Hi everyone, I could use some advice. Here is my story... John Elvie Scott was brought to the US by his father (name unknown) from Scotland. The family story says that John's father was in trouble with the law, fled Scotland, and changed his name from Lowell to Scott. John was the only child he brought with him, leaving his wife and other children in Scotland. The only time line I have is that John had a son, Louis Elvie Scott, born 1880 in Illinois (USA). My questions are: Is Lowell a common name in Scotland? When (and how) did people change names? in the country of origin before boarding a ship, or when they arrived in the US, or both? Does anyone know where I can find a list of port cities in Scotland? I would also welcome any advice from others that have had similar problems in research. Thanks, Judy Scott-Blum [email protected]

Thanks for posting this information about cemetery symbols and meanings, that are often found on headstones. I have been looking for a few of these, and now know what they mean or stand for. This is a big help!

Hi, I'm new to the list and I am inquiring to see if anyone has any information on my Scott family. My 4th great grandfather's name was William Scott Matheson, he was born in Scotland. He ran away from home when he was a boy and got on a ship bound for America. An older relative came with him. The shipmates called him Scott because of his Scottish brogue. It's said because of this brogue, he changed his name from William Scott Matheson to William Matheson Scott. When they landed in Kingston Canada, there were relatives there. One brother named Robert and 2 sisters, one of them was named Isobel. They didn't like the fact that he had changed his name. Isabel traced the Matheson name back to the Marques of Lorne who later became the 8th Duke of Argyll of Scotland. She had all of the papers to prove this, however they were burned in a fire and so no proof existed that they were Matheson's. So the Scott named stood. However, my 2nd great grandfather had a Hymnal with his father's name written down as James Scott Matheson. This Hymnal has been passed down to Gene Scott Fadden, and then again to Scott James Dent. If there is anyone out there who can make any sense out of this and has any information about this family, please let me know. Thank You Carolyn Tucker [email protected]

My apologies to recipients of the Scott list and thank you to those who reminded me I had not included a location. I will do the best I can with what I have. I received the following information from a Mr. Scott in Illinois who tried to assist me. He is elderly and ill so could not go back review his notes. I sincerely appreciated the help he did give me. Lineage as follows: 2nd child of Hugh Scott b. 1726 d: 1819 wife Janet Agnew 1735-1814 Abraham Scott dob: 1757 location: none wife: Margaret McClaine, #2 Jane Kerr # ,3Margaret McMillen Died: 1 March, 1834 Adams Co. Pa. Hugh Scott {1st son of Abraham} born 1784 ca married ca: 1809, in Pa. Betsy Kerr and Hugh died 17, Aug 1849 in Pa. John Scott {2nd child of Hugh b. 1784} born abt. 1811 location: none shown, Married Martha McAllister , no date, died 11 Feb. 1882 no location shown. Children: Hugh D., John W., William, Mary, Joseph. No date of birth for any of the children. The rest of the family had migratated from Pa. to Ohio & then on to central Illinois. Thanks Ruth Scott Skidmore

