He was a farmer in the Cambridge City, Indiana area.
Son of James C. & Sarah (Willets) Scott. Grandson of John Scott.
Married on 9-30-1862 to Mary L. Goodwin (b. 11-21-1844; d. 10-5-1911, daughter of Richard & Catherine (Kinsey) Goodwin.)
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Elias Perry Scott
Death Age: 65
Died June 29, 1906
Newspaper Citation: Daily Sun Telegram (Sun Tel) 04 JUL 1906, page 2, column 1
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Elias P. Scott was born on the farm where he now resides, Feb. 19, 1841, a son of James C. and Sarah (Willetts) Scott.
His father was born in 1797, in Bourbon County, Ky., and in the fall of 1813 came with his parents, John and Jane Scott, to Wayne County, Ind., and settled on section 5, Harrison Township.
Our subject's Grandfather Wllletts came from Virginia to Green's Fork, Wayne County. Sarah Willetts was born in 1806, and was married in Wayne County to Mr. Scott in 1826. Ten children were born to them - John M., Amanda E., Melissa A., Lewis, Levi W., Mary R., Elias P., Sarah J., Alice P. and Vashti. Melissa A., Lewis and Levi, are deceased. Mr. Scott died on the farm where he first settled,
in 1854. His widow resided on the farm a number of years, when she removed to Dublin, Wayne County, where she died in 1880.
Our subject was reared on a farm and obtained a good common-school education. When twenty-one years of age he farmed on the homestead for an interest in the crops. Sept. 30, 1862, he was married to Mary L. Goodwin, born Nov. 21, 1844, in New Castle, Ind., a daughter of Richard and Catherine (Kinsey) Goodwin. They are the parents of six children - Attie, James, Richard, Katie, William and Freddie.
Mr. Scott owns the home farm, 200 acres of fine agricultural land, and is one of the progressive farmers of Lisbon township. He was elected Tonship Trustee in 1882, and is still holding that position, Politically he is a Republican. He and his wife are members of the Disciple church. He has been Superintendent of the Sunday-school five years and is Treasurer of the church.
Mrs. Scott's father was reared in New Castle, Ind., and her mother in Wayne County. They were the parents of three children. Mr. Goodwin died Dec. 23, 1848, and some years later his wife married J. G. Welch, of New Castle, and to this union were given six children, all living - Lidy, William, Nicholas, Jennie B, Catherine, and John. Their mother died in March,
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Elias P. Scott, one of the sterling citizens whose memory linked the pioneer era in Wayne county with the latter days of opulent prosperity and advanced civilization, was one of the representative farmers of Harrison township and a citizen who ever commanded the high regard of all who knew him.
He was a native of the township in which the major portion of his life was spent, his reminiscences of the early days were ever interesting and graphic, and his grandfather entered the land in Harrison township, the ownership of which tract still remains in the possession of members of the family.
Mr. Scott continued to reside on this new homestead farm until Nov. 18, 1903, when he removed to Cambridge City and there resided until his death, which occurred June 29, 1906. His memory is revered by all who came within the...of his kindly and generous influence.
Mr. Scott was born in Harrison township, Wayne county, Indiana, Feb. 19, 1841, a son of James C. and Sarah (Willits) Scott, the former of whom was also born in Harrison township.
As before stated, the paternal grandfather secured a tract of government land in Harrison township, and the father of Elias P. Scott reclaimed a considerable portion of this from the virgin forest before he was summoned from the scene of life's mortal endeavors. He remained on the homestead mentioned until summoned to that "undiscovered country from whose bonds no traveler returns," and the mother passed away in the village of Dublin.
