Peter Scott (1766 - 1836)

Born 1766 in Bedford, Virginia [uncertain]

Ancestors

Husband of Rachel (Poston) Scott — married Sep 1803 in Washington, Virginia, USA

Died 22 Dec 1836 at about age 70 in Washington, Virginia, United States

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Research

The 2018 Collaborative Process Project includes William Scott (1720?-1794), his wife Lucy (Maiden Name Unknown) (1722?-1805) and their twelve children as listed in William Scott's 1793/1794 Will of Bedford county, Virginia. Research notes for William Scott, Sr. can be found on Space:Supplemental William Scott 1720-1794 of Bedford, Virginia. The first stage was to collect as much tree info and family history as possible, without regard for quality of support. The second stage was to evaluate that info to direct more specific searches for sources. The third stage involved starting a rough outline for the biography and creating source citations. The fourth stage is continued source searches, bio and source editing and moving what is left of the "research" section to the bottom of the profile. The fifth, and last, stage is to complete our "reasonably exhaustive research," finalize bio and sources, and to make changes to the data fields in compliance with sources and biography. The 2018 Collaborative Process on the family of William and Lucy Scott has expanded its scope several times. It became apparent that William's origins were in Maryland and we needed to conduct research in the records of that Colony. At the same time it has been found that there are so few supporting records for William's children that we have necessarily began conducting research on his grandchildren in order to provide collateral support to the entire family line.

The following are examples of tree information from many locations, which we can compare and analyze. Are there any others that anyone knows about or would like to add?

• Peter Scott found in "The Scott Line: My Roots"

(http://mkmary.tripod.com/webpage1/id5.html | accessed 19Jun2018 by SEL) This is my maternal grandfathers'side of the family. Updated 7/6/01.
4. William Scott. Born abt 1720 in Bedford Co. Virginia. William died in Montgomery KY in Nov 1794, he was 74. abt 1740 when William was 20, he married Lucretia "Lucy" James, in Halifax County VA. Born abt 1722 in Bedford Co.VA.
They had the following children:
5 i. Thomas (~1741-~1830)
6 ii. William (~1742-1812)
7 iii. John (~1749->1793)
8 iv. Axton (~1752-~1792)
v. Evan. Born abt 1755 in Bedford Co. Virginia. Evan died in Madison Co., KY abt Sep 1847, he was 92. abt 1777 when Evan was 22, he married Elizabeth Lee3. Born in 1751. Elizabeth died in Madison Co., KY bet 1833-1840, she was 82.
9 vi. James (~1755->1824)
10 vii. Joseph H. (1757-1833)
11 viii. George (~1759-1821)
ix. Charles3. Born abt 1760 in VA. Charles died abt 22 Feb 1826, he was 66. On 20 May 1784 when Charles was 24, he married Elizabeth Fendley Talbot3, in Washington Co. VA. Born abt 1766. Elizabeth Fendley died in Washington Co. VA abt 1827, she was 61.
12 x. Obediah (1764-1840)
13 xi. Peter (~1769-<1837)
xii. Sarah B.. Born in Washington Co. KY. Sarah B. married William Neil.

• Peter Scott found in "Holston Methodism, From its Origin to the Present Time" Volume 5 From 1870-1897 by Richard Nye Price 1913. (https://books.google.com/books?id=96E9AAAAYAAJ&pg=PA269&lpg=PA269&dq=%22Peter+Scott%22+1769+Virginia&source=bl&ots=ajzjiwNuRj&sig=pBESyK4fWfAXGDaj7Cr6a9FzFPw&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiGpfjs0uDbAhUE4oMKHU4rAgUQ6AEIWzAP#v=onepage&q=%22Peter%20Scott%22%201769%20Virginia&f=false | accessed 19Jun2018 by SEL)

