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Abraham and Louise (Stabus) Lamb, both natives of Virginia. Mrs. Clay died April 23, 1922, and is buried in Oak Grove Cemetery. To Henry Clay and Eliza Ellen (Lamb) Myers six children were born, as follows: Charles H., blacksmith, lives at LeRoy; Bessie Smalley, lives in Iowa; Emma L. Roggy, lives in Downs Township; Anna, deceased; Effie E., lives in Montana and Clarence, the subject of this sketch.
Clarence Myers received his education in the public schools and has operated the home place since the time of his father's death. He has an excellent farm, well improved, with good residence and barns.
Mr. Myers is identified with the Democratic party in politics and he is a member of the Christian Church, and belongs to the Masonic Lodge and the Knights of Pythias. He is an enterprising young farmer and an excellent citizen of Downs Township.
Guy L. Garrison, one of McLean County's enterprising and successful farmers, was born on a farm near Saybrook, Ill., Dec. 11, 1880, and is the son of Thomas W. and Malinda J. (Hawkins) Garrison.
Thomas W. Garrison was a native of Illinois, where his parents settled during the early pioneer days, having come here from Kentucky. He served during the Civil War, having enlisted in Company C, Illinois Vol- unteer Infantry. Mr. Garrison served throughout the war and was wound- ed while serving under General Grant at the battle of Vicksburg, losing part of his hand, and also being shot through the shoulder. He returned to his farm in McLean County after the war and for many years was among the leading stockmen of his township. He died in 1902, and his wife died in 1903. She was a member of one of McLean County's oldest families and her parents were born in Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Garrison were the parents of 12 children, four of whom died in infancy. The remaining children were: Luella, deceased; Bertie, married Amos Means, lives at Saybrook, Ill .; Elba, married Charles J. Weiner, farmer, lives near Kankakee, Ill .; Clyde D., an adjutant in the U. S. Army; Guy L., the subject of this sketch; Orpha, deceased; Rosa, deceased; and Elton, lives in Oregon.
Guy L. Garrison spent his boyhood on his father's farm and received his education in the public schools of Saybrook and Normal University. He then taught school for five years in the school at Cheney Grove, Mc-
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Lean County, before engaging in farming. Mr. Garrison farmed the home place until 1907, when he purchased the old Sherwood farm in Anchor Township. In 1910 he purchased his present farm in Dry Grove Town- ship, which is among the finest and most up-to-date farms of the township. Mr. Garrison owns and operates 240 acres of land and is a successful breeder of registered Shorthorn cattle and Duroc Jersey hogs. He built his beautiful home in 1913.
In February, 1907, Guy L. Garrison was married to Miss Sarah M. Howell, a native of Arrowsmith, McLean County, and the daughter of Vinton E. and Frances (Hill) Howell. Mr. Howell was a native of Ohio and his wife was born in Vermont. He served during the Civil War and was a widely known farmer of McLean County. He was also a leading banker and was the second president of The Corn Belt Bank of Bloom- ington for 20 years. Mr. and Mrs. Howell are now deceased. They had three children, as follows: Mrs. Garrison; Frank, married Olive Lucas, deceased; and Louie, married Dr. Edson B. Hart, physician of Blooming- ton. Mr. and Mrs. Garrison have one child, Frances Hill, born April 24, 1908.
Mr. Garrison is a Republican and belongs to the Elks Lodge No. 281 of Bloomington. He is a substantial citizen and the Garrison family has always been representative of the best citizenship of McLean County.
W. F. Saxton, a substantial farmer and stockman of West Township, McLean County, was born in Harrison County, Ohio, Jan. 27, 1862, and is the son of Thomas A. and Mary Jane (Healea) Saxton.
Thomas A. Saxton was a native of Harrison County, Ohio, as also was his wife. He was born in 1827, and she was born the same year. The Saxton family came to Illinois in 1864, settling on land in West Town- ship, where Mr. Saxton purchased 160 acres. In 1875 they moved to the present farm, now owned by their son, W. F., the subject of this sketch. Mr. Saxton died in 1890, and his wife died in 1900. They were the parents of five children, as follows: Sarah M., was the wife of Edward H. Griz- zell, died in Kansas; Mary, was the wife of E. H. Slemmons, deceased; George, died in infancy; Frank, a sketch of whom appears in this history, lives in West Township, McLean County; and W. F., the subject of this sketch.