The subject of this memoir was reared to manhood under the scenes and influences of that era in the history of Wayne county, and his early educational privileges were limited to the district schools, which were maintained by the citizens of that community with no slight difficulty and sacrificing. He never wavered in his allegiance to the great basic art of agriculture, and through his energy and ability it was his to attain to more than ordinary success as a farmer and stock grower. He worked on the old homestead, which he finally purchased, made the best of improvements on his farm, and his homestead stands to-day as one of the model places of Harrison township-a perpetual monument to his well directed efforts and good judgment as a business man. He ordered his life upon a high plane of integrity and honor, was tolerant and kindly in his association with his fellow men, and his genial personality gained and retained to him inviolable friendships, of which he was ever deeply appreciative. He never manifested thought or desire to enter the arena of practical politics, though he was a stanch supporter of the cause of the Republican party and took a loyal and intelligent interest in the questions and issues of the hour. He served several years as trustee of Harrison township and contributed to the material and civic upbuilding of the county, and his name merits an enduring place on the roll of the honored citizens of this favored section of the Hoosier commonwealth.
He was a zealous member of the Christian church, with which his widow also has been identified as an active member for many years. On Sept. 30, 1862, was solemnized the marriage of Mr. Scott to Miss Mary L. Goodwin, of New Castle, Henry county, Indiana, born Nov. 21, 1844, a daughter of Richard and Catherine (Kinsey) Goodwin, the former of whom was born in Henry county and the latter in Wayne county. The father was a merchant in New Castle and died in the prime of life, and the devoted mother passed away in the same place.
In conclusion is entered brief record concerning the eight children of Mr. and Mrs. Scott: Addie B. is the wife of Charles Savage, a farmer, and they reside in Center township; James married Maude Hunt, daughter of Rudisill Hunt, of Richmond, and they had one child, Mamie, who is the wife of Carl Wright, of Cambridge City, and the mother of a son, James. After the death of his first wife, James Scott married Katy Fantzler, of Harrison township, and they have two children - Crystal and Eugene. They reside in Harrison township, where James is engaged in farming. Richard L., the second son, married Ida Miller, daughter of Philip Miller, of Harrison township, and they have two children - Gladys and Floyd; they reside in Cambridge City, where Richard L. is engaged as a rural mail carrier. Sarah Catherine is the wife of Joseph H. Boroughs, a farmer in Harrison township. William H. married Nora Blue, daughter of Jacob Blue, of Jackson township, and they have two children-Frank E. and Mabel; they reside in Washington township, where William H. is engaged in farming. Fred E. married Zora Stover, daughter of Samuel Stover, of Henry county, and they have two children - Elias and Pauline; they reside on the old homestead. John P. married Lulu Sherry, daughter of Monroe Sherry, of Jefferson township, and they have two children - Helen and Harry; they reside in Harrison township, where John P. is engaged in farming. Frank C. married Nellie Larsh, daughter of a Mr. Larsh, of Dublin, Jackson township, and they have two children- Victor and Mary; they reside in Jefferson township, where Frank C. is engaged in farming.
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Elias Perry and Mary L. (Goodwin) Scott, the former born in Harrison township, Feb. 19, 1840, and the latter a native of New Castle, Ind., where she was born Nov. 21, 1844 and where her parents settled in the pioneer era of that county:
Elias P. Scott was summoned to the life eternal, June 29, 1906, and his cherished and devoted wife is living in Cambridge City. Both were devout communicants of the Christian church and were prominent and influential in the local circles of the same.
Mr. Scott did much to forward the material and social advancement of Harrison township and was one of the honored and influential citizens of the county. In politics he accorded a stanch allegiance to the Republican party and in local affairs of a public nature was a dominating figure, ever striving to promote the best interests of the community in which he maintained his home for nearly three score and ten years.
He served three terms as trustee of Harrison township and held other offices of local trust, while to him was ever given the unqualified confidence and esteem of all who knew him.
Elias P. and Mary L. Scott became the parents of eight children: Addie, the wife of Charles Savage, of Center township; James M., a farmer residing at Jacksonburg; Richard L., living near Cambridge City; Catherine, the wife of Joseph Burroughs, a farmer of Jacksonburg; Will H., the immediate subject of this sketch; Fred E. and John P., farmers residing at Jacksonburg, and Frank C., a farmer residing at Hagerstown.
Elias P. Scott was a farmer by occupation and with agricultural pursuits continued to be actively identified until his death.
