1. Joseph1 Scott, M.D. (Matthew2, John3, Robert4), son of Matthew Scott and Elizabeth Thompson, was born in Shippensburg, PA February 19, 1781. Joseph died June 6, 1843 Lexington, KY, at 62 years of age. His body was interred in Lexington Cemetery.
He married twice. He married Martha Berkley Finley in Ross Co., OH, January 31, 1805. Martha was born in Big Springs, Cumberland Co., PA 1783. Martha was the daughter of Michael Finley and Sarah Thompson. Martha died 1808 in Chillicothe, OH, at 25 years of age. At 23 years of age Martha became the mother of Sarah Finley Scott in Chillicothe, OH, November 27, 1806. At 24 years of age Martha became the mother of Elizabeth Thompson Scott in Chillicothe, OH, May 10, 1808. He married Lucy Webb in Fayette Co., KY, July 31, 1817. Lucy was born 1800. Lucy died March 17, 1868 at 67 years of age. At 17 years of age Lucy became the mother of Lucy Caroline Scott in Kentucky, May 2, 1818. At 20 years of age Lucy became the mother of Mary Epps Scott February 18, 1821. At 22 years of age Lucy became the mother of Margaret Scott November 4, 1822. At 25 years of age Lucy became the mother of Isaac Webb Scott in Chillicothe, OH, June 27, 1826. At 27 years of age Lucy became the mother of James N. Scott March 17, 1828. At 29 years of age Lucy became the mother of Catherine Scott November 2, 1829. At 31 years of age Lucy became the mother of Joseph Thompson Scott March 20, 1832. At 33 years of age Lucy became the mother of Matthew T. Scott January 2, 1834. At 35 years of age Lucy became the mother of Winnie Maria Scott Lexington, KY, March 20, 1836. At 38 years of age Lucy became the mother of David Humphreys Scott December 28, 1838.
Joseph's occupation: Physician. At 25 years of age Joseph became the father of Sarah Finley Scott in Chillicothe, OH, November 27, 1806. At 27 years of age Joseph became the father of Elizabeth Thompson Scott in Chillicothe, OH, May 10, 1808. At 37 years of age Joseph became the father of Lucy Caroline Scott in Kentucky, May 2, 1818. Joseph was listed as the head of a family on the 1820 Census in Franklin County, Kentucky. Joseph Scott is listed in the 1820 Census for Franklin County, Kentucky with 1 white male under 10, 1 10-16, 1 26-45, 2 white females under 10, 2 10-16, and 1 16-26, 1 male slave under 14, 1 26-45, 3 female slaves under 14, 1 14-26, 2 26-45, and 1 45 up.
At 39 years of age Joseph became the father of Mary Epps Scott February 18, 1821. At 41 years of age Joseph became the father of Margaret Scott November 4, 1822. At 45 years of age Joseph became the father of Isaac Webb Scott in Chillicothe, OH, June 27, 1826. At 47 years of age Joseph became the father of James N. Scott March 17, 1828. At 48 years of age Joseph became the father of Catherine Scott November 2, 1829. Joseph was listed as the head of a family on the 1830 Census in Fayette County, Kentucky. Joseph Scott was listed in the 1830 Census for Fayette County, Kentucky with 2 white males under 5, 1 20-30, 1 40-50, 1 white female under 5, 1 5-10, 1 10-15, 1 15-20, 1 20-30, 2 male slaves under 10, 1 24-36, 3 female slaves under 10, 3 10-24, and 1 36-55.
At 51 years of age Joseph became the father of Joseph Thompson Scott March 20, 1832. At 52 years of age Joseph became the father of Matthew T. Scott January 2, 1834. At 55 years of age Joseph became the father of Winnie Maria Scott Lexington, KY, March 20, 1836. At 57 years of age Joseph became the father of David Humphreys Scott December 28, 1838. Joseph was listed as the head of a family on the 1840 Census in Fayette County, Kentucky. Joseph Scott is listed in the 1840 Census for Fayette County, Kentucky with 3 white males 5-10, 2 10-15, 2 20-30, 1 50-60, 1 white female 5-10, 2 10-15, 1 15-20, and 2 20-30, 1 black male 10-20, 3 black females under 10, 2 24-36, 1 36-55, and 1 55 up. One person was listed under learned professions and engineers. Joseph Scott was a physician in Chillicothe, Ohio. He moved to Lexington, Kentucky about 1828. He owned and lived on a 22 acre tract I believe to be contained within the block now bounded by Limestone Street, Maxwell Street, Rose Street, and the Avenue of Champions (formerly Euclid Avenue). At the time he owned this property the legal description said it was bounded by Mulberry Street, a line, Van Pelt Street, and an alley. Mulberry Street is now Limestone Street and Van Pelt is now Rose Street.