I received this from one of my other mailing lists and thought that it was good enough to pass it on. Joan ******* I have found on various headstones, where there are 3 links of a chain(?), and inside each link is a letter - F L T. Can anyone tell me what these letters, or the links, stand for? Sue, This is the symbol for the Oddfellows organization--3 interlocking oval rings. The F.L.T. stands for friendship, love and truth. Here is a list of other common (and not so common) tombstone symbols. You might want to print this off and carry it with you when you go tombstone hunting : Religious: Angels - Angels mean spirituality and they guard the tomb. Bible - A single Holy Bible is often found on Christian stones. Holy Books (2) - on Mormon headstones indicates the Bible and the Book of Mormon. Holy Books (3) - on Mormon Headstones, these indicate The Scripture of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints - the Bible, Book of Mormon, and Doctrine & Covenants. Chalice - Usually used to represent the Sacraments. Crescent - the deceased was probably a Muslim. Crown - The soul's achievement and the Glory of life after death. Cross - the Cross is an emblem of faith. There are many different types of crosses and each may mean something different. For a good explanation of the various types of crosses, see http://www.alsirat.com/symbols/cross.html, a part of The City of the Silent. Heart (Sacred) - Usually found in Catholic cemeteries, this heart refers to the suffering of Christ for our sins. Menorah - An emblem of Judaism Star of David or Mogen David - Recognized as the international symbol of Judaism. Mortality: Arrow - Mortality Broken Column - This image represents the decay. It usually represents the loss of the Family head. Candle being Snuffed - Loss of life. Coffin - mortality. Figure with Dart - Mortality Grim Reaper - Death personified. Hourglass - Time has run out. Scythe - An instrument of the harvest, death cuts us down. Skull and or Skull/ Crossed Bones - Death. Spade or Crossed Spade and Shovel - Death Trade and Occupation: (emblems that MIGHT indicate a person's occupation in life) Barber Bowl (for bleeding) & Razor. Butcher - an axe, steel knife and cleaver. Farmer: - Coulter (type of hoe), flail (threshing implement), swingletree (rod for beating flax), stalk of corn. Gardener - Rake & Spade. Mason - Wedge & Level Mariner: - Anchor, Sextant & Cross Staff. Merchant - Scales, some type of sign. Minister - Bible Shoemaker - Leather cutter's Knife, Nippers, Sole cutter & Awl Smith - Crown, Hammer & Anvil Teacher - Open Book. Weaver - Loom, Shuttle & Stretchers. Wright - (a worker skilled in the manufacture especially of wooden objects --usually used in combination <shipwright> <wheelwright> - Compasses Resurrection, Eternal Life, Immortality: Angel, Flying or Trumpeting - Rebirth; Resurrection. Bird or Bird Flying - Eternal life, Resurrection. Cross: - The Cross means resurrection to many Christians. Dove, Flying - Resurrection. Flame, Light, Lamp or Torch: - Immortality of the Spirit, Resurrection. Garland or Wreath - Symbol of saintliness and glory, Victory in death. Horns -- The Resurrection Ivy - Immortality Rooster- Awakening; Resurrection. Star - Death could not overpower the Light of the Spirit which still shines in the darkness. Sun - A symbol of light and warmth, renewed life and life everlasting. Trumpeters -- Harbingers of the Resurrection Urn - Immortality (The storing of the vital organs was of extreme importance to the ancient Egyptians who believed that life would be restored through the vital organs placed in the urn). Animals: Birds - Eternal life or resurrection. Butterfly - Short-life. Dog - Implies a good master worthy of love. Dove - Seen in both Christian and Jewish cemeteries, the dove means innocence and/ or peace. Lamb - Usually marks the grave of a child and means Innocence. Lion - The Lion's eternal watch guards the tomb and stands for Courage. Rooster - Awakening; Resurrection. Plants: Fruits -- Eternal plenty as in the fruit of life. Full-Blown Rose - The deceased died in the prime of life Ivy -- Ivy stands for friendship and also immortality. Laurel -- A symbol of worldly accomplishment and heroism. Lily - The virgins' flower and also the symbol of innocence and purity. Morning Glory - Signifies the beginning of Life Oak., Oak Leaves and Acorn - Oak leaves on tombs can stand for power, authority or victory. Often seen on Military tombs. Palm Branch - Signifies Victory and Rejoicing Poppy - Eternal Sleep. Roses - Roses signify completion and the brevity of earthly existence. Rosemary - Rosemary is for remembrance. Thistles can also stand for remembrance. Thistle - Deceased was of Scottish descent. Tree or Trees A Tree stands for life. A Tree Sprouting stands for life everlasting. Tree Trunk stands for the brevity of life. Stones shaped liked Tree Stumps usually signify that the deceased was a member of The Woodmen of the World Weeping Willow Tree - Perpetual Mourning; Grief. Wheat Strands or Sheaves - The divine harvest. Miscellaneous: Broken Ring -- The family circle has been severed. Cherub - Cherubs are angelic and signify innocence. Crossed Swords - Military person of high rank. Hands: Hands in cemeteries are usually in one of the following four positions; clasping, praying, pointing, and blessing. Hand, Pointing Up - Pathway to heaven. Hands, Clasped - Farewells or the bond of marriage Hands, Praying - Asking God for Eternal life. Hands, Blessing - Blessing of those left behind. Harp - Praise to the God. Heart - Love. Stylized hearts stand for the affection of the living for the dead. Two joined hearts on a stone mark a marriage, Rod or Staff - Comfort for the bereaved. Stars and Stripes Around Eagle -- Eternal vigilance and liberty. Often seen on military markers. Urn with Flame -- Undying remembrance Initials of Fraternal Organizations: AOH- Ancient Order of Hibernians BPOE- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks CAR- Children of the American Revolution DAR- Daughters of the American Revolution FOE- Fraternal Order of Eagles FOP- Fraternal Order of Police F&AM- Free and Accepted Masons GAR- Grand Army of the Republic I.O.R.M.- Improved Order of Red Men IOF- Independant Order of Foresters IOOF- Independant Order of Odd Fellows IOJD- International Order of Job's Daughters J.O.A.M.- Junior Order of American Mechanics J.O.U.A.M.- Junior Order of United American Mechanics K.of C.- Knights of Columbus K.of P.- Knights of Pythias KT- Knights Templar LOM- Loyal Order of Moose M.W.A. Modern Woodmen of America N.O.W. Neighbors of Woodcraft RA- Royal Academy RA- Royal Arcanum R.A.M.- Royal Arch Masons *R.N.A. Royal Neighbors of America SAR- Sons of the American Revolution S.F.W.C. Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle U.S.A.- United States Army U.S.A.F.- United States Air Force U.S.M.C.- United States Marine Corp U.S.N.- United States Navy YMCA- Young Men's Christian Association YWCA- Young Women's Christian Association W.C. Woodmen Circle W.O.W. Woodmen of the World W.O.W. Women of Woodcraft FRATERNAL ACRONYMS: AAONMS Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (Masonic) ("The Shriners") AASR Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite (Masonic) ABA American Benefit Association AF&AM Ancient Free and Accepted Masons AMD Allied Masonic Degree AMORC Ancient and Mystical Order Rosae Crucis(Rosicrucians) AMOS Ancient Mystic Order of Samaritans (see IOOF) AOF Ancient Order Of Foresters AOH Ancient Order Of Hibernians AOKMC Ancient Order Of Knights of Mystic Chain AOUW Ancient Order Of United Workmen ALOH American Legion of Honor APA American Protective Association AUM Ancient Order of Mysteries (MASONS) AUSA Association of the United States Army AUV Association of Union Veterans BARE Benefit Association Of Railway Employees BAY Brotherhood of American Yeomen BKA Benevolent Knights Association BKofM Black Knights of Molders