Who was JEMIMA SCOTT?

JEMIMA SCOTT (1731–1812) was born in Caroline, Virginia, United States and died in Richmond, Madison, Kentucky, United States. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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JEMIMA SCOTT 1731–1812

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 5 independent trees, with linked records

Born 28 Jul 1731 · Caroline, Virginia, United States

Died 7 Dec 1812 · Richmond, Madison, Kentucky, United States

Father Anthony Scott

Mother Jane Hawes

Spouse Stephen Green Sr

Children Stephen Green Jr

Siblings Elizabeth Scott, Frances Scott, Joseph Scott, Robert Scott, Samuel Wayne Scott, Thomas Scott

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U.S. and International Marriage Records, … Maryland Records Colonial, Revolutionary, County, …

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Biography

The story of JEMIMA SCOTT began in 1731 in Caroline, Virginia, United States. In 1776, JEMIMA SCOTT established residence. JEMIMA SCOTT married stephen green sr, and had children including stephen green jr. JEMIMA SCOTT passed away in 1812 in Richmond, Madison, Kentucky, United States.

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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Church Records Maryland Records Colonial, Revolutionary, County, and Church from Original Sources Vol. i

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1731

Birth of JEMIMA SCOTT in Caroline, Virginia, United States

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1776

JEMIMA SCOTT resided here

Residence

1812

Death of JEMIMA SCOTT in Richmond, Madison, Kentucky, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from JEMIMA SCOTT

This ancestor line traces from Perth, Perth, Scotland (1543) to Caroline, Virginia, USA (1731) across 6 generations.

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: JEMIMA SCOTT (1731–1812) was born in Caroline, Virginia, United States and died in Richmond, Madison, Kentucky, United States. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have JEMIMA 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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