Newton County GaArchives Obituaries.....Scott, Winfield, Gen., April 5, 1892
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The Georgia Enterprise, April 7, 1892
DEATH’S SAD ROLL
     Gen. Winfield Scott died at his home in this city, Tuesday morning, April 
5th. Aged about 64 years. He had been sick for some time, but bore his 
afflictions patiently. He was a kind and social man, being always ready to do 
what he could for others. He remained rational up to the time of his death. In 
his last hours he expressed a willingness to meet his Lord. He said he had been 
weak and frail, had often erred, but all was well with him now. He leaves a 
devoted wife an affectionate adopted daughter and many friends to lament his 
death. It is said that he had a $5,000 insurance policy on his life. May the 
dear old General sleep sweetly. In life he was our friend. In death we (The 
remainder of this sentence is illegible.)


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