WILLIAM M. SCOTT

SCOTT

Posted By: Jake Tornholm (email)
Date: 4/21/2020 at 11:37:08

WILLIAM M. SCOTT, a merchant at Corning, was born in this State, in 1862. His father, Hamilton Scott, was a soldier who gave his life in defense of his country, in the last war as a member of Company L, Eleventh Iowa Volunteer Infantry. His mother's maiden name was Sarah McDowell. In the family were two sons and one daughter, all of whom are living in Adams county. William M., the youngest of these, made good use of his opportunities in the public schools. Entering the house of A. B. Turner, a merchant, he continued with him four years, and then entered business for himself, engaging in the general merchandise trade. At the present time he carries a line of boots and shoes and groceries, and has the largest stock of boots and shoes in Adams county. His honesty and ability are beyond question and his success is due entirely to his own talent. Socially he holds a membership in the orders of F. & A. M., I. O. O. F. and K. of P. For his wife he married Miss Effie Neighbors.