Journal Report for Walter Scott
Descendants of Walter Scott

Generation One


1. Walter1 SCOTT was born circa 1735 at Ireland. He married Mary (--?--) before 1756. He died on 9 Aug 1815 at Noyan, Missisquoi Co, Quebec.1 He was buried on 11 Aug 1815; The burial record for him, located within Rev. Stewart's Anglican records for Caldwell's and Christie's Manors indicates he was "late of Swanton, VT". It is possible he died at Swanton, and his daughter Jane Scott Mansfield, and her husband, Theophilus Mansfield, brought him back to the Manors for burial. No known gravestone in Swanton of the Manors.2
Walter Scott arrived from Ireland "2 yrs after the French War". If we are to calculate this following the "end" of the War in 1760, we assume he arrived about 1762. Given that at least one son was old enough to be married before they left Stillwater in 1777, this writer assumes Walter was married in Ireland, and his eldest children may have been born there.
After settling in Stillwater, New York, Walter leased land from Peter Schuyler - for one term in 1768, and another in 1772. According to the indenture made on the 5th of April 1768 Walter Scott was living on 198 acres on Lot #41, Farm #3 - the first rent was to be four pounds nineteen shillings and three pence Sterling to be paid on the 29th September 1772.
From June to December 1776, he was kept in different jails in Connecticut, one of which was in Hartford where he was imprisoned with Philip Skene. He was then released on parole and returned to his own farm in Stillwater, but was still tormented by the British troops almost daily. He says his sons joined the British troops and when Burgoyne traveled through Stillwater, he and two sons and their families joined them for safety. By his account, he had 200 acres where he built a house, 2 barns, 2 stables and had other out buildings. When the property was confiscated, he had cleared 130 acres and had 2 orchards, and had lost 7 horses, 15 cows, in addition to steer, hogs, sheep bushels of wheat, and all furniture and clothing. The family arrived at Laprairie 7 Nov 1777 as 3 males, 2 females, and 4 children. On a Return of Families for the district of Montreal dated June 1778, Walter Scott's family consisted of 3 men, 2 women, 3 children over 10 and 1 child under 10 and noted as being "in great distress" with a large family. On a Loyalist list dated 1781 Walter Scott was noted to be "an old sick man", quartered at Montreal with a family of 2 males, 1 female, 1 male child over 6, 2 female children over 6. It may have been his son John considered separately, also noted as "sick".
A document dated 25 May 1790 lists the present inhabitants of Christies Manor...#7 Walter Scott Sr, #8 Walter Scott Jr, #9 Thomas Scott. As of Sept 1989 there is no clue to Walter Jr. His name is listed frequently in the Lower Canada Land Records, but have found no further reference to him in other records, unless he was also known as James. On 31 Jan 1795, there was a petition made for land in Hemmingford by Walter Scott as well as James, Thomas, John, the Carrigan brothers and others. In a petition dated the 16th Sept 1795, Walter Scott, once again, gives an account of his troubles while in Stillwater, adding he settled in Christie's Manor after the War and now had cleared a farm. Now, having such a large family he felt that since none of his family had applied for Waste Lands of the Crown (excepting lots given him and his sons in Hemmingford, which they found to be unfit for cultivation), he hopes that he and his family might obtain land in Clifton. He continues by naming all in his family which serves as proof to his descendants...Mary his wife, John, Thomas and James his sons, as well as Mary Carrigan, Easter(sic) Lucus, Jeannie Scott, his daughters..John Flemming, also of his family and a Loyalist...
As of this writing, nothing is known of John Fleming and his relationship to the Scotts. Walter Scott and wife Mary received 1200 acres, his sons 600 acres each and his daughters 200 acres each. John Fleming also received 200 acres. There is a slight chance, I suppose, that John Fleming might be a brother to Walter's wife Mary, and therefore, "of his family."

Mary (--?--) died after 1795.
Children of Walter1 Scott and Mary (--?--) were as follows:

Generation Two


2. James2 SCOTT (Walter1) was born circa 1756 at Ireland. He married Anna Willet. He died on 19 Apr 1847 at St Luc, St Jean Co, Quebec; James was aged 91, and it was noted on the record that he was a Protestant who had converted to Catholicism.3 He was buried on 21 Apr 1847 at Catholic Cemetery, St Luc, St Jean Co, Quebec.4
James Scott received land in the 2nd Concession of the Seigniory of Noyan in 1794 [files of Peter Lukin, notary], although it appears that he was one Scott to have left Noyan very early. In the files of Henry Griffin, notary, a document [#1522, 27 July 1816] between James Scott and Hix Salls states that by 1816, James had removed to Blairfindie, Quebec. A Writ of Execution dated 23 Sept 1815 shows James Scott was a Tavernkeeper in the parish of Blairfindie who was seizing land held by John Willard of Noyan. The land was 1/2 of Indian, or Scott's Point in Noyan, bounded on the north by Lot 1, on the south and west by South River and on the east by Ephraim Wheeler's land. It also had a log house and barn on the property. More land was bounded to the north by Walter Scott's farm, to the south by Scott's Point, on the east and west by unconceded lands and South River with about 40 acres under improvement and a log barn.
A later Writ of Execution dated 11 Sept 1817 showed that Alexander Hart, a merchant of Montreal, had a suit against James Scott, then a yeoman of Blairfindie and had seized a parcel of land at the Cote Sainte Stanislas in the Parish of Ste. Marguerite of Blairfindie, bounded in front by little river Montreal, to the rear by Cote Ste. Francois Borgea, commonly called the BattleGround,, on one side by King's Highway, leading from Laprairie to St. John, on the other by 2 other tracts which eventually bordered up against land of John Houle.
Apparently, his two sons remained in L'Acadie after he moved to Laprarie. He gave his two lots in Laprarie to his sons, James Jr and Stephen on 2 June 1823. Records show that James Scott purchased land in Laprairie from 1824 through 1827, acquiring lots on both St-Henri and St-Paul Streets. On January 1st, 1832, James was listed as a land owner on Cote St-Stanislas L'Acadie. His son Stephen was listed as land owner nearby. On December 28th, 1836, James Scott made a declaration on his properties in Laprairie. In September 1839 he had his L'Acadie land surveyed, lots 99 and 100.

