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Joseph Scott was born sometime between 1765 and 1770. This date range is based on an analysis of the census records. He was between 26-45 in the 1810 census. The 1830 census indictes that he over 60, which narrows his age in the 1810 census to between 40 and 45.
Joseph Scott died in Caswell Co., NC and left a will dated July 12, 1834. The will included a codicil dated 20 July 1835. The will was proved in court during the October term, 1835. The will names hs wife Elizabeth, daughters Jane Watlington and Polly Blackwell, and son John. Accoridng to the will, John Scott’s share of the inheritance was used to pay off a large debt, in which Joseph Scott, Garland Blackwell and James Watlington were sureties. The will appoints Garland Blackwell and James Watlington as executors and requests that “they do what they can for my son, John Scott, and his children after doing justice to themselves and others.”
Joseph Scott appears in the 1810 census in Caswell Co. NC. His household includes 2 males 16-25, and one male 26-44 (Joseph), 1 female 10-15, 1 female 16-25, 1 female 26-44, and 13 slaves. 1810 U.S. Census, Caswell Co., NC, Roll 38, p. 68.
In 1820, Joseph Scott is still living in Caswell Co. His household includes 1 male 26-44, 1 male 45+, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 16-25, and 1 female 45+. 1810 U.S. Census, Caswell Co., NC, Roll M33_81, p. 86
Raleigh Register, and North Carolina Gazette
Death of Joseph SCOTT.
Date: September 22 1835
Newspaper published in: Raleigh, NC
In Caswell county, on the 3d ult. Joseph SCOTT, father of Solicitor General John SCOTT, in the 67th year of his age. In his life he was an excellent example of honesty, industry, economy and godliness. For more than forty years he lived in devotion to God, and for more than thirty years he was a highly useful Elder in the Presbyterian Church. His life was governed by his own maxim, which he always pressed on others; "Take care that you do no harm--If you do no good, do no harm." He has left a wife and three children and numerous grand children to bemoan their loss.
Hon, John Scott represented Hillsboro' in 1825, 1826, and 1827, at which session he was elected Solicitor-General. Several years ago he removed to Texas, where he was elected a judge, and where he died, leaving a wife and a most interesting family, one of whom married J. W. Lancaster, Esq., of Graham.
John H. (John Hill) Wheeler :: Historical sketches of North Carolina : from 1584 to 1851, compiled from original records, official documents and traditional statements ; with biographical sketches of her distinguished statemen, jurists, lawyers, soldiers, divines, etc., (Volume 1)
Deeds
25 Dec. 1793. Joseph Scott of Caswell Co. purchased 497 acres on Hogan’s Creek adjacent Johnston, James Huey, James Scott, Sam’l Walker from John Kitzmiller of Orange Co., for 115 pounds, Alexander McMinnaway and John Watts witnessed the deed. Caswell Co. Deed Book H, p. 303-04 (Kendall, p. 149).
25 Mar. 1795. Joseph Scott purchased 91 acres on Hogan’s creek adjacent Thomas Parks from Bryant Senior for $100. William Bethel, Richard Bethell, and Robert Mullin witnessed the deed. Rockingham Co. Deed Book E., p. 53 (Webster, p. 80)
25 Apr. 1797. Joseph Scott of Caswell Co. purchased 233 acres on east side of Hogan’s Creek from Edward Philpot for 80 pounds. John Scott, John Stone, and John Horsford witnessed the will. Rockingham Co. Deed Book E. p. 294 (Webster, p. 97).
6 Dec. 1797. Joseph Scott sold 85 acres on Hogan’s Creek adjacent McMinnuway and Johnson to William Cristee for 60 pounds. The land was part of the tract he purchased from Kichmiller. Thos. Humphreys and John Dill witnessed the deed. Caswell Co. Deed Book K, p. 308 (Kendall, p. 191).
21 May 1800. Joseph Scott purchased 130 acres of land on the Great Rd. adjacent Bethell and Christee from John McMinnamy for 49 pounds. John McMinnamy purchased the land from James Scott. Henly Humphries and John Humphries witnessed the deed. Caswell Co. Deed Book M, p. 134-35 (Kendall, p. 222).
24 Oct. 1800. Joseph Scott sold 198 acres on Hogan’s Creek adjacent Joseph Roe, Johnston, Christee, Thomas Humphreys and John Dill to Alexander Paschall for $396. Thos. T, Humphreys and Henry Purkins witnessed the deed. Caswell Co. Deed Book L, p. 293 (Kendall, p. 210).
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Abt 1768 - Abt 1835 (~ 67 years)
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