BPOE Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks BPOEW Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World BofRTM Brotherhood of Rail Road Track Men BLE Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers BLF&E Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen & Engineers BRT Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen CBL Catholic Benevolent Legion CD of A Catholic Daughters of America CKofA Catholic Knights of America CMBA Catholic Mutual Benefit Association COOF Catholic Order of Foresters CTAS Catholic Total Abstinence Society CBKA Commandery Benevolent Knights Association CCTAS Crusaders-Catholic Total Abstinence Society DAC Daughters of the American Colonists DAR (NSDAR) National Society Daughters of the American Revolution DAV Disabled American Veterans D of A Daughters of America DoL Daughters of Liberty DAN Daughters of the Nile (Masonic) DOKK Dramatic Order Knights of Khorassan (Knights of Pythias) DOLLUS Dames of the Loyal Legion of the United States DUV Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War ECV E Clampus Vitus EAU Equitable Aid Union EBA Emerald Beneficial Association FAM Free and Accepted Masons F&AM Free and Accepted Masons FCB Knights of Pythias FLT Independent Order of Odd Fellows FOE Fraternal Order of Eagles FOAST Fraternal Order of Alaska State Troopers FOF Fraternal Order of Firefighters FOP Fraternal Order of Police GALSTPTR German American Legion of St. Peter GAR Grand Army of the Republic GLAUM Grand Lodge Ancient Order of Mysteries- Masonic Order GLDS Grand Lodge Daughters of Scotia GUOOF Grand United Order of Odd Fellows HZ Haro Zaro IBBH International Brotherhood of Blacksmiths and Helpers ICBU Irish Catholic Benevolent Union IHSV Red Cross of Constantine IOA International Order of Alhambra IODE Independent Order, Daughters of the Empire IOGT International Order of Good Templars IOH Improved Order of Heptasophs IOHH International Order of Hoo-Hoo IOI Independent Order of Immaculates IOKP Independent Order of Knights of Pythias IOOF Independent Order of Odd Fellows IOOF-PM Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Past Master ISH Independent Sons of Honor IOStL Independent Order of St. Luke IOF Independent Order of Foresters IORM Improved Order of Redmen (Sons of Liberty) IOR Independent Order of Rechabites IOV International Order of Vikings IUOM Independent United Order of Mechanics IWW Industrial Workers of the World IOF Independent Order of Foresters IOOF Independent Order of Odd Fellows IOJD Independent Order of Job's Daughters IORG International Order of Rainbow Girls (Masonic) ISDA Italian Sons and Daughters of America JOAM Junior Order of American Mechanics JOUAM Junior Order of United American Mechanics JAOUW Junior Order-Ancient Order of United Workmen JOUAM Junior Order-Order of United American Mechanics KC Knights of Columbus KGC Knights of the Golden Chain KGC Knights of the Golden Circle KGE Knights of the Golden Eagle KGL Knight Grand Legion KLH Knights and Ladies of Honor KM Knights Militant (See KKK) KofC Knights of Columbus KofFM Knights of Father Matthew KFM Knights of Father Matthew KofH Knights of Honor KOL Knights of Labor KofL Knights of Loyola KM Knights of Malta (Masonic) KMC Knights of the Mystic Chain KOTM Knights of the Macabees KPC Knights of Peter Claver KofTM Knights of the Macabees KP Knights of Pythias KofP Knights of Pythias KSC Knights of St. Columbkille KG Knights of St. George KSTG Knights of St. George KSTI Knights of St. Ignatius KofSJ Knights of St. John KSTJ Knights of St. Joseph KSL Knights of St. Lawrence KSTM Knights of St. Martin KofSTP Knights of St. Patrick KSTP Knights of St. Paul KSTP Knights of St. Peter KSTT Knights of St. Thomas KofSTW Knights of St. Wenceslas KT Knights of Tabor KofT Knights of Tabor KT Knights Templars (Masonic) KWM Knights of Wise Men KGE Knights of Golden Eagle KHC Knights of Holy Cross KKK Knights of Klu-Klux Klan KOTM Knights of Macabees KSF Knights of