Who was Joanna Scott?

Joanna Scott (1703–1796) was born in Providence, Providence Co., Rhode Island and died in Providence, Providence Co., Rhode Island. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Joanna Scott 1703–1796

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 11 Dec 1703 · Providence, Providence Co., Rhode Island

Died 13 Mar 1796 · Providence, Providence Co., Rhode Island

Father Sylvanus Scott (1672–1742)

Mother Joanna Jenckes

Siblings Catherine Scott, Charles Scott, Esther Scott, Jeremiah Scott, John Scott, Joseph Scott, Nancy Scott, Nathaniel Scott, Rebecca 7Th Great Grandmother Scott, Sarah Scott, Sylvanus Scott

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Immediate Family

Parents

Sylvanus Scott

1672–1742

Joanna Jenckes

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

Joanna Scott was born in 1703 in Providence, Providence Co., Rhode Island, the child of sylvanus scott and joanna jenckes. Joanna Scott passed away in 1796 in Providence, Providence Co., Rhode Island.

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1703

Birth of Joanna Scott in Providence, Providence Co., Rhode Island

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1796

Death of Joanna Scott in Providence, Providence Co., Rhode Island

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Joanna Scott

This ancestor line traces from Hammersmith, London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, Greater London, England (1599) to Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States (1703) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joanna Scott (1703–1796) was born in Providence, Providence Co., Rhode Island and died in Providence, Providence Co., Rhode Island. 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 Joanna 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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