His obituary from the Protestant and Herald as reprinted in The Frankfort Commonwealth of June 20, 1843:
"It becomes our painful duty to record the death of our very highly esteemed friend and excellent fellow citizen, Dr. Joseph Scott, of Lexington, who departed this life at his residence, on Tuesday, the 6th inst., at about 10:00 p.m.
Dr. Scott was born Feb. 19th, 1781, lived sixty-two years, three months and eighteen days, and then 'slept with his fathers'.
He has been long and most favorably known in this State and in Ohio, as one of our ablest and most successful Physicians. Diseases, often of the most malignant character, were made to yield, with the blessing of God, under his superior skill, and even death, in some instances, where he had apparently commenced his work, was staid, and the tide of life and health restored. Many, very many of the living will bless his memory while they retain their recollection.
... His funeral was attended by the largest and most respectable class of citizens we have ever witnessed on a funeral occasion in Lexington. Presbyterians, Episcopalians, Methodist and Baptist, with scores of non-professors of religion, attended with demonstrations of the deepest feeling and solemnity. The funereal procession was of great length; scores of carriages, and persons on horse-back, and the sidewalks of the streets crowded with people on foot, all slowly, silently and solemnly following the remains of their departed friend to the last lodging place of mortals - the grave."
The biography of Joseph Scott from History of Ross and Highland Counties Ohio, Biographical Sketches, Page 215, Williams Bros., Publishers, W. W. Williams, Printer, Cleveland, Ohio, 1880 follows:
Dr. Joseph Scott, who was born in Shippensburgh, Pennsylvania, about the year 1779. He was a younger brother of Dr. John Scott, who was with Wayne at the battle of the Cross Timbers, and at the treaty of Greenville. Dr. Joseph Scott came here about the year 1804, having been educated at Cannonsburgh, Pennsylvania. He entered immediately upon a large and successful practice, and, in a few years, purchased the house of General Henry Massie, and thirty-two acres of ground in the northwestern part of the city, now called from him, "Scott's addition."
Soon after settling here he married Miss Finley, who was then residing with her uncle, General Samuel Finley, at the place now owned by Dr. Albert Douglas. This lady died about the year 1810, soon after which event Dr. Scott removed to Frankfort, Kentucky, where he purchased property and practiced his profession for about twelve years. He there married Miss Lucy Webb, daughter of Captain Isaac Webb, an officer of the Revolutionary army, and father of Dr. James Webb, mentioned below.
Dr. Scott returned to Chillicothe about 1822, and resumed practice, continuing until about 1827. He then removed to Lexington, Kentucky, where he died in 1848, or 1849. He was considered one of the most skilful practitioners that have ever distinguished the profession in Chillicothe, and was remarkable for his sound judgment in difficult cases. He also joined to his medical skill, and unusual degree of financial ability. And some may regard it as a significant coincidence, that he was an uncle of the well-known financiers, M. Scott Cook, and his brother William, now residing in Chillicothe.
Joseph Scott, M.D. and Martha Berkley Finley had the following children:
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Sarah Finley Scott was born in Chillicothe, OH November 27, 1806. Sarah died December 4, 1883 in Woodford
Co., KY, at 77 years of age. Her body was interred in Frankfort Cemetery, Frankfort, KY. She
married David Carlisle Humphreys in Ross County, OH, October 6, 1825. David was born in Staunton, VA October 15,
1796. David was the son of Alexander Humphreys, M.D. and Mary Brown. David died August 19, 1864 in Woodford Co.,
KY, at 67 years of age. His body was interred in Frankfort Cemetery, Frankfort, KY. At 29 years of age David
became the father of Joseph Alexander Humphreys in Woodford Co., KY, July 29, 1826. At 31 years of age David became the
father of Samuel P. Humphreys in Woodford Co., KY, June 28, 1828. At 33 years of age David became the father of
Mary Brown Humphreys in Woodford Co., KY, March 1, 1830. David was listed as the head of a family on the 1830 Census in
Woodford County, Kentucky. In the 1830 Census of Woodford County Kentucky, David C. Humphreys is listed with 2 white males under 5,
1 white male 20-30, 2 white males 30-40, 1 white females under 5, 1 white female 20-30, and 46 slaves including 11 males under 10, 22 10-24,
3 24-36, 2 females under 10, 5 10-25, and 3 24-36.
