Who was Thomas Scott?

Thomas Scott (1595–1654) was born in Rattlesden, Suffolk, , England and died in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 8 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

How many people are researching Thomas?

Right now, 8 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 5 generations of this lineage.

What records do they have for Thomas?

Records vary by researcher and can include census, vital, parish, cemetery, and family sources.

How do I compare family trees?

Use Compare Tree on an available researcher profile to compare overlapping people and records.

Thomas Scott 1595–1654

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 8 independent trees

Birth year and location consistent across 8 trees

Death year and location consistent across 8 trees

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

B Reliability

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
Star tree owner

8 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Scott in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 8 independent trees

Born 26 Feb 1595 · Rattlesden, Suffolk, , England

Died 17 Mar 1654 · Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Father Henry Scott

Mother Martha Whatlock

Siblings Thomas Scott, Ursula Scott

Compare Tree

Researchers connected through Thomas Scott 1595–1654

and 7 more tree owners connected with Thomas Scott 1595–1654

Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Scott

Martha Whatlock

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

Thomas Scott was born in 1595 in Rattlesden, Suffolk, England, the child of henry scott and martha whatlock. Thomas Scott passed away in 1654 in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

Life Timeline

1595

Birth of Thomas Scott in Rattlesden, Suffolk, England

Birth

1654

Death of Thomas Scott in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Scott

This ancestor line traces from Suffolk, England (1470) to Rattlesden, Suffolk, England (1595) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage

generations

Frequently Asked Questions

: Thomas Scott (1595–1654) was born in Rattlesden, Suffolk, , England and died in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. 8 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, 8 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas 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 5 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.