Who was Richard Scott?

Richard Scott (1673–1750) was born in Hatfield and died in Sunderland, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Richard Scott 1673–1750

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 22 Feb 1673 · Hatfield

Died 31 Mar 1750 · Sunderland, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA

Father William Scott

Mother Hannah Allis

Siblings Abigail Scott, Hannah Scott, John Scott, John Warner, Jonathan Scott, Joseph Scott, Josiah Scott, Mehitable Scott, William Scott

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Scott

Hannah Allis

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Children

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Biography

Richard Scott was born in 1673 in Hatfield, the child of william scott and hannah allis. Richard Scott passed away in 1750 in Sunderland, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA.

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1673

Birth of Richard Scott in Hatfield

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1750

Death of Richard Scott in Sunderland, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Scott

This ancestor line traces from Dagenham, Essex, England (1613) to Hatfield (1673) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Richard Scott (1673–1750) was born in Hatfield and died in Sunderland, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Richard 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.
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