Anna WILLET died before 1847 at Quebec.
Children of James2 Scott and Anna Willet were as follows:

3. John2 SCOTT (Walter1) was born before 1760. He married Dorcus Freeman, daughter of John Freeman, on 28 Aug 1784 at Christ Church Anglican, Montreal, Montreal Co, Quebec. He died in Oct 1796 at Quebec.

Dorcus FREEMAN married Joseph Higgins on 21 Feb 1799 at Montreal, Montreal Co, Quebec; St Gabriel's Presbyterian. On 11 October 1796, Dorcus Freeman, widow of John Scott, appealed to the court to appoint a tutor for her children by that marriage. She names Jane Scott, aged 8, John Scott, aged 6, Richard, aged 2 1/2. The notary appears to be P.L. Panet, but this document was located within the Tutelles et Curatelles for that time period.
On 21 February 1799, there was a marriage contract drawn before notary, Louis Chaboillez, between Joseph Higgins and Dorcus Scott.
Dorcus and her second husband, Joseph Higgins, petitioned the court regarding land previously owned by the late John Scott in 1801. These three tracts of land were all about four acres wide by 28 acres deep in the second concession of the seigniory of Noyan [Lots 1, 5 and 7]. There were about 60 acres cleared and fenced and a wooden house and barn situated on Lot #1. Joseph and Dorcus Higgins "find the rent of the said land so high as they pay at the rate of nine dollars and a half per hundred acres and the expenses of clearing, cultivating and keeping in repair the fences and buildings thereon so heavy that they greatly exceed the revenue therefrom". The petitioners stated that it was beyond them to hold the land any longer and in the best interest of Dorcus's minor children to sell this land. After friends and relatives deliberated over the situation they agreed it would be best to sell the land and the court granted permission to Dorcus as tutrix of her minor children. Among those who agreed were Calvin May subguardian to the children and Thomas Scott, their paternal uncle.
Children of John2 Scott and Dorcus Freeman were as follows:

4. Thomas2 SCOTT (Walter1) was born before 1765. He married Anna Willoughby circa 1787 at probably Quebec. He died after 1838 at Noyan, Missisquoi Co, Quebec.
It is still unknown what date Thomas Scott Sr. actually died. No Will or estate records have been located as yet. It is supposed that he died after 1838 since his wife's death record mentions she was Thomas's wife, not his widow. Although, it is surprising that his death is not located within those same Anglican records.
Since brother James Scott had gone to Blairfindie by 1816, it is possible that Thomas Scott went to visit him at some point and died there. In any case, given more time and further investigation, I suspect that his death will finally be located.
Within the files of Leon Lalanne, a donation by Thomas Scott Sr to Thomas Scott Jr dated 4 March 1816 is found. Thomas Scott Sr. gives to his son Lot# 7 in the 4th Concession of Noyan in exchange for 5 pounds lawful money of the Province to be paid to him on January 1st each year. Anna Willoughby also came forth and stated that she understood such agreement, and the three Scotts signed the document.5

Anna WILLOUGHBY was born before 1768. She died on 17 Mar 1838 at Noyan, Missisquoi Co, Quebec. She was buried on 19 Mar 1838.
Children of Thomas2 Scott and Anna Willoughby were as follows:

5. Mary2 SCOTT (Walter1) was born circa 1770. She married Paul Carrigan before 1795. She died on 26 Oct 1801 at Noyan, Missisquoi Co, Quebec.
Very little is known about Mary Scott Carrigan and her short life. A document located within the files of Leon Lalanne dated 7 November 1801 says "Jane Holgate widow of the late Asa Holgate late of Swanton...declared...that whereas on or about the 26th day of October...Mary Carrighan of Noyan her sister widow of the late Paul Carrighan of Noyan...died...". It continues with Jane Holgate "by request and with the advice of certain relations and friends of the deceased did take in her custody certain effects and papers" from Mary's house. Jane then requested that notary Leon Lalanne inventory the items since she "considered herself exposed to erroneous suspicions...". The inventory included 4 shoe buckles, 6 tea spoons, a pair of sugar "tongues", a blue wooden box in the form of a book, which held a snuff box shaped like a small shoe containing gold rings, some silver wrapped in linen, keys and some papers. There were also other 3 pocket books with enclosed papers, and a parcel of more papers. Since Jane wanted these effects to be deposited with a person of trust, they were all wrapped together and delivered to Philip Ruiter, Esquire to hold. One has to wonder what information might have been found in all those papers.....as well as why Mary's sister felt the urgency to take those items.
Probate records at Alburgh, Vermont for Paul Carrigan dated 1 November 1796 [Grand Isle Co, Vol. 1, 5] show his estate to be worth $362 including Lot# 42 in Alburgh, Vermont, oxen, sheep, a plough, weaver's loom, and many other necessary farming articles. This was inventoried 27 April 1797. Later pages dated the third Monday in March 1806 state that the administrator wished to sell the Alburgh land at public auction on the 2nd Tuesday of August 1806 to defray charges and settle the debts of the deceased Paul Carrigan. The land sold for $250 to Duncan McGregor and his personal estate was worth $172. Listed on this particular document was an interesting entry under charges and allowances - "Articles of personal property that the widow carried into Canada that I never could obtain and articles wrongly inventoried amounting....$101." The items inventoried by Leon Lalanne in 1801 certainly would not have been valued at $101, giving even more reason to be more curious about items taken by Jane Scott Holgate.
There has been no evidence given that Paul Carrigan and Mary Scott had any children. However, in a document dated 20 Dec 1802 [Grand Isle Co., Vol. 1 17] concerning the estate of Philip Carrigan, Paul's brother, it is stated that settlement of that estate in the amount of $221 be divided between Patrick Carrigan and the heirs of Paul Carrigan. On 25 June 1803 the money was divided and laid out 14 acres each on the north side of the farm owned by said Peter Carrigan to the heirs of Paul Carrigan. Exact descriptions of the land was given and two names: Catherine Carrigan and Margaret Carrigan. The possibility of these two girls as daughters and therefore grandchildren to Walter Scott needs to be researched at length.6

