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PETER SCOTT 1643–1693

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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B Reliability
B
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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

5 researchers on YourRoots have PETER SCOTT in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 12 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 5 independent trees

Born 06 MAR 1643 · Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Died 11 AUG 1693 · Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Father Benjamin Scott (1646–1724)
Mother Margaret Stephenson
Siblings Benjamin Scott, Bridget Scott, Elizabeth Scott, Hannah Scott, Henry Scott, John Scott, Joseph Scott, Margaret Scott, Martin Scott, Mary Scott, Samuel Scott, Sarah Scott, William Scott

Researchers connected through PETER SCOTT 1643–1693

and 3 more tree owners connected with PETER SCOTT 1643–1693

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

PETER SCOTT was born in 1643 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA, the child of benjamin scott and margaret stephenson. PETER SCOTT passed away in 1693 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  2. 2
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1643
Birth of PETER SCOTT in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1693
Death of PETER SCOTT in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from PETER SCOTT

This ancestor line traces from Ireland (1357) to Braintree, Suffolk, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America (1643) across 12 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

PETER SCOTT (1643–1693) was born in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have PETER 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 12 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.

PETER SCOTT's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
PETER SCOTT PTP
1643–1693
Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Benjamin Scott PTP
1646–1724
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Unknown
Grandparents
Benjamin Scott PTP
1646–1724
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

PETER SCOTT's Descendants

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PETER SCOTT PTP 1643–1693