Who was Ernestine Scott?

Ernestine Scott (1901–2007) was born in Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA and died in Montgomery, Alabama, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

How many people are researching Ernestine?

Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Ernestine in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 4 generations of this lineage.

What records do they have for Ernestine?

Records vary by researcher and can include census, vital, parish, cemetery, and family sources.

How do I compare family trees?

Use Compare Tree on an available researcher profile to compare overlapping people and records.

Ernestine Scott 1901–2007

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 2 independent trees

Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees

Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

A Reliability

Reliability Score: A

Strong — 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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Ernestine Scott in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 28 Oct 1901 · Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA

Died 18 Nov 2007 · Montgomery, Alabama, USA

Father James Douglas Scott

Mother Effie E Scott

Siblings Castin Scott, Dorris Scott, Emilie S High, Grafton Scott, Juanita P Moncrief, Raften Scott

Records

1920 United States Federal Census Ancestry Family Tree

Compare Tree

Researchers connected through Ernestine Scott 1901–2007

and 1 more tree owner connected with Ernestine Scott 1901–2007

Immediate Family

Parents

James Douglas Scott

Effie E Scott

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

Ernestine Scott was born in 1901 in Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA, the child of james douglas scott and effie e scott. In 1920, Ernestine Scott resided in Montgomery Ward 7, Montgomery, Alabama, USA. Ernestine Scott passed away in 2007 in Montgomery, Alabama, USA.

Sources

1

Census 1920 United States Federal Census
2

Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1901

Birth of Ernestine Scott in Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA

Birth

1920

Ernestine Scott resided here in Montgomery Ward 7, Montgomery, Alabama, USA

Residence

2007

Death of Ernestine Scott in Montgomery, Alabama, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ernestine Scott

This ancestor line traces from Maryland, USA (1802) to Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA (1901) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage

generations

Frequently Asked Questions

: Ernestine Scott (1901–2007) was born in Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA and died in Montgomery, Alabama, 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 Ernestine 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 4 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.