George Scott

As printed in 1901

GEORGE SCOTT.

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 in* dustrious 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. &

As printed in The Biographical record of Clinton County, Iowa .. (1901). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.