Mary Scott (1753–1844) was born in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Mary Scott 1753–1844

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

Born 21 Aug 1753 · Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA

Died 17 Dec 1844 · Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Father Joseph Scott

Mother Mary Edmunds

Siblings Abijah Scott, Asa Scott, Ephriam Scott, Joseph Scott, Lucy Scott, Samuel Scott, Sarah Scott, William Scott

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Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Scott

Mary Edmunds

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

In 1753, Mary Scott entered the world in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA, born to joseph scott and mary edmunds. Mary Scott passed away in 1844 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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1753

Birth of Mary Scott in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1844

Death of Mary Scott in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Scott

This ancestor line traces from Clovelly, Devon, England (1230) to Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA (1753) across 18 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mary Scott (1753–1844) was born in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. 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 Mary 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 18 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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