Robert Scott (1766–1833)
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- Born
- 1766
- Died
- 1833
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Robert Scott born? 1766.
When did Robert Scott die? 1833.
Life story
Robert Scott (1766–1833) was born in 1766, and died in 1833, at about age 67. A cemetery record documents Robert's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Robert's life.
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1776 · age 10 — The Declaration of Independence was signed
1787 · age 21 — The U.S. Constitution was signed
1790 · age 24 — The first U.S. census was taken
1803 · age 37 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1812 · age 46 — The War of 1812 began
1825 · age 59 — The Erie Canal opened
Questions about Robert Scott
When was Robert Scott born?
Robert Scott was born in 1766.
When did Robert Scott die?
Robert Scott died in 1833.
How old was Robert Scott at the time of death?
Robert Scott was about 67 years old.
Where is Robert Scott buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Robert's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Robert Scott died?
Andrew Jackson was president of the United States when Robert died.
What major events happened during Robert Scott's lifetime?
During Robert's lifetime: the Declaration of Independence was signed (1776, age 10); the U.S. Constitution was signed (1787, age 21); the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 24); the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 37); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 46); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 59).
Which U.S. censuses would include Robert Scott?
Federal censuses taken during Robert's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830.
How many people named Robert Scott are on AncestryData?
2 people named Robert Scott are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1766
Death
1833
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AncestryData, "Robert Scott (1766–1833)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/robert-scott-1766-1833-0edeccca/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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