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John Scott the immigrant arrived in the Virginia Colony in 1736 from England. Brunswick County, Va Order Book 1 p. 241 3 May 1739, John Scott, Gentleman, Came into Court and made Oath that it is now three years since his Importation from Great Britain and that he never before has received the benefit of the Act of Assembly which allows fifty acres of land for every person Imported from Great Britain afsd, which is ordered to be Certified.
Brunswick County, Va Court Orders 1732-1737, page 126 June 3, 1736 Court, John Scott, gent, produced a license to plead as an attorney and took the requisite oaths.
Brunswick Co, Va Deed Book 1 page 393, To John Scott Attorney at Law, I hereby impower you to Compounds a Certain Debt due from me to Mr John Coles and upon such Composition to Assign over to me the Said John Coles a Certain Tract of Land belonging to me, also an Assignment of the pattent for the same land redeemable by my said Attorney in my name and for my use all which I do by these presents Ratifie and Confirm all and every Act or Acts that my Said Attorney shall do in and about the premises given under my hand and seal this 16th day of May 1740 Signed John Johnston, Wi W. Battersby, Hex Ford, Proved in Goochland Co 20 May 1740 with H Wood Clk, Proved 5 Jun 1740 in Brunswick Co, Ster Clack Clk.
Lunenburg Co, Va Court Order Book 1 1746-1748. At a Court for Lunenburg at Colonel Burwell's Quarter > > on July 7, 1746 page 23, John Scott, Gent, produced a license from the Governor to practice as an attorney in the County Courts of this Colony, and he took the required oaths.
Court Order Book 1 May Court 1747 page 181. Patrick Boyd compainant vs Thomas Sexton defendant. On an attachment against the said defendants estate. This day came the plaintiff by his attorney, and came also John Scott, Gent, who has become bail and pledge for Sexton. Sexton by the said John Scott, his attorney comes and says he owes nothing, and the petitioner joins issue. Cause continued.
Lunenburg Co, Va Deedbook 2 1750- 1752 page 104 July 5, 1750. From Valentine Brown and Robert Scott, attorneys for Samuel Burnett to John Scott, 28 pounds for other good causes do by a power of attorney to them made by Samuel Burnett empowering them to sell to John Scott that tract of land granted to Samuel Burnett by patent dated August 20, 1748 conveyed is about 400 acres on the south side of the middle fork of Meherrin River and bounded by Henry Robertson, John Doaks.
Signed Robert Scott, Valentine Brown, Wit. None, recorded July 4, 1750
Lunenburg Co, Va Deed Book 2 1750-1752 page 355 July 28, 1748. Robert Scott of Lunenburg to John Scott of Lunenburg for 5 shillings land on both sides Meherrin River 125 acres being part of 400 acres patented to Scott Jun 25, 1747 and bounded by an elm on a small island in the Meherrin River thence on the patent lines. Signed Robert Scott, Wit George Walton, William Embry, Robert Brooks, recorded Aug 1, 1748.
Lunenburg Co, Va Deed Book 2 page 488 April 7, 1752. From Abraham Cock of Amelia County to John Scott of Lunenburg County 5 pounds 16 shillings 96 acres bounded by Loves corner, Polecat Branch.
Signed Abraham Cocke, wit none. Recorded April 7, 1752.
Lunenburg County, Va Deed Book 4 page 356. We the subscribers certify to the Lunenburg Court, that we intend to make use of several places here mentioned in this county for divine worship, agreeable > > to the practice of Protestant Dissenters of the Presbyterian denomination, viz on the land of Mr > > Robert Scott, Tscharner Degraffenreidt, Peter Rowlet deceased, the Honorable William Byrd Esq, also on or near the land of David Garland and this certification we make this December 6, 1756.
Signed Richard Witton, Tscharner Degraffenriedt, George Walton, Robt Scott, Jno Scott, Jas Cunningham, Jno Doke, Wm Mcdoe, Joseph Davis, Danl Hay, Joseph Grier, David Garland, Recorded December 7, 1756.
Lunenburg Co, Va Court Order Book 1 August 8, 1765, page 119. John Scott Guardian of William and James Cunningham is excused from rendering any account of the profits of the estate til next year. Robert Scott Guardian of John Cunningham is excused from rendering any account of the profits of the estate til next year.
Lunenburg Court Order Book 9 April 12, 1764 Court, Page 344. On the motion of John Scott and company Assignees of Matthew Marable, Gent, Sheriff of Lunenburg, judgement ia granted against William Dabbs > > and James Clarke for 10 pounds 2 shillings and 10 pence 140 lbs of tobacco and 15 shillings or 150 lbs of tobacco, and 183 1/2 lbs of tobacco and 15 shillings or 150 lbs of tobacco. And also the Sheriff's Commissions on the same, and their costs, and a lawyer's fee.
Halifax County, Va Deed Book 8 page 530 June 21, 1770. From Peter Jones of Amelia County to John Scott Sr of Lunenburg County , Va for 200 pounds 790 acres on Wynns Creek bounded by Armstrong. Signed Peter Jones, Recorded 21 June 1770.
Halifax County, Va Deed Book 8 page 3 June 21, 1770. From John Scott of Lunenburg County to William Scott of Halifax for and in consideration of the natural love and affection that I bear for William + 15 shillings, both sides of Wynns Creek 300 acres bounded by Farley, Signed John Scott, wit none, Recorded June 21, 1770.
Halifax County, Va Deed Book 11 page 202 December 16, 1778. From John Scott Sr of Caswell County, NC to Robert Scott of Halifax for 50 pounds about 250 acres in Halifax on the south side of the Dan River in the middle fork of Wynns Creek and bounded by the lines of Thos Wilson, William Price, Joseph Gill, William Scott and Josiah Farley deceased. Signed John Scott Sr, wit Thomas Lipscomb, Caleb Townes, William (his mark) Lee, William Scott, Recorded Feb 18, 1779.
John Scott Sr died in Caswell County, NC probably living with his daughter Catherine and her husband Rev. Hugh McAden. His burial site is unknown but more than likely he is buried at Red House Presbyterian Church in Semora, NC with Catherine and Hugh McAden in unmarked graves.
Caswell County, NC Will Book A page 176 June 16, 1781. Will names the following sons: Robert, John, and deceased son William; daughters Catherine McAden, Mary McFarland; son in law Samuel Cunningham; son in law David Logan; daughter in law Rebecca Scott; grand children John and Hannah Cunningham; David , Catherine and Mary Hannah Logan; Sarah, Rebecca, Catherine, Eamy, Elizabeth, Loften, and John Graham Scott. Exec. sons Robert and John Scott, wit Archibald Murphey, Fred Debo, Jno McAden.[JohnFaye (8 Jun 05).FTW]
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