Who was William Scutt?

William Scutt (1788–1869) was born in Swinefleet, Yorkshire, England and died in Swinefleet, Yorkshire, England. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Scutt 1788–1869

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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 3 independent trees

Born 13 Jan 1788 · Swinefleet, Yorkshire, England

Died 22 Jun 1869 · Swinefleet, Yorkshire, England

Father John Scutt

Mother Susannah Boothroyd

Siblings John Scutt, Johnathan Scutt, Marmaduke Scutt, Mary Ann Scutt, Mary Scutt

Records

1851 England Census 1861 England Census England & Wales, National Probate …

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Scutt

Susannah Boothroyd

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1788, William Scutt entered the world in Swinefleet, Yorkshire, England, born to john scutt and susannah boothroyd. William Scutt passed away in 1869 in Swinefleet, Yorkshire, England.

Sources

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Census 1851 England Census
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Census 1861 England Census
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Record England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations),1861-1941

Life Timeline

1788

Birth of William Scutt in Swinefleet, Yorkshire, England

Birth

1869

Death of William Scutt in Swinefleet, Yorkshire, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Scutt

This ancestor line traces from Hook, Yorkshire, England (1758) to Swinefleet, Yorkshire, England (1788) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Scutt (1788–1869) was born in Swinefleet, Yorkshire, England and died in Swinefleet, Yorkshire, England. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have William 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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