"The grandmother of Peter Scott of Emory, VA was Rachel Poston, the oldest child of William and Sarah Poston. She was born in Charles couny, Maryland Sept. 26, 1784; was married to Peter Scott in September 1803; and died 8 June 1848. William Poston moved from Maryland in 1794 and located in Rich Valley, Washington (Now Smyth) county, VA some five miles up the North Fork of Holston from Saltville, where he spent the remainder of his days. Peter Scott, son-in-law of William Poston, was born near Peaks of Otter, in Bedford county, VA in 1769. He removed to the vicinity of Saltville in 1790. After his marriage to Miss Poston he purchased a farm on the North Fork of Holston River from James Crabtree, where he resided to the day of his death, 22 December 1836. Stephen H. Scott, son of Peter Scott, was seventeen years old when his father died." Page 269.

• Peter Scott in various court records, transcribed on Ancestry Message Boards
  

Re: CAMPBELL, Ann
Jack Hockett (View posts)
Posted: 06 Dec 2006 12:21AM
Classification: Query
Surnames: Poston, Reagan, Tate
Descendants of John Poston
117. Rachel Noe Poston #22667, b. in Maryland,16 d. 1848 in Smyth County, Virginia.16 Rachel Poston & Peter Scott were married by Nicholas Reagan Sr.
She married 'Peter Scott #22678, married Sep 17,1803 in Washington County, Virginia,9 b. cir 1775 in Virginia,16 (son of William Scott #13027 and Lucretia (Lucy) James #13028) County of: Bedford,6 d. 1836 in Smyth County, Virginia.16 Peter: Peter Scott: #22678
Indenture, 23 Nov 1802 bet. JAMES CRABTREE, one & PETER SCOTT, other both of WCV…350 pounds, sold, land, 156 acres, it being part of a larger tract of 289 acres, # 10,9035, date 12 Feb 1782, in WCV, South side of Holstein river… cor. to THOMAS BYRDs survey… the cor. of a part of the aforesaid tract sold to WILLIAM POSTON thence with said POSTONs line… /s/ JAMES CRABTREE; RHODA (her x mark) CRABTREE. /w/ WILLIAM TATE; WILLIAM POSTON; JOHN TATE. Comm. of VA to ENOCH McCARTY and CHARLES TATE, Gent. Justices… whereas RHODA CRABTREE wife of the said JAMES CRABTREE cannot conveniently attend our County Court… to make acknowledgement… power to receive the acknowledgment granted. p. 31: Indenture, 23 Nov 1802 bet. JAMES CRABTREE, one & PETER SCOTT, other, both of WCV… for $150 pounds, sold, land , 150 acres, part of larger tract of 280 acres, no. 109035, date 12 Feb 1782, in WCV on South side of Holstein river… cor. to THOMAS BYRDs survey… cor. to a part of the aforesaid tract sold to WILLIAM POSTON thence with said POSTONs line… on a high bank of the river the beginning of the tract of the tract… sold to WILLIAM POSTON… day and year first above written. /s/ JAMES CRABTREE; RHODA (her x mark) CRABTREE. /w/ WILLIAM TATE; WILLIAM POSTON; JOHN TATE. Comm. of VA to ENOCH McCARTY and CHARLES TATE, Gent. Justices… whereas RHODA CRABTREE wife of the said JAMES CRABTREE cannot attend our county court… give unto you… power to receive the acknowledgement… personally go to the said RHODA CRABTREE and receive her acknowledgement… p. 32: …Witness JOHN CAMPBELL Clerk… this 16 Jan 1803… /s/ D. CAMPBELL. WC(V) to wit. Pursuant to a commission… proceeded to examine RHODA CRABTREE and do hereby certify… she willingly signed… Given under our hands this 19th day of Feb 1803. /s/ ENOCH McCARTY; CHARLES TATE. Recorded at court 18 Jan 1803 on oath of WILLIAM TATE, WILLIAM POSTON & JOHN TATE… [WCVDB3]
