Scott, Jacob

14 Aug. 1782–2 Jan. 1845. Teacher. Born in Co. Londonderry, Ireland. Son of James and Sarah Scott. Married Sarah Warnock, 5 June 1804. Immigrated to Canada, 1819. Moved to Trafalgar Township, Halton Co., Upper Canada (later in Oakville, Regional Municipality of Halton, Ontario), ca. 1821. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 22 Mar. 1837. Moved to Far West, Caldwell Co., Missouri, Sept. 1838. Excommunicated, 26 Apr. 1839. Moved to Appanoose Township, Hancock Co., Illinois, ca. 1841. Reconciled with JS, Mar. 1842. Rebaptized into church by JS, before 13 Mar. 1843. Ordained a high priest, by 19 Nov. 1843. Died at Nauvoo, Hancock Co.