SCOTT BIOGRAPHIES, Henry County, Missouri ==================================================================== SCOTT, J. C. source: 1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co - page: 613 residence: Clinton, Clinton Twp J. C. Scott, head miller for the Keyes Mill & Elevator Company of Clinton, Missouri, has been a prominent factor in the milling business of Henry County, for a number of years. Mr. Scott was born in east Tennessee, January 21, 1868. He came to Henry County in 1888 and was employed as miller at Jackson's Old Water Mill, one of the historic old landmarks of Henry County, a cut of which appears in this volume. Mr. Scott was employed there for three years. He was later employed by the Krocke Milling Company for a time, and in 1912 entered the employ of the Keyes Mill & Elevator Company as miller, where he has since been employed. Mr. Scott was united in marriage in 1891 to Miss Anna Ambrose, a daughter of J. C. Ambrose, now deceased. Mrs. Scott was born in Virginia. To Mr. and Mrs. Scott have been born seven children, as follows: William F., Denver, Colorado; Wilbur, with the Clinton Democrat, Clinton, Missouri; Oran, in the employ of Montgomery Ward & Company, Kansas City; Emmet, Helen, Mary Virginia and Howard. The four last mentioned reside in Clinton, with their parents. Mr. Scott has followed the milling business for over thirty years and is one of the most competent men in that line of work to be found in this section of the State. He knows milling and mills from beginning to end. He is a capable mechanic, a conscientious man and a valuable citizen. The Scott home is located at 723 Franklin street, Clinton, Missouri, and Mr. and Mrs. Scott and their family stand high in the community. ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by the Henry County MOGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~mohenry/henryco.html Contact the Henry County Coordinator for comments or corrections. ====================================================================