E. D. Scothom (b. 1835)

SCOTHOM, WEATHERBEE

Posted By: Dorothy Gosse (email)
Date: 7/5/2003 at 10:56:11

Scothom, E. D., farmer, Section 14 (Oran township); PO Oelwein; born in Washington Co., Pennsylvania in 1835; located in Ripley Co., Indiana in 1839; and in this county in 1866. He married Miss Elmira Weatherbee in 1858; she was orn in Dearborn Co., Indiana, in 1839; they have three children --- George D., born Feb. 9, 1859; Almon S., born May 2, 1861; Adelia D., born July 21, 1862. They are Baptists. He is a Republican; he has been Trustee four years, School Director eight years, Road Supervisor four terms. He owns 140 acres of land, worth $40 per acre. In addition his farming, he carries on blacksmithing and wagon shop.

Page 668, "1878 History of Fayette County, Iowa"