GILMER, Mary A. 1818 - 1908

GILMER, SCOTT

Posted By: Deborah Brownfield - Stanley (email)
Date: 11/21/2003 at 12:48:05

Note: Clipping from Mr. Gilmer's collection. July 1908. Afton paper? (Or Creston Advertiser?)

OBITUARY.

Mary A. GILMER was born in Adair County, Kentucky, December 18th 1818 where she lived with her parents until she was 19 years old. They moved to Illinois near Springfield and from there to Jefferson County, Iowa, where she married James L. SCOTT in 1839. Mr. SCOTT was prominently identified with the people of Jefferson County, being county sheriff for five years. They moved to Des Moines in the early 50's being among the first settlers, making for themselves a home on the east side. They lived continuously in and around Des Moines until Mr. SCOTT'S death in 1898... Twelve children born to them, five of whom are now living, three boys and two girls...The remains were taken to Des Moines for burial Monday...