Paul CARRIGAN was born circa 1756 at Ireland. He died circa 1797 at Alburgh, Grand Isle Co, Vermont. Paul Carrigan and his brothers Patrick and Peter were originally from Ireland and were living on part of the Saratoga patent when the War broke out. Paul's statement [ NAC, A.O. 13 Vol 12, Reel B-2185, pp. 29-32] tells us that the Americans had insisted they join their Army, and not wanting to side with them, they fled their property and country in October 1776 and joined Jessups Corps. Paul Carrigan stated their loss in property to be 563 pounds.
Children of Mary2 Scott and Paul Carrigan were as follows:

6. Esther2 SCOTT (Walter1) was born before 1773. She married Daniel Lucas before 1795. She died on 23 Jun 1829 at Missisquoi Co, Quebec.7 She was buried on 25 Jun 1829 at Missisquoi Co, Quebec; Her burial record says Esther was the wife of Daniel Lucas, "formerly of Noyan, now of Upper Canada."8

Daniel LUCAS died at Ontario.
Children of Esther2 Scott and Daniel Lucas were:

7. Jane2 SCOTT (Walter1) was born circa 1773. She married Asa Holgate, son of Asa Holgate and Martha Kathan, before 1797. She married Theophilus Mansfield circa 1802 at Vermont. She died on 14 May 1818 at Vermont. She was buried at Church Street Cemetery, Swanton, Franklin Co, Vermont.
Jane "Holget" is listed among those who took the oath of allegiance at Missiskoui Bay between 1797 and 1798. Her entry is dated 31 March 1798, and in addition to herself and her husband there was a female below the age of 14; they had come from Vermont and were looking to settle in Clifton, Quebec [PAC, R.G. 1, L 3 L, Vol 206, Reel C-2869, pp.96333-96337].This would probably be the same land that was granted her father, Walter Scott. A later document located within the files of Leon Lalanne dated 12 March 1822 appears to also deal with this lot of land. Evidently, Jane's second husband and her widower, Theophilus Mansfield, of Georgia, Vermont sold Lots 6 and 7 in Clifton's 1st Range, amounting to 200 acres to Samuel Holgate of Milton, Vermont for $200. On 3 January 1826 Harvey Holgate, attorney for Theophilus Mansfield swore that he had signed the deed of conveyance voluntarily. This same record was deposited with the Town Clerk at Swanton, Vermont on 13 March 1822 [Vol 8, page 210 as noted by Lalanne's copy]. On the very bottom of the last page is written "within land belonging to the original note of Water Scoat..". At this point (1990) it is not known what relationships both Samuel Holgate and Harvey Holgate had with Jane Scott. They may very well be her sons but further investigation is needed in Vermont to prove or disprove this line of thought.

Asa HOLGATE was born in May 1767. He died on 5 May 1799 at Vermont. He was buried at Swanton, Franklin Co, Vermont. The first hotel in Swanton, according to George Barney in his 1882 History of Swanton was built by Asa Holgate.
Children of Jane2 Scott and Asa Holgate were:

Theophilus MANSFIELD was born on 27 Aug 1776 at Tyringham, Berkshire Co, Massachusetts. He married Eunice Miller on 1 Jan 1838 at Franklin, Franklin Co, Vermont. He died on 25 Mar 1865 at Enosburgh, Franklin Co, Vermont, at age 88. He was buried at Franklin, Franklin Co, Vermont.
There were no children of Jane2 Scott and Theophilus Mansfield.

Generation Three


8. Stephen [Etienne]3 SCOTT (James2, Walter1) married Appoline Senecal on 30 Oct 1826 at St Stephen's Anglican Church. He died before 1881 at Ste-Jean Co, Quebec; Stephen was not present in the census and Pauline was listed as a widow.10

Appoline SENECAL appeared on the census of 1881 at Ste-Luc, Ste-Jean Co, Quebec; Pauline Senecal, 77, widow, along with Norbert Scott, 45, David, 42 and Anna, 30.11
Children of Stephen [Etienne]3 Scott and Appoline Senecal were as follows:

9. James [Jacques]3 SCOTT Jr. (James2, Walter1) married Flavie Bonneau on 25 Jul 1825; St Stephen's Anglican Church. He died on 19 Nov 1853.

