Lt. SCOTT (1747–1805) was born in Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA and died in Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Lt. Joseph James SCOTT 1747–1805

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Born 18 Aug 1747 · Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA

Died 5 Jul 1805 · Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA

Spouse Janet Mccrae

Children Rebecca Ann Scott

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Janet Mccrae

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Rebecca Ann Scott

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The story of Lt. Joseph James SCOTT began in 1747 in Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA. Lt. Joseph James SCOTT married janet mccrae, and had children including rebecca ann scott. Lt. Joseph James SCOTT passed away in 1805 in Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA.

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Birth of Lt. Joseph James SCOTT in Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA

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: Lt. SCOTT (1747–1805) was born in Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA and died in Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA. 2 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Lt. 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Lt. Joseph James SCOTT PTP

1747–1805

Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA