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Azariah Scott

Parents

Father	Tatham ("Tatum") Scott (b. about 1708, d. before 10 January 1748)
Mother	Margaret (b. about 1710, d. before 9 October 1751)

Children with Agnes Costin (b. about 1734)

Daughter	Peggy Scott+ (d. before January 1798)
Son	William Scott, Jr+ (b. about 1757, d. before 22 December 1806)
Son	George Scott (b. circa 1760, d. 1806)
Daughter	Mary ("Polly") Scott (b. about 1764)

Person Exhibits

Biography

ChildParent1
DNA Verified		Y DNA matches through Azariah Scott
Person Source		He had person sources.2
Birth	about 1728	He was born about 1728 in Northampton, Virginia, United StatesBGO. Azariah was born circa 1728 at Northampton Co, VA. Evidently the Scott grandchildren (Mary, Azariah, George and John) named in the will of Mary Scott dated 22 Jan 1752 were all the children of her dec'd son Tatum Scott as there has been no mention of any2
Will - Grandmothers	22 January 1752	He was named in his Grandmother's will on on 22 January 1752 in Northampton, Virginia, United StatesBGO. In her will Mary Scott named granddaughter Mary Scott, grandson John Hardin, grandson Azariah Scott, grandson George Scott, grandson John Scott, John Tankard, Mason Smith (female) and daughter-in-law Ansley Hardin.3
Marriage	about 1754	He and Agnes Costin were married about 1754 in Northampton, Virginia, United StatesBGO. According to Whitelaw in 1750 Francis Costin (wife Agnes) left 110 acres in tract N9 on the bayside to his son Francis. Whitelaw assumed that his wife had been the former Agnes Somers and title to the land had come to him through her and that she had gott4
Court - Defendant	10 July 1754	He was named as a defendant in a court case on 10 July 1754 in Northampton, Virginia, United StatesBGO. In a case of Thomas Respess plantif against Azariah Scott defendent, the deft. being arrested and not appearing, on the motion of the pltf. by George Holden his attorney. It is ordered that unless the said deft. shall appear here at the next court, and an5
Land Sold	12 November 1754	He sold land on 12 November 1754 in Cedar Grove, Northampton, Virginia, United StatesBGO. An indenture of bargin and sale between Azariah Scott and Agnes his wife to Matthew Costin as shown in the Northampton County Orders 1753-1758 as transcribed by Walczyk does not mention her dower rights or anything else that implies that Agnes was a widow6
Lawsuit	June 1755	He was named in a lawsuit in June 1755 in Northampton, Virginia, United StatesBGO. Michael Dixon who was indebted to Azariah Scott for one case of brandy. The most interesting lawsuit was from Sept 1756 when Azariah petitioned against John Tyler for entering his close by force of arms several times during the month of May 1756. John Tyl7
Court - Named in Pet	April 1756	He was named in a petition that was recorded in court records in April 1756 in Northampton, Virginia, United StatesBGO. The petitioners signed below beg that their Bridle Road may not be stopped by Ezeriah Scot but let it go as it was for many years. This is from the Main Road to John Tyler's Landing which is between William Jones and Ezeriah Scott. Signed: John Tyler, Bab8
Will - Mentioned In	14 July 1758	He was mentioned in a will on 14 July 1758 in Northampton, Virginia, United StatesBGO. In his will William Jones gave his wife Grace the 50 acre plantation that I now live upon lying between Thomas Spady's plantation and Azariah Scott's.9
Death	before 11 February 1789	He died before 11 February 1789 in Northampton, Virginia, United StatesBGO. It was on this date that administration on the estate of Azariah Scott was granted to Thomas Widgeon. (NOTE: Thomas Widgeon was married to Azariah’s niece, Susanna Costin). The Appraisers were: John Parsons, William Parsons (married to Azariah’s niece), J2,10,1
Burial	about 11 February 1789	He was buried about 11 February 1789 in Northampton, Virginia, United StatesBGO.11

Citations

1. [S48] Interview with Eleanor "Bonnie" Brundick (8156 Blue Ball Rd, Stewartstown, PA 17363), 2010-2014. (.)
2. [S74] Miles Files, online espl-genealogy.org/MilesFiles, Azariah was born circa 1710. He married Agnes Somers, daughter of Thomas Somers and Ann (-----), circa 1751 at Northampton Co, VA.1 Azariah Scott married (-----) (-----) circa 1755. Azariah Scott died before 11 February 1789 at Northampton Co, VA. It was. Hereinafter cited as Miles Files.
3. [S150] James Handley Marshall, compiler, Northampton Co, VA, Abstracts of Wills & Administrations, 1632-1802 (), p. 349 (will of Mary Scott). Hereinafter cited as Northampton Co, VA, Abstracts of Wills & Administrations, 1632-1802.
4. [S149] Ralph T. Whitelaw, compiler, Virginia's Eastern Shore (A History of Northampton and Accomack Counties) (Gloucester, MA: Peter Smith, 1968), p. 74 (tract N9) & p. 75 (tract N10). Hereinafter cited as Virginia's Eastern Shore (A History of Northampton and Accomack Counties.)
5. [S151] Frank V. Walczyk, compiler, Northampton Co, VA, Bk 24, Orders, 1753-1758 (), p. 53 (10 July 1754 Court). Hereinafter cited as Northampton Co, VA, Bk 24, Orders, 1753-1758.
6. [S150] James Handley Marshall, compiler, Northampton Co, VA, Abstracts of Wills & Administrations, 1632-1802 (), p. 68 (12 Nov 1754 Court). Hereinafter cited as Northampton Co, VA, Abstracts of Wills & Administrations, 1632-1802.
7. [S152] Jean M. Mihalyka, compiler, Loose Papers and Sundry Court Cases, April 1744 to July 1761, Northampton County, Virginia, (Eastville, VA: Hickory House, 2005), Volume III, p. 119 & 139. Hereinafter cited as Loose Papers and Sundry Court Cases, April 1744 to July 1761, Northampton County, Virginia.
8. [S152] Jean M. Mihalyka, compiler, Loose Papers and Sundry Court Cases, April 1744 to July 1761, Northampton County, Virginia, (Eastville, VA: Hickory House, 2005), Volume III, p. 129. Hereinafter cited as Loose Papers and Sundry Court Cases, April 1744 to July 1761, Northampton County, Virginia.
9. [S152] Jean M. Mihalyka, compiler, Loose Papers and Sundry Court Cases, April 1744 to July 1761, Northampton County, Virginia, (Eastville, VA: Hickory House, 2005), p. 376 (will of William Jones, wife Grace). Hereinafter cited as Loose Papers and Sundry Court Cases, April 1744 to July 1761, Northampton County, Virginia.
10. [S150] James Handley Marshall, compiler, Northampton Co, VA, Abstracts of Wills & Administrations, 1632-1802 (), p. 496 (adm of Azariah Scott to Thomas Widgeon). Hereinafter cited as Northampton Co, VA, Abstracts of Wills & Administrations, 1632-1802.
11. [S432] Pat Dudley Family Tree, Azariah Scott