William Robert Scott (1929)
HAMILTON, LEGGETT, SCOTT, SHARP
Posted By: Pat Hochstetler
Date: 2/11/2006 at 15:45:40
The Winterset News
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, May 23, 1929
Page 4, Columns 2 & 3OBITUARY
William Robert Scott
William Robert Scott, son of Alexander O. and Jane K. Scott, was born in Jefferson county, Ohio near Steubenville June 21, 1863.
The family moved to Madison county between Truro and St. Charles when he was three years old. When quite young, he learned the printer’s trade and as a young man, traveled all over the United States in his work.
He was married to Alma Sharpe September 3, 1893 at Meade, Kansas. They then lived for some time in Medford, Oklahoma and later moved to Winterset. To this union, five children were born. Two died in infancy and one daughter, Mrs. Ethel Hamilton, passed away in 1926. Those remaining are Grace and Clarence in the home. Mrs. Scott passed away in 1905 and Mr. Scott became both father and mother to his children.
After coming to Winterset, he was for many years a foreman of the Winterset Reporter and later worked for the other papers. He was an active mason in his earlier years but gave up his membership a few years ago. He was known as an honest and faithful workman and as one who was kind and charitable in his thoughts towards others. His finest friendships were those he made with the children who lived near him.
He was still active when stricken with apoplexy on May 10 at the age of 65 years. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon at Tidrick’s funeral home, Rev. McCallon officiating.
He leaves beside his son and daughter, his grandson, Harry Hamilton, also in the home, two brothers, Tom W. Scott of Winterset and Edward Scott of Arkansas City, Kansas, one sister, Mrs. Hester Leggett of St. Charles and many other relatives.
________________________The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, May 16, 1929Death of W. R. Scott
The people of Winterset and community were shocked to hear of the sudden death of William R. Scott, Monday evening, at his home on West Filmore street. Mr. Scott had been in his usual health on Monday, and had worked at his home most of the day. About 3:30 o'clock, he complained of not feeling well, and he became unconscious, with heart trouble, a short time later. He passed away at 6:30 o'clock.
The deceased was 65 years of age. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Scott, and was born June 21, 1863, in Studentville, Ohio. They came to Madison county in 1866 and settled on a farm southwest of St. Charles. He was married in 1894 to Miss Alma Sharp, who preceded him in death, bying December 14, 1905.
The Rev. F. Clare McCallon will conduct the funeral services at Tidrick's funeral home, at 2 o'clock this afternoon (Thursday, May 16th), and burial will be made in the Winterset cemetery.
Mr. Scott is survived by his daughter, Miss Grace, a son, Clarence, and a grandson, Harry Hamilton. He also leaves two brothers, Tom, of Winterset, and Ed, of Arkansas City, Kansas, and a sister, Mrs. Hettie Leggett, of St. Charles.
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