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Lydia Scotten 1785–1869

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Lydia Scotten in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 2 independent trees

Born 17 Feb 1785 · , Randolph, North Carolina, USA
Died 30 May 1869 · Liberty, Randolph, North Carolina, USA
Father John Scotten
Mother Elizabeth Kivett
Siblings Anna Scotten, Elizabeth Scotten, Jacob Scotten, James Scotten, Jesse Scotten, John Scotten, John Steven Scotton, Mary Scotten, Peter Scotten

Researchers connected through Lydia Scotten 1785–1869

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
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Children
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Biography

Lydia Scotten was born in 1785 in, Randolph, North Carolina, USA, the child of john scotten and elizabeth kivett. Lydia Scotten passed away in 1869 in Liberty, Randolph, North Carolina, USA.

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Life Timeline

1785
Birth of Lydia Scotten in, Randolph, North Carolina, USA
Birth
1869
Death of Lydia Scotten in Liberty, Randolph, North Carolina, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lydia Scotten

This ancestor line traces from Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1726) to , Randolph, North Carolina, USA (1785) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Lydia Scotten (1785–1869) was born in , Randolph, North Carolina, USA and died in Liberty, Randolph, North 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Lydia 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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Lydia Scotten's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Lydia Scotten PTP
1785–1869
, Randolph, North Carolina, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Lydia Scotten's Descendants

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Lydia Scotten PTP 1785–1869