Biographical Sketch, James Scott, c. 1825-1884: Greene County Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Diane E Goldhammer. diane105@JUNO.COM USGENWEB NOTICE: Printing this file within by non-commercial individuals and libraries is encouraged, as long as all notices and submitter information is included. Any other use, including copying files to other sites requires permission from the submitters PRIOR to uploading to any other sites. We encourage links to the state and county table of contents. ____________________________________________________________ Generation No. 1 1. JAMES1 SCOTT died 09 Apr 1884 in Greene County, PA (Source: "Biographical History of Greene County Pennsylvania" by Bates, 1888, pg. 596). He married CHARLOTTE STRAW. Children of James SCOTT and Charlotte STRAW are: 2. i.GEORGE W.2 SCOTT, b. 30 Apr 1837, Center Twp, Greene County, PA; d. 05 Apr 1919, Greene County, PA. 3. ii.HENRY A. SCOTT, b. 11 Apr 1842, Greene County, PA. Generation No. 2 2. GEORGE W.2 SCOTT (JAMES1) was born 30 Apr 1837 in Center Twp, Greene County, PA (Source: "Biographical History of Greene County Pennsylvania" by Bates, 1888, pg. 596 "Cemetery Records of Greene County, PA", by Dorothy Hennen, vol 2, 1975 Center Twp. page 73), and died 05 Apr 1919 in Greene County, PA (Source: "Cemetery Records of Greene County, PA", by Dorothy Hennen, vol 2, 1975 Center Twp. page 76). He married AMANDA J. WOODS 04 Jul 1864 in Greene County, PA (Source: "Biographical History of Greene County Pennsylvania" by Bates, 1888, pg. 596). Notes GEORGE W. SCOTT, farmer, Rutan, PA, was born in Center Twp., this county, April 30, 1837. His parents are James and Charlotte (Straw) Scott, natives of Greene County, where they were married and remained until Mr. Scott's death in 1884. His window is still living. George W. was united in marriage July 4, 1864, with Amanda J. Woods, who was born in Waynesburg, PA., October 25, 1843, and is a daughter of Samuel and Leah Woods (nee Divers). Mrs. Scott's mother was born in Baltimore, MD., and her father was a native of Washington County, PA., where they were married. They settled in Waynesburg and remained until their dearth-Mrs. Woods dying June 6,1885, and her husband June 21, 1886. To Mr. and Mrs. Scott have been born six children, viz.- Emma L., wife of George B. McNeely, M.D.; Mary C.; Cora; Nellie L.; Reynolds and Claude. Mr. Scott has devoted his life chiefly to farming, and owns 131 acres of land where he and family reside. When the war broke out Mr. Scott entered the service of his county in Company I, Eighth Pennsylvania Reserves, and served three years. He passed through many serious engagements, and was wounded three time. He has filled the office of auditor of his township. Mrs. Scott is a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. src: Biographical Sketches of Greene County, PA, by Bates, 1888, page 596 Children of George SCOTT and Amanda WOODS are: i. EMMA L.3 SCOTT, b. Aft 1864, Greene County, PA (Source: "Biographical History of Greene County Pennsylvania" by Bates, 1888, pg. 596); m. GEORGE B. MCNELLY. ii. MARY C. SCOTT, b. Aft 1864, Greene County, PA (Source: "Biographical History of Greene County Pennsylvania" by Bates, 1888, pg. 596). iii. CORA SCOTT, b. Aft 1864, Greene County, PA (Source: "Biographical History of Greene County Pennsylvania" by Bates, 1888, pg. 596). iv. NELLIE L. SCOTT, b. Aft 1864, Greene County, PA (Source: "Biographical History of Greene County Pennsylvania" by Bates, 1888, pg. 596). v. REYNOLDS SCOTT, b. Aft 1864, Greene County, PA (Source: "Biographical History of Greene County Pennsylvania" by Bates, 1888, pg. 596). vi. CLAUDE SCOTT, b. 1885, Greene County, PA (Source: "Biographical History of Greene County Pennsylvania" by Bates, 1888, pg. 596"Cemetery Records of Greene County, PA", by Dorothy Hennen, vol 2, 1975 Center Twp. page 73); m. MARY J. / (Source: "Cemetery Records of Greene County, PA", by Dorothy Hennen, vol 2, 1975 Center Twp. page 73). 3. HENRY A.2 SCOTT (JAMES1) was born 11 Apr 1842 in Greene County, PA (Source: "Biographical History of Greene County Pennsylvania" by Bates, 1888, pg. 596). He married CATHARINE MORRIS 28 Jan 1864 in Greene County, PA (Source: "Biographical History of Greene County Pennsylvania" by Bates, 1888, pg. 596), daughter of Ephraim MORRIS and Martha ROSEBERRY. Notes HENRY A. SCOTT, farmer, P.O. Rutan, was born in Greene County, Pa., April 11, 1842. He is a son of James and Charlotte (Straw) Scott, who where natives of Greene County, where they resided until Mr. Scott's death, which occurred April 9, 1884. His window is still living. Henry was united in marriage January 28, 1864 with Catharine Morris. Mrs. Scott was born in this county July 7, 1848, and is a daughter of Ephraim and Martha (Roseberry) Morris. Her parents were also natives of Greene County, and resided therein through life. To Mr. and Mrs. Scott have been born six children, of whom four are living - James F., Lucy J., Asa, and Sarah. Mr. Scott has been engaged in farming through life, and owned 184 acres of land where he and family live. Mrs. Scott is a devoted member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. src: Biographical Sketches of Greene County, PA, by Bates, 1888, page 596 Children of Henry SCOTT and Catharine MORRIS are: i. JAMES F.3 SCOTT (Source: "Biographical History of Greene County Pennsylvania" by Bates, 1888, pg. 596). ii. LUCY J. SCOTT (Source: "Biographical History of Greene County Pennsylvania" by Bates, 1888, pg. 596). iii. ASAS SCOTT (Source: "Biographical History of Greene County Pennsylvania" by Bates, 1888, pg. 596). iv. SARAH SCOTT (Source: "Biographical History of Greene County Pennsylvania" by Bates, 1888, pg. 596). v. CHILD SCOTT d: bef 1888 (Source: "Biographical History of Greene County Pennsylvania" by Bates, 1888, pg. 596). vi. CHILD SCOTT d: bef 1888 (Source: "Biographical History of Greene County Pennsylvania" by Bates, 1888, pg. 596).