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Alexander Scott was born 26 January 1786 in Alloa, Scotland. His parents were James Scott and Christian Cunningham. He married Catherine White 30 June 1815. They had three children. He married Charlotte Mary Hood in 1822. They had nine children. They emigrated in 1827 and settled first in Quebec and then in Ontario. Descendants and relatives lived mainly in Ontario, Manitoba, British Columbia and Michigan.