Who was Samuel Scott?

Samuel Scott (1823–1902) was born in Spencer, Owen, Indiana and died in El Paso, Woodford, Illinois. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Samuel Smith Scott 1823–1902

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 17 Oct 1823 · Spencer, Owen, Indiana

Died 17 Sep 1902 · El Paso, Woodford, Illinois

Father Samuel Scott

Mother Mildred Foster

Siblings Agnes Mary Scott, Dicey A Scott, Elizabeth Grimes Scott, Emily Jane Scott, George Washington Scott, John T M Scott, Mary Louisa Scott, Nancy N Scott, Pleasant Winfield Scott, Robert J Scott, Thomas Jefferson Scott, William N B Scott

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Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Scott

Mildred Foster

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Samuel Smith Scott began in 1823 in Spencer, Owen, Indiana. Samuel Smith Scott passed away in 1902 in El Paso, Woodford, Illinois.

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Life Timeline

1823

Birth of Samuel Smith Scott in Spencer, Owen, Indiana

Birth

1902

Death of Samuel Smith Scott in El Paso, Woodford, Illinois

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Scott

This ancestor line traces from New Kent, New Kent, Virginia, United States (1720) to Spencer, Owen, Indiana (1823) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Samuel Scott (1823–1902) was born in Spencer, Owen, Indiana and died in El Paso, Woodford, Illinois. 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 4 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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