At 36 years of age David became the father of Lucy Caroline Humphreys in Woodford Co., KY, May 27, 1833. At 38 years of age David became the father of Martha Humphreys January 28, 1835. At 39 years of age David became the father of David Carlisle Humphreys August 1, 1836. David was listed as the head of a family on the 1840 Census in Woodford County, Kentucky. In the 1840 Census for Woodford County, Kentucky, David C. Humphreys is listed with 2 white males 10-15, 1 white male 20-30, 1 white male 40-50, 2 white females 5-10, 2 white females 20-30, 4 male slaves under 10, 12 10-24, 12 24-36, 3 36-55, 5 female slaves under 10, 2 10-24, 3 24-36, and 2 36-55 for a total of 43 slaves. Twenty one persons were engaged in agriculture.
David was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census in Woodford County, Kentucky. In the 1850 Census for Woodford County, Kentucky, David C. Humphreys is listed as age 53 with his occupation given as farmer. His real estate is valued at $58,100.00 and his birthplace is Virginia. His wife, Sarah, is listed as 43 with her birthplace given as Ohio. Also listed are Samuel P. Humphreys, age 22, farmer, born in Kentucky with real estate valued at $22,500.00. Also listed are Mary B. Humphreys, 20, born in Kentucky and Lucy S. Humphreys, age 17, born in Kentucky and attended school within the year.
David was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census in Woodford County, Kentucky. In the 1860 Census for Woodford County, Kentucky, David C. Humphreys is listed as are 64 and his occupation is stated to be farmer. His real estate is valued at $237,000.00 and his personal estate is valued at $44,000.00. He was born in Virginia. His wife, Sarah is listed as a housekeeper, age 54, born in Ohio. Mary B. Humphreys, age 30, is listed with Kentucky as her birthplace. Also listed is Mag Humphreys, nee Stribling, widow of Samuel P. Humphreys, age 26, housekeeper, born in Virginia with a personal estate of $3,000.00 as well as David C. Humphreys, age 9, born in Kentucky, Thomas Humphreys, age 7, born in Kentucky, and R. Stribling, female, age 50, housekeeper, with a personal estate of $1,200.00, born in Virginia.
At 19 years of age Sarah became the mother of Joseph Alexander Humphreys in Woodford Co., KY, July 29, 1826. At 21 years of age Sarah became the mother of Samuel P. Humphreys in Woodford Co., KY, June 28, 1828. At 23 years of age Sarah became the mother of Mary Brown Humphreys in Woodford Co., KY, March 1, 1830. At 26 years of age Sarah became the mother of Lucy Caroline Humphreys in Woodford Co., KY, May 27, 1833. At 28 years of age Sarah became the mother of Martha Humphreys January 28, 1835. At 29 years of age Sarah became the mother of David Carlisle Humphreys August 1, 1836. Sarah was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census in Woodford Co., KY. The 1870 Census of Woodford County, Kentucky shows Sarah Humphreys, age 64, living in the household of her daughter, Mary Dey, age 40, with $12,000.00 in real estate and born in Kentucky. Mary Dey is age 40 with $100,000.00 in real estate and $11,200.00 in personal property, keeping house, with her birthplace in Kentucky. Also listed are 11 blacks all born in Kentucky: Alfred Gaines, 55, farm hand, Kitty Gaines, 40, cook, Mary Gaines, 23, house servant, Alfred Gaines, 18, farm hand, Lavel Gaines, 14, farm hand, Lucy Gaines, 12, Will Gaines, 10, Hannah Gaines, 8, Charles Gaines, 6, John Gaines, 4, and Ada Gaines, 1.
Sarah was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census in Woodford Co., KY. The 1880 Census of Woodford County, Kentucky, Midway precinct, shows Sarah Humphreys living alone, age 73, a widow, born in Kentucky. The Census lists her father as born in Kentucky and her mother as born in Ohio.
