The Cambridge City (IN) Tribune, Thursday, Sep. 30, 1897
Samuel Walker Scott was born in Dauphin county, Pennsylvania, March 12, 1826, and died September 24, 1897, aged 71 years, 6 month and 12 days. He came to Indiana in early life, and until about fifteen hears ago lived in Fayetteville, Rush and Henry counties. He was united in marriage to Sarah Francis Brown, January 5, 1851. To them were born eleven children, of whom eight survive him. In September, 1881, he moved to Cambridge City and has since resided here. Mr. Scott has always borne the reputation of an honorable man, industrious, temperate and unassuming, and enjoyed the confidence of his fellowmen. He was ever indulgent and mindful of his family, who sincerely mourn their loss.
"To live in hearts we leave behind,
Is not to die."
He had been a great sufferer for the past fifteen months from Bright's disease, which cause his death. Services were held at the home of his son-in-law, W. H. Foster, at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Rev. Wilson officiating. Interment at Lewisville.
The Cambridge City (IN) Tribune, Thursday, Sep. 30, 1897
Samuel Walker Scott was born in Dauphin county, Pennsylvania, March 12, 1826, and died September 24, 1897, aged 71 years, 6 month and 12 days. He came to Indiana in early life, and until about fifteen hears ago lived in Fayetteville, Rush and Henry counties. He was united in marriage to Sarah Francis Brown, January 5, 1851. To them were born eleven children, of whom eight survive him. In September, 1881, he moved to Cambridge City and has since resided here. Mr. Scott has always borne the reputation of an honorable man, industrious, temperate and unassuming, and enjoyed the confidence of his fellowmen. He was ever indulgent and mindful of his family, who sincerely mourn their loss.
"To live in hearts we leave behind,
Is not to die."
He had been a great sufferer for the past fifteen months from Bright's disease, which cause his death. Services were held at the home of his son-in-law, W. H. Foster, at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Rev. Wilson officiating. Interment at Lewisville.
Family Members
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PVT John A. Scott
1827–1864
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Mary Ann Scott Butler
1829–1912
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Cynthia A. Scott Jones
1830–1907
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Amos Saul Scott
1839–1913
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Elizabeth Scott Summers
1842–1904
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Ellis Houston Scott
1847–1914
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David F. Scott
1849–1902
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Peter E. Scott
1851–1905
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Thersa Emeline "Emma" Scott Whetstone
1852–1931
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Scrythea Ellen Scott Bailey
1857–1930
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Francis Elvira Fox
1861–1942
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