Son of James C. & Sarah (Willets) Scott. Grandson of John Scott.
Married on 9-30-1862 to Mary L. Goodwin (b. 11-21-1844; d. 10-5-1911, daughter of Richard & Catherine (Kinsey) Goodwin.)
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Elias Perry Scott
Death Age: 65
Died June 29, 1906
Newspaper Citation: Daily Sun Telegram (Sun Tel) 04 JUL 1906, page 2, column 1
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Elias P. Scott was born on the farm where he now resides, Feb. 19, 1841, a son of James C. and Sarah (Willetts) Scott.
His father was born in 1797, in Bourbon County, Ky., and in the fall of 1813 came with his parents, John and Jane Scott, to Wayne County, Ind., and settled on section 5, Harrison Township.
Our subject's Grandfather Wllletts came from Virginia to Green's Fork, Wayne County. Sarah Willetts was born in 1806, and was married in Wayne County to Mr. Scott in 1826. Ten children were born to them - John M., Amanda E., Melissa A., Lewis, Levi W., Mary R., Elias P., Sarah J., Alice P. and Vashti. Melissa A., Lewis and Levi, are deceased. Mr. Scott died on the farm where he first settled,
in 1854. His widow resided on the farm a number of years, when she removed to Dublin, Wayne County, where she died in 1880.
Our subject was reared on a farm and obtained a good common-school education. When twenty-one years of age he farmed on the homestead for an interest in the crops. Sept. 30, 1862, he was married to Mary L. Goodwin, born Nov. 21, 1844, in New Castle, Ind., a daughter of Richard and Catherine (Kinsey) Goodwin. They are the parents of six children - Attie, James, Richard, Katie, William and Freddie.
Mr. Scott owns the home farm, 200 acres of fine agricultural land, and is one of the progressive farmers of Lisbon township. He was elected Tonship Trustee in 1882, and is still holding that position, Politically he is a Republican. He and his wife are members of the Disciple church. He has been Superintendent of the Sunday-school five years and is Treasurer of the church.
Mrs. Scott's father was reared in New Castle, Ind., and her mother in Wayne County. They were the parents of three children. Mr. Goodwin died Dec. 23, 1848, and some years later his wife married J. G. Welch, of New Castle, and to this union were given six children, all living - Lidy, William, Nicholas, Jennie B, Catherine, and John. Their mother died in March,
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Elias P. Scott, one of the sterling citizens whose memory linked the pioneer era in Wayne county with the latter days of opulent prosperity and advanced civilization, was one of the representative farmers of Harrison township and a citizen who ever commanded the high regard of all who knew him.
He was a native of the township in which the major portion of his life was spent, his reminiscences of the early days were ever interesting and graphic, and his grandfather entered the land in Harrison township, the ownership of which tract still remains in the possession of members of the family.
Mr. Scott continued to reside on this new homestead farm until Nov. 18, 1903, when he removed to Cambridge City and there resided until his death, which occurred June 29, 1906. His memory is revered by all who came within the...of his kindly and generous influence.
Mr. Scott was born in Harrison township, Wayne county, Indiana, Feb. 19, 1841, a son of James C. and Sarah (Willits) Scott, the former of whom was also born in Harrison township.
As before stated, the paternal grandfather secured a tract of government land in Harrison township, and the father of Elias P. Scott reclaimed a considerable portion of this from the virgin forest before he was summoned from the scene of life's mortal endeavors. He remained on the homestead mentioned until summoned to that "undiscovered country from whose bonds no traveler returns," and the mother passed away in the village of Dublin.