Children of James [Jacques]3 Scott Jr. and Flavie Bonneau were as follows:

10. Jane3 SCOTT (John2, Walter1) was born on 15 Dec 1787; death registration in Ontario. She married Abraham Truax, son of Abrahan Truax and Elizabeth VanAntwerp, before 1807. She died on 12 Sep 1880 at Essex Co, Ontario, at age 92.

Abraham TRUAX was baptized on 16 Jun 1782 at Schenectady, Schenectady Co, New York. He was born circa 1788 at New York.
Children of Jane3 Scott and Abraham Truax were as follows:

11. John3 SCOTT (John2, Walter1) was born in 1790 at Quebec. He married Mary Buck on 10 Jun 1812 at Dunham, Missisquoi Co, Quebec; Dunham Anglican Church. He died on 3 Apr 1860 at prob Stanbridge, Missisquoi Co, Quebec; Farnham Methodist Church. He was buried on 5 Apr 1860 at Stanbury Cemetery, Stanbridge E, Missisquoi Co, Quebec.

Mary BUCK was born in 1792. She was baptized in 1810 at Dunham, Missisquoi Co, Quebec; There was a Mary Buck, baptised as an adult - no proof if this was her. She died on 8 Apr 1858 at prob Stanbridge, Missisquoi Co, Quebec. She was buried at Stanbury Cem, Stanbridge E, Quebec. She also went by the name of Polly.
Children of John3 Scott and Mary Buck were as follows:

12. Richard3 SCOTT (John2, Walter1) was born circa 1794. He married Mercy Healy on 27 Sep 1815 at Dunham, Missisquoi Co, Quebec.29
He appeared on the census of 14 Sep 1860 at Cooper, Kalamazoo Co, Michigan; Richard Scott, 66 and wife Mercy, 64, were living with Edwin Scott, 23 and wife Sarah, 18. They were right next to two other sons, Rodman and John.30 He appeared on the census of 4 Jun 1870 at Trowbridge, Allegan Co, Michigan; Richard Scott, 78, Mercy, 78, Edrick, 34, Sarah, 27. Next dorr was Rachel Scott and her children.31

Children of Richard3 Scott and Mercy Healy were as follows:

13. Thomas3 SCOTT Jr (Thomas2, Walter1) was born on 1 May 1788 at Quebec. He married Mary Bullis, daughter of Joseph Bullis and Lydia Johnson, on 15 Sep 1812 at Isle LaMotte, Grand Isle Co, Vermont. He died on 6 Apr 1881 at Noyan, Missisquoi Co, Quebec, at age 92.36 He was buried at Union Cemetery, Clarenceville, Missisquoi Co, Quebec.37
The "Commemorative Bio Record of Fox River Valley" says he married Mary Bullis, born in Massachusetts, the d/o Joseph Bullis, in 1807. The vital records at Isle La Motte, Vermont give the date 15 Sep 1812. It continues on, saying that he bought and improved a heavily timbered tract of land in Clarenceville, and was a very successful farmer. After improving the first tract and "increasing its value, he sold it at a good profit" and purchased another lot about a half mile away. He supposedly fought with the Canadian militia during the War of 1812, although at this point I have not obtained substantiating record of his service.38

Mary BULLIS was born circa 1794 at Massachusetts. She died on 28 Mar 1867 at Noyan, Missisquoi Co, Quebec.39,40 She was buried on 30 Mar 1867 at Union Cemetery, Clarenceville, Missisquoi Co, Quebec.41,42 She also went by the name of Polly.
Children of Thomas3 Scott Jr and Mary Bullis all born at Noyan, Missisquoi Co, Quebec, were as follows:

14. Sarah3 SCOTT (Thomas2, Walter1) was born circa 1789 at Quebec. She married William Tryon, son of David Tryon and Elizabeth Lewis, circa 1805. She died after 28 Jun 1870 at Moira/Brushton, Franklin Co, New York.
She appeared on the census of 28 Jun 1870 at Moira, Franklin Co, New York; Sarah, 82, was living with her widowed daughter, Maria Tryon Salls in Moira.60

