Who was Edmund Scott?

Edmund Scott (1562–1642) was born in St George, Suffolk, England and died in Rattlesden, Suffolk, England. 13 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Edmund Scott 1562–1642

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 13 independent trees

Born 31 MAY 1562 · St George, Suffolk, England

Died 14 JUL 1642 · Rattlesden, Suffolk, England

Father Sir Edward Ii Scott

Mother Elizabeth Grome

Siblings Alexander Scott, Anne Scott Infant, Augustine Scott, Edward Scott, Elisabeth Scott, Elizabeth Scott, Faith Scott, Francis Scott, Franciscus Scott, George Scott, Henry Scott, John Scott, Mary Scott, Richard Scott, Samuel Sam Scott

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Immediate Family

Parents

Sir Edward Ii Scott

Elizabeth Grome

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Biography

Edmund Scott was born in 1562 in St George, Suffolk, England, the child of sir edward ii scott and elizabeth grome. Edmund Scott passed away in 1642 in Rattlesden, Suffolk, England.

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1562

Birth of Edmund Scott in St George, Suffolk, England

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1642

Death of Edmund Scott in Rattlesden, Suffolk, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Edmund Scott

This ancestor line traces from St. George Parish, Bradfield, Suffolk, England (1495) to St George, Suffolk, , England (1562) across 2 generations.

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: Edmund Scott (1562–1642) was born in St George, Suffolk, England and died in Rattlesden, Suffolk, England. 13 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, 13 researchers on YourRoots have Edmund 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.
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