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Benjamin Scott 1646–1724

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin Scott in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 5 Jul 1646 · Cambridge, Massachusetts
Died 7 Feb 1724 · Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Father Benjamin Scott
Mother Margaret Stephenson
Siblings Bridget Scott, Elizabeth Scott, Hannah Scott, Henry Scott, John Scott, Joseph Scott, Margaret Scott, Martin Scott, Mary Scott, Peter Scott, Samuel Scott, Sarah Scott, William Scott

Researchers connected through Benjamin Scott 1646–1724

and 2 more tree owners connected with Benjamin Scott 1646–1724

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Benjamin Scott began in 1646 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Benjamin Scott passed away in 1724 in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

  3. 3
    Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850

  4. 4
    Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

  5. 5
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  6. 6
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  7. 7
    Record North America, Family Histories

  8. 8
    Probate/Wills Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

  9. 9
    Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register

  10. 10
    Marriage Records Essex, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

  11. 11
    Burial Records Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts, U.S., Cemetery Inscription Index

  12. 12
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1646
Birth of Benjamin Scott in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Birth
1724
Death of Benjamin Scott in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Scott

This ancestor line traces from Shurland House, East Church, Kent, England (1460) to Cambridge, Massachusetts (1646) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Benjamin Scott (1646–1724) was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts and died in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 3 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Benjamin 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 8 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.

Benjamin Scott's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Benjamin Scott PTP
1646–1724
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Parents
Benjamin Scott PTP
1646–1724
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Unknown
Grandparents
Benjamin Scott PTP
1646–1724
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Benjamin Scott's Descendants

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Benjamin Scott PTP 1646–1724