William TRYON was born on 16 Jan 1785 at Ashfield, Franklin Co, Massachusetts; Since William's birth was recorded at Ashfield, MA, it is possible that Elizabeth remained behind with her family there while David made a home for them in Caldwell's Manor. The other possibility is that they registered the birth during a visit back to see her family considering there was little way of doing such at the Manor. Many of the early settlers were used to registering births and marriages in the local towns in the states, and even in the early 1800's, many still crossed back over the border to have their marriages registered at Alburgh, VT and other border towns.61 He died on 31 Dec 1864 at Moira, Franklin Co, New York, at age 79. He was buried at Moira Cemetery, Moira, Franklin Co, New York.62 Very little is known about the family of William Tryon and his wife Sarah Scott during the early 1800's. Since baptismal records have yet to be located, the order of birth of their children is not even known. The family were Methodists while living in Moira, NY and perhaps future investigation will uncover much needed church records. Shortly before 1830, William Tryon's two brothers, Abel and Benjamin, were known to be residing in Fort Covington, Franklin County, NY. The record of William's daughter Nancy being born there about 1829 implies that he was there as well and may have even preceeded them. One document dated 2 January 1821 found within the files of notary Leon Lalanne shows us that he sold all his belongings to his brother Abel Tryon. The list gives us a look at his way of life at that time: two horses, four cows, "one yoke of oxen", a yearling, 30 sheep, four "hoggs", 20 tons of hay, 50 bushels of corn, 50 bushel of wheat, two kettles, one pair hand irons, two beds and bedding, two barrels of pork, four barrels of flour, one cupboard, two chests and contents, one plough, and a double sleigh. All these moveable items were sold to Abel Tryon for 92 pounds 5 shillings. On the same date he also sold Lot #7 in the 4th Range and Lot 9 in the 5th Range to Abel. On 27 July 1824 there was a deed of sale executed before Leon Lalanne whereby William Tryon sold two tracts of land in Noyan known as Lots #8 (in part) and #9 in the 5th Range to his brother-in-law Thomas Scott, Jr. These tracts of land had been originally acquired in 1820. Deeds on file in Sherbrooke, Quebec indicate William Tryon was of Hinchenbrooke in Quebec by March 1833, but his eldest son, Philander, was of Moira by 1830, and both he and his father were listed in Moira in 1840. He had finally put down roots. He appeared on the census of 12 Jul 1860 at Moira, Franklin Co, New York; William Tryon, aged 76, and wife Sarah, aged 71 had living with them their daughter Paulina, then 45.63
Children of Sarah3 Scott and William Tryon were as follows:

15. Nancy3 SCOTT (Thomas2, Walter1) was born circa 1791 at Noyan, Missisquoi Co, Quebec. She married Comfort William Fadden, son of John Fadden and Catherine Van derwerken. She died on 11 Apr 1860 at Noyan, Missisquoi Co, Quebec.67 She was buried on 13 Apr 1860 at St George's Anglican Cemetery, Clarenceville, Missisquoi Co, Quebec.68

Comfort William FADDEN was born in Aug 1784 at Rensselaerwyk, Rensselaer Co, New York. He died on 2 Apr 1874 at Rouses Point, Clinton Co, New York, at age 89.69 He was buried on 25 Apr 1874.
Children of Nancy3 Scott and Comfort William Fadden were as follows:

16. William3 SCOTT (Thomas2, Walter1) was born on 1 Sep 1793 at Noyan, Missisquoi Co, Quebec.80 He married Prudence Covey, daughter of Samuel Covey Jr. and Permelia Burr, on 15 Aug 1816 at St George's Anglican Church, Clarenceville, Missisquoi Co, Quebec.81 He died on 6 Dec 1883 at Noyan, Missisquoi Co, Quebec, at age 90.82 He was buried at Union Cemetery, Clarenceville, Missisquoi Co, Quebec.83

Prudence COVEY was born on 14 Apr 1799 at Quebec. She died on 2 May 1887 at Noyan, Missisquoi Co, Quebec, at age 88. She was buried on 4 May 1887 at Union Cemetery, Clarenceville, Missisquoi Co, Quebec.
Children of William3 Scott and Prudence Covey were as follows:

17. John3 SCOTT (Thomas2, Walter1) was born circa 1796 at Noyan, Missisquoi Co, Quebec. He married Mary Tallman, daughter of Humphrey Tallman and Patience (--?--), on 15 Jan 1821 at Alburgh, Grand Isle Co, Vermont. He married Mary Tallman, daughter of Humphrey Tallman and Patience (--?--), on 7 May 1821 at Clarenceville, Missisquoi Co, Quebec. He died on 20 Jan 1859 at Noyan, Missisquoi Co, Quebec.99 He was buried on 22 Jan 1859.100
John Scott filed a Deed of Gift unto Gilbert Scott on the 27th Aug 1856 before Thomas Brassard, notary (#269), whereby he gives him Lot #3 and Lot #4 in the 5th range of concessions in Noyan. This land was bounded in the east by the South River in part along with a mud creek, to the north by George Phillips, to the south by Isaac Salls and to the west by the 4th concession. It mentions that John Scott acquired this land from his own father and his wife as a deed of gift on the 11th January 1821, executed before L. Barbeau, notary. It would be very interesting to see this as well as other Scott documents filed with Barbeau, but unfortunately, his files were all lost to fire many years ago. In this deed of gift, Gilbert, evidentally, acquired a house, cattle, a pig and 5 sheep, a wagon, sleigh, and plow, not to mention all the household furniture. In exchange for such a gift, Gilbert was bound to maintain and support his parents at his own cost for the remainder of their lives with "a good and comfortable room...kept warm in winter & furnished with a bed and beddings...to board them at his own table & with his family, to furnish them with clothing both for Sunday and weekdays...to procure the doctor in sickness...the use of a horse whenever wanted, if convenient to go to church or elsewhere...". It also specified that Gilbert would pay his brother Robert Scott $140 for his rights. It mentioned that all other children had been given their rightful shares. Again, the Barbeau files would be of great interest if they still existed.
John Scott filed his will with Thomas Brassard, notary, on the 27th Aug 1856 (#270). He consented to a deed of gift along with his wife "Mary Thalman...unto Mr. Gilbert Scott, one of my beloved children" all property and money, and appointed both Gilbert and Robert, his sons, as executors of his Will.

