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GEORGE AARON SCOTT AND ANNA SARAH SMITH FAMILY & DESCENDANTS
-- INTRODUCTION --

            This research contains information about George Aaron Scott and Anna Sarah Smith’s family and their descendants.  George was the fifth born child of George Shindler Scott (1822 – 1888) and Mary Hey (1826 – 1906). George Shindler and Mary (Hey) Scott’s extended family and descendants were included in the CD/DVD document entitled “Moses Scott, 1789.”  George Shindler Scott was the son of Moses Scott (1789 – 1850) and Elizabeth Shindler (1790 – 1864).  Moses Scott was the son of Robert Scott (1760 – 1824) and Winifred Green (about 1760 – about 1802).

            You should be aware that each descendant has been assigned a unique Arabic identification (ID) number, such as 5, 5.10, 5.20.11, etc., and when a plus sign has appeared before the ID number and name in a list of children, the plus sign ( + ) signifies that an additional entry for that person will be found in the next generation section, containing more information about that individual and his or her family.  In making a list of children’s names, Roman numerals (lower case) were used to record the order of birth.

            Some examples:                                                                                                                                                                                           + 5.11               i.      Cynthia3 Ann Scott, born 3 July 1822, Washington County, Indiana

              + 5.12                ii.      Polly3 Ann Scott, born about 1827, Washington County, Indiana

                 5.13               iii.      Robert3 M. G. Scott, born in late 1828, Washington County, Indiana

            + 19.22                i.      Louis6 Raymond Mahurin, born 25 June 1910, Dent County, Missouri

            + 19.24                ii.      Dillon6 Dorris Mahurin, born 29 November 1913, Dent County, Missouri

         + 9.14.16                i.      Lloyd6 F. Mahurin, born 17 October 1922, Dent County, Missouri

         + 9.14.18                ii.      Elga6 M. Mahurin, born 1928, Short Bend, Dent County, Missouri

            A superscript italic Arabic number following the given name tells how many generations this individual is from the progenitor. Placed within parentheses, these names (beginning with the father of the individual) trace the lineage back to the progenitor.

            Some examples:

          Polly3 Ann Scott (Dorris2, Robert1)

                        (The superscript 3 following Polly’s name indicates that within this research paper Polly belongs to the third generation, Dorris belongs to the 2nd generation as Polly’s father and, Robert belongs to the first generation as Dorris’ father.)

            Martin4 Preston Mahurin (Cynthia3, Dorris2, Robert1)

                        (Robert Scott, first generation with superscript 1; Dorris Scott, second generation with superscript 2; Cynthia, child of Dorris, is third generation and her son, Martin Preston Mahurin, is fourth generation with superscript 4 following his given name.)

            Jackie6  “Jack” Arlen Scott (Carmel5, Francis4, William3, Dorris2, Robert1)

            These numbers have no intrinsic meaning except to help organize and present this research.  Individual numbers can be added and revised many times as more and more names are discovered by others and added to this document.

          Footnote entries with[1] [2], etc. following can be clicked to go to the source document. Clicking the [1] again will return you to the previous text spot. Example Rev. J. S. Woods.[1] goes to  [1] The 1877-78 New Albany, Indiana City Directory, and clinking the [1] again returns you to your prior narrative location.

            This research has been dedicated to my parents, Seibert and Virginia (Scott) Scott and my wife, Judy, and daughter, Courtney Ann (Scott) Doran.

Sincerely,

Nelson S. Scott
418 Swisher Avenue
Danville, Illinois 61832
(In the year of 2005)

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 GEORGE AARON SCOTT AND ANNA SARAH SMITH

FAMILY & DESCENDANTS

FIRST GENERATION IN AMERICA was Robert Scott and wife, Winifred Green.

SECOND GENERATION IN AMERICA was Moses Scott and wife, Elizabeth Shindler.

THIRD GENERATION IN AMERICA was George Shindler Scott and wife, Mary Hey.