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Elizabeth Thompson Scott was born in Chillicothe, OH May 10, 1808. Elizabeth died March 6, 1876 Lexington,
KY, at 67 years of age. She married Humphrey Fullerton in Fayette County, KY, October 31,
1833. Humphrey became the father of Joseph Scott Fullerton December 3, 1835. Humphrey became the father of Lucy
Mary Fullerton February 14, 1845. Humphrey became the father of Sarah Fullerton July 5, 1847. Humphrey became the father
of Elizabeth Fullerton January 31, 1850. Humphrey became the father of Marie Fullerton April 21, 1854.
At 27 years of age Elizabeth became the mother of Joseph Scott Fullerton December 3, 1835. At 36 years of age Elizabeth became the mother of Lucy Mary Fullerton February 14, 1845. At 39 years of age Elizabeth became the mother of Sarah Fullerton July 5, 1847. At 41 years of age Elizabeth became the mother of Elizabeth Fullerton January 31, 1850. At 45 years of age Elizabeth became the mother of Marie Fullerton April 21, 1854.
Joseph Scott, M.D. and Lucy Webb had the following children:
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Lucy Caroline Scott was born in Kentucky May 2, 1818. Lucy died February 2, 1897 in Independence, Jackson
Co., MO, at 78 years of age. She married James Montgomery Holloway in Fayette County, KY,
September 22, 1836. James was born in Danville, KY June 24, 1811. James died September 3, 1871 in Kansas City, Jackson
Co., MO, at 60 years of age.
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Mary Epps Scott was born February 18, 1821. Mary died 1885 at 64 years of age. She
married John W. McFarland in Fayette County, KY, January 2, 1844. John was born 1814. John died 1890 at 76 years
of age.
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Margaret Scott was born November 4, 1822. Margaret died August 18, 1823 at less than one year of age.
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Isaac Webb Scott was born in Chillicothe, OH June 27, 1826. Isaac died April 11, 1913 in New Orleans,
LA, at 86 years of age.
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James N. Scott was born March 17, 1828.
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Catherine Scott was born November 2, 1829. Catherine died December 28, 1830 at 1 year of age.
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Joseph Thompson Scott was born March 20, 1832. Joseph died January 25, 1896 in New Orleans, LA, at 63
years of age.
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Matthew T. Scott was born January 2, 1834. Matthew died July 7, 1862 at 28 years of age.
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Winnie Maria Scott was born Lexington, KY March 20, 1836. Winnie died 1910 at 74 years of age. She married James Stillwell. James was born 1830. James died 1872 at 42 years of age.
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David Humphreys Scott was born December 28, 1838. David died April 8, 1870 at 31 years of age.
14. Matthew2 Scott (John3, Robert4) was born in Bucks Co., PA 1739. Matthew died in May 20, 1798 in Shippensburg, PA, at 58 years of age.
He married Elizabeth Thompson in Carlisle, PA, January 11, 1764. Elizabeth was born 1744. Elizabeth was the daughter of Robert Thompson. Elizabeth died 1812 in Chillicothe, Ross Co., OH, at 68 years of age. At 21 years of age Elizabeth became the mother of John Mitchell Scott in PA, 1765. At 27 years of age Elizabeth became the mother of Margaret Scott in Shippensburg, PA, January 15, 1772. At 36 years of age Elizabeth became the mother of Joseph Scott, M.D. in Shippensburg, PA, February 19, 1781. At 38 years of age Elizabeth became the mother of Elizabeth Thompson Scott in Cumberland Co., PA, 1782. At 42 years of age Elizabeth became the mother of Matthew Thompson Scott in Shippensburg, PA, 1786.
At 26 years of age Matthew became the father of John Mitchell Scott in PA, 1765. At 32 years of age Matthew became the father of Margaret Scott in Shippensburg, PA, January 15, 1772. At 41 years of age Matthew became the father of Joseph Scott, M.D. in Shippensburg, PA, February 19, 1781. At 43 years of age Matthew became the father of Elizabeth Thompson Scott in Cumberland Co., PA, 1782. At 47 years of age Matthew became the father of Matthew Thompson Scott in Shippensburg, PA, 1786. Matthew was listed as the head of a family on the 1790 Census in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Matthew Scott is listed in the 1790 Census for Cumberland County, Pennsylvania with 5 white males 16 years of age and up, 3 under 16, and 4 white females. Matthew Scott was a Captain in the Thirteenth Pennsylvania Regiment, Continental Line, in the Revolutionary War. An extract of his obituary from the Carlisle Gazette and the Western Repository of Knowledge, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania follows: May 23, 1798: Died at his seat in Shippensburgh, Sunday last, about half after ten in the morning, parent and husband, long a resident of this little town; served in the Revolutionary War; taken prisoner in the battle of Long Island; remains interred in the public burying ground. An abstract of Matthew Scott's Will in Will Book F, Page 111, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania follows: SCOTT, MATTHEW, Shippensburgh. May 16, 1798. June 15, 1798. Wife Elizabeth. Eldest son John. Son William. Daus. Margaret Cook, Mary Kirk and Elizabeth. Son Joseph. Son Matthew Thompson. Exs: Wife Elizabeth Scott. Wit: William Hamil, Robt. Scott, John Scott. F. 111.
