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]