Indenture, 18 Oct 1803 bet. WILLIAM POSTON, one & PETER SCOTT, other, both of WCV… for $30, sell, land, 85 acres, one rood, seven purches (perches)… part of larger survey of 192 acres surveyed for the loyal company… on the south side of the north fork… /s/ WILLIAM POSTON. Indenture recorded at court held 18 Oct 1803…
__ ___ 1810 - Washington County, Virginia - Census: Peter Scott head of household: 1 male under 10; 1 male 26-45; 2 females under 10; 1 female 16-26; 1 female 45+; 5 slaves.
23 Nov 1833 - Smyth County, Virginia - Indenture between Peter Scott and Rachael, wife and John Roberts and Oswald Roberts all of Smyth County... $200 .. 55 acres 1 rod 20 poles land ...in Smyth Co. on south side North Fork Holston River and bounded... stake on northwest side of the mill canal a corner of the land of Genl. William Tate, dec'd,... Sig: Peter Scott, Rachael Scott. Rachael Scott examined by James Taylor & H.D. Poston, J.P.s Recorded: 22 May 1834 [DB 1:197-198].
12 Jul 1824 - Smyth County, Virginia - Indenture between George B. Nelson and Louisa D.A. Nelson his wife of Montgomery County and State of Tennessee and Theadore Pearson of Smyth County ...$50 ...all right title and interest of the said Louisa to the tract of land in Smyth County ...which was owned by William Poston and on which he resided at the time of his death adjoining lands of Hatch D. Poston, Peter Scott and heirs of William Crabtree to an undivided interest in which land the said Louisa is entitled by the Will of her Father the said William Poston... Wit: John H. Poston Sig: George B. Nelson, Louisa D.A. Nelson. 12 Jul 1834: ..."59th year of Independence of the United States"...Louisa examined by Andrew Vance, Clerk & Chas. Bailey, Deputy Clerk, Montgomery Co. Tennessee. Recorded: 09 Aug 1834 [DB 1/219-20](Date of indenture as written = 1824).
01 Jul 1834 - Smyth County, Virginia - (Power of Attorney) ...we Richard Poston and Malinda W. Poston do hereby nominate and approve Sarah H. Poston our lawful attorney to sign a Deed in our name to convey to Theoador G. Pearson all our right, title and interest in ...tract of land ...on which William Poston formerly lived bounded by H.D. Poston, Peter Scott and the heirs of William Crabtree... between one & two hundred acres - lying on the waters North Fork Holston River in Smyth County, Virginia ...given under our hands and seals in Cudy Trigg County Kentucky this 1st Day of Jul.. 1834 Sig: Richard Poston, Malinda Poston Wit: William Scott, A.M. Bowen Recorded: 19 Jul 1836 [DB 1/507-8]
(https://www.ancestry.co.uk/boards/thread.aspx?mv=flat&m=1153&p=localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.washington | accessed 20180727 by Steven Lake)

