Scott - William Morrison
Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Journal Friday, 21 June 1901
Thursday night, June 13, at 11:30 at his home at 405 West Pike Street, William Morrison Scott died after an illness of eight weeks. Mr. Scott had been in failing health for a year, and his death was caused by the infirmities incident to old age as much as by any disease. The funeral occurred from the home Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock conducted by Rev. Wallace Tharp, pastor of the Christian Church. The interment was at Oak Hill Cemetery.
William Morrison Scott was born Sept. 23, 1823 in Kentucky, and in childhood went to Tennessee and from there to Illinois and finally settled at Bainbridge in 1854. Mr. Scott was married there to Mary B. Raymond January 1, 1854, and to them were born eight children, twins dying in infancy, leaving six surviving children as follows: Charles, of Chicago, Samuel, of Shreveport, La., Mrs. D. A. Piercy, of Pingree, N. D/. William T., of Jamestown, N. D., and Milton D., of Kewanee, Ill. the children were all at the bedside of their father up till last week, when all returned home with the exception of Milton and Mrs. Piercy, who were at their father’s side when he passed away.
Mr. Scott’s first wife died in 1883, and he was married a second time to Amelia Benefiel, who survives him.
During his residence in Illinois, Mr. Scott worked for some time for Peter Cartright, the famous fighting Methodist circuit rider, and this had a great influence on his after life. Mr. Scott also for six years drove a stage coach from Peoria to Tremont, Ill., and handled the ribbons on many a record breaking run. During his residence in this city he had been employed continuously for twenty eight years as a cabinet maker by the Crawfordsville Casket Company. Mr. Scott joined the Christian Church many years ago, and his life has been one of faithful observance of the teachings of the Master. He was one of the best known men in the county and his smiling, kindly face will be missed by many who called him friend. His life was a busy and long one and it was filled with deeds that commend themselves to those who appreciate a life well lived. -s