Sherwood Forest LAOH Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians LDG Independent Order of Foresters LGAR Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic LKofA Loyal Knights of America LOL Loyal Order Orange Lodge (The Orange Order){Orange Men} LOM Legion of the MOOSE LOOM Loyal Order of the MOOSE LOVUS Legion of Valor of the United States MBS Mutual Benefit Society MOLLUS Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States MOOSE Loyal Order of the Moose MOPH Military Order of the Purple Heart MOVPER Mystic Order of Veiled Prophets of the Mystic Realm (Grotto) (Masonic) MRA Royal Arcanum MCL Marine Corps League MWA Modern Woodmen of America NCOA Non-Commissioned Officers Association (Military Society) NEOP New England Order of Protection NOK New Order Knights (see KKK) NL Navy League NSDAR National Society Daughters of American Revolution NSSUP National Society Sons of Utah Pioneers NU National Union OofA Order of Amaranth (Masonic) OCF Order of Chosen Friends OofUF Order of United Friends OGC Order of the Golden Cross ODHS Des Schwestern Verbandes (Sisters of the Federation OES Order of the Eastern Star OSC Order of Scottish Clans (St. Andrew's Societies) OUAM Order of United American Mechanics PFofA Patriotic Friends of America PH The Order of Patrons of Husbandry (The Grange) PM Patriarchs Militant (Independent Order of Odd Fellows) POSA Patriotic Order of the Sons of America RA Royal Academy RA Royal Arcanum RAM Royal Arch Masons RC Republican Club RMOKHSJ The Religious and Military Order of Knights of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem RSGF Royal Society of Good Fellows RSM Royal and Select Masons ROJ Royal Order of Jesters (Masonic) RSTV Rite of St. Vaclara RSTV Rite of St. Vita RK Roman Knights RTT Royal Templars of Temperance SAR Sisters of the American Revolution SAR Sons of the American Revolution SBCL Saint Bonifazius Catholic Union SBL Society B. Lafayette SCV Sons of the Confederate Veterans SofE Sons of England SMAA Scandinavian Mutual Aid Association SNA-AUM Shrine of North America SR Scottish Rite (Masonic Order) SofSt.G Sons of St. George ST Sons of Temperance ST.G SoNY St. George's Society of New York SUVCW Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War SV Sons of Veterans of the United States of America TCL Tall Ceders of Lebanon (Masonic) TH Temple of Honor and Temperance-Independent Order of Odd Fellows TPLF Temple of Honor and Temperance, IOOF TROA The Retired Officer's Association UAOD United Ancient Order of Druids UCV United Confederate Veterans UDC United Daughters of the Confederacy UFL Union Fraternal League UFM United Friends of Michigan UOPF United Order of Pilgrim Fathers VFW Veterans of Foreign Wars WKSC White Knights of the Southern Cross (See KKK) WOW Woodmen of the World YMCA Young Men's Christian Association YWCA Young Women's Christian Association Initials after ancestors' names may provide useful information. The following list includes initials you may come across when reading old wills or other documents. a.a.s. died in the year of his/her age (anno aetitis suae) ( 86 y/o died in year 86) d.s.p. died without issue (decessit sine prole legitima) d.s.p.l. died without legitimate issue (decessit sine prole mascula supersita) d.s.p.m.s. died without surviving male issue (decessit sine prole mascula supersita) d.s.p.s died without surviving issue (decessit sine prole supersita) d.unm died unmarried d.v.p. died in the lifetime of his father (decessit vita patris) d.v.m. died in the lifetime of his mother (decessit vita matris) Et al and others (et alia) Inst present month (instans) Liber book or volume Nepos grandson Nunc Nuncapative will, an oral will, written by a witness Ob he/she died (obit) Rel. or Relict widow or widower (relicta/relictus) Res. or Residue widow or widower Sic so or thus, exact copy as written Testes witnesses Ult late (ultimo) Ux or vs wife (uxor) Viz namely (videlicet) I hope this helps! B. Warner

