An American Family History

Roger Scott (Skott) was baptized on November 15, 1604 in Rattlesden, Suffolk County, England. His parents were Henry Scott and Martha Whatlock. 

His father's will, which was proved in 1725, stipulated that Roger would inherit the family home.

To my wife Martha the house wherein I dwell &c. during term of her natural life; after that to my son Roger Skott and his heirs forever.

He married Sarah Grimwood on February 26, 1627. Sarah was born in 1606 in Rattlesden. Her parents were Thomas Grimwood and Sarah Bowle.

Roger and Sarah's children included:
Susan Scott (1632),
Roger Scott (1632),
Sarah Scott (1634/35),
Abigail Scott (1637), and
John Scott (1638/39).

Roger died in 1638 in Rattlesden.

Sarah died in 1675 in Rattlesden.

The ship Elizabeth sailed from Ipswich, England in April, 1634 with William Andrews, Master. On board were Richard and Ursula Kimball and their children, Ursula’s mother Martha Whatlock Scott and her brothers Roger and Thomas Scott. Humphrey and Bridget Bradstreet sailed on the same ship. They arrived in July at Boston.

Rattlesden is a village in Suffolk in eastern England. St. Nicholas church dates from the 13th century. The village was a center of Puritanism in the 16th and 17th centuries.

Old Style Calendar Before 1752 the year began on Lady Day, March 25th,. Dates between January 1st and March 24th were at the end of the year. Old Style (O.S.) and New Style (N.S.) are used to indicate whether the year has been adjusted. Often both dates are used.

Children of Henry Scott and Martha Whatlock Roger Scott Thomas Scott Ursula Scott Kimball