• Washington County Marriage Register, 1782-1820. Groom Surnames R, S, T, U, V. Note: there are no U entries in this register.
  

DATE - - - - - - GROOM - - - - - - BRIDE - - - - - - MINISTER
3/3/1808 Georg Scott & Nancy Crawford William Wilson
12/27/1810 James Scott & Elizabeth Aikin Edwd Crawford
5/3/1782 John Scott & Sarah Kincannon blank
9/17/1803 Peter Scott & Rachel Paston Nichs Reagan,Sr.
6/12/1794 William Scott & Jenny Whiteley Edwd Crawford
11/5/1800 Charles Talbert & Elizabeth McReynolds Charles Hardy
1/15/1815 James Talbert & Amelia Jones Edwd Crawford
10/18/1788 Nicholas Talbett & Jane Bates Thomas woolsey
12/15/1785 Bazil Talbot & Mary Logan Charles Cummings
There are six Wright marriages under Broom Surnames W, X, Y, Z and one Poston marriage under Groom Surnames M, N, O, P, Q.
Washington County Virginia Genealogical Research Site
Vickie Sturgill, County Coordinator
(http://vagenweb.org/washington/1790_marriage_R_S_T_U_V.htm | access 03Aug2018 by Steve Lake) Washington County, VIRGINIA: 1810 Census Index. Copyright 1992 by S-K Publications, genie(at)skpub.com This file was contributed for non-commercial, non-exclusive use in the USGenWeb Archives.
There are at least nine Scott's in the 1810 US Census. Surname followed by page numbers.
SCOTT 701-707-711-721-724-725-732-736-758
There is one Talbot and three Wrights
(http://files.usgwarchives.net/va/washington/census/1810indx.txt | accessed on 03Aug2018 by Steve Lake)
There are at least four Scott's in the 1820 US Census in Washington County, Virginia
SCOTT 229-230-231-233
There are three Talbert's and one Wright.
(http://files.usgwarchives.net/va/washington/census/1820indx.txt | accessed 04Aug2018 by Steve Lake)
There are at least four Scott's in the 1830 US Census in Washington County, Virginia
SCOTT 283-284-285-286-287
There is one Talbert, one Talbot and four Wright's.
(http://files.usgwarchives.net/va/washington/census/1830indx.txt | accessed 04Aug2018 by Steve Lake. Peter Scott has a tentative death date of 1836, so the census records for Washington County, Virginia were not searched in 1840 and thereafter.)

• Scott's found on Washington County Virginia Genealogical Research Site
  

Virginia Confederate Soldiers, Surnames R-S
Additional information can be found about these soldiers from the Virginia Regimental Series. Also soldiers often served in more than one unit, so research all entries by individuals with the same names. Data compiled and submitted by Rhonda Roberson ©2001
Scott Andrew P. 29th Infantry
Scott Asa B. 50th Infantry
Scott David A. 50th Infantry
Scott G. Boston 50th Infantry
Scott James M. 50th Infantry
Scott John K. 50th Infantry
Scott John M. 50th Infantry
Scott Charles 51st Infantry
Scott John W. 51st Infantry
Scott Samuel 51st Infantry
Scott William G. 51st Infantry
Scott Henry H. Virginia State Line
Scott William M. Virginia State Line
Scott James 21st Cavalry
Scott S 21st Cavalry
Scott T 21st Cavalry
Scott William Michael 21st Cavalry
Scott John White 21st Infantry
Scott Hiram W. 64th Infantry
Scott John 64th Infantry
Scott John W. 64th Infantry
Scott H. S. 64th Mounted Infantry
Scott John W. 64th Mounted Infantry
Scott William A. 64th Mounted Infantry
(http://vagenweb.org/washington/VaConfedR_S.htm | accessed 03Aug2018 by Steve Lake)

• Scott's found on WASHINGTON COUNTY VA PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX LIST, SALTVILLE TOWNSHIP, 1871. Jack Hockett, 74 E. Fifth Ave., O-103, Collegeville, PA 19424, 29 Dec 2004 Final
  

p. 21: SCOTT, Thomas/// p. 22: SCOTT, Elisabeth, 0; SCOTT, Joseph S.; SCOTT, Malinda, 0; SCOTT, James C.; SCOTT, Alexander; SCOTT, Thomas.
Additional Tax Lists for Washington County: 1871 -1889 Personal Property Tax Lists.
(http://vagenweb.org/washington/1871_PPT.html | accessed on 03Aug2018 by Steve Lake)

• History of Washington County is important to be aware of, since boundaries changed several times. Washington County was formed by European Americans in 1776 from Fincastle County. It was named for George Washington, who was then commander-in-chief of the Continental Army. As with many other frontier counties, the boundaries and territory changed over the years. In 1786 the northwestern part of Washington County became Russell County. In 1814 the western part of what remained of Washington County was combined with parts of Lee and Russell counties to form Scott County. In 1832 the northeastern part of Washington was combined with part of Wythe County to form Smyth County. source: Wikipedia.
  

The the Scott's of Bedford county should not be confused with the Scott's of Dinwiddie county. The Scott's of Dinwiddie county were related to the famous General Winfield Scott.