>Does anyone have a copy of this book or know where one can be obtained? > Scotts of Dipple Parish, Scotland, and Stafford, Prince William, and >Fauquier Counties, Virginia >by Phyllis T. Scott, Fauquier County, Virginia, 1987 > >Thank you, >Herb Herb, try these - http://www.bibliofind.com/ http://whipper.abebooks.com/abep/il.dll they are great for finding unusual books, Peggy

John Scott dob: abt. 1811, death: Feb 11, 1882 married Martha McAllister. Looking for information about their children Hugh D., John W., William, Mary, Joseph Byron. Anyone researching this family? I am particularly interested in Hugh D. I have no dates of birth for him or his sibilings. Ruth Scott Skidmore

Does anyone have a copy of this book or know where one can be obtained? Scotts of Dipple Parish, Scotland, and Stafford, Prince William, and Fauquier Counties, Virginia by Phyllis T. Scott, Fauquier County, Virginia, 1987 Thank you, Herb

Hello,     I just joined this list and I am looking for information on: Katie Leone Scott, born 12/25/1858 in Jersey City. IL., died 8/1/1914 in Moultrie Co., IL., married Conrad Zachery Wickiser on 8/24/1876 in Greenup, IL.   They had 7 children: 1. Igrena, b. 1878 in Indiana 2. Mable Mary "Myrtle", b. 7/23/1880 in Charlestom, IL., d. 8/5/1970 in Terre Haute, IN., m. Arthur A. Hollenbeck 3. Leo John, b. 1/3/1882 in Greenup, Cumberand Co., IL., d. 1/6/1944 in Sullivan, IL., m. Alam Ulala Wiseley on 3/20/1907 in Sullivan, IL. 4. Millard Acey, b. 11/19/1883 in Greenup, IL. d. 11/5/1969 in Matoon, IL., m. Florence J. Cox on 11/22/1905 5. Huey Clark, b. 10/13/1885 in Greenup, Cumberand, IL., d. 11/23/1948 in Decatur. IL., m. Ada H. Wheeler 6. Louisa Della, b. 9/12/1887 in Greenup, Cumberand, IL., d. ??? in Moultrie Co., IL., m. Henry Taylor in 1902. 7. Charles, b. 3/16/1890 in Grenup, Cumberand, IL., d. 8/14/1973 in Tere Haute, IN., m. Maude Garard.       If you have any info., please e-mail me. Thanks, Teri [email protected]

Looking for info on Lewis Smith b. 6 Jun 1859 and d. 12 Oct 1930 (Kentucky) (Pike County)? married Ruth Abigail Scott born 6 Dec 1859 in Pike County, Kentucky. I suspect his parents are Aly Smith and Sarah Taylor and Ruth's are Acton Scott and Ruth Ann Bevins but would like to know for sure. Anyone out there know? They are my great grandparents. Thanks, Cheryl Farley Harnack

Looking for descendants and information on these ancestors of mine: (from most recent to furthest back) Sarah Jane Scott, b 12 APR 1868 in Jackson Co., IN; she m. Jacob Erasmus Brown William Scott, b l7 OCT l833 in Jackson Co., IN. m. Elizabeth Jane Spurgeon Samuel Scott, b 28 OCT l808 in KY; m. Permelia HAGGARD. James Scott, b l781 in Hampshire Co., VA m. Suzannah Zike, b l788 Benjamin Scott, Jr. b. 29 May 1754 in Augusta Co., VA; he d. 4 OCT l840 in Jackson Co., INDIANA. He m. Nancy __ b l753 who died in l822 in Jackson Co., IN. Benjamin Scott, Sr. , b l700; d l840 in Hampshire Co., WVA; he m. a MARY ___ b ? Alexander Scott, b ca. l670 Can anyone help me out on this line?

