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Stephen Scott 1725–1787

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
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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)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Stephen Scott in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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 2 independent trees

Born 16 Oct 1725 · Sunderland, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA
Died 2 Jan 1787 · Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA
Father Richard Scott (1673–1750)
Mother Elizabeth Belding
Spouse Rhoda Graves
Children Lucy Scott

Researchers connected through Stephen Scott 1725–1787

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Biography

Stephen Scott was born in 1725 in Sunderland, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA, the child of richard scott and elizabeth belding. Stephen Scott married rhoda graves, and had children including lucy scott. Stephen Scott passed away in 1787 in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1725
Birth of Stephen Scott in Sunderland, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1787
Death of Stephen Scott in Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Stephen Scott

This ancestor line traces from Rattlesden, Suffolk, England (1480) to Sunderland, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA (1725) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Stephen Scott (1725–1787) was born in Sunderland, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA and died in Ashfield, Franklin, 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 Stephen 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 8 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.

Stephen Scott's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Stephen Scott PTP
1725–1787
Sunderland, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Richard Scott PTP
1673–1750
Hatfield
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Stephen Scott's Descendants

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Stephen Scott PTP 1725–1787