Who was Benjamin Scott?

Benjamin Scott (1646–1725) was born in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Benjamin Scott 1646–1725

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 6 Jul 1646 · Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Died 7 Feb 1725 · Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Father Benjamin Scott

Mother Margaret Kinsey Stephenson

Siblings Elizabeth Scott, Hannah Scott, Henry Scott, John Scott, Joseph Scott, Martin Scott, Mary Scott, Peter Scott, Samuel Scott, Sarah Scott, William Scott

Records

American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) U.S. and International Marriage Records, …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Scott

Margaret Kinsey Stephenson

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Benjamin Scott began in 1646 in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. Benjamin Scott passed away in 1725 in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

Life Timeline

1646

Birth of Benjamin Scott in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1676

Benjamin Scott was married

Marriage

1725

Death of Benjamin Scott in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Benjamin Scott

This ancestor line traces from Rattlesden, Suffolk, England (1480) to Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA (1646) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Benjamin Scott (1646–1725) was born in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 2 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, 2 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 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
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