The subject of this memoir was reared to manhood under the scenes and influences of that era in the history of Wayne county, and his early educational privileges were limited to the district schools, which were maintained by the citizens of that community with no slight difficulty and sacrificing. He never wavered in his allegiance to the great basic art of agriculture, and through his energy and ability it was his to attain to more than ordinary success as a farmer and stock grower. He worked on the old homestead, which he finally purchased, made the best of improvements on his farm, and his homestead stands to-day as one of the model places of Harrison township-a perpetual monument to his well directed efforts and good judgment as a business man. He ordered his life upon a high plane of integrity and honor, was tolerant and kindly in his association with his fellow men, and his genial personality gained and retained to him inviolable friendships, of which he was ever deeply appreciative. He never manifested thought or desire to enter the arena of practical politics, though he was a stanch supporter of the cause of the Republican party and took a loyal and intelligent interest in the questions and issues of the hour. He served several years as trustee of Harrison township and contributed to the material and civic upbuilding of the county, and his name merits an enduring place on the roll of the honored citizens of this favored section of the Hoosier commonwealth.
He was a zealous member of the Christian church, with which his widow also has been identified as an active member for many years. On Sept. 30, 1862, was solemnized the marriage of Mr. Scott to Miss Mary L. Goodwin, of New Castle, Henry county, Indiana, born Nov. 21, 1844, a daughter of Richard and Catherine (Kinsey) Goodwin, the former of whom was born in Henry county and the latter in Wayne county. The father was a merchant in New Castle and died in the prime of life, and the devoted mother passed away in the same place.
In conclusion is entered brief record concerning the eight children of Mr. and Mrs. Scott: Addie B. is the wife of Charles Savage, a farmer, and they reside in Center township; James married Maude Hunt, daughter of Rudisill Hunt, of Richmond, and they had one child, Mamie, who is the wife of Carl Wright, of Cambridge City, and the mother of a son, James. After the death of his first wife, James Scott married Katy Fantzler, of Harrison township, and they have two children - Crystal and Eugene. They reside in Harrison township, where James is engaged in farming. Richard L., the second son, married Ida Miller, daughter of Philip Miller, of Harrison township, and they have two children - Gladys and Floyd; they reside in Cambridge City, where Richard L. is engaged as a rural mail carrier. Sarah Catherine is the wife of Joseph H. Boroughs, a farmer in Harrison township. William H. married Nora Blue, daughter of Jacob Blue, of Jackson township, and they have two children-Frank E. and Mabel; they reside in Washington township, where William H. is engaged in farming. Fred E. married Zora Stover, daughter of Samuel Stover, of Henry county, and they have two children - Elias and Pauline; they reside on the old homestead. John P. married Lulu Sherry, daughter of Monroe Sherry, of Jefferson township, and they have two children - Helen and Harry; they reside in Harrison township, where John P. is engaged in farming. Frank C. married Nellie Larsh, daughter of a Mr. Larsh, of Dublin, Jackson township, and they have two children- Victor and Mary; they reside in Jefferson township, where Frank C. is engaged in farming.
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Elias Perry and Mary L. (Goodwin) Scott, the former born in Harrison township, Feb. 19, 1840, and the latter a native of New Castle, Ind., where she was born Nov. 21, 1844 and where her parents settled in the pioneer era of that county:
Elias P. Scott was summoned to the life eternal, June 29, 1906, and his cherished and devoted wife is living in Cambridge City. Both were devout communicants of the Christian church and were prominent and influential in the local circles of the same.
Mr. Scott did much to forward the material and social advancement of Harrison township and was one of the honored and influential citizens of the county. In politics he accorded a stanch allegiance to the Republican party and in local affairs of a public nature was a dominating figure, ever striving to promote the best interests of the community in which he maintained his home for nearly three score and ten years.
He served three terms as trustee of Harrison township and held other offices of local trust, while to him was ever given the unqualified confidence and esteem of all who knew him.
Elias P. and Mary L. Scott became the parents of eight children: Addie, the wife of Charles Savage, of Center township; James M., a farmer residing at Jacksonburg; Richard L., living near Cambridge City; Catherine, the wife of Joseph Burroughs, a farmer of Jacksonburg; Will H., the immediate subject of this sketch; Fred E. and John P., farmers residing at Jacksonburg, and Frank C., a farmer residing at Hagerstown.
Elias P. Scott was a farmer by occupation and with agricultural pursuits continued to be actively identified until his death.
