James Scammon (abt. 1742 - 1804)

Born about 16 Mar 1742 in Saco, York, Maine District, Massachusetts

Ancestors

Husband of Hannah (Page) Scammon — married 8 Jul 1762 in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony

Descendants

Died 11 Oct 1804 at about age 62 in Saco, York, Maine, United States

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Biography

Colonel James Scammon served with 13th Massachusetts Bay Provincial Regiment (1775), Continental Army during the American Revolution.

James Scammon is an NSSAR Patriot Ancestor.
NSSAR Ancestor #: 285240
Rank: Colonel

James was born 16 Mar 1742 Saco, York, Maine District, Massachusetts.

He was the son of James Scammon and Hannah Plaisted.

He married Hannah Page.

He passed away in 1804. ^[1]

Research Note: Colonel James Scammon's 30th (York County) regiment as noted in the SAR record for Joshua Bragdon Bragdon-394 who served under Col Scammon

Sources

1. ↑ ["Maine, Nathan Hale Cemetery Collection, ca. 1780-1980," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVJ5-M484 : 14 December 2020), James Scamman, 1804; citing Saco, York, Maine, United States, Pepperell Park Cemetery, Maine State Library, Augusta; FHL microfilm 1,316,215.]

• "Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900", database, FamilySearch
  • (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FW16-MQD : 14 January 2020), James Scamman in entry for James Junr. Scamman, 1763.
  • (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FW16-MQF : 14 January 2020), James Scamman in entry for Daniel Scamman, 1764.
  • (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FW16-MQV : 14 January 2020), James Scamman in entry for Nathaniel Scamman, 1767.
  • (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FW16-M3D : 14 January 2020), James Scamman in entry for Sarah Scamman, 1768.
  • (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FW16-MQL : 14 January 2020), James Scamman in entry for William Scamman, 1770.

• "Maine Deaths and Burials, 1841-1910", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F4ZT-9NL : 16 January 2020), Col. James Scamman Scamman, 1804.

• "Maine, Veterans Cemetery Records, 1676-1918," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KXQ8-QYM : 13 March 2018), James Scammon, 11 Oct 1804; citing Death, Saco, Maine, United States, State Archives, Augusta; FHL microfilm 1,001,838.

• Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors of the Revolutionary War (Wright & Potter Printing Co., Boston, 1896); Vol. 13, p. 898

• "Massachusetts, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1626-2001," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QG1K-9CP6 : 6 May 2022), James Seamman and Hannah Page, 8 Jul 1762; citing Marriage, , Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, Boston; FHL microfilm 007009726.

• Saco Burying-Ground, The New England Historical & Genealogical Register (NEHGS, Boston, Mass.,1848) Vol. 2, Page 392.

• Find A Grave: Memorial #186985461

Col James Scammon (4) ( James(3) Humphrey (2) Humphrey (1) b. in Saco, Maine March 16, 1742 & d. there, Oct 11 1804, md. in Haverhill, Mass., July 8 1762, Hannah Page, who was b. Feb. 20 1742 & d. Jan 25, 1821. She was the daughter of Joshua & Hannah ( Dustin) Page of Dunbarton N.H. Early in 1775, Col. Scammon Led the 30th Regiment of Foote to Cambridge , Mass. & was there abt. one year. Owing to a serious error of judgement or to misinformation, he escaped the glory of being on Bunker Hill at the proper time. For this error, he was tried by a court martial and he was honorably acquitted. Soon after the trial, he left the Army. Evidently a man of nobility, he lacked those elements of character which command success at the critical moment of grave responsibility, but possessed qualities which endeared him to his comtemporairies & enabled him to shine in less demanding positions. After his military experience, he entered into business with his brother, Nathaniel, in Saco. He later lived in Buxton, Maine. His epitaph, which was selected by the Hon. Cyrus King, denotes the esteem in which he was held by his friends. 5 ch. born in Haverhill.

" This stone to strangers may impart the place where Scammon lies: But every friend consults his heart, for there he never dies."

• From George Frank Scamman Genealogy of the family Scammon-Scamman in America 1630-1970 compiled G.Frank Scammon,JR. Methuen Mass.

• Marriage Record, Haverhill, Ma. [1]