From small beginnings in Norfolk and Cambridgeshire (England) the Scotting family has grown and spread across the world. With branches in America, Australia, New Zealand and Russia!
Research into the family tree so far, indicates that we are all descended from one ancestor.
This site is a work in progress and intends to highlight various aspects of the family history and hopefully provide a platform for people to share.
Main sections will be-
- Littleport, Cambridgeshire
- London
- Doncaster, Yorkshire
- Australia
- America
- Edward Scotting (1650-1711)
- John William Scotting (1882-1915)
- Charles Henry and Sarah Ellen (Nellie) Scotting
- The Railway
- Scottings in business
As I say this is a work in progress, so please comment and get in touch if you think other sections/places/people/events deserve addition.
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Looking forward to more.
Have you got a connection?
My Mum was Violet Scotting
Born 1916 in London?
Yes
I read the book when you sent a copy to my dad victor William scotting some 12 years ago my brother Paul sent me this link so my reply is keep up the good work it was a brilliant book but now I’m not sure which of my brothers have it
Good luck
Theresa Abbott scotting
Hi Theresa Kris Scotting here, it was either David Scotting or Dick Scotton that sent you the book. I can’t claim to be that clever 🙂
I’m sure it was David it was in a ring binder my dad loved it he used to tell my children stories from it x
That’s the one! There were some good stories in there and in time I’ll add them here.
I am in contact with David via Facebook so I’ll ask him nicely if we can add the book online here.
That would be brilliant for it to be online maybe I could print it off,,,,,
It’s a big book with lots of information. I’ve been adding more as well.
Violet does ring a bell my grandad was Charles prob born around the same time he was married to Hilda Hilda was originally from County Durham they passed away when I was about 8/9 so that was over 40 years ago ask my brother Paul Scotting he might remember more sorry best I can do.
Ok that would be great I would so love to read it again and our son Sean works at BSI British standards institute in w4 I can get him to print it a bit at a time he does nothing else but gets paid to be a computer server engineer lol
I am/was a Scotting in New Zealand, I now use my married name. I was visiting my Aunt yesterday, and she had a book in a binder, with the history of the Scotting and Scotten families. It was quite thick, and included some photographs. I would love to get a digital copy of this book, and wondered if anyone can tell me who to contact. I could then take it to a printer herr in NZ to get it printed.
Thank you in advance, Sarah Forsyth (nee Scotting)
Hi Sarah is your Aunt Dawn Scotting? The book you refer to was collated by David Scotting and Dick Scotton in 2001.I have a paper copy as well. I have tried from time to time to get David’s permission to digitise. I will have another try, have you found us on Facebook we have a couple of pages. SCOTTING A home for all of face books Scottings. and The Descendants of Edward Scotting of Littleport 1759-1816
Hi Kris, I don’t know Dawn Scotting, she is not my Aunt… my father was John William Scotting, from St Heliers Bay in Auckland, NZ. He was the eldest son of Albert William Scotting. Thank for pointing me in the direction of those Facebook pages. I have clicked the request to join, and have yet to be approved. I saw a copy of the book the other day. From memory, I think the branch of my Scotting family was near the beginning of it. My grandfather and father had a butchery business in St Heliers, Auckland, and I think there may have been photos? My grandfather was related to Scottings that had a butchery business in Balmain Sydney. I’ve been to the building where the shop once was when I visited Sydney. I don’t necessarily need a digital copy of the book, I just thought there could be one? I’d be happy to buy or pay postage for a paper copy from David. Id like to get several copies, one each for both of my sons, and another for my brother, Sam Scotting, who lives in Sydney Australia.
HI Sarah I’ve found you in the book!
Dawn Scotting is one of the main Scotting family historians, she married into the family, her husband Dennis was an English born migrant so not one of the early NZ Scottings like your family. Dawn is admin of the Facebook group I believe and when you are accepted you will see she has scanned and posted a lot of the book on there.
I’ve taken a few photos for you so will add a New Zealand page on here and add them 🙂
I’ve also got an extensive family tree on my other machine so will have a look at how we are related and send you a PDF.
Take Care
Kris
Thanks so much Chris, much appreciated!
HI Sarah- Dawn is my Step Mother and Dennis is/was my father and we are Auckland also.
I think Dawn established we are distantly related as they eluded to above. Dad Migrated After you guys were established her I think but we didnt know we were “related” until after John passed away.
I always see the Scotting Butchery building in St Heliers and my niece was working at St Heliers for a bit.
HI Paul good to hear from you, I am in the UK
Can anyone that sees this message, please contact me. We are American Scottons and would like to make contact.
Hi
Email: mlscotpiv@gmail.com
Is this website still active? I have commented before, I have traced my ancestry back to Great Great Grandfather William Scotting 1798 – 1868. He was apparently a beer house keeper according to census records. I found a snippet of information today, copied here….KPSE – Petty Sessions Records: Ely and South Witchford Division
A – Administration records
D – Informations and Complaints
22 – Informations and complaints 1839
CalmRefNo
KPSE/A/D/22/1
Reference number
PS/E/D22/1
Title
James Smith, police officer of Littleport, against William Scotting, landlord, for breaking the terms of his licence
Date
1 January 1839
CreatorName
Ely and South Witchford Petty Sessions Division
Repository
Cambridgeshire Archives
There may be more in “the” book!
I have at last located the grave of my Grandfather, William Scotting 1876-1941. It is located in The City Of London Cemetery. Burial Date 9th June 1941
Entry No – 405236 Square – 20 Number – 109661
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Thanks Graham
Have you done any research on the slaves held by the Scottings/Scotten? We know that Jacob Scotten (Nort Carolina) was our enslaver,, but we want to determine how that came to be. Your assistance is greatly appreciated
No we don’t have much on that, but I always suspected. He was a master mariner and Quaker, is all we know this end. I guess you know more than we do.
Hello,
My name is Mary Lynn Scotton Piven and Jacob Scotton was my third great grandfather. I’m happy to make contact with you Tess. My email is mlscotpiv@gmail.com. Jacob’s father was John S. Scotton of Randolph County, NC. My Scotton line appears in Burham Thorpe/Castle Acre-a John Scotting who died in 1625. John had a son Thomas born circa 1600and died in 1662. Have not yet found the connection to the Littleport Scottings.
Thank you,
Mary Lynn Scotton Piven
Wondering if the family history book has yet to be digitized. I have sent on FB but is hard copy would be the best!
FYI we are Scotten’s in the US who trace back to Edward.
HI sorry havent updated website for a while good to hear from you.
Its interesting seeing all the connections everyone has. Im very intrigued by what the book might say. It would be amazing to see a digital copy if one was ever to be made.
Keep up the good work.