Mary TALLMAN was born circa 1795 at Quebec. She married John Spoor circa 1815. She died on 4 Sep 1860 at Noyan, Missisquoi Co, Quebec.101 She was buried on 6 Sep 1860 at St George's Anglican Cemetery, Clarenceville, Missisquoi Co, Quebec.
Children of John3 Scott and Mary Tallman were as follows:

18. Catherine3 CARRIGAN (Mary2 Scott, Walter1) was born circa 1791 at Quebec.107 She married John D. Reynolds. She died on 13 Sep 1870.108 She was buried at Reynolds Cemetery, S. Alburgh, Grand Isle Co, Vermont.109

John D. REYNOLDS was born circa 1787 at New York.110 He died on 2 Dec 1873 at Vermont. He was buried at Reynolds Cemetery, S. Alburgh, Grand Isle Co, Vermont.111 He appeared on the census of 1830 at Fort Covington, Franklin Co, New York. He appeared on the census of 1840 at Fort Covington, Franklin Co, New York.
Children of Catherine3 Carrigan and John D. Reynolds were as follows:

Generation Four


24. Rose4 SCOTT (Stephen3, James2, Walter1) was born on 23 Aug 1833. She married David Guertin on 25 Nov 1851 at St Luc, St Jean Co, Quebec.

David GUERTIN appeared on the census of 1881 at Ste-Gabriel, Hochelaga Co, Quebec; David Guertin Sr., 56, Rose, 48, Norbert, 25, Joseph, 22, Delphine, 17, Alfred, 16, Emery, 13, Henry, 9.114
Children of Rose4 Scott and David Guertin all born at Quebec were as follows:

37. Jean4 SCOTT (James3, James2, Walter1) was born on 20 Aug 1826 at Laprairie, Quebec.139 He was baptized on 22 Aug 1826 at Laprairie, Quebec; His godparents were Charles Bonneau and Émilie Robert.140 He married Aurelie Langevin on 21 Jul 1853.
He appeared on the census of 1881 at Ste-Gabriel, Hochelaga Co, Quebec; John Scott, 54, Aurelia, 47, John, 14, William, 13, Alice, 10, Ernest, 8 and Norbert, 3. They were or French origin and Catholic.141

Children of Jean4 Scott and Aurelie Langevin were as follows:

45. Mary4 TRUAX (Jane3 Scott, John2, Walter1) was born on 12 Jul 1807 at Farnham, Missisquoi Co, Quebec. She married Henry Healy on 15 Feb 1825 at Dunham, Missisquoi Co, Quebec.154 She died on 11 Mar 1896 at Romney, Kent Co, Ontario, at age 88.155 She was buried; Wheatley Cemetery.

Henry HEALY was born on 6 Apr 1797. He died on 17 Apr 1885 at Romney, Kent Co, Ontario, at age 88.156
Children of Mary4 Truax and Henry Healy were as follows:

57. Rebecca4 TRUAX (Jane3 Scott, John2, Walter1) was born on 7 Jan 1830. She married John Thomas Wilkinson on 3 Mar 1858. She died on 30 Dec 1912 at Leamington, Essex Co, Ontario, at age 82. She was buried at Lakeview Cemetery, Leamington, Essex Co, Ontario.

John Thomas WILKINSON was born on 7 Aug 1834. He died on 1 Mar 1911 at Leamington, Essex Co, Ontario, at age 76. He was buried at Leamington, Essex Co, Ontario; Lakeview Cemetery.
Children of Rebecca4 Truax and John Thomas Wilkinson were as follows:

60. Jane4 SCOTT (John3, John2, Walter1) was born on 30 Dec 1816. She was baptized on 26 Jun 1846 at Farnham, Missisquoi Co, Quebec; St Armand Methodist Church. She married Hiram Gibbs, son of Isaac Gibbs and Lydia (--?--), on 25 Nov 1833 at Stanbridge Anglican Church, Stanbridge, Missisquoi Co, Quebec.

Hiram GIBBS was born on 2 Feb 1812 at Farnham, Missisquoi Co, Quebec.160 He was baptized on 26 Jun 1843 at St Armand Methodist Church, St Armand, Missisquoi Co, Quebec.161
Children of Jane4 Scott and Hiram Gibbs were:

61. Sylvester4 SCOTT (John3, John2, Walter1) was born circa 1820 at Quebec. He married Ann Hawthorne, daughter of James Hawthorne and Jane (--?--). He died after 1881 at Stanbridge, Missisquoi Co, Quebec.

Ann HAWTHORNE was born at Ireland.162
Children of Sylvester4 Scott and Ann Hawthorne were as follows:

62. Freeman4 SCOTT (John3, John2, Walter1) was born on 26 Apr 1820 at Farnham, Missisquoi Co, Quebec. He was baptized on 3 Mar 1844 at St Armand, Missisquoi Co, Quebec; St Armand Methodist Church. He married Nancy Welch, daughter of Archelaus Welch and Martha ? (--?--), on 8 Jan 1842 at Dunham, Missisquoi Co, Quebec.163 He died on 26 Nov 1887 at prob Stanbridge, Missisquoi Co, Quebec, at age 67. He was buried at Stanbury Cemetery, Stanbridge E, Missisquoi Co, Quebec.

Nancy WELCH was born on 25 Jul 1819 at Missisquoi Co, Quebec. She was baptized on 3 Mar 1844 at St Armand, Missisquoi Co, Quebec; St Armand Methodist Church. She died on 19 Feb 1905 at age 85.
Children of Freeman4 Scott and Nancy Welch were as follows:

64. Fanny4 SCOTT (John3, John2, Walter1) was born circa 1826 at Farnham, Missisquoi Co, Quebec. She married John Hase on 6 Jan 1846 at Stanbridge, Missisquoi Co, Quebec; Stanbridge Baptist Church. She died on 21 Dec 1876; Farnham Anglican Cem. She died on 29 Dec 1876; Farnham Anglican Church. She was buried on 2 Jan 1877 at Farnham, Missisquoi Co, Quebec; Farnham Anglican Cemetery.