Biography

In the Will of William Scott of Bedford county, Virginia, dated 7Dec1793, Peter is listed third and eleventh and assumed to be the next to youngest son of the twelve children of his father, William. There are several indicators that William's widow, Lucy, was his second marriage and not all twelve of the children were biologically hers. One indicator, being listed third, is that Peter's inheritance is more typical of a child who provided the care of his parents in their old age, instead of a daughter, in this case Sarah Lee, who may have been Lucy's step-daughter. He was given 200 acres of land by his father William nine years before the 1893 Will was written, with the stipulation that William and Lucy would live there for the rest of their lives.^[1] Peter's birth is estimated at 1769 in some trees but his birth place is seldom listed. He was the son of William Scott and Lucretia "Lucy" James Scott. He had eleven other siblings as listed in his father's Will.^[2]

His next older brother, Obediah, was about 17 years old when he served in the American Revolutionary War. If Peter was a year or two younger, it is doubtful that he served in that war, but unlikely because he would have turned 17 in 1783, the last year of the war. It is possible that he may have served in the War of 1812, as his older step-brother William did. Obediah's war pension statement says that he was born in Bedford county, Virginia, so it is probable that Peter was also born there a few years later. Another reason the this birth place was because his father has no other place of residence the latter half of his life.

"Holsten History" by Price 1913, says that Peter was born at Peaks of Otter in Bedford county, Virginia. His marriage is also listed, to Rachel Ann Newell Poston on 17Sep1803 in Washington county, Virginia.^[3] She was the oldest child of William and Sarah Poston. She was born in Charles couny, Maryland Sept. 26, 1784 and died 8 June 1848.^[4] They had six children; Sarah, William, Lucretia,^[5] Priscilla, Stephen^[6] and Peter, Jr. according to FamilySearch.org^[7]

He lived in Washington county for the rest of his life. He is recorded there in the 1810,^[8] 1820^[9] and 1830 US Census^[10]. Peter may have been accompanied by three of his brothers in Washington County, Virginia; Charles, Joseph and possibly Axton. When looking for records, it may be useful to keep these four brothers names in mind.

Peter died on 22Dec1836 in Saltville of Washington county, Virginia.^[11] He was thought to have died before 6 January 1837.^[12]

Sources

1. ↑ Bedford County Virginia Deed Book, [link to source needs to be found], 1784 - D.B.7, p.334.
2. ↑ FamilySearch.org, [1], 1793 Will of William Scott in Memories.
3. ↑ FamilySearch.org, [2], Virginia Marriages.
4. ↑ books.google.com, [3], Holston by Price, p.269.
5. ↑ FamilySearch.org, [4], Virginia Deaths.
6. ↑ FamilySearch.org, [5], Virginia Deaths.
7. ↑ Sources for this information are needed.
8. ↑ FamilySearch.org, [6], 1810 Census.
9. ↑ FamilySearch.org, [7], 1820 Census.
10. ↑ FamilySearch.org, [8], 1830 Census.
11. ↑ books.google.com, [9], Holston by Price, p.269.
12. ↑ Note the year 1837. A source for this information is needed.

• Peter Scott in the "Will of William Scott, 1793"

(https://www.familysearch.org/photos/artifacts/56211822 : Attached: 6 June 2018 by vNatale) and (https://www.wikitree.com/photo/jpg/Scott-210-2 : uploaded 24Aug2018 by Steve Lake)
William Scott names his youngest son, Evan, in his will of 1793.

• Peter Scott, "Bedford County Virginia Deed Book" in several volumes.
  

"1784 - D.B.7, p.334 : Peter Scott given land by his father William Scott, Sr. on 22May 1784, 200 acres of land whereon I now live, I and my wife is to have our lives in the said land." A source may be "Bedford County Virginia Deed Book" and needs to be found to corroborate.