He was a farmer in the Cambridge City, Indiana area.
Son of James C. & Sarah (Willets) Scott. Grandson of John Scott.
Married on 9-30-1862 to Mary L. Goodwin (b. 11-21-1844; d. 10-5-1911, daughter of Richard & Catherine (Kinsey) Goodwin.)
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Elias Perry Scott
Death Age: 65
Died June 29, 1906
Newspaper Citation: Daily Sun Telegram (Sun Tel) 04 JUL 1906, page 2, column 1
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Elias P. Scott was born on the farm where he now resides, Feb. 19, 1841, a son of James C. and Sarah (Willetts) Scott.
His father was born in 1797, in Bourbon County, Ky., and in the fall of 1813 came with his parents, John and Jane Scott, to Wayne County, Ind., and settled on section 5, Harrison Township.
Our subject's Grandfather Wllletts came from Virginia to Green's Fork, Wayne County. Sarah Willetts was born in 1806, and was married in Wayne County to Mr. Scott in 1826. Ten children were born to them - John M., Amanda E., Melissa A., Lewis, Levi W., Mary R., Elias P., Sarah J., Alice P. and Vashti. Melissa A., Lewis and Levi, are deceased. Mr. Scott died on the farm where he first settled,
in 1854. His widow resided on the farm a number of years, when she removed to Dublin, Wayne County, where she died in 1880.
Our subject was reared on a farm and obtained a good common-school education. When twenty-one years of age he farmed on the homestead for an interest in the crops. Sept. 30, 1862, he was married to Mary L. Goodwin, born Nov. 21, 1844, in New Castle, Ind., a daughter of Richard and Catherine (Kinsey) Goodwin. They are the parents of six children - Attie, James, Richard, Katie, William and Freddie.
Mr. Scott owns the home farm, 200 acres of fine agricultural land, and is one of the progressive farmers of Lisbon township. He was elected Tonship Trustee in 1882, and is still holding that position, Politically he is a Republican. He and his wife are members of the Disciple church. He has been Superintendent of the Sunday-school five years and is Treasurer of the church.
Mrs. Scott's father was reared in New Castle, Ind., and her mother in Wayne County. They were the parents of three children. Mr. Goodwin died Dec. 23, 1848, and some years later his wife married J. G. Welch, of New Castle, and to this union were given six children, all living - Lidy, William, Nicholas, Jennie B, Catherine, and John. Their mother died in March,
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Elias P. Scott, one of the sterling citizens whose memory linked the pioneer era in Wayne county with the latter days of opulent prosperity and advanced civilization, was one of the representative farmers of Harrison township and a citizen who ever commanded the high regard of all who knew him.
He was a native of the township in which the major portion of his life was spent, his reminiscences of the early days were ever interesting and graphic, and his grandfather entered the land in Harrison township, the ownership of which tract still remains in the possession of members of the family.
Mr. Scott continued to reside on this new homestead farm until Nov. 18, 1903, when he removed to Cambridge City and there resided until his death, which occurred June 29, 1906. His memory is revered by all who came within the...of his kindly and generous influence.
Mr. Scott was born in Harrison township, Wayne county, Indiana, Feb. 19, 1841, a son of James C. and Sarah (Willits) Scott, the former of whom was also born in Harrison township.
As before stated, the paternal grandfather secured a tract of government land in Harrison township, and the father of Elias P. Scott reclaimed a considerable portion of this from the virgin forest before he was summoned from the scene of life's mortal endeavors. He remained on the homestead mentioned until summoned to that "undiscovered country from whose bonds no traveler returns," and the mother passed away in the village of Dublin.