Matthew Scott and Elizabeth Thompson had the following children:
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Mary1 Scott was born before June 15, 1798, the first event for which there is a
recorded date. She married twice. She married Mr. Kirk before June 15, 1798. She married William Vance in Ross Co., OH, March 22, 1804.
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William Scott was born on (birth date unknown).
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John Mitchell Scott was born in PA 1765. John died December 20, 1812 in Frankfort, KY, at 47 years
of age. His body was interred in Frankfort Cemetery, Frankfort, KY. He married Catherine
Ware. John Mitchell Scott was a medical doctor. He was also Sheriff of Franklin County, Kentucky and a Colonel in the Kentucky Militia in
the War of 1812. His obituary from the Kentucky Gazette follows: DIED on Sunday evening last, Col. JOHN M. SCOTT, of this place. He
accompanied the troops at the head of his regiment, on the late expedition against the Indians under General Harrison; but owing to
increasing debility he was forced to leave his regiment and return home about three weeks since. In the death of Colonel Scott, his family
are deprived of an affectionate husband and parent - his country of a brave officer, and society, a loss not to be repaired. His military
acquirements were conspicuous; as a physician he was eminent. On the knowledge of this melancholy event, the following resolution was
unanimously adopted by both branches of the Legislature: "Resolved, by the senate and house of representatives of the Commonwealth of
Kentucky, that as a public testimony of the high respect and estimation in which they hold the memory of Col. John M. Scott, who departed
this life on the night of the twentieth instant, they will attend his burial this day at four of the clock." The corpse was interred with
military honors on Monday the twenty first inst. The military preceding the corpse, which was followed by the Governor, Lieut. Governor,
Members of each branch of the Legislature, and a large concourse of the inhabitants of the place. The tears of the citizens shed over the
silent tomb, and the respect shown to his memory by the Councils of the State, pourtray the merits of the deceased more forcibly than any
eulogy from us. Argus.
Kentucky Gazette, Lexington, Kentucky, issue of December 29, 1812.
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Margaret Scott was born in Shippensburg, PA January 15, 1772. Margaret died September 28, 1833 in
Lexington, LaFayette Co., MO, at 61 years of age. She married Isaac Cook in Shippensburg,
PA, December 25, 1792. Isaac was born in Wallingford, New Haven Co., CT July 16, 1768. Isaac was the son of
Isaac Cook. Isaac died January 22, 1842 in Chillicothe, Ross Co., OH, at 73 years of age.
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Joseph Scott, M.D. was born February 19, 1781.
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Elizabeth Thompson Scott was born in Cumberland Co., PA 1782. Elizabeth died March 27, 1851 in White Oak,
Fayette Co., OH, at 68 years of age. She married Batteal Harrison in Ross Co., OH, February
3, 1814. Batteal was born in VA 1780. Batteal was the son of Benjamin Harrison and Mary Newell. Batteal
died October 30, 1857 in White Oak, Fayette Co., OH, at 77 years of age.
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Matthew Thompson Scott was born in Shippensburg, PA 1786. Matthew died 1858 Lexington, KY, at 72
years of age. His body was interred in Lexington Cemetery, Lexington, KY. He married
Winnifred Webb 1810. Winnifred was born in VA. Winnifred is the daughter of Isaac Webb. Matthew Thompson Scott
was a banker in Lexington, Kentucky. He was President of the Northern Bank of Kentucky. He and his wife, Winnifred Webb, had 15 children.
