Who was Margaret Scott?

Margaret Scott (1825–1905) was born in South Carolina, USA and died in Lee County, Mississippi, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Margaret in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 6 generations of this lineage.

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Margaret Jane Scott 1825–1905

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Reliability Score: B

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Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 24 Nov 1825 · South Carolina, USA

Died 27 Jul 1905 · Lee County, Mississippi, USA

Father William Scott

Mother Mary Bouland Clark

Siblings Alfred Marshall Scott, Cicero Bouland Scott, James Scott, Joseph James Madison Scott, Sarah Scott, William Scott

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Scott

Mary Bouland Clark

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1825, Margaret Jane Scott entered the world in South Carolina, USA, born to william scott and mary bouland clark. Margaret Jane Scott passed away in 1905 in Lee County, Mississippi, USA.

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Life Timeline

1825

Birth of Margaret Jane Scott in South Carolina, USA

Birth

1905

Death of Margaret Jane Scott in Lee County, Mississippi, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Margaret Scott

This ancestor line traces from Charles City, Charles City County, Virginia, United States of America (1673) to South Carolina, USA (1825) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Margaret Scott (1825–1905) was born in South Carolina, USA and died in Lee County, Mississippi, USA. 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 Margaret 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 6 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.