John HASE was born circa 1825. He died on 18 Mar 1875; Farnham Anglican Cemetery. He died on 19 Mar 1875 at West Farnham, Missisquoi Co, Quebec. He was buried on 21 Mar 1875 at Farnham Anglican Cemetery, Farnham, Missisquoi Co, Quebec.
Children of Fanny4 Scott and John Hase were as follows:

66. Orilla4 SCOTT (John3, John2, Walter1) was born on 29 Dec 1832 at Quebec. She married James Hase on 22 Apr 1859 at Potton, Brome Co, Quebec; Potton Baptist Church; Witnesses were Thomas Hase & Amitta Scott. She died on 31 Oct 1897 at prob Stanbridge, Missisquoi Co, Quebec, at age 64. She was buried at Stanbury Cem, Stanbridge E, Quebec.

James HASE was born on 15 Mar 1836. He died on 13 Feb 1919 at age 82. He was buried at Stanbury Cem, Stanbridge E, Quebec.
Children of Orilla4 Scott and James Hase all born at Stanbridge, Missisquoi Co, Quebec, were as follows:

67. Henry4 SCOTT (Richard3, John2, Walter1) was born; possible child of Richard & Mercy Scott - no baptism found as of 1989.

Children of Henry4 Scott and Melona ? (--?--) were as follows:

68. Dorcus4 SCOTT (Richard3, John2, Walter1) was born on 26 Jun 1816 at Farnham, Missisquoi Co, Quebec. She was baptized on 13 May 1847 at Farnham, Missisquoi Co, Quebec; Farnham Anglican Church.

Children of Dorcus4 Scott and Joseph Miner were as follows:

76. Mary4 SCOTT (Thomas3, Thomas2, Walter1) was born on 28 Nov 1815 at Noyan, Missisquoi Co, Quebec. She was baptized on 17 Aug 1834 at Clarenceville, Missisquoi Co, Quebec; St George's Anglican Church. She married Jonathan Wheeler, son of Joseph Wheeler and Hannah Brown, on 16 Feb 1835 at Clarenceville, Missisquoi Co, Quebec.

Jonathan WHEELER was born on 30 May 1814 at Christie's Manor, (now Missisquoi Co), Quebec. He was baptized on 5 Oct 1817 at Caldwell's Manor, Missisquoi Co, Quebec; Caldwell's Manor & Christie's Manor Anglican Church. He died after 1858; The family resided Stanbridge at the time of their daughter's baptism.
Children of Mary4 Scott and Jonathan Wheeler were:

77. Milton4 SCOTT (Thomas3, Thomas2, Walter1) was born on 18 Apr 1819 at Noyan, Missisquoi Co, Quebec. He was baptized on 17 Aug 1834 at Clarenceville, Missisquoi Co, Quebec.164 He married Belinda Wheeler, daughter of Joseph Wheeler and Hannah Brown, on 22 Jan 1844 at Alburgh, Grand Isle Co, Vermont.

Belinda WHEELER was born on 28 Jan 1809 at Christie's Manor, (now Missisquoi Co), Quebec. She was baptized on 5 Oct 1817 at Clarenceville, Missisquoi Co, Quebec.165 She married Allen Spoor, son of William Spoor and Rhoda Spoor, on 27 Aug 1826 at Clarenceville, Missisquoi Co, Quebec.
Children of Milton4 Scott and Belinda Wheeler both born at Noyan, Missisquoi Co, Quebec, were as follows:

78. Edward4 SCOTT (Thomas3, Thomas2, Walter1) was born on 12 Mar 1817. He was born on 12 Mar 1820 at Noyan, Missisquoi Co, Quebec.170 He was baptized on 1 Mar 1846 at Clarenceville, Missisquoi Co, Quebec.171 He married Margaret Young, daughter of Johannes Young and Lydia Ann Covey, on 8 Jun 1842 at Alburgh, Grand Isle Co, Vermont. He died on 1 Nov 1900 at Noyan, Missisquoi Co, Quebec, at age 80.172 He was buried at Union Cemetery, Clarenceville, Missisquoi Co, Quebec.173

Margaret YOUNG has also be reported to have been born 12 Jul 1821.174 She was born on 12 Jul 1822 at Noyan, Missisquoi Co, Quebec.175 She was baptized on 11 Feb 1826 at St George's Anglican Church, Clarenceville, Missisquoi Co, Quebec.176 She died on 14 May 1896 at Noyan, Missisquoi Co, Quebec, at age 73.177 She was buried on 16 May 1896 at Union Cemetery, Clarenceville, Missisquoi Co, Quebec.178 An obituary (no date available) states that Margaret's death was due to various ailments. Her funeral service was held at St George's Anglican Church conducted by the Rev. W. Robinson attended by a large number of friends in sympathy for her three sons and son-in-law who accompanied her to burial. She was survived by four sons, three daughters, and many grandchildren.
Children of Edward4 Scott and Margaret Young all born at Noyan, Missisquoi Co, Quebec, were as follows:

79. Rutherford D.4 SCOTT (Thomas3, Thomas2, Walter1) was born on 11 Apr 1824 at Noyan, Missisquoi Co, Quebec. He married Adeline Adelia Young, daughter of John Young Jr. and Emerline Patterson, on 8 Mar 1853 at Clarenceville, Missisquoi Co, Quebec. He died on 5 Apr 1884 at Menasha, Winnebago Co, Wisconsin, at age 59; death record, Winnebago Courthouse, Vol 2, pg 53. He was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Neenah, Winnebago Co, Wisconsin.
Rutherford Scott supposedly arrived in Wisconsin in 1859, purchasing 150 acres in Section 13, Menasha Township. However, three of his children born after that date were baptised in Clarenceville; two in 1864 and one in 1868. This may only show that the family made visits back to Clarenceville. "History of Winnebago County, WI" by Lawson says he "was a good man, known for his uprightness and probity of character and all who knew him honored and respected him". He and his wife are said to have had seven children, with only three still living in 1908.
Rutherford was known to be a Republican in politics and a "generous supporter of the Methodist Episcopal church. His obituary (Menasha Press, 10 April 1884) states that he "had been a great sufferer" being blind near the end, and had died of neuralgia and typhoid fever.
The family homestead was purchased by his son Marshall J. Scott after Rutherford's death, and his widow, Adeline Adelia, stayed on living with her son until her own death in 1917.

Adeline Adelia YOUNG was born on 16 Nov 1835 at Noyan, Missisquoi Co, Quebec. She was baptized on 26 Aug 1838 at Clarenceville, Missisquoi Co, Quebec; St George's Anglican Church. She died on 23 Feb 1917 at Menasha, Winnebago Co, Wisconsin, at age 81; death certificate Winnebago Courthouse, Vol 24, p 53. She was buried on 25 Feb 1917 at Neenah, Winnebago Co, Wisconsin; Oak Hill Cemetery.
Children of Rutherford D.4 Scott and Adeline Adelia Young were as follows:

81. Jane A.4 SCOTT (Thomas3, Thomas2, Walter1) was born on 1 Mar 1829 at Noyan, Missisquoi Co, Quebec. She was baptized on 17 Aug 1834 at Clarenceville, Missisquoi Co, Quebec; St George's Anglican Church. She married Henry Noblis Taylor on 19 Mar 1845 at Alburgh, Grand Isle Co, Vermont. She died after 1855.

Hiram B. TAYLOR was born circa 1832 at Vermont. He died on 7 Feb 1915. He was buried on 9 Feb 1915 at Neenah, Winnebago Co, Wisconsin; Oak Hill Cemetery.
Children of Jane A.4 Scott and Hiram B. Taylor all born at Wisconsin were as follows:

Henry Noblis TAYLOR was born circa 1824. He died on 26 Apr 1856 at Noyan, Missisquoi Co, Quebec. He was buried on 28 Apr 1856.
Children of Jane A.4 Scott and Henry Noblis Taylor all born at Noyan, Missisquoi Co, Quebec, were as follows:

84. Thomas D.4 SCOTT (Thomas3, Thomas2, Walter1) was born on 13 Oct 1836 at Noyan, Missisquoi Co, Quebec.206 He was baptized on 24 Aug 1853 at Clarenceville, Missisquoi Co, Quebec.207 He married Martha J. Hanks, daughter of Philander Hanks and Martha Ferris, on 13 Aug 1868.208 He died circa 1912.
Thomas D. Scott left Canada for Wisconsin in the spring of 1855 at age 19. He settled at Menasha, where he learned a miller's trade. In 1865 he served as orderly sergeant in Company D, Forty-first Wisconsin for three months. It is also mentioned in his personal sketch found in the book that he was a Republican in politics, like several others in his family were known to be. Shortly before the War broke out, he had gone to Appleton where he practiced his miller's trade for about 14 years. About 1878 he returned to Menasha where he was connected with a flour mill, initially having a partner, but as sole owner during the second year. In January, 1880 he became the proprietor of the National Hotel at Menasha and was well known as a worthy and respected citizen.209 He appeared on the census of 1880 at Menasha, Winnebago Co, Wisconsin; Thomas D. Scott was a miller, aged 41, born Canada and his wife Martha was aged 36, born VT. Daughters Ruby, 11, Jessie, 4 and Marcelette, 2, were all born in Wisconsin.210 He appeared on the census of 19 Apr 1910 at 429 First Street, Menasha, Winnebago Co, Wisconsin; Thomas D. Scott, 77, wife Martha, 66, had been married 42 years. Martha had four children, all living.211

Martha J. HANKS212 was born in Nov 1844 at Vermont.213,214 She died on 17 Sep 1929 at Winnebago Co, Wisconsin, at age 84.215 She appeared on the census of 1 Jun 1900 at Menasha, Winnebago Co, Wisconsin.216
Children of Thomas D.4 Scott and Martha J. Hanks were as follows:

85. Philander4 TRYON (Sarah3 Scott, Thomas2, Walter1) was born circa 1806 at Quebec.221,222 He married Elmira Bryant circa 1828. He died on 25 Nov 1853 at Moira, Franklin Co, New York.223 He was buried at Moira Cemetery, Moira, Franklin Co, New York; TRYON - Philander TRYON Died Nov. 25, 1853 AE 47 Yrs; Almira His Wife Died Mar. 12, 1886 AE 73 Yrs.

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Elmira BRYANT was born circa 1813 at Bombay, Franklin Co, New York. She died on 12 Mar 1886 at Moira, Franklin Co, New York.225 She was buried at Moira Cemetery, Moira, Franklin Co, New York.226
Children of Philander4 Tryon and Elmira Bryant all born at Moira, Franklin Co, New York, were as follows: