Who was Joseph Scott?

Joseph Scott (1697–1742) was born in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA and died in Bellingham, Norfork, Massachusetts, United States. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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

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Joseph Scott 1697–1742

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 15 Aug 1697 · Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA

Died 14 Sep 1742 · Bellingham, Norfork, Massachusetts, United States

Father Silvanus Scott

Mother Joanna Jenckes

Siblings Catherine Scott, Charles Scott, Esther Scott, Jeremiah Scott, Joanna Scott, John Scott, Nathaniel Scott, Rebecca Scott, Sarah Scott, Sylvanus Scott Jr

Records

U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

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Immediate Family

Parents

Silvanus Scott

Joanna Jenckes

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

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

Sources

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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

Life Timeline

1697

Birth of Joseph Scott in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA

Birth

1742

Death of Joseph Scott in Bellingham, Norfork, Massachusetts, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Scott

This ancestor line traces from Postwick, Norfolk, England (1532) to Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States (1697) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joseph Scott (1697–1742) was born in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA and died in Bellingham, Norfork, Massachusetts, 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 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 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.
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