• Peter Scott in the "Will of William Scott, 1793"

"Will of William Scott, 1793 - Bedford Co. VA Will Bk. 2, pg. 147 Dated: 7th December 1793, Probated: 24th November 1794 In The Name of God Amen. I William Scott of Bedford County being Infirm in body but in perfect health and memory do make & Ordain this my Last Will & Testament in form following that is to say---I give & Recommend my soul into the hands of this Almighty God that gave and my body I recommend to the earth to be decently interred at the discretion of executors and as touching such worldly estate which it has pleased Got Got ot bess to me with I Will Bequeath in the following manner & form. Item, I bequeath unto my son James Scott and George Scott all my lands and Tenements to be equally divided between them their heirs or assigns. Item, I bequeath unto my beloved wife Lucy Scott all my moveable effects Goods & Chattles during her Life & at her decease to become my son - Peter Scott. Item I bequeath unto my Daughters Sarah Lee one Shilling Sterling. Item I bequeath unto my son John Scott one Shilling Sterling. Item I bequeath unto my son Thomas Scott one Shilling Sterling. Item I bequeath unto my son William Scott one Shilling Sterling. Item I bequeath unto my son Charles Scott one Shilling Sterling. Item I bequeath unto my son Axton Scott one Shilling Sterling. Item I bequeath unto my son Joseph Scott one Shilling Sterling. Item I bequeath unto my son Obadiah Scott one Shilling Sterling. Item I bequeath unto my son Peter Scott one Shilling Sterling and will my movable Effects Goods & Chattles after his mothers Decease---- Item I bequeath unto my son Evan Scott one Shilling Sterling. Item I also do appoint my beloved sons James Scott & George Scott my sole Executors, and I do hereby utterly disallow revoke & disannull all & every other former Testaments & Wills by mein any way before named. Willed & Bequeathed Rattifying this & no other ot be my Last Will & Testament. In Witness where of I have herunto set my hand & seal this 7th day of December--1795. Teste Edward Hore his John Holladay William X Scott William Brown mark At a Court held for Bedford County the 24th day of November 1794. This Last Will & Testament of William Scott Deceased was proven by the oath of Edward Hore John Holliday William Brown Witnesses whose names are thereunto subscribed and ordered to be recorded. Teste Ja. Steptoe, Clk." (https://www.familysearch.org/photos/artifacts/56211822 : Attached: 6 June 2018 by vNatale) William Scott named his son, Obediah, in his will of 1793.

• Peter Scott, "Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940"

Indexed Information
Name: Peter Scott
Spouse's Name: Rachel Paston
Event Date: 17 Sep 1803
Event Place: Washington, Virginia
Citation
"Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XRD1-Q52 : 11 February 2018), Peter Scott and Rachel Paston, 17 Sep 1803; citing Washington, Virginia, reference P.416; FHL microfilm 34,389.

• Peter Scott, "United States Census, 1810"

Indexed Information
Name: Peter Scott
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1810
Event Place: Washington, Virginia, United States
Page: 219
Citation
"United States Census, 1810," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XH2Y-1NV : accessed 4 October 2018), Peter Scott, Washington, Virginia, United States; citing p. 219, NARA microfilm publication M252 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 71; FHL microfilm 181,431.

• Peter Scott, "United States Census, 1820"

Indexed Information
Name: Peter Scott
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1820
Event Place: Washington, Virginia, United States
Page: 231
Citation
"United States Census, 1820," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHLJ-PYN : accessed 4 October 2018), Peter Scott, Washington, Virginia, United States; citing p. 231, NARA microfilm publication M33, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 141; FHL microfilm 193,700.

• Peter Scott, "United States Census, 1830"

Indexed Information
Name: Peter Scott
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1830
Event Place: Washington, Virginia, United States
Page: 286
Citation
"United States Census, 1830," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XH5J-Q6X : 17 August 2017), Peter Scott, Washington, Virginia, United States; citing 286, NARA microfilm publication M19, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 200; FHL microfilm 29,679.