FOURTH GENERATION

                               GEORGE4 AARON SCOTT, (George S.3, Moses2, Robert1) was born 13 July 1859, Lafayette Township, Floyd County, Indiana, died 10 October 1945, Lafayette Township, Floyd County, Indiana, burial Chapel Hill Cemetery, Greenville Township, Floyd County, Indiana, married at the home of his wife, New Albany, Indiana, 29 December 1881, Anna Sarah Smith, born 29 March 1861, New York, died 4 September 1954, New Albany, Indiana, burial Chapel Hill Cemetery.

            George Aaron Scott’s parents were George Shindler Scott and Mary Hey. 

            Anna Sarah Smith’s parents were Furman Smith and Sarah Jane Curtis.

            George & Anna (Smith) Scott were married 29 December 1881 at her residence, 109 (West side) Bank Street, between Market and Spring Street, New Albany, Indiana by Rev. J. S. Woods.[1]  Her parents were in New Albany by February, 1868.[2]  The genealogy and family history of Furman Smith and Sarah Jane Curtis is available on this CD/DVD and was prepared by Nelson S. Scott.  The file is named SMITH-CURTIS.

              George Aaron Scott had the given name of his father and middle name of his maternal grandfather, Aaron Hey. George and Anna had a rural route address number; but today their old home place has been given the address of 6803 Starlight Road, Floyds Knobs, Indiana. Their home was located on the northeast corner of Starlight & Bethel Road intersection.  It faced Bethel Road which was laid along the north side of Big Indian Creek. They produced large vegetable gardens to supply food for their family and friends.  Some vegetables like corn, potatoes, and a variety of beans along with strawberries were grown commercially to sell at the Farmer’s Market in New Albany, Indiana.  They raised chickens, hogs, milked dairy cows and used horses to till the land.        

            Anna Sarah Scott was an expert at making cottage cheese and butter from cow's milk. They were sold at the Farmer’s Market.  William Dennes Scott remembered his grandparents, Charles and Ruth (Bartle) Scott baking one of George & Anna’s famous hams. Their hams were the best.  Bertha (Scott) Johnson remembered that when her parents had made enough money at the Farmer’s Market, then she was able to pay for her piano lessons in New Albany.  Their New Albany trips to sell produce and raise money from the products on their farm were major events in the life of this family. Those trips introduced their children to city life and culture.

            Anna Sarah (Smith) Scott was one of the few women who married a farmer and left New Albany to live on the backroads of the county.  Reared in New Albany, Anna had no farm skills.  After graduating from high school, she taught school a few months in Kentucky and then came back from that brief interlude of teaching to marry a farmer.[3]  As time went by, Anna made a success of farming and became a very capable mother to her children.  Anna was helped along the way by other Scott farm women and neighbors.

 

            George was tall; but, she was very small in stature.  They always sat together in the same pew at Chapel Hill Christian Church. He held the office of Elder in the church, devout, dedicated church leader.  In their child-bearing years, you could find a lavish meal at their home most every Sunday following worship.  Virginia Scott remembered going to her Scott grandparents when she was a child for Sunday dinner.  Virginia said that crowds of relatives and friends would be around the first table, the second table, and sometimes just sitting in a chair and eating with no table! Many adults came with carry-in dishes.  Those were great memories of family time and a melancholy sets in just thinking about those family times.  Grandma Anna cooked on Saturday in her kitchen building across the drive from the house and stored the prepared food dishes in the large cellar under the kitchen for the Sunday family feast.  Virginia remembered the cellar being large.  It was nearly as cool as a refrigerator.

            They worked their farm with utmost efficiency growing well-planned gardens and well-groomed orchards.  When about 4 or 5 years old, Nelson Scott remembered family gatherings at their home, the unusual small buildings to the back and side of their home for washing clothes, the smoke house shed for curing meat, smoking ham and bacon, and especially the kitchen building where most meals were prepared and where Anna made her cottage cheese and butter.  Late in life, Anna walked with a black cane, curved at the top.

