George Ernest SCOTT

SCOTT, TUNISON, VOSE, MALVEY, BRADLEY, MARTIN

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Date: 2/10/2024 at 13:06:43

George Ernest Scott
21 Jan 1872 --- 28 August 1931

George Ernest Scott was born in Jackson county, Iowa on Jan. 21, 1872. He moved about for a while, making his home in Webster City, Waterloo, Iowa Falls and at the age of 17 years he came to Eagle Grove where he has since made his home. He first begun work on the farm at Head Grove, then he contracted for tile and sewerage. For the past 17 years he has drilled wells.

On Sept. 3, 1913, he was united in marriage to Blanche B. Tunison of Eagle Grove. The ceremony was performed in the Methodist parsonage of Clarion by Rev. C. H. VanMeter. One child was born to this union, George Ernest Jr.

At one time Mr. Scott was a member of the Odd Fellows lodge. He confessed Christ as his Savior and died in the faith. He passed away after a lengthy illness on August 28, 1931 at the age of 59 years, seven months, and one day.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife and son, his mother, Mrs. M. E. Vose of Fort Dodge, one sister, Mrs. Jas. Malvey of Fort Dodge, one half brother, Fred Vose of Waterloo and an aunt, Mrs. E. E. Bradley of Clinton and a cousin, Mrs. J. H. Martin of Eagle Grove. Mr. Scott was one of twin boys born to his parents. His father died when Ernest was a boy of seven years.

Mr. Scott was a hard working, industrious man. It was one of his great ambitions to continue working and make the living for the family. He made a remarkable recovery from a very severe illness over a year ago when he was operated on after which he drilled several wells.

Funeral services were held in the Methodist church on Monday afternoon at 2:30. The services were in charge of W. G. Muhleman. The sermon was preached by Rev. J. G. Eaton of the Baptist church, who was an old friend and neighbor. Interment was made in Rose Hill cemetery.

Eagle Grove Eagle -- Eagle Grove, Iowa
September 3, 1931