Do have any information on Major Scott Sr 1789, Eastern Shore Virginia?

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Looking for any information on the father of Major Scott Sr. 1789/90-1876. His son is George Robert Scott 1840-1915, his son is John James Scott, and his son George R Scott 1869-1969. The area in which they lived, Deep Creek, Chesconessex, and St Geroge's ,Accomack Co. Virginia. Eastern Shore. Record shows that Major Scott was married to 1st wife Rosey Sharrod 1813, what happen to her?. Later married Mahala Juctice 1818-1876.

Steve Scott 

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https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Scott-18808

In case someone wants to look at the profile

Answer 1

"United States Census, 1820," database with images, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHLH-LWH : accessed 14 July 2017), Major Scott, Drummond, Accomack, Virginia, United States; citing p. 52, NARA microfilm publication M33, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 129; FHL microfilm 193,688.

"United States Census, 1840," database with images, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHBM-Q53 : 24 August 2015), Major Scott, Accomack, Virginia, United States; citing p. 80, NARA microfilm publication M704, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 549; FHL microfilm 29,683.

"United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M882-X5Z : 9 November 2014), Major Scott, Accomack county, Accomack, Virginia, United States; citing family 1164, NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).

"United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M4B1-4WM : 30 December 2015), Major Scott, 1860.

"United States Census, 1870," database with images, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MFL8-W87 : 17 October 2014), Major Scott, Virginia, United States; citing p. 159, family 1059, NARA microfilm publication M593 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 553,129.

"Virginia Deaths and Burials, 1853-1912," database, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X51Q-12Q : 12 December 2014), Major Scott, 30 Dec 1876; citing St. George, Accomack, Virginia, reference Item 2 No 1; FHL microfilm 2,056,972.

"Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940," database, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X5B7-JJZ : 5 December 2014), Major Scott in entry for Charles Allen and Elizabeth Scott, 28 Jan 1857; citing Accomack, Virginia, reference P.6 L-4; FHL microfilm 30,135.

"Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940," database, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X5BW-DVC : 5 December 2014), Major Scott in entry for Robert Scott and Maggie Melson, 09 Aug 1871; citing Accomack, Virginia, reference L-93 P31; FHL microfilm 30,135.

"Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940," database, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X5BW-DV1 : 5 December 2014), Major Scott in entry for David W. Scott and Peggy Fox, 06 Sep 1871; citing Accomack, Virginia, reference L-97 P31; FHL microfilm 30,135.

"Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940," database, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XRS3-Z6Y : 5 December 2014), Major Scott in entry for Thomas D. Scott and Sally C. Salsbury, 29 Jan 1875; citing Onancock, Virginia, reference P43 #88; FHL microfilm 30,135.

"Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940," database, FamilySearch(https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XRS3-TM3 : 5 December 2014), Major Scott in entry for David Scott and Ida Fox, 21 Jun 1882; citing Near Onancock, Virginia, reference P72 L 131; FHL microfilm 30,135.

There might be a bit more, but that's good for starters.

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Name:	George Robert Scott
Birth Date:	20 Mar 1840
Birth Place:	Accomack County, Virginia, United States of America
Death Date:	12 Mar 1915
Death Place:	Chesconessex, Accomack County, Virginia, United States of America
Cemetery:	Mount Holly Cemetery
Burial or Cremation Place:	Onancock, Accomack County, Virginia, United States of America
Has Bio?:	Y
Spouse:	Margaret J. Scott
Children:	John J. Scott

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Birth:  Apr. 27, 1849 Accomack County Virginia, USA Death:  May 23, 1899 Chesconessex Accomack County Virginia, USA Deaths. Mrs. Margaret Scott, wife of Captain G. Robert Scott and daughter of the late John R. Melson, was paralyzed at her home on Chesconnessix last Monday and died in a few hours thereafter, aged 50 years. She had been for years a consistent member of Leatherbury M. E. Church, was held in high esteem by a large circle of relatives and friends for her many fine traits of character and her untimely death is deeply regretted. Funeral services over the remains were conducted by her pastor. Rev. Mr. Burke on Wednesday. Her husband and four children survive her, Peninsula Enterprise, Accomac Court-House, Virginia, Saturday, May 27, 1899, p. 3     Family links:   Parents:   John R Melson (1816 - 1899)    Spouse:   George Robert Scott (1840 - 1915)*    Children:   John J. Scott (1873 - 1956)*    Sibling:   Levin J Melson (1847 - 1925)* https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=160577091

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https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=160576934&ref=acom

Answer 2

I have one War of 1812 CMSR, which I will upload for you.  The pensions

for the War of 1812 are not all in yet, as there are many pages.