            She graduated from New Albany Senior High School in 1878 when the school was at Bank and Spring Streets.  She was the guest of honor in 1954 for the New Albany Senior High School Centennial Celebration which included a Centennial banquet at the high school.  At the banquet U. S. Supreme Court Justice Sherman Minton was Master of Ceremonies when Anna was recognized as the oldest living graduate.  Anna was interviewed by either the Superintendent of the School Corporation or the Principal of New Albany High School upon this occasion.  The interview was recorded on an old 78 size record which at one time was in the possession of Bertha (Scott) Johnson.

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George A. Scott’s Deed Documents

            Moses H. (Hey) Scott, eldest son of George S. and Elizabeth Scott, had received from his parents some portion of 60 acres, Southeast ¼, Section 31, Township 1 South, Range 6 East, Lafayette Township, Floyd County, Indiana.  Upon Moses’ death on 25 January 1879, the property was jointly inherited by Moses’ brothers - George A. Scott, John B. Scott, Robert Kay Scott, and William L. Scott. At the time of Moses’ death, George A. Scott was 21 years old; John B. Scott was 18 years old; William L. Scott was age 12; Robert Kay was age 7.  Actually, the property reverted back to their parents. On 28 February 1883, some portion of the 60 acres was conveyed to George Aaron Scott by his parents; however, some portion or some additional acreage in this Section 31 remained in trust to all other living children of George S. Scott.  In 1883 when George Aaron received this property the following persons quit claim: Elizabeth “Lizzie” (Collins) Watkins & husband, Walter G. Watkins; Charles F. Collins and wife, Frances Collins; James M. Collins, unmarried; Mary Collins, unmarried; Penelope H. (Scott) Loweth, and husband, George R. Loweth; and Mary Elizabeth “Lizzie” (Scott) Hale, husband, Theodore Hale.[4] It can be noted that William L. Scott, Robert Kay Scott, and Malinda Scott were unmarried, living at home with their parents and were not participants in the 1883 “quit claim” for George Aaron’s land.  Also, their brother, John B. Scott, did not participate in this “quit claim” because he had received from his parents, 60 acres, also located at the Section 31 site.  His 60 acres was adjacent to the land of his brother, George Aaron. John B. Scott died 25 September 1884 and the administrator of his estate, Jonathan Wade, (father of John’s widow, Carrie (Wade) Scott), sold this 60 acres to Nicholas and Frances Kiefer.[5]     

       What is not clear is whether George Aaron Scott was eventually forced to sell his 60 acres since it might have been a part of the trust land with other siblings or George’s land was exempt from any trust land with siblings.  On 21 November 1903, the above named persons who had quit claim along with George Aaron Scott, sold 60 acres to Herman Neahoff of Floyd County, Indiana.[6]  It is presumed by Nelson S. Scott that George Aaron Scott kept the 60 acres conveyed to him by his parents, which had previously belonged to Moses H. Scott.  Also, Nelson Scott has presumed that George Aaron gave some portion of his 60 acres to his younger brother, Robert Kay Scott.  Robert Kay Scott farmed land and had his home adjacent to George Aaron Scott. So, there was possibly another 60 acres at this same site which was held in trust by the siblings and sold to Neahoff. 

            Elizabeth “Lizzie” (Collins) Watkins, Charles F. Collins, Mary Collins were the children of Anne Eliza (Scott) Collins who was deceased at the time of this 1903 deed and James M. Collins was Anne Eliza (Scott) Collins’ husband.  Anne Eliza (Scott) Collins was the deceased sister to George Aaron Scott, Robert Kay Scott, and William L. Scott. Anne’s sisters, also quit claim on this sale: Penelope H. (Scott) Loweth and Mary Elizabeth “Lizzie” (Scott) Hale.  The only child who did not quit claim on this 1903 sale was Malinda (Scott).

            When George