James Scott
1759–
South Carolina, United States
The Life of James
When James Scott was born in 1759, in South Carolina, United States, his father, Joseph Scott, was 39 and his mother, Sarah Pope, was 39.
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Family Time Line
Joseph Scott
1720–1770
Sarah Pope
1720–
Sarah Scott
1746–
Catherine Scott
1748–1770
George Scott
1751–
Joseph James Scott
1754–
William Scott
1757–
James Scott
1759–
Ellinor Ireland Scott
1768–
Parents and Siblings
1720–1770Male
1720–Female
siblings
(7)
1746–Female
1748–1770Female
George Scott
1751–Male
Joseph James Scott
1754–Male
William Scott
1757–Male
+2 More Children
World Events (8)
1776
Age 17
Thomas Jefferson's American Declaration of Independence endorsed by Congress. Colonies declare independence.
1776 · Battle of Sullivan's Island
Age 17
On June 28, 1776, the Battle of Sullivan's Island takes place on Sullivan's Island, South Carolina. Since it is so close to Charelston, the battle is sometimes referred to as the First Siege of Charleston. This is the first time that the Americans had a victory against a land and sea attack by the British.
1791
Age 32
Bill of Rights guarantees individual freedom.
Name Meaning
1 English: ethnic name for someone with Scottish connections.2 Scottish and Irish: ethnic name for a Gaelic speaker.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Sources (3)
- James Scott, "New Jersey, Church Records, 1675-1970"
- James Scott, "New York, Church Records, 1660-1954"
- James Scott, "South Carolina Births and Christenings, 1681-1935"
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