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From History of North Washington, published 1903, now in public domain. 
Submitted by Candy L. Grubb March 15, 1997. Both above notices must remain 
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EDWARD W. SCOTT

	Edward W. Scott, is one of the pioneers of Stevens county and has 
given the name to an important section, namely, the valley northerly from
Tumtum.  Mr. Scott located here with other members of the family in 1889 and 
since that time has shown himself a worthy citizen of this western country 
and a man of real industry and skill.
	Edward W. Scott was born in Chelsea, Vermont, on January 9, 1841, 
the son of Jonas S. and Roxey (French) Scott, natives of Vermont.  The 
parents removed with their children to New York, thence to Michigan, later 
to other states and finally in 1889 they journeyed to what is now Scott 
valley, where they remained until their death.  Our subject was well 
educated in the schools of the various sections where he lived in younger 
days and at the age of twenty went out in the world for himself.  In April, 
1862, he was one of the patriots who pressed forward to protect the flag of 
the country and enlisted in Company D, Fourteenth Michigan Infantry, under 
Captain Jeffries. He served until October 5, 1862, when on account of 
sickness, he was mustered out.  Returning to Wisconsin, he took up teaching 
school and for twelve years was numbered with the successful educators of 
that and other states.  In 1888, he came to Washington and located on his 
present place about one mile north from Tumtum, and here he has resided 
since, devoting himself to general farming and the culture of fruit, while 
also he has raised some stock.
	In 1865, Mr. Scott married Miss Prudence Warren and to them were 
born two children, one of whom is still living, Byron J., in Scott valley.  
In 1870, Mrs. Scott passed away.  In 1875, Mr. Scott married Emma Chase, who
died in 1880.  Two children were born to this marriage, one of whom is 
living, Bell, wife of S. Clark, in Scott valley.  In 1884, Mr. Scott 
married Miss Ida Babb, and one child has been born to them, Florence, with
her parents.
	In political matters, Mr. Scott is a staunch Republican an he ever
manifests the interest of a worthy citizen in the affairs of the state and
community.  Fraternally, he is affiliated with the I.O.O.F.