The subject of this memoir was reared to manhood under the scenes and influences of that era in the history of Wayne county, and his early educational privileges were limited to the district schools, which were maintained by the citizens of that community with no slight difficulty and sacrificing. He never wavered in his allegiance to the great basic art of agriculture, and through his energy and ability it was his to attain to more than ordinary success as a farmer and stock grower. He worked on the old homestead, which he finally purchased, made the best of improvements on his farm, and his homestead stands to-day as one of the model places of Harrison township-a perpetual monument to his well directed efforts and good judgment as a business man. He ordered his life upon a high plane of integrity and honor, was tolerant and kindly in his association with his fellow men, and his genial personality gained and retained to him inviolable friendships, of which he was ever deeply appreciative. He never manifested thought or desire to enter the arena of practical politics, though he was a stanch supporter of the cause of the Republican party and took a loyal and intelligent interest in the questions and issues of the hour. He served several years as trustee of Harrison township and contributed to the material and civic upbuilding of the county, and his name merits an enduring place on the roll of the honored citizens of this favored section of the Hoosier commonwealth.
He was a zealous member of the Christian church, with which his widow also has been identified as an active member for many years. On Sept. 30, 1862, was solemnized the marriage of Mr. Scott to Miss Mary L. Goodwin, of New Castle, Henry county, Indiana, born Nov. 21, 1844, a daughter of Richard and Catherine (Kinsey) Goodwin, the former of whom was born in Henry county and the latter in Wayne county. The father was a merchant in New Castle and died in the prime of life, and the devoted mother passed away in the same place.
In conclusion is entered brief record concerning the eight children of Mr. and Mrs. Scott: Addie B. is the wife of Charles Savage, a farmer, and they reside in Center township; James married Maude Hunt, daughter of Rudisill Hunt, of Richmond, and they had one child, Mamie, who is the wife of Carl Wright, of Cambridge City, and the mother of a son, James. After the death of his first wife, James Scott married Katy Fantzler, of Harrison township, and they have two children - Crystal and Eugene. They reside in Harrison township, where James is engaged in farming. Richard L., the second son, married Ida Miller, daughter of Philip Miller, of Harrison township, and they have two children - Gladys and Floyd; they reside in Cambridge City, where Richard L. is engaged as a rural mail carrier. Sarah Catherine is the wife of Joseph H. Boroughs, a farmer in Harrison township. William H. married Nora Blue, daughter of Jacob Blue, of Jackson township, and they have two children-Frank E. and Mabel; they reside in Washington township, where William H. is engaged in farming. Fred E. married Zora Stover, daughter of Samuel Stover, of Henry county, and they have two children - Elias and Pauline; they reside on the old homestead. John P. married Lulu Sherry, daughter of Monroe Sherry, of Jefferson township, and they have two children - Helen and Harry; they reside in Harrison township, where John P. is engaged in farming. Frank C. married Nellie Larsh, daughter of a Mr. Larsh, of Dublin, Jackson township, and they have two children- Victor and Mary; they reside in Jefferson township, where Frank C. is engaged in farming.
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Elias Perry and Mary L. (Goodwin) Scott, the former born in Harrison township, Feb. 19, 1840, and the latter a native of New Castle, Ind., where she was born Nov. 21, 1844 and where her parents settled in the pioneer era of that county:
Elias P. Scott was summoned to the life eternal, June 29, 1906, and his cherished and devoted wife is living in Cambridge City. Both were devout communicants of the Christian church and were prominent and influential in the local circles of the same.
Mr. Scott did much to forward the material and social advancement of Harrison township and was one of the honored and influential citizens of the county. In politics he accorded a stanch allegiance to the Republican party and in local affairs of a public nature was a dominating figure, ever striving to promote the best interests of the community in which he maintained his home for nearly three score and ten years.
He served three terms as trustee of Harrison township and held other offices of local trust, while to him was ever given the unqualified confidence and esteem of all who knew him.
Elias P. and Mary L. Scott became the parents of eight children: Addie, the wife of Charles Savage, of Center township; James M., a farmer residing at Jacksonburg; Richard L., living near Cambridge City; Catherine, the wife of Joseph Burroughs, a farmer of Jacksonburg; Will H., the immediate subject of this sketch; Fred E. and John P., farmers residing at Jacksonburg, and Frank C., a farmer residing at Hagerstown.
Elias P. Scott was a farmer by occupation and with agricultural pursuits continued to be actively identified until his death.
