Who was Samuel Scott?

Samuel Scott (1726–1812) was born in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Samuel Scott 1726–1812

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 14 Aug 1726 · Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Died 27 Apr 1812 · Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Spouse Bridget Boynton

Children John Scotten

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Samuel Scott was born in 1726 in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. Samuel Scott married bridget boynton, and had children including john scotten. Samuel Scott passed away in 1812 in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

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: Samuel Scott (1726–1812) was born in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, 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 Samuel 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Samuel Scott PTP

1726–1812

Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA