Hancock County IL Archives Biographies.....Scott, John Frazer March 1, 1856 - ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/il/ilfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Sandy Morrey sandymorrey@yahoo.com November 9, 2009, 9:40 pm Source: Hancock, McDonough and Henderson Counties, Illinois Author: Unknown JOHN FRAZER SCOTT, of Carthage, occu- pies the position of County Clerk of Hancock County, and in the faithful discharge of the duties connected therewith has shown that he well merits the confidence and trust reposed in him by his fellow-citizens. He has the honor of being a native of this county, his birth having occurred in Warsaw on the 1st of March, 1856. His parents were John and Louisa (Frazer) Scott. His father, a native of North Carolina, emigrated westward in an early day and took up his resi- dence near Jacksonville, Ill. He afterward came to Hancock County, and was engaged in business in Warsaw. In Adams County, this State, he was united in marriage with Miss Louisa, daugh- ter of James Frazer, a native of Kentucky, who during the girlhood of his daughter came to Illi- nois. Mr. Scott carried on business in Warsaw until his death, which occurred in 1865. He was several times nominated for office, and took an active interest in the anti-Mormon movement. He was connected with the events which occurred when Joseph Smith and others were killed. He did not sympathise with this, however, and, leaving the company who were engaged in the matter, he returned to his home in Warsaw. Mrs. Scott still survives her husband, and is now living in Carth- age. In the family were two daughters: Mary F., widow of George J. Rogers, of Warsaw: and Louisa J., wife of A. W. Boscow, of Carthage, with whom Mrs. Scott is living. An uncle of our subject, Larkin Scott, resides near Denver, Ill. He and his wife have lived together for over sixty years. Mr. Scott of this sketch was only nine years of age at the time of his father's death. He acquired his education in the common schools of his native town, and then began earning his own livelihood by work as a farm hand. He was also employed as a clerk in a clothing store. On the 10th of September, 1874, he came to Carthage and ac- cepted a position as Deputy County Clerk, under his brother-in-law, George J. Rogers, with whom he served for three years. He then continued in the same position under John R. Newton, serving in all as Deputy County Clerk for twelve years. In 1886 he was elected to the superior office for a four-years term, and in 1890 was again elected, so that when his present term expires he will have served for eight years. He is the candidate on the Democratic ticket, for he is a warm advocate of Democratic principles, and in the campaign of 1892 served as Chairman of the County Demo- cratic Committee. On the 16th of November, 1882, Mr. Scott was united in marriage with Miss Julia Stepp, of Carthage, daughter of Frank and Mary C. ( Pheil) Stepp. Her father, who was formerly engaged in the restaurant business, is now deceased, but her mother is yet living in this city, where Mrs. Scott was born. She is a member of the Episco- pal Church, and a most estimable lady. In the family of our subject and his wife are three chil- dren: Mary L., John Frank and Eugenia. Mr. Scott was made a Mason in Hancock Lodge No. 20, A. F. & A. M., and has filled all of its offices. He was Worthy Master at the time of the build- ing of the Masonic Hall. He also belongs to Al- moner Commandery, of Augusta: and to Carthage Chapter No. 33, R. A. M., of which he has been High Priest, and he holds membership with the Knights of Pythias fraternity. He has frequently been a delegate to the State Democratic Conven- tions, and for fifteen years has attended the Na- tional Democratic Conventions. He is a man true to all trusts reposed in him, and throughout the community in which he has so long made his home is both widely and favorably known. Additional Comments: Mr. Scott was elected to the position of Worshipful Master (and not Worthy Master), in Hancock Lodge No. 20. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/il/hancock/bios/scott1556gbs.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/ilfiles/ File size: 4.5 Kb