The Scott Families of Clinton County, Iowa

WILLIAM W. SCOTT.

An enterprising farmer and highly respected citizen of Clinton county is W. W. Scott, who was born in 1853 in Olive township, on the farm on which he still resides, five miles south of Calamus. He is the son of William and Harriet CPearsalH Scott, the father born in New York in fRtq and the mother in Indiana. They were married in Pennsylvania and came to Clinton county, Iowa, locating on the east side of Crystal Lake, on government land, in 1844. They were there a short time, then came to the farm on which their son, W. W., now lives, entering land here also and became a heavy land owner. He erected log buildings, the house standing where the subject's residence is now

5o6 located. When he first came here the country was unimproved and he could travel as far as DeWitt without seeing a fence. In 1850 he made the long overland trip across the western plains to California in search of gold, and, being a good hand with the ax, he made six dollars per day making cabins for miners; he later mined himself. After he returned to Iowa he engaged in farming and subsequently practiced law many years in this community. He was county supervisor from Olive township, also served as constable and justice of the peace. He was a Democrat. In 1875 he left the farm to operate a general store at Calamus, and later opened a hardware business, and still later was engaged as a general merchant under the firm name of Scott & Crusan. About 1890 he retired and made his home at Calamus, where he resided until his death, which occurred on December 14, 1910. He was a very successful business man and did a great deal for the general good of his community, where he was held in high esteem by all who knew him. His family consisted of five daughters and two sons, one daughter now being deceased. He was liberal in his religious views and was active in church work. His wife passed to her rest in 1896.

William W. Scott was educated in the home schools until he was eighteen years old, then went to Wilton Collegiate Institute, at Wilton Junction, Iowa, remaining there three years. He then taught a few years in Clinton county, later engaged in the general mercantile business with his brother, in Calamus, about three years. Then he moved his stock of goods to Del'mar Junction, selling out si.x months later to his brother, after which he assisted his father in his hardware store. In 1882 he moved to a farm here which his father had entered and remained on the same three years; he then moved to Woodbury county, Iowa, and remained there eight years on a farm, then purchased the homestead of his father, which contains one hundred and six acres, and he has since made his home here. He has made many modern improvements, is a general farmer and has managed his place to good advantage.

Mr. Scott has served as justice of the peace for the past twelve years, and in 1900 he took the census of Olive township, and in 1910 took the census of Berlin. He has been township trustee. Politically, he is a Republican.

When Mr. Scott was in school he studied telegraphy and about 1897 or 1898 he and a neighbor put up a telegraph line between their homes, which developed interest until telephones were installed, and from this developed the Fanners and Business Glen's Mutual Telphone Company, which was organized in 1899 and incorporated on March 25, 1907, under the same name, Mr. Scott taking an active part in establishing this company, and he has held all the offices of the company, which in August, 1910. had four hundred telephone subscribers, the Hue entering Calamus, Wheatland. Toronto, Lost Nation, 'elton, Grand Mound, Dixon and Big Rock. The best possible instruments are used and the company is on a firm basis and is rapidly growing in importance and extent.

Mr. Scott was married on November 17, 1902, to Alice (Bills) Weiley. By a former marriage Mr. Scott was the father of these children: Clyde, deceased: Archie, of Los Angeles, California; Seth, of Grand Haven, Michigan; Roy and Willie, at home. Mr. Scott and family are members of the Methodist Episcopal church.

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SAMUEL CREW SCOTT.

There is nothing which stimulates a man to deeds of worth more than the recollection of the strength of character and e.samples of right living which have been shown by his ancestors. In this respect Mr. Scott is fortunate beyond the majority of men, in being descended from a long line of men who have been in their communities men of strength and influence. doing their duty well, whether in the peaceful pursuits of life, or on the battlefield, at the nation's call. The heritage of such a memory of the lives of one's forefathers is of far more value than the heritage of material wealth.

Samuel Crew Scott was born in Lyons, Iowa, on September 1, 1860, the son of Walter and Anna J. (Crew) Scott. Walter Scott was born on December 10, 1825, on a New Jersey farm, and came to Lyons in 1853. His father, Joseph Scott, was a veteran of the war of 1812, his valor in which service had gained for him almost a national reputation. He came to Lyons in 1860, and died here. Walter Scott engaged in the lumber business, and was a carpenter and building and moving contractor, and has been very successful in his work. He is now retired, and enjoys the respect and esteem of those who know him. In politics he is a Republican, and has been a man of no little influence in his community. Walter Scott was married to Anna J. Crew, a native of West Virginia, who, after many years of married life, died in November, 1907. To this marriage were born five children, of whom four are living, namely: William W., of Lyons; Samuel C.; Frank O., of Minneapolis, and Augusta W., at home.

Samuel C. Scott graduated from the local high school with the highest honors of the class of 1879. He then took a collegiate course at Iowa State College at Ames, and graduated there in 1883. In 1884 he was admitted to the bar and began the practice of law at Lyons, where he has since remained. He brought to his profession a mind of strong intelligence and high educational equipment, coupled with a spirit of ambition and energy, has spared no pains in the preparation of all legal matters entrusted to his care, and has had a successful practice. In 1896 he was elected city solicitor of Lyons, and served for one term. In politics he is a Republican and takes active part in the local work of the party. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, having attained the thirty-second degree, and of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. In religion he is affiliated with the Congregational church.

In 1890 Mr. Scott was married to Emma E. Manz, of Lyons, who was born on April 9, 1862. They are the parents of three children: Anna E.. now in Oberlin College (Ohio); Clara Alice, and William L., in school. Mr. Scott is a man whose ability and character have gained for him high standing in his community, and a lawyer whose associates in the profession recognize as thoroughly skilled in its practice.

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it his home until February 15, 1893, when he 1< >cated in Delmar, Iowa, and retired from active life, purchasing there a good residence in which he is now enjoying the fruits of his former labor. In his family were four children: Martha, who became the wife of Jacob Teeters, of Fulton, died in 1877 leaving one child; Phebe, who is the wife of Joseph Corlett, who is living four miles west of Delmar, and they have three children: Harriet is the wife of John Burgoin, who is living near Kingsley, Iowa, and they have two children; and Sarah A. complete the family. The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Scott has been blessed with one son,- Louis, who was born August 29, 1893, and resides with his mother.

After his marriage Mr. Scott took up his above four miles northeast of Delmar upon a rented farm, where he remained for one year. He afterward lived for three years upon a farm two and one-half miles from Delmar and later resided at the Sackriter farm for a similar period. When that time had passed he purchased the Crouch homestead and successfully continued its cultivation until his death, which occurred on Wednesday, October II, 1899. He was industrious and persevering and his prosperity resulted from his well directed efforts. He found his greatest happiness in providing for the wants of his family, and did everything in his power to promote the welfare of his wife and son. He was an esteemed member of Moulton Lodge, No. 330, F.

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