Who was Jeremiah Scott?

Jeremiah Scott (1709–1795) was born in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States and died in Barrington, Strafford, New Hampshire, United States. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

How many people are researching Jeremiah?

Right now, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Jeremiah in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 7 generations of this lineage.

What records do they have for Jeremiah?

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.

Jeremiah Scott 1709–1795

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 5 independent trees

Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees

Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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

B Reliability

Reliability Score: B

Medium — 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

5 researchers on YourRoots have Jeremiah Scott in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 11 Mar 1709 · Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Died 1 Mar 1795 · Barrington, Strafford, New Hampshire, United States

Father Silvanus Scott

Mother Joanna Jenckes 7Gg

Siblings Catherine Scott, Charles Scott, Esther Scott Sayles, George Silvanus Scott, Joanna Scott, John Scott, Joseph Scott, Nancy Scott, Nathaniel Scott, Rebecca Scott, Rebeccah Scott, Sarah Olney, Sarah Scott, Sylvanius Scott 6Gg, Sylvanus Scott

Compare Tree

Researchers connected through Jeremiah Scott 1709–1795

and 4 more tree owners connected with Jeremiah Scott 1709–1795

Immediate Family

Parents

Silvanus Scott

Joanna Jenckes 7Gg

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Jeremiah Scott began in 1709 in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Jeremiah Scott passed away in 1795 in Barrington, Strafford, New Hampshire, United States.

Sources

Life Timeline

1709

Birth of Jeremiah Scott in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Birth

1795

Death of Jeremiah Scott in Barrington, Strafford, New Hampshire, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jeremiah Scott

This ancestor line traces from Postwick, Norfolk, England (1532) to Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States (1709) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage

generations

Frequently Asked Questions

: Jeremiah Scott (1709–1795) was born in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States and died in Barrington, Strafford, New Hampshire, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Jeremiah 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 7 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.