Robert Scott (aft. 1738 - bef. 1782)

Born after 1738 in At Sea [uncertain]

Ancestors

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Biography

Born to Rev. James Scott & Sarah Brown^[1] in Virginia, or Maryland but probably Westwood Plantation that is mentioned in his father's Will. He married Catherine Stone of Charles County, Maryland.^[1]

He had at least 1 son, "Alexander Scott" (as per the Will)

Research Notes

I have seen abstracts of Robert's will in a few places, including this site. One other place was Early Colonial Settlers of Southern Maryland and Northern Virgnia (David Stone) and (Robert Scott) which is a pretty comprehensive database, reliability unknown to me. Within the same profile, I see the information about Robert's death 1782/83 AND an abstract of Uncle Frederick's will probated 12 Jun 1773, directing brother Thomas to pay sister Catherine Scott 2% of the profits annually during her widowhood.

Uncle Thomas leaves another will continuing Catherine's stipend because "Ally" is still underage -- in 1787. Offered to help calculate his year of birth.

Death

Died prior to Aug 22, 1782, as he was named in the Will by "Deceased".... Date of death is taken from the Will of his father........

Will

of Rev James Scott

Dated Aug 22 1782

" In the name of God Amen I, James Scott of the County of Prince William and Commonwealth of Virginia being in good health do make this my last will and testament & revoke all other wills before this date.

Item I also confirm the deeds of the lands made to my Grandson Alex. Scott, son of Robert dec'd after the death of his grandmother.

Written: Dec 17, 1770

Proved June 2, 1783

Sworn by John & William Scott & C. Bullitt in his own handwriting leaves his wife Catherine S. & son Alexander to the tender care of his parents, Rev. J. S. & Sarah S directs that at 16 his son be sent to Aberdeen (unless W.&M. Coll. be under better regulation). to remain until he takes his A.M. studies, Divinity & takes orders. Leaves no estate but appoints Gustavus S guardian to his son."

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Colonial Families of the USA, 1607-1775 subscription may be required

• Title: Family Data Collection - Individual Records Author: Edmund West, comp. Publication: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2000. Note: Record Collection 4725.

• Virginia genealogies: a genealogy of the Glassell family of ... Hayden, Horace Edwin, 1837-1917. [1] pg.593 -- 603

Acknowledgments

Profile Scott-5617 was created through the import of My Tree.ged on Aug 10, 2012, by Jennifer Justice.