Benjamin Scott 1646–1724
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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.
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- C 1 criteria (Basic)
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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
Researchers connected through Benjamin Scott 1646–1724
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Benjamin Scott began in 1646 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Benjamin Scott passed away in 1724 in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.
Sources
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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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2Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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3Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850
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4Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
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5Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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6Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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7Record North America, Family Histories
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8Probate/Wills Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
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9Record The New England Historical & Genealogical Register
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10Marriage Records Essex, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials
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11Burial Records Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts, U.S., Cemetery Inscription Index
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12Record Ancestry Family Tree
Life Timeline
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.
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