hudson Scoville, Stephen Scovill

Researchers connected through Arthur * 1691–1774

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Immediate Family

Parents
Arthur Schofield Scovell
Rachel White 1669 Hudson Scoville Hudson
Spouse(s)
Elizabeth Abbott
Children
David Schofield Scovell
David Scovell
Elisha Scovell
Elizabeth Schofield Scovell
Irene Scovell
James Abbott Scoville
James Schofield Scovell
James Scoville
John Abbott Scoville
John Scovell
Rachel Abbott Child Scovel Scofield
Rachel Scoville
Rhoda Schofield

Biography

In 1691, Arthur ( Elizabeth ) Scoville entered the world in Lyme, New London, Connecticut, United States, born to arthur schofield scovell and rachel white 1669 hudson scoville hudson. In 1734, Arthur ( Elizabeth ) Scoville resided in Colchester, Connecticut, USA. Arthur ( Elizabeth ) Scoville married elizabeth abbott, and had children including david schofield scovell, david scovell, elisha scovell, elizabeth schofield scovell, irene scovell, james abbott scoville, james schofield scovell, james scoville, john abbott scoville, john scovell, rachel abbott child scovel scofield, rachel scoville, rhoda schofield. Arthur ( Elizabeth ) Scoville passed away in 1774 in Colchester, New London, Connecticut, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Birth Records Connecticut, U.S., Town Birth Records, pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)

  3. 3
    Marriage Records Connecticut, U.S., Town Marriage Records, pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)

  4. 4
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  5. 5
    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

  6. 6
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  7. 7
    Newspaper U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

  8. 8
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  9. 9
    Church Records Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts

  10. 10
    Record A survey of the Scovils of Scovills in England and America : seven hundred years of history, and genealogy

  11. 11
    Record Arthur Scovell and his descendants in America, 1660-1900

Life Timeline

1691
Birth of Arthur ( Elizabeth ) Scoville in Lyme, New London, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1710
Arthur ( Elizabeth ) Scoville was married in Lyme, Connecticut, USA
Marriage
1734
Arthur ( Elizabeth ) Scoville resided here in Colchester, Connecticut, USA
Residence
1774
Death of Arthur ( Elizabeth ) Scoville in Colchester, New London, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Arthur *

This ancestor line traces from Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA (1663) to Lyme, New London, Connecticut, United States (1691) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Arthur * (1691–1774) was born in Lyme, New London, Connecticut, United States and died in Colchester, New London, Connecticut, United States. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Arthur in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

Arthur *'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Arthur ( Elizabeth ) Scoville * PTP
1691–1774
Lyme, New London, Connecticut, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Arthur *'s Descendants

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Arthur ( Elizabeth ) Scoville * PTP 1691–1774