21. Elizabeth2 Thompson (Robert3) was born 1744. Elizabeth died 1812 in Chillicothe, Ross Co., OH, at 68 years of age.
She married Matthew Scott Carlisle, PA, January 11, 1764. Matthew was born in Bucks Co., PA in 1739. Matthew was the son of John Scott and Jane Mitchell. Matthew died in May 20, 1798 in Shippensburg, PA, at 58 years of age. At 26 years of age Matthew became the father of John Mitchell Scott in PA, 1765. At 32 years of age Matthew became the father of Margaret Scott in Shippensburg, PA, January 15, 1772. At 41 years of age Matthew became the father of Joseph Scott, M.D. in Shippensburg, PA, February 19, 1781. At 43 years of age Matthew became the father of Elizabeth Thompson Scott in Cumberland Co., PA, 1782. At 47 years of age Matthew became the father of Matthew Thompson Scott in Shippensburg, PA, 1786. Matthew was listed as the head of a family on the 1790 Census in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Matthew Scott is listed in the 1790 Census for Cumberland County, Pennsylvania with 5 white males 16 years of age and up, 3 under 16, and 4 white females. (See Matthew Scott for the children resulting from this marriage.)
At 21 years of age Elizabeth became the mother of John Mitchell Scott in PA, 1765. At 27 years of age Elizabeth became the mother of Margaret Scott in Shippensburg, PA, January 15, 1772. At 36 years of age Elizabeth became the mother of Joseph Scott, M.D. in Shippensburg, PA, February 19, 1781. At 38 years of age Elizabeth became the mother of Elizabeth Thompson Scott in Cumberland Co., PA, 1782. At 42 years of age Elizabeth became the mother of Matthew Thompson Scott in Shippensburg, PA, 1786.
22. John3 Scott (Robert4) was born in Edinburgh, Scotland 1688. John died October 16, 1749 Warwick, Bucks Co., PA, at 61 years of age. His body was interred Neshaminy Presbyterian Church, Warwick, Bucks Co., PA.
He married Jane Mitchell in Ireland. Jane became the mother of Robert Scott in Scotland. Jane became the mother of James Scott in Scotland. Jane became the mother of William Scott in at sea. Jane became the mother of John Scott in Scotland, 1724. Jane became the mother of Moses Scott in Ireland, ca 1738. Jane became the mother of Matthew Scott in Bucks Co., PA, 1739.
John became the father of Robert Scott in Scotland. John became the father of James Scott in Scotland. John became the father of William Scott in at sea. At 36 years of age John became the father of John Scott in Scotland, 1724. John became the father of Moses Scott in Ireland, ca 1738. At 51 years of age John became the father of Matthew Scott in Bucks Co., PA, 1739. John Scott emigrated to Pennsylvania from northern Ireland and it is thought this occurred in 1739. Information concerning his dates of birth and death come from his tombstone at the Neshaminy Presbyterian Church which gives his date of death as "October 16, 1749 aged 61 years".
John Scott and Jane Mitchell had the following children:
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Robert2 Scott was born in Scotland on (birth date unknown). He married Isabella Crawford.
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James Scott was born in Scotland on (birth date unknown).
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Joseph Scott was born before 1770, the first event for which there is a recorded date. Joseph died 1770 in
PA. Joseph Scott never married.
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William Scott was born in at sea on (birth date unknown).
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Mary Scott was born on (birth date unknown). She married Joseph Barnhill.
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Margaret Scott was born on (birth date unknown). Margaret Scott never married.
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John Scott was born in Scotland 1724. John died 1799 in PA, at 75 years of age. He married Agnes McElroy.
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Moses Scott was born in Ireland ca 1738. He married Anna Johnson.
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Matthew Scott was born 1739.
31. Jane3 Mitchell was born before 1724, the first event for which there is a recorded date.
She married John Scott in Ireland. John was born in Edinburgh, Scotland 1688. John was the son of Robert Scott. John died October 16, 1749 Warwick, Bucks Co., PA, at 61 years of age. His body was interred Neshaminy Presbyterian Church, Warwick, Bucks Co., PA. John became the father of Robert Scott in Scotland. John became the father of James Scott in Scotland. John became the father of William Scott in at sea. At 36 years of age John became the father of John Scott in Scotland, 1724. John became the father of Moses Scott in Ireland, ca 1738. At 51 years of age John became the father of Matthew Scott in Bucks Co., PA, 1739. (See John Scott for the children resulting from this marriage.)
