Who was George Scott?

George Scott (1835–1912) was born in Owen, Indiana and died in Lexington, McLean, Illinois. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have George in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 4 generations of this lineage.

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George Washington Scott 1835–1912

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 12 Apr 1835 · Owen, Indiana

Died 13 Jan 1912 · Lexington, McLean, Illinois

Father Samuel Scott

Mother Mildred Foster

Siblings Agnes Mary Scott, Dicey A Scott, Elizabeth Grimes Scott, Emily Jane Scott, John T M Scott, Mary Louisa Scott, Nancy N Scott, Pleasant Winfield Scott, Robert J Scott, Thomas Jefferson Scott, William N B Scott

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Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Scott

Mildred Foster

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

George Washington Scott was born in 1835 in Owen, Indiana, the child of samuel scott and mildred foster. George Washington Scott passed away in 1912 in Lexington, McLean, Illinois.

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1835

Birth of George Washington Scott in Owen, Indiana

Birth

1912

Death of George Washington Scott in Lexington, McLean, Illinois

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Oldest Ancestor Line from George Scott

This ancestor line traces from Perth, Perthshire, Scotland (1692) to Owen, Indiana (1835) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: George Scott (1835–1912) was born in Owen, Indiana and died in Lexington, McLean, Illinois. 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 George 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.
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