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Mary Scotten 1778–1864

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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 Mary 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 4 Feb 1778 · Brush Creek, Randolph, North Carolina, USA
Died 10 Jan 1864 · Brush Creek, 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, Lydia Scotten, Peter Scotten

Researchers connected through Mary Scotten 1778–1864

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Mary Scotten was born in 1778 in Brush Creek, Randolph, North Carolina, USA, the child of john scotten and elizabeth kivett. Mary Scotten passed away in 1864 in Brush Creek, Randolph, North Carolina, USA.

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Life Timeline

1778
Birth of Mary Scotten in Brush Creek, Randolph, North Carolina, USA
Birth
1864
Death of Mary Scotten in Brush Creek, Randolph, North Carolina, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Scotten

This ancestor line traces from Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (1726) to Brush Creek, Randolph, North Carolina, USA (1778) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Scotten (1778–1864) was born in Brush Creek, Randolph, North Carolina, USA and died in Brush Creek, 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 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 3 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.

Mary Scotten's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mary Scotten PTP
1778–1864
Brush Creek, Randolph, North Carolina, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Mary Scotten's Descendants

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Mary Scotten PTP 1778–1864