Jane Scott

Jane Calliham b. abt 1752, VA, m. Samuel Scott, b. abt 1750, Edgefield Co, SC, (son of John Scott). Jane died bet 1799/1809, Edgefield Co, SC.[1][2]

Samuel Scott was tortured by the British after burning his home and out buildings. They heard he had money hidden on his plantation. He would not tell. They put a rope around his wife, Jane Calliham, and dragged her through the Savannah River waters almost drowning her but she would not tell either.

Jane had earlier ridden on horseback to Ninety Six to warn the Americans that the British were storing their stolen supplies and goods on an island on the Savannah. The Americans came and recovered the goods. [3]

Children of Jane and Samuel:

1. Samuel Scott m. Mary Baker
2. Elizabeth m. john Middleton
3. Polly m. __ Graves
4. Joyce m.__ Martin
5. Nancy m.__ Tate
6. Sallie m.__Mims

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