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W. F. Saxton has always lived in West Township and owns a well improved farm of 680 acres. He carries on general farming with his stock raising, and in both of these pursuits he has achieved success.
Mr. Saxton was married on Feb. 17, 1904, to Miss Lona B. Twineham, a native of Switzerland County, Ind., born in 1883, and the daughter of William and Belle Twineham. Mr. and Mrs. Twineham had 10 children, as follows: Burton, lives in Oklahoma; James, lives in Indiana; Nellie, lives in Indiana ; Mabel, lives in North Dakota; Mrs. Hannah Saxton, lives at Farmer City, Ill .; Dora, lives in Indiana; Opha, lives at Indianapolis, Ind .; Andrew, deceased; and two children died in infancy. To W. F. and Lona B. (Twineham) Saxton three children have been born, as follows: Warren W., born July 4, 1905, at home; Richard Lee, died in infancy; a daughter also died in infancy ; and Mary Elizabeth, died in infancy.
Mr. Saxton is a Democrat and has served as assessor and school director. He is a member of the Methodist Church, and an enterprising and highly respected citizen of McLean County.
Isaac Murphy, known in West Township as an excellent citizen and successful farmer, is a native of McLean County and a member of one of its most prominent pioneer families. He was born June 22, 1866, the son of Edwin M. and Jane (Howell) Murphy.
Isaac Murphy, grandfather of the subject of this sketch, came to McLean County from Meigs County, Ohio, in 1828, and located at Bloom- ington, where he worked at his trade as cabinetmaker for six years. He entered the Black Hawk War under the command of General Gridley and was a corporal. Mr. Murphy then settled on a farm of 40 acres in Empire Township, McLean County, which he operated until 1871. He died in Oregon in 1872. At the time of his retirement Mr. Murphy owned 960 acres of land in McLean County.
Edwin M. Murphy was born and reared in McLean County and was a successful farmer. He was born Oct. 15, 1836, and died Oct. 28, 1884. His wife, Jane Howell, was a native of Kentucky, born in 1838, the daugh- ter of Levi Howell. To this union two sons were born: John, lives near Downs, Ill .; and Isaac, the subject of this sketch. Mr. Murphy was mar- ried the second time to Miss Maggie Oliver, in 1870, and to this union two daughters were born: Mary Baker, died Dec. 5, 1872; and Laura Huff-
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man, born Dec. 11, 1876, lives in Michigan. Mrs. Murphy died Dec. 20, 1918.
Isaac Murphy attended District School No. 54, and after his father's death assumed all responsibilities of the farm. He operates 142 acres of land and is a breeder of Chester White hogs. Mr. Murphy has followed the occupation of farming all his life and has achieved success in his work.
On Sept. 4, 1889, Mr. Murphy was united in marriage with Miss Ella Rees, a native of Empire Township, McLean County, born May 19, 1873, and the daughter of Samuel Rees, a native of Ohio, now living at LeRoy, Ill. To Isaac and Ella (Rees) Murphy eight children have been born, as follows: Minor, born June 8, 1890, lives in Indiana; Bertha Agee, born March 25, 1892, lives at Arrowsmith, Ill .; Myrtle Bultia, born May 23, 1893, lives at Ellsworth, Ill .; Charles, born Dec. 11, 1894, died Oct. 7, 1918; Lewis Frank, born Aug. 30, 1896, lives at home; Hallie, born Sept. 12, 1898, died Nov. 11, 1922, was a graduate nurse; Ivan, born Nov. 6, 1904, at home; and Paul Isaac, born Dec. 24, 1909, a student at LeRoy High School.
Mr. Murphy is a Democrat, served as road commissioner for 12 years, and as school director for 20 years. During the World War he served on the Exemption Board No. 1 at Bloomington. Mrs. Murphy is a member of the Methodist Church.
N. P. Lawrence, one of the progressive farmers and stockmen of West Township, is a native of Tazewell County, Ill., born Oct. 15, 1865. He is the son of Daniel and Frances (Allensworth) Lawrence.
In 1840 Daniel Lawrence came to Illinois from Pennsylvania and was among the first settlers of DeWitt County. He was a prominent farmer during his life and died in 1875 at the age of 77 years. By a former mar- riage to Miss Lena Burgon, ten children were born, one of whom is now living, Susan Barnard, Bloomington, Ill. In 1858 Mr. Lawrence was mar- ried the second time to Miss Frances Allensworth, and to this union five children were born, as follows: Margaret, lives at Jefferson, Iowa; Nancy, deceased; Daniel, deceased; N. P., the subject of this sketch; and Mary Dunn, lives near Danvers, Ill. Mrs. Lawrence is still living and is 90 years of age.
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N. P. Lawrence received his education in the district schools of Taze- well County and engaged in farming for himself when he was 20 years old. About 1879 Mr. Lawrence came to McLean County. In 1889 he went West, and in 1894 returned to McLean County, settling west of Heyworth; in 1896 he moved to Downs Township; in 1899 he moved west of LeRoy, Ill. ; in 1902 he moved to Iowa ; in 1903 he came back to McLean County and bought a farm south of Stanford; in 1908 he moved near LeRoy, and in 1918 he bought his present farm in West Township. He owns 190 acres of land and the farm is equipped with excellent buildings.
On Oct. 6, 1888, Mr. Lawrence was married to Miss Anna Dance, who was born in England, March 20, 1866, the daughter of William Dance. Mrs. Lawrence has one sister, Mary Jane, who lives in Iowa. To N. P. and Anna (Dance) Lawrence one child has been born, Ethel Taylor, born Oct. 8, 1891, lives in West Township, McLean County. Mrs. Taylor has two children, Velma and Wilma.
Mr. Lawrence is a Republican and a member of the Modern Wood- men of America at Heyworth. He is one of the substantial men of Mc- Lean County.
John W. Hilpert, who now lives retired at Stanford, is among the well known farmers of Allin Township. He was born on a farm in Taze- well County, Ill., Feb. 3, 1857, the son of John B. and Anna (Hoose) Hilpert.
John B. Hilpert was a native of Baden, Germany, and his wife, Anna, was born in Hesse Darmstadt, Germany. They came to this country in 1852. John B. Hilpert settled near New Orleans for a short time and later in St. Louis. Anna (Hoose) Hilpert settled for a short time at Baltimore, Md., and later in St. Louis. They came to Pekin, Ill., and were married in March, 1856. After several years there they moved to Logan County, resided there about four years and then came to McLean County, where they purchased a farm in Mount Hope Township. Mr. Hilpert retired in 1890 and moved to Minier and died nine years later on Nov. 7, 1899, and his wife died in 1913. They were the parents of the following children: John W., the subject of this sketch; Elizabeth, who married John Slau- baugh and died on Dec. 3, 1889; Amelia, who married John Weihmeir and died Oct. 15, 1919; Edward, married Lena Sutter, lives on the home place ; U. G., who married Eva Poe and died Jan. 20, 1921; and Emma J., who married Frederick Schilpp, lives at Hopedale, Ill.
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John W. Hilpert spent his boyhood on the home place and received his education in the district schools of McLean County. In 1882 he rented land which he farmed. In August, 1902, he purchased his present farm in Allin Township. Mr. Hilpert became a successful farmer and stockman, and was well known as a breeder of Shorthorn cattle and Poland China hogs. He rents his farm now and lives at Stanford, having retired in 1919.
On Jan. 31, 1884, Mr. Hilpert was married to Miss Elizabeth M. Hoerr, who was born at Atlanta, Ill., on Feb. 15, 1864, and the daughter of Frank and Rosina (Kanzleiter) Hoerr. Frank Hoerr was born in Hesse Harm- stadt, Germany, June 24, 1835, and his wife was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, Oct. 20, 1836. He came to the United States in 1852 and settled on a farm near Springfield, Ohio, with an uncle, remaining there for two years. Mr. Hoerr then went to Atlanta, Ill. Mrs. Hoerr came from Ger- many to Atlanta, Ill., in 1859 and was married to Frank Hoerr at Peoria, Ill., in 1862. They resided in Atlanta for two years then renting a farm until 1885, when he bought a farm near Atlanta, Ill., where he died Jan. 15, 1899, and his wife died Jan. 31, 1916. Mr. and Mrs. Hoerr were the parents of the following children: Mrs. Elizabeth M. Hilpert; Katheryn, who married George Kerns; John H., married Leta Harris; and Emma B., married L. L. Groves, and she died June 9, 1902. To John W. and Eliza- beth M. (Hoerr) Hilpert seven children have been born, as follows: Clara May, born Dec. 30, 1884, married on Feb. 4, 1909, to Alvin Homer Caton, they have one child, Raymond, born Nov. 5, 1909; Rosa Anna, born Dec. 20, 1885, married on May 7, 1908, to Louis Helwig, and he died Aug. 18, 1914; Oleda Henrietta, born Oct. 25, 1887, married on June 29, 1910, to William Claude Murphy, and they have one child, Leona Elaine, born Dec. 6, 1921; Lillian Elizabeth, born May 2, 1889, married on Dec. 7, 1914, to Arthur Ray Caton, and he died Dec. 14, 1918; Edna Kathryn, born Aug. 18, 1890, and married Dec. 11, 1913, to Chester John Halane, and they have one child, Orvid Gail, born Nov. 6, 1920; Frank, born Jan. 11, 1893, and married June 27, 1923, to Miss Orpha Warlow, and they live at Stanford; and Harry, born Aug. 8, 1895, and married on Nov. 23, 1918, to Beulah Gingerich, and they have one child, Arves Laverne, born Jan. 14, 1920.
Frank Hilpert is a veteran of the World War, having gone to Camp Wheeler, Macon, Georgia, on June 25, 1918. He sailed from Camp Mills with Company F, 31st Division, 106th Engineers on Sept. 15, 1918, and landed in Glasgow, Scotland, and from there to Camp Pontanezen, Brest,
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France. He returned to the United States July 5, 1919. He is owner of the Buick Garage at Stanford, known as Hilpert's Garage.
Harry Hilpert is also a World War veteran, having gone to the Swee- ney Auto School on June 20, 1918. From there to Camp John Wise, San Antonio, Texas ; while there was in the Balloon Division of the Air Service. He returned to Stanford on Jan. 16, 1919, and is now in business with his brother, Frank.
John W. Hilpert is identified with the Republican party in politics and he and his wife are members of the Presbyterian church and are among the substantial and highly respected citizens of McLean County.
Charles Dotson, a well-known farmer and stockman of West Town- ship, was born on the farm where he now resides, Jan. 23, 1872, and is a son of John and Rebecca (Speers) Dotson.
John Dotson was a native of Garret County, Ky., and came to Bloom- ington, Ill., with his parents when he was 12 years of age. He died at the age of 64 years, and his widow now lives at Bellflower, Ill. She was born in McLean County, on the Isaac Murphy farm, the daughter of James and Sarah Speers. Mrs. Dotson has two children: Albert, lives at Bellflower, Ill. ; and Charles, the subject of this sketch.
Charles Dotson attended the district schools, and has operated the home farm in West Township since he was 21 years of age. He owns 120 acres of well improved land and has added many improvements to the place. Mr. Dotson has conducted his farm in a highly successful manner and is a breeder of good stock.
On Feb. 15, 1894, Mr. Dotson was united in marriage with Miss Nellie Hill, who was born on the adjacent farm, in 1874, a daughter of George and Almira Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Hill were the parents of eight children, as follows: Wallace, lives in Iowa; Effie, lives in Michigan; Winnie, de- ceased; Allie Bright, Foosland, Ill .; Mrs. Dotson; Annie Gildersleeve, de- ceased ; David, Momeaqua, Ill .; one child died in infancy. To Charles and Nellie (Hill) Dotson two children have been born: Almira, the wife of Riley Lush, now living on the Hill homestead, in West Township; and Russel, lives in West Township, McLean County. He married Ruth Moore of Saybrook, Ill. Mr. and Mrs. Dotson have six grandchildren: Alta, Dorothy, Delmar and Charles Lush, and Helen and Roger Eugene Dotson.
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Mr. Dotson is a Democrat and a member of the Knights of Pythias. He belongs to the United Brethren Church at Seybrook. Mr. Dotson is a man who has been efficient in his business of conducting a farm, and he is a reliable citizen of his township.
Leander Coss, now living retired, has for many years been a leading farmer and stockman of Arrowsmith Township. He was born in Ross County, Ohio, Dec. 1, 1842, the son of John and Calista (Ring) Coss.
John Coss was born in Ross County, Ohio, and in 1860 he brought his family to Illinois, and purchased a farm of 240 acres. Jacob Coss, father of John, was a Pennsylvanian by nativity, but spent the closing years of his life in Ross County, Ohio, dying at the remarkable age of 103 years. John Coss settled in McLean County at the head of Old Town Timber, and bought 240 acres of land. After carrying on farming in that locality for a number of years he went to Kansas, and there passed the remainder of his days in the same pursuit. His wife died in 1865. John and Calista (Ring) Coss were the parents of 12 children, two of whom are now living : Leander, the subject of this sketch; and Cynthia M., who lives in Cali- fornia.
The early life of Leander Coss was spent on a farm and his education was obtained in the district schools. He settled in McLean County in 1860. Seven years later he bought 95 acres of land, and added to this from time to time until he is now the owner of 240 acres in Arrowsmith Township. In 1903, after a long and prosperous experience in farming operations, he abandoned active farm life and made his home in Bloom- ington. Later, however, he removed to Arrowsmith Township, and seven years later moved to Arrowsmith, where he now resides.
On Jan. 25, 1865, Mr. Coss was married to Miss Sarepta Arrowsmith, a native of Arrowsmith Township, born Aug. 14, 1844, and the daughter of Ezekiel and Mary Ann (Little) Arrowsmith. Mr. and Mrs. Arrow- smith were born in Ross County, Ohio, and settled in McLean County in 1839. The township and village of Arrowsmith were named in their honor. Mr. Arrowsmith was twice married. By his first wife, whose maiden name was Hannah Harrison, he had four children, the last of whom, Mary K. Bane, died in 1920. His second wife, Mary A. Little, whose first husband was Benjamin Simpson, had seven children by her
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second marriage, three of whom are now living: James A., lives at Normal; Eliza Jane, lives in California; and Mrs. Coss. Mr. Arrowsmith died April 11, 1894, and his wife died in 1889.
Mr. and Mrs. Leander Coss are the parents of 12 children, as follows: Mary Eliza, married to W. C. Tomlinson, lives in Minnesota ; Osman Ames, a physician at Saunemin, Livingston County, Ill .; Ursula, at home; Wil- liam Arrowsmith, a physician at Danvers, Ill .; James Austin, lives at Sioux City, Ia., where he holds a professorship in chemistry and physics; Elizabeth, married Rolla J. Smith, lives near Arrowsmith; Calista, de- ceased; one child died in infancy; Samuel E., Washington, D. C .; Clara, married Ira Ashby, of New Albany, Ind .; Martha M., married Clem Reed, lives in Chicago; and Leila, who teaches school. Mr. and Mrs. Coss have 23 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Mr. and Mrs. Coss have been members of the Methodist Church for 70 years, and are highly respected citizens of McLean County. Mrs. Coss is the oldest living person born in Arrowsmith Township.
John C. Britt, a prominent farmer of Mount Hope Township, lives near Armington, and has extensive land holdings in McLean County. He was born in Logan County, Ill., just across the Tazewell County line, Sept. 29, 1855, the son of William S. and Sallie (Burt) Britt.
William S. Britt was a native of Kentucky and came to Illinois with his parents when he was a boy, settling in Logan County. His wife, also a native of Kentucky, located in Tazewell County, Ill. Mr. Britt followed farming successfully for many years and died in 1909. His wife died in 1911. They were the parents of five children, as follows: Henry died in infancy ; Paulina, the widow of Adolph Dillon, lives at Normal, Ill .; Emma, married J. E. Richmond, lives at Normal, Ill .; Hattie, married Byron Gregory, lives at Normal, Ill .; and John C., the subject of this sketch.
John C. Britt received his education in the district schools, Eureka College, and also took a business course at Bryant & Stratton, Chicago. He was engaged in the grain business at Armington from 1896 to 1920, when he sold his business and engaged in general farming in Mount Hope Township. Mr. Britt owns 440 acres of well improved land, and specializes in the breeding of Percheron horses. Although he was engaged in the grain business for many years at Armington, he has owned his farm since
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1882, in which year he built a fine residence upon it. The original shingles are still on this house.
In 1878, Mr. Britt was married to Miss Ella Hieronymus, a native of Tazewell County, Ill., and a daughter of William and Luncinda (Gard- ner) Hieronymus. Mr. and Mrs. Hieronymus were natives of Kentucky and Ohio, respectively, and pioneer settlers of Tazewell County. Mr. and Mrs. Britt have no children.
Mr. and Mrs. Britt attend the Christian church. He has served as road commissioner for several years in his township. Both he and his wife are highly esteemed residents of the community.
Walter Kennedy, retired, has been a prominent farmer and has lived on the same farm in Arrowsmith Township for 30 years. He is a native of Scotland, where he was born July 2, 1850, the son of Thomas and Helen (Johnson) Kennedy, both of Scotch nativity. His parents came to the United States in 1851, locating in New York state, where they remained about two years. They then journeyed to Illinois, settling in McLean County and renting a farm southwest of Bloomington. Subsequently for five years they lived on the Isaac Funk farm, after which Thomas Ken- nedy bought 160 acres of land in Dawson Township, McLean County, where he lived 20 years. He afterward lived on a farm in Arrowsmith Township and spent the last years of his life in the village of Arrowsmith, dying March 18, 1896. His wife is also deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy were the parents of four children: Walter, the subject of this sketch; Mary, lives at Reddick, Ill .; Helen, lives at Arrowsmith; and Robert, de- ceased.
Walter Kennedy was reared on his father's farm and his education was obtained in the common schools of Dawson Township, and from his youth he devoted himself to farming. He was also an extensive stockman.
On Feb. 22, 1880, Mr. Kennedy was married to Miss Elma Neal, who was born in Dawson Township, McLean County, June 25, 1858, the daugh- ter of John and Sarah (Brannaman) Neal, natives of Ohio and Virginia, respectively. Mrs. Neal's mother, who is now 96 years of age, is the daughter of David Brannaman, a Virginian, who at a very early period settled in McLean County. John Neal is deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy nine children were born: Helen, wife of R. L. Sohn, lives in
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Arrowsmith; Anna Slinghoff, Bloomington; Thomas, lives in Michigan ; Bertha Wells, lives at LeRoy, Ill .; Nellie Jones, lives at LeRoy ; Richard, lives in Arrowsmith Township; Grace Dingledine, lives at Thawville, Ill .; Jessie Stahl, lives at home; and George, a veteran of the World War, lives at Thawville, Ill. Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy reared a granddaughter, Lila Kennedy, who was born June 20, 1907. There are 23 grandchildren.
Mr. Kennedy is a Republican and a highly respected pioneer citizen of Arrowsmith Township. Mrs. Kennedy was a member of the Methodist Church. She died Jan. 20, 1924.
Walter A. Scott, a well-known farmer and stockman of Arrowsmith Township and the owner of 200 acres of well improved land, is a native of Illinois. He was born in Woodford County, Oct. 20, 1869, and is the son of William and Sarah (Amos) Scott.
William Scott was born at Weeden-by-Weston, Northhamptonshire, England, Dec. 3, 1832. He came to the United States in 1852 with his wife and located in Woodford County, Ill., where he became the owner of 215 acres of land. At the time of his retirement he removed to Arrow- smith, where he lived until 1919. Mr. Scott now resides with a daughter at Vicksburg, Mich. His wife was born in England, Jan. 4, 1838, the daughter of William Amos. Mrs. Scott died May 1, 1916. There were three children in the Scott family: Emma Harsha, born Feb. 18, 1868, lives at Vicksburg, Mich .; Walter A., the subject of this sketch; and Frederick W., born Nov. 22, 1880, lives on the home place in Arrowsmith Township.
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