William Scott1

d. before 21 June 1803
FatherSamuel Scott2
Marriage12 Jun 1794 William Scott married Jane Whitely on 12 Jun 1794 in Washington County, Virginia.1 
Land-Sell19 Apr 1802 On 19 Apr 1802 William and Jane sold 50 acres of land in Washington County to David Love of Augusta County for $166.67. The land bordered Charles Cummings and others.3 
Deathbefore 21 Jun 1803 William died before 21 Jun 1803 as an inventory of his estate was recorded in court on that date.4 
Tax1815  In 1815 William's estate was taxed for 11 acres of land ("a small farm") on the Middle fork of the Holston River. It was valued at $100.5 
  This same land was indicated as belonging to William Scott's heirs on an 1829 survey recorded for Thomas Montgomery (owner of a large neighboring parcel). William's land appears to have previously belonged to John McClelland. It sat on the south side of the Middle fork of the Holston River adjacent to lands owned by William Ryburn.6 

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Changes made to the family composition in August 2008

Family

Jane Whitely b. abt 1768, d. 1833
Children
Last Edited5 Sep 2013

Citations

  1. [S4] D.E. Brown, Marriages of Washington Co., VA 1781-1853, p. 54. William Scott and Jenny Whitely; 12 June 1794.
  2. [S2767] Samuel Scott will (recorded 1809), Washington Co., VA Will Book 3: 145. The will was dated 19 June 1808 with a codicil added 26 Oct. 1808. Both were ordered recorded on 17 Oct. 1809 (transcribed by Dwight Scott).
  3. [S66] Bob and Donna Ford, "Nickerson Snead and the Edmondsons," e-mail to Diana Powell, 1 Sept. 2008. Bob cites Washington Co. Deed Bk 2:535.
  4. [S2114] Jack Hockett, Washington Co. VA Will Book 2 1791-1806, p. 115. William Scott's estate was appraised and the record submitted to court by Samuel Edmiston and John Evans on 21 June 1803.
  5. [S2124] Mary Kegley, Supplement to Southwest Virginia Tax Assessments, p. 23.
  6. [S66] Bob and Donna Ford, "Wm Scott, son of Samuel Sr.," e-mail to Diana Powell, Sept. 26, 2008. Bob cites Washington Co. survey book 2: 526-7 and Washington County Deed Bk 1:528 and 2:174.
  7. [S28] Gerald H. Clark, Guardian Bonds Washington Co., VA, p. 12. John Kelly was named guardian of Samuel and William Scott, orphans of William Scott, deceased on Jan. 18, 1814.