Biographies from The History of Columbia County,
Wisconsin, 1880 


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From The History of Columbia County, Wisconsin, 1880,
publ. by Western Historical Company, Chicago, Page
944-945

SAMUEL SCOTT, farmer, Sec. 31; P. O. Rio; born in the
north of Ireland, May 14, 1826; came to this county
thirty years ago (at the age of 28 years).  Married in
Otsego by Mr. FOSTER, a magistrate, Dec. 31, twenty-
eight years ago, to Clarissa C. PALMER, daughter of
David and Mehetible (HAWLEY) PALMER; they had seven
children - Harriet M., born Nov. 12, 1852, now wife of
Theodore LINTNER, of Noble Co., Minn.; Jane, born Feb.
17, 1854, wife of Monroe BUSHNELL, and living at home;
Mehitible P., born Jan. 11, 1856, attending school at
Oshkosh; William, born Oct. 31, 1857, died Dec. 15,
1860; David Brainard, born Sept. 5, 1861; Samuel J.,
born Feb. 4, 1867; Carl C., born July 30, 1869; he
owns 323 acres of land (200 cultivated) in Secs. 31,
and Sec. 1 in Lowville and 36 and 25 in Wyocena.  The
father of Mr. SCOTT was William SCOTT, who died at the
age of 75 years, and the following extract from an
obituary published at the time of his death shows the
estimation in which he was held: "The eye that beamed
in kindness is sealed in darkness, and the voice we so
much loved to hear is dumb forever."  We have lost a
friend, but we know that what is our loss is his gain.
The name of friend is one which many usurp, and which
few deserve; but he was a 'friend indeed.'  Who in
Springvale and the surrounding country does not feel
that in losing 'Uncle Billy' they have lost a friend
in the truest sense of the word?  Coming to his late
residence when the country was somewhat new and
sparsely settled - when men seemed to think they had
broken loose from their fellows, and almost from their
God -  his influence, advice and reproof were always
on the side of Sabbath-keeping and right, thereby
showing his interest in the welfare, present and
future, of his neighbors, and in upholding God's law. 
Uncle Billy is dead, but his "works do live after
him;" his example and precept will be cherished by all
who knew him.  The deep respect and affection in which
he was held by his neighbors and friends was manifest
by the large and tearful gathering at his funeral.
Yes, we have endured a loss.  His children have lost a
tender, honored and invaluable parent, while ours is
the loss of an instructive acquaintance, and in days
gone by an edifying friend.  We would not claim for
him perfection, for "defects through nature's best
productions run."  Our friend had spots, and spots are
on the sun; but we believe he tried honestly to do his
duty to God and to man, trusting only in the merits of
his Redeemer for pardon and grace, and such are never
deceived.  The miniature sheaf of full, ripe wheat
which he held in his lifeless hand was a fit symbol of
his ripeness for heaven; that our loss is his gain,
none can doubt.  For weeks he only waited, never
murmuring.  When in the strength and vigor of life,
his prayer had been that he might be allowed to wear
out, never to rust out.  But as he acquiesced in the
will of the Lord and so reverently said: 'His will be
done,' so much we; dear Father SCOTT and Uncle Billy,
may we all, children, grandchildren, great-
grandchildren, neighbors, and friends so live as to be
permitted to reach that 'shining shore' and join you
around that 'great white throne;' you have so often in
public and private counseled us to do."

Submitted by Carol