Scott - Alexander
Source: Waveland Independent Waveland, Montgomery County, Indiana Aug 12, 1921
Capt. AM Scott, formerly of Ladoga, but latterly of Indianapolis, died unexpected on Thurs. of last week, while attending a reunion of the St. Petersburg (Florida) Tourists' Association at the latter place. He represented this County in the Legislature twice, and after moving to Indianapolis, was representative from Marion Co. for two terms. The body was taken to Ladoga for burial on Sunday. --- kbz
Small biography explaining more about Alexander M. Scott
Source: H.W. Beckwith History (Chicago: HH Hill, 1881) p 474
A.M. SCOTT, merchant, Ladoga, is one of the self-made and leading business men of Ladoga, where he began the mercantile business in 1866 with a limited capital, which was of his own accumulation. At first his business only amounted to $10,000 or $12,000 per year, but by close attention and honorable dealing with his many customers, his trade has increased to over $50,000 yearly. It may well be said he is one of the successful business men of Montgomery Co. In 1876 and 1877 he was elected as joint rep. of Montgomery and Parke Counties, which office he filled with credit to himself and his constituents. In 1861 he enlisted in Cot B 43rd Ind. Vol. Inf. and was promoted to 1st Lt, but after serving for some time he was compelled to resign on account of ill health. Mr. Scott is the son of Alexander and Martha Scott, who were natives of Pa, and Ky, and removed to Putnam County, Indiana in 1826 where A.M. Scott was born March 23, 1836. In 1866 he married Miss Matilda MILLER, daughter of Rev. John Miller of Putnam County. Mr. Scott is a Mason and a member of the Knights of Pythias, and an elder in the Presbyterian Church. --- kbz