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Olivia Scott 1774–1829

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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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B Reliability
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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)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Olivia Scott in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 19 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 31 AUG 1774 · Truro, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
Died 16 NOV 1829 · Deacontown, Musquodoboit, Nova Scotia, Canada
Father Joseph Scott (1644–1644)
Mother Sarah Cutting
Siblings Hannah Scott, John Scott, Joseph Scott, Lucy Scott, Sarah Scott, William Scott

Researchers connected through Olivia Scott 1774–1829

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Olivia Scott was born in 1774 in Truro, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada, the child of joseph scott and sarah cutting. Olivia Scott passed away in 1829 in Deacontown, Musquodoboit, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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Life Timeline

1774
Birth of Olivia Scott in Truro, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
Birth
1829
Death of Olivia Scott in Deacontown, Musquodoboit, Nova Scotia, Canada
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Olivia Scott

This ancestor line traces from Clovelly, Devon, England (1230) to Truro, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada (1774) across 19 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Olivia Scott (1774–1829) was born in Truro, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada and died in Deacontown, Musquodoboit, Nova Scotia, Canada. 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 Olivia 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 19 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.

Olivia Scott's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Olivia Scott PTP
1774–1829
Truro, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
Parents
Joseph Scott PTP
1644–1644
Cambridge, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Olivia Scott's Descendants

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Olivia Scott PTP 1774–1829