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Benjamin Scott
b.Abt 1725
d.Bef 13 Sep 1790 Hardy County, Virginia
m. Abt 1720
  1. John ScottAbt 1721 - Bef 1751
  2. James Scott, of South Branch, Augusta Co., VAAbt 1723 - Bef 1753
  3. Benjamin ScottAbt 1725 - Bef 1790
  4. Sarah Scott1727 - 1790
  5. Phebe ScottAbt 1729 -
  6. Rachel Eleanor Scott1733 - 1785
  7. Adonijah ScottAbt 1733 - 1755
  8. Capt. David ScottAbt 1733 - 1818
  • HBenjamin ScottAbt 1725 - Bef 1790
  • WMary Dale1735 - 1822
m. 1753
  1. Benjamin Scott1754 - 1840
  2. John Scott1760 - Abt 1803
  3. Alexander Scott1762 - 1844
  4. Hannah ScottAbt 1774 - Abt 1817
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Name Benjamin Scott
Gender Male
Birth? Abt 1725
Marriage 1753 to Mary Dale
Death? Bef 13 Sep 1790 Hardy County, Virginia

Benjamin Scott was one of the Early Settlers of Augusta County, Virginia

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Early Land Acquisition in Virginia

Acquisition of Land from Virginia Northern Neck Land Grants:

  • H-433: Benjamin Scott of Augusta Co., 400 acres in said Co. Surv. Mr. David Vance. On Luney's Creek, adj. the Manor line. 1 May 1753. [Virginia Northern Neck Land Grants, 1742-1775, Vol. 2, Gertrude E. Gray, pg. 74].

Will of Benjamin Scott

Will of Benjamin Scott
In the name of God,--Amen. I, Benjamin Scott, of the county of Hardy, and the State of Virginia being of weak of body, but of perfect mind and memory, thanks be to God for the same, and calling to mind the mortality of this body do make, ordain, and constitute this, my last will and testament in manner and form following, that is to say, principally and first of all I recommend my Soul into the hands of the living God that gave it, and as to such of my worldly goods as God has been pleased to bless me with in this life, I will and bequeath in the following manner.
It is my will and order that all my just debts and funeral charges be paid.
Imprimis, I give and bequeath unto my son Benjamin Scott all the Plantation lying on Looney Creek on which he now lives, also four pounds to him, his heirs, and assigns forever.
Item, I give and bequeath unto my son, John Scott all that part of the Plantation on which I now live lying on the east side of Looney Creek, and the field lying on the other side of Looney Creek from the Pond, one black Mare, One bay mare, and veal cattle to the value of six pounds, together with an equal part of the mountain survey to him, his heirs, and assigns forever.
Item, I give and bequeath to my son Alexander, all the remaining part of my above Plantation lying on the west side of Looney Creek, and the other half of the mountain survey to him, his heirs, and assigns forever.
Item, I give to my son Samuel Scott a certain tract of land purchased of Captain David Scott lying on the western waters and thirty pounds of horse creatures, and if my son Samuel's land be not equal to my other sons, Benjamin, John, and Alexander's they shall make up to him the balance to him, his heirs, and assigns forever, and if either of my sons shall die before they come of age, or without lawful issue it is my will that their portion be equally divided among the rest of my children here named: Viz. Benjamin Scott, John Scott, Alexander Scott, Samuel Scott, Elizabeth Scott, Mary Scott, Nancy Scott, and Hannah Scott.
Item, I give and bequeath to my daughter, Elizabeth Scott, the sum of thirty pounds lawful money of this State, likewise a colt. To Mary Scott thirty pounds money as above said. To Nancy Scott thirty pounds money as above said. To Hannah Scott thirty pounds as above said. Each of them to receive five pounds at the present time and to wait for the remainder till they come to the age of twenty-four years. My moveable estate to be divided amongst my three sons, Benjamin, John, and Alexander, and each of them to pay a dividend and to make the girls their portion.
I do hereby ordain and constitute my two sons, Benjamin and John to be Executors in this my last will and Testament, signed, sealed, published, and pronounced this thirty-first day of May, 1788.
(signed) Benjamin (x) Scott (his mark)
In the presence of
Job Welton
R. Cunningham
his
Alexander X Simpson
mark
Probated September 13, 1790.

Records in Augusta County, VA

From Chalkley's: [unless otherwise listed]

  • Page 485.——27th October, 1751. James Scot’s will. Of South Branch of Potomac. Sister, Sarah Scot. Two mares bought of Even Hughes. Sister, Phebe Scot; sister, Rachel Scot. Three cousins (nephews?), James, Joseph, and Jacob Scot (sons of Bro. John?). Two brothers, Adonijah Scot and David Scot. Brother, Benjamin Scot. Two brothers are infants. Teste: Joel Hornback, John Frazier. Codicil, horses left to Bro. John Scot’s children to be taken by Benj. Scot until they are of age. Proved, 22d March, 1753, by John Frazier and Ridle Hyer, and Benj. Scot qualifies administrator with sureties Henry Lancisco, Peter Mauzie.
  • Vol. 1 - MARCH 22, 1753. - (424) Benjamin Scot, eldest son of Alexr. Scot, decd., Admr. of Alexr. [Note: since Alexander Scott's eldest son John had died shortly after posting his administrator's bond, his brother Benjamin was named Alexander's estate administrator]
  • Vol. 1 - MARCH 27, 1754. (181) Benj. Scot, security for Judith Scot, Admx. of John Scot, decd., who has since married Joseph Carpenter, prays counter security.
  • Northern Neck Land Grant: H-566: Adonijah & David Scott (brothers) of Hampshire Co., 400 acres in said So. Surv. Mr. David Vance. Adj. Benjamin Scott, on Luney's Cr. 13 Nov. 1754. [Virginia Northern Neck Land Grants, 1742-1775, Vol. 2, Gertrude E. Gray, pg. 81].
References
  1.   Jackson, Ron V. Virginia, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1607-1890.

    Name: Benjamin Scott
    State: VA
    County: Frederick County
    Township: Rent Rolls
    Year: 1759
    Record Type: Rent Role
    Database: VA Early Census Index