James L. & Mary Ann SCOTT married 50 years - 1889

SCOTT, GILMER

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 5/19/2011 at 20:35:17

"Jefferson County Records"
by Orville & Mary Prill, 1964
compiled by Log Cabin D.A.R. Chapter 862, Fairfield, IA

Clipping from R. T. GILMER's collection. Probably from a Des Moines newspaper, Second Edition, 4:00 O'Clock, 2 Oct. 1889.

HONORED OLD AGE - The Golden Wedding of Mr. and Mrs. SCOTT of University Place. Fifty Years Together in Iowa. A Comfortable Home for Their Declining Years -- A Happy Couple.

Yesterday was the fiftieth anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. SCOTT of this city and the event was celebrated last night by a most enjoyable reception and social at their new home on West Twenty-Sixth street. A large number of relatives and friends were present... A fine supper prepared and served in a most hospitable way, was one of the treats of the evening....

This worthy couple came to Des Moines in 1856 from Jefferson County, where they had been married in 1839, coming to Iowa from Illinois in 1836. Mrs. SCOTT's maiden name was Mary Ann GILMER and she was born in Kentucky in 1818. Twelve children were born to them, seven of whom are still living and all but two, Richard and Frank, were present last night. Mr. and Mrs. SCOTT were charter members of the Christian Church of this city, of which they are now most valued members.

*Transcribed for genealogy purposes; I am not related to the person(s) mentioned.