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Joseph Scott 1697–1742

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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B Reliability
B
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

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

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 15 Aug 1697 · Providence, Providence Co., Rhode Island
Died 14 Sep 1742 · Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Father (1672–1742)
Mother
Siblings , , , , , , , , , ,
Records
U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

Researchers connected through Joseph Scott 1697–1742

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Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Joseph Scott began in 1697 in Providence, Providence Co., Rhode Island. Joseph Scott passed away in 1742 in Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  2. 2
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

Life Timeline

1697
Birth of Joseph Scott in Providence, Providence Co., Rhode Island
Birth
1742
Death of Joseph Scott in Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Scott

This ancestor line traces from Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA (1672) to Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA (1697) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Scott (1697–1742) was born in Providence, Providence Co., Rhode Island and died in Bellingham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph 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 2 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.

Related Records

Joseph Scott in the US Census
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Joseph Scott's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Scott PTP
1697–1742
Providence, Providence Co., Rhode Island
Parents
PTP
1672–1742
Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Joseph Scott's Descendants

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Joseph Scott PTP 1697–1742