Jane became the mother of Robert Scott in Scotland. Jane became the mother of James Scott in Scotland. Jane became the mother of William Scott in at sea. Jane became the mother of John Scott in Scotland, 1724. Jane became the mother of Moses Scott in Ireland, ca 1738. Jane became the mother of Matthew Scott in Bucks Co., PA, 1739. She is said to have been one of the Mitchells of Dalkeith. Dalkeith is near Edinburgh, Scotland.
32. Robert3 Thompson was born before June 5, 1736, the first event for which there is a recorded date. Robert died 1760 in Ireland.
Robert became the father of William Thompson in Ireland, June 5, 1736. Robert became the father of Elizabeth Thompson 1744. Robert Thompson was a resident of Cumberland County, PA although he died in Ireland.
Robert Thompson had the following children:
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Robert2 Thompson was born on (birth date unknown).
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William Thompson was born in Ireland June 5, 1736. William died September 3, 1781 in Carlisle, Cumberland
Co., PA, at 45 years of age. He married Catherine Ross. Catherine is the daughter of George
Ross. William Thompson served as a Brigadier General in the Revolutionary War. He led an invasion of Canada which led to military defeat at
Three Rivers and a surrender to the British June 9, 1776. This pretty much ended his military career. He died at his home in Carlisle,
Pennsylvania September 3, 1781. His military career is surveyed in the book "William Thompson ... a Shooting Star" by Allan G. Crist
published by the Cumberland County Historical Society in 1976. In 1773 William Thompson led a surveying expedition into Kentucky of some
historical importance. From The Kentucky Encyclopedia edited by John E. Kleber (University Press of Kentucky, 1992: THOMPSON
EXPEDITION. The Thompson expedition was a 1773 survey of lands in Virginia (now Kentucky) near the Ohio River by Pennsylvania militia
officers who had served in the French and Indian War. The intent was to locate lands promised them for their military service in the war.
Designating Capt. William Thompson as their leader, the expedition of over sixty men departed Pittsburgh in either late June or early July.
They traveled down the Ohio River by flatboat to the mouth of the Scioto River, where they camped on the Kentucky side and waited for the
arrival of their horses and of Thomas BULLITT, an official Virginia surveyor (Thompson's party was not legally authorized to make surveys).
By July 10 Thompson learned that Bullitt had left on his way downriver and would not be meeting them. A few days later he learned that the
expedition's horses had been stolen by Indians. Hoping they could later convince the Virginia authorities to accept their claims, the
expedition continued down the Ohio in canoes to Cabin Creek, where Thompson divided the group into three parties. They surveyed the North
Fork of the Licking River, Salt Lick Creek, and Upper Blue Licks. Fear of Indian attack prevented them from reaching the Kentucky River
area. They surveyed approximately 200,000 acres and divided the land into claims. The entire expedition reassembled at Cabin Creek and
departed for Pennsylvania, where a lottery was held to dispense the claims in August or September of 1773. The expedition however, had no
authority to make the surveys. Thompson had applied for a surveyor's license When he realized that Bullitt would not be joining them, but it
was not validated until May 1774. Through their agent, Dr. John Morgan. the expedition formally applied in 1774 for permission to make land
claims in Virginia. The application was approved and land warrants were issued by Lord Dunmore, governor of Virginia, but the claims made in
1773 were not validated. The Revolutionary War ended the matter until 1783. Two further attempts were made at validation, in 1783 and 1807,
but both were denied. None of the expedition's members received title to Kentucky land on the basis of the Thompson surveys, but the
publicity they received attracted settlers to the Kentucky area. See R.S. Cotterill, "The Thompson Expedition of 1773," FCHQ 20 (July
1946): 179-84. Contrary to the statement just quoted, the United States Supreme Court in 1815 upheld a land title at the Upper Blue Lick
based upon one of the "Thompson" surveys in an opinion by Chief Justice Marshall in the case of Finley v. Williams and Others, 3
L.Ed. 162. This was a case involving John Finley, brother of my ancestor, Michael Finley. Finley was represented by John Pope. The appellees
(the losing parties) were represented by Henry Clay.
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Elizabeth Thompson was born 1744.
35. Robert4 Scott was born before 1688, the first event for which there is a recorded date.
Robert became the father of John Scott in Edinburgh, Scotland, 1688. Robert Scott is said to have been a member of the Scottish Parliament. He emigrated to northern Ireland before 1727.
Robert Scott had the following child:
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John3 Scott was born 1688.
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