Hi Scott's. I am researching the following family of Scott's. Need information on Samuel Scott and Mary Meyers, also Mary Robb. My gr grandparents are DeWitt Cooper and Melissa Scott. Any help please contact me at: [email protected] Thank you Carroll (Cooper) Summers Oregon Descendants of Samuel Scott 1 6104 Samuel SCOTT b: July 03, 1780 d: November 04, 1833 in Centerton, Indiana . +6105 Mary MYERS b: May 11, 1780 m: May 10, 1801 in Tennessee? d: February 05, 1851 in Centerton, Indiana . 2 6106 William SCOTT b: Abt February 1802 ..... +6111 Elizabeth JONES m: January 20, 1823 in Martinsville, Indiana . 2 24 John B. SCOTT b: November 25, 1803 in Tennessee d: May 01, 1860 ..... +25 Mary ROBB b: 1825 d: Bet. 1898 - 1900 in Walnut City, Iowa ..... 3 6132 Martha SCOTT b: 1845 in Iowa ......... +6139 Jessee BAKER m: April 30, 1861 in Iowa ..... 3 22 Melissa E SCOTT b: December 25, 1846 in Indiana d: Abt 1879 in Eden Precinct, (Talent), Jackson Co., Oregon ......... +265 Jacob Feliz FEES b: 1836 in Des Moines, , Iowa m: December 25, 1862 in Iowa ..... *2nd Husband of 22 Melissa E SCOTT: ......... +21 DeWitt H COOPER b: Abt 1836 in Pennsylvania m: June 20, 1868 in Diamond City, Meagher, Terr. Montana d: Abt 1907 in Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon ..... 3 6133 Albert SCOTT b: November 08, 1848 ..... 3 6135 Millard SCOTT b: 1853 ..... 3 6136 Harrison SCOTT b: October 22, 1854 d: 1930 in Milford, Illinois ......... +6144 Mahala FARRAND b: December 09, 1854 d: October 27, 1929 ..... 3 6138 Henry SCOTT b: 1856 in Iowa d: 1859 in Walnut City, Iowa ..... 3 6134 Harlan SCOTT, Rev. b: 1857 ..... 3 6137 Luella SCOTT b: 1859 d: Aft. 1916 . *2nd Wife of 24 John B. SCOTT: ..... +6112 Elizabeth OLDS m: November 15, 1827 d: 1843 ..... 3 6118 Emaline SCOTT b: Abt 1828 d: Aft. 1916 ......... +6126 MOSIER ..... 3 6119 Mary Jane SCOTT b: March 20, 1829 d: in Walnut City, Iowa ......... +6127 James STONE m: 1844 ..... 3 6120 Sara Jane SCOTT b: Abt 1830 ......... +6128 B. F. BARNARD m: November 11, 1845 ..... 3 6124 Amanda SCOTT b: 1831 ......... +6130 Amos CHILDRESS m: May 02, 1852 in Iowa ..... 3 6121 Pinkery G SCOTT b: July 20, 1834 ..... 3 6125 Elizabeth SCOTT b: 1837 ......... +6131 Sam MCLAUGHLIN m: March 08, 1858 in Iowa ..... 3 6123 Harriet SCOTT b: 1839 d: April 30, 1900 in Baker City, Baker Co., Oregon ......... +6129 Colin CAMPBELL m: in Iowa d: in Oregon ..... 3 6122 Winfield SCOTT b: 1841 in Indiana d: 1851 in Died on trail, Indiana to Iowa. Buried at roadside . 2 6107 SamuelJr SCOTT b: December 04, 1805 in Tennessee d: August 22, 1849 in Butterfield Cemetery ..... +6115 Elizabeth KING b: October 23, 1815 in Kentucky m: October 23, 1831 d: June 08, 1885 in Williams Cemetery . 2 6108 Rebecca SCOTT b: November 21, 1807 ..... +6113 James WOODS m: April 1824 in Martinsville, Indiana . *2nd Husband of 6108 Rebecca SCOTT: ..... +6114 Thomas WALL m: September 1828 . 2 6109 Elizabeth SCOTT b: January 25, 1812 ..... +6116 Summerly G. CUNNINGHAM m: July 28, 1832 in Martinsville, Indiana . 2 6110 David SCOTT b: February 10, 1814 in Morgan Co., Indiana d: February 17, 1862 ..... +6117 Nancy RAY b: 1816 in Kentucky m: July 12, 1840 in Martinsville, Indiana d: 1896 in Walnut City, Iowa

A long shot here... I have a Lucetia Scott b. around 1815-1819 she married on Sept. 19, 1836 in Bond Co., Ill to Thomas G. Bowen His parents are Micajah Bowen/Bowing and Rachel. I do not know who her parents are. Does anyone have a Bowen in their Scott line? Thank you, Linda

Still searching for leads on James Thomas Scott, his parents and siblings. Any help most appreciated. James Thomas SCOTT, b/1802 Lincoln Co., NC. Parents unknown. Siblings unknown. His family moved to Overton Co., TN (between 1800-1820) where he "grew up." He had two children by his first wife, one child died before 1840, the other child, Nancy SCOTT, married George HILL and lived on Crow Creek in Franklin Co., TN in 1840. His second wife (possibly Susan or Elizabeth WILKINSON) lived near her father, William Wilkinson, 4 miles SW of Shumachers Meeting House in 1840. James Thomas SCOTT was living in Davidson Co., TN in 1840 when he went to prison for 5 years for "negro stealing." In his court records, the name of Thomas SCOTT was used. In his prison records, the name of James SCOTT was used. In his prison documents, he listed uncles Perry HILL of Franklin Co., TN, and two uncles living in Hardeman Co., TN named John PILES/PYLES and Quiller/Aquilla NEARING/NEARN. A James Thomas Scott is shown in the 1830 Hardeman Co., TN census, b/1800-1810 appears to be a possibility. E. Ray Hill New E-Mail Address: [email protected]