• Peter Scott in entry for Lucretia J. Tolbert, "Virginia Deaths and Burials, 1853-1912"

Indexed Information
Name: Lucretia J. Tolbert
Gender: Female
Death Date: 18 Jan 1862
Death Place: Smyth Co., Virginia
Age: 47
Birth Date: 1815
Birthplace: Smyth Co., Virginia
Race: White
Marital Status: Unknown
Spouse's Name: Basil Tolbert
Father's Name: Peter Scott
Mother's Name: Rachel Scott
Citation
"Virginia Deaths and Burials, 1853-1912," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X5TJ-KJF : 11 February 2018), Peter Scott in entry for Lucretia J. Tolbert, 18 Jan 1862; citing Smyth Co., Virginia, reference (Deaths) p.11, L.141; FHL microfilm 33,991.

• Peter Scott in entry for Stephen H. Scott, "Virginia Deaths and Burials, 1853-1912"

Indexed Information
Name: Stephen H. Scott
Gender: Male
Death Date: 02 Dec 1882
Death Place: Broadford, Smyth, Virginia
Age: 62
Birth Date: 1820
Birthplace: Broadford, Smyth, Virginia
Occupation: Farmer
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Elizabeth H.N. Scott
Father's Name: Peter Scott
Mother's Name: Rachel Scott
Citation
"Virginia Deaths and Burials, 1853-1912," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X5TN-PQ8 : 11 February 2018), Peter Scott in entry for Stephen H. Scott, 02 Dec 1882; citing Broadford, Smyth, Virginia, reference (Deaths) P.60, L.17; FHL microfilm 33,991.

• Peter Scott and Rachel Poston found in "Holston Methodism, From its Origin to the Present Time"

Volume 5 From 1870-1897 by Richard Nye Price 1913. (https://books.google.com/books?id=96E9AAAAYAAJ&pg=PA269&lpg=PA269&dq=%22Peter+Scott%22+1769+Virginia&source=bl&ots=ajzjiwNuRj&sig=pBESyK4fWfAXGDaj7Cr6a9FzFPw&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiGpfjs0uDbAhUE4oMKHU4rAgUQ6AEIWzAP#v=onepage&q=%22Peter%20Scott%22%201769%20Virginia&f=false | accessed 19Jun2018 by SEL)

• Peter Scott found in "Annals of Southwest Virginia 1769-1800"

Botetourt, Fincastle, Montgomergy, Washington and Wythe Counties. Volume 2 by Lewis Preston Summers 1929 The Overmountain Press Johnson City, Tennessee. "Page 482. August 21, 1792 Scott to Peter Scott. 5 shillings. 100 acres. witnessete, William Crabtree, John C. Russell, John Campbell."

• Peter Scott found in "Letter written by Mrs. C.L. Arnold 1959."

Held in the collections of "The Missouri Historical Society Library" located in St. Louis, accessed on 30Oct2018. Letter written by Mrs. C.L. Arnold (Ellanore Scott Riper Arnold 1893-1972) to Mrs. Kennedy on Tuesday 25 Aug 1959, regarding her ancestor, Charles Scott, son of William Scott of Bedford county, Virginia, whose Will was proven on 24 Nov 1794. This letter tried to prove satisfactorily Ellanore's ancestral line to Charles Scott, and subsequently to William Scott.
"Bedford county has no early records of six of the children of William Scott, Sr. vis: Charles, Evan, Jacob [sic. Joseph?], Obediah, Thomas and Sarah [Scott] Lee." The other six children (all sons) of William, Sr. [i.e. Axton, George, Peter, John, James and William] do have records in Bedford county and are listed with source references from "Early Bedford County Marriage" and "Early Bedford County Property Notes." The latter may also be known as "Bedford County Virginia Deed Book" in several volumes.
"1784 - D.B.7, p.334 : Peter Scott given land by his father William Scott, Sr. on 22May "200 acres of land whereon I now live, I and my wife is to have our lives in the said land."

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