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Phineas Scott 1745–1819

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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 Phineas Scott in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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, with linked records

Born 25 May 1745 · Sunderland, Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Died 06 Jun 1819 · Bennington, Bennington County, Vermont, United States of America
Spouse Thankful Kinsley
Children Elizabeth Bingham, Hiram W Scott, Martin Scott

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Biography

In 1745, Phineas Scott entered the world in Sunderland, Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States of America. Phineas Scott married thankful kinsley, and had children including elizabeth bingham, hiram w scott, martin scott. Phineas Scott passed away in 1819 in Bennington, Bennington County, Vermont, United States of America.

Sources

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

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

Life Timeline

1745
Birth of Phineas Scott in Sunderland, Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Birth
1819
Death of Phineas Scott in Bennington, Bennington, Vermont, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Phineas Scott

This ancestor line traces from Salisbury, MA (1645) to Sunderland, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA (1745) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Phineas Scott (1745–1819) was born in Sunderland, Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States of America and died in Bennington, Bennington County, Vermont, United States of America. 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.
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Phineas Scott's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Phineas Scott PTP
1745–1819
Sunderland, Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States of America
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Grandparents
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Phineas Scott's Descendants

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Phineas Scott PTP 1745–1819