----- Original Message ----- From: KELLY BARTON To: [email protected] Sent: Monday, February 05, 2001 6:58 AM Subject: Fw: george Scott abt. 1880 ----- Original Message ----- From: KELLY BARTON To: [email protected] Sent: Monday, February 05, 2001 6:43 AM Subject: george Scott abt. 1880 Stuck on great grandpa....His name is George Scott from Breckenridge Mo area (m) Laura (?) their children are as follows: William McKinley Scott, Alfred Scott, Clinton Scott, Alice Scott, Edith Scott. Mother (Laura) died at young age leaving George to take care of children. They ended up in foster Care. William M. went to a family named vierling in Cottleville, Mo. I know this info from my dad (James Scott) Whose father was William McKinley Scott b 10/22/1899 d1/26/55. The only link I can find is William Mc. in the Vierling family tree. That's it. I'm stuck allready! If anyone can help I would greatly appreaciate it. Kelly

In a message dated 2/3/2001 2:24:09 PM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: << Can anyone tell me if there is a web site to research the passanger lists from Ellis Island? >> Jennifer: There are many sites which have some, but certainly not all, passenger lists. Here are just a handful: http://members.aol.com/rprost/passenger.html http://www.execpc.com/~haroldr/shiplist.htm http://members.aol.com/ascaife/ships.html But here's the really exciting news. I am passing this on from another list: >>The database of the 12 million immigrants who came through Ellis Island is now scheduled to open at the Ellis Island American Family Immigration History Center in early April 2001, but they also suggested that one check around that time if anyone is planning a visit just to make sure. The Internet access version will "go online" at the same time. More info for those who don't know (this will allow access to the passenger info for the un-indexed years before 1897 at Ellis Island {so if someone arrived 1892-1897, you will find them in the new database) -- please see http://www.ellisisland.org/history.html Telephone 212-883-1986 Good luck. Vicki

Hello Scott Researchers! Can anyone tell me if there is a web site to research the passanger lists from Ellis Island? Thanks Jennifer (Scott) Reinhart

I know little about my husband's Scott family. Lucy W. Scott was born abt 1817-1821 in VA & died after 1880. Her parents were William & Rachel (Booker) Scott; Rachel's parents were William & Ann Elizabeth (Coles) Booker. Lucy W. Scott married Eaton Morris in Amelia Co., VA 24 Nov 1840; (he was born abt 1801 in VA & is possibly the son of Lewis & Ellen Morris. George Washington Morris, a son of Eaton & Lucy, married Frances Ann McCarty who was born in Rockingham Co., VA. Is there any connection between Lucy Scott & your Scott family? Would like ancestor info for Lucy as know nothing except names mentioned here (no birth dates, etc.). Have desc info re George & Frances if that is of interest. Eleanor Phillips

Searching for ancestors of William Scott, b. Rockingham Co., Va, died 1814, Norfolk, Va. Married Christina Sellers 9 April 1792,Rockingham Co., Va. Two known children of marriage are Michael W. Scott,b. 1800 and Rosanna(h) Scott,b. circa 1795. Would appreciate any information whatsoever. Ken Hundley

Just started on Thomas SCOTT, iron forger, born c1820, married Jane EWING c1840, died before 1865. Their daughter, Margaret SCOTT, my grandmother, born 1845, married William EADIE. Thomas may have had a link with Melrose and the Borders. Jane probably came from Muthill. Thomas seems to be a fairly unusual first name for an 1800s Scott. We hope to be doing some searching in Scotland later this year but any leads would be much appreciated. John (John Edmonds Moriac Vic. Australia)