Son of James C. & Sarah (Willets) Scott. Grandson of John Scott.
Married on 9-30-1862 to Mary L. Goodwin (b. 11-21-1844; d. 10-5-1911, daughter of Richard & Catherine (Kinsey) Goodwin.)
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Elias Perry Scott
Death Age: 65
Died June 29, 1906
Newspaper Citation: Daily Sun Telegram (Sun Tel) 04 JUL 1906, page 2, column 1
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Elias P. Scott was born on the farm where he now resides, Feb. 19, 1841, a son of James C. and Sarah (Willetts) Scott.
His father was born in 1797, in Bourbon County, Ky., and in the fall of 1813 came with his parents, John and Jane Scott, to Wayne County, Ind., and settled on section 5, Harrison Township.
Our subject's Grandfather Wllletts came from Virginia to Green's Fork, Wayne County. Sarah Willetts was born in 1806, and was married in Wayne County to Mr. Scott in 1826. Ten children were born to them - John M., Amanda E., Melissa A., Lewis, Levi W., Mary R., Elias P., Sarah J., Alice P. and Vashti. Melissa A., Lewis and Levi, are deceased. Mr. Scott died on the farm where he first settled,
in 1854. His widow resided on the farm a number of years, when she removed to Dublin, Wayne County, where she died in 1880.
Our subject was reared on a farm and obtained a good common-school education. When twenty-one years of age he farmed on the homestead for an interest in the crops. Sept. 30, 1862, he was married to Mary L. Goodwin, born Nov. 21, 1844, in New Castle, Ind., a daughter of Richard and Catherine (Kinsey) Goodwin. They are the parents of six children - Attie, James, Richard, Katie, William and Freddie.
Mr. Scott owns the home farm, 200 acres of fine agricultural land, and is one of the progressive farmers of Lisbon township. He was elected Tonship Trustee in 1882, and is still holding that position, Politically he is a Republican. He and his wife are members of the Disciple church. He has been Superintendent of the Sunday-school five years and is Treasurer of the church.
Mrs. Scott's father was reared in New Castle, Ind., and her mother in Wayne County. They were the parents of three children. Mr. Goodwin died Dec. 23, 1848, and some years later his wife married J. G. Welch, of New Castle, and to this union were given six children, all living - Lidy, William, Nicholas, Jennie B, Catherine, and John. Their mother died in March,
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Elias P. Scott, one of the sterling citizens whose memory linked the pioneer era in Wayne county with the latter days of opulent prosperity and advanced civilization, was one of the representative farmers of Harrison township and a citizen who ever commanded the high regard of all who knew him.
He was a native of the township in which the major portion of his life was spent, his reminiscences of the early days were ever interesting and graphic, and his grandfather entered the land in Harrison township, the ownership of which tract still remains in the possession of members of the family.
Mr. Scott continued to reside on this new homestead farm until Nov. 18, 1903, when he removed to Cambridge City and there resided until his death, which occurred June 29, 1906. His memory is revered by all who came within the...of his kindly and generous influence.
Mr. Scott was born in Harrison township, Wayne county, Indiana, Feb. 19, 1841, a son of James C. and Sarah (Willits) Scott, the former of whom was also born in Harrison township.
As before stated, the paternal grandfather secured a tract of government land in Harrison township, and the father of Elias P. Scott reclaimed a considerable portion of this from the virgin forest before he was summoned from the scene of life's mortal endeavors. He remained on the homestead mentioned until summoned to that "undiscovered country from whose bonds no traveler returns," and the mother passed away in the village of Dublin.
The subject of this memoir was reared to manhood under the scenes and influences of that era in the history of Wayne county, and his early educational privileges were limited to the district schools, which were maintained by the citizens of that community with no slight difficulty and sacrificing. He never wavered in his allegiance to the great basic art of agriculture, and through his energy and ability it was his to attain to more than ordinary success as a farmer and stock grower. He worked on the old homestead, which he finally purchased, made the best of improvements on his farm, and his homestead stands to-day as one of the model places of Harrison township-a perpetual monument to his well directed efforts and good judgment as a business man. He ordered his life upon a high plane of integrity and honor, was tolerant and kindly in his association with his fellow men, and his genial personality gained and retained to him inviolable friendships, of which he was ever deeply appreciative. He never manifested thought or desire to enter the arena of practical politics, though he was a stanch supporter of the cause of the Republican party and took a loyal and intelligent interest in the questions and issues of the hour. He served several years as trustee of Harrison township and contributed to the material and civic upbuilding of the county, and his name merits an enduring place on the roll of the honored citizens of this favored section of the Hoosier commonwealth.
He was a zealous member of the Christian church, with which his widow also has been identified as an active member for many years. On Sept. 30, 1862, was solemnized the marriage of Mr. Scott to Miss Mary L. Goodwin, of New Castle, Henry county, Indiana, born Nov. 21, 1844, a daughter of Richard and Catherine (Kinsey) Goodwin, the former of whom was born in Henry county and the latter in Wayne county. The father was a merchant in New Castle and died in the prime of life, and the devoted mother passed away in the same place.
In conclusion is entered brief record concerning the eight children of Mr. and Mrs. Scott: Addie B. is the wife of Charles Savage, a farmer, and they reside in Center township; James married Maude Hunt, daughter of Rudisill Hunt, of Richmond, and they had one child, Mamie, who is the wife of Carl Wright, of Cambridge City, and the mother of a son, James. After the death of his first wife, James Scott married Katy Fantzler, of Harrison township, and they have two children - Crystal and Eugene. They reside in Harrison township, where James is engaged in farming. Richard L., the second son, married Ida Miller, daughter of Philip Miller, of Harrison township, and they have two children - Gladys and Floyd; they reside in Cambridge City, where Richard L. is engaged as a rural mail carrier. Sarah Catherine is the wife of Joseph H. Boroughs, a farmer in Harrison township. William H. married Nora Blue, daughter of Jacob Blue, of Jackson township, and they have two children-Frank E. and Mabel; they reside in Washington township, where William H. is engaged in farming. Fred E. married Zora Stover, daughter of Samuel Stover, of Henry county, and they have two children - Elias and Pauline; they reside on the old homestead. John P. married Lulu Sherry, daughter of Monroe Sherry, of Jefferson township, and they have two children - Helen and Harry; they reside in Harrison township, where John P. is engaged in farming. Frank C. married Nellie Larsh, daughter of a Mr. Larsh, of Dublin, Jackson township, and they have two children- Victor and Mary; they reside in Jefferson township, where Frank C. is engaged in farming.
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Elias Perry and Mary L. (Goodwin) Scott, the former born in Harrison township, Feb. 19, 1840, and the latter a native of New Castle, Ind., where she was born Nov. 21, 1844 and where her parents settled in the pioneer era of that county:
Elias P. Scott was summoned to the life eternal, June 29, 1906, and his cherished and devoted wife is living in Cambridge City. Both were devout communicants of the Christian church and were prominent and influential in the local circles of the same.
Mr. Scott did much to forward the material and social advancement of Harrison township and was one of the honored and influential citizens of the county. In politics he accorded a stanch allegiance to the Republican party and in local affairs of a public nature was a dominating figure, ever striving to promote the best interests of the community in which he maintained his home for nearly three score and ten years.
He served three terms as trustee of Harrison township and held other offices of local trust, while to him was ever given the unqualified confidence and esteem of all who knew him.
Elias P. and Mary L. Scott became the parents of eight children: Addie, the wife of Charles Savage, of Center township; James M., a farmer residing at Jacksonburg; Richard L., living near Cambridge City; Catherine, the wife of Joseph Burroughs, a farmer of Jacksonburg; Will H., the immediate subject of this sketch; Fred E. and John P., farmers residing at Jacksonburg, and Frank C., a farmer residing at Hagerstown.
Elias P. Scott was a farmer by occupation and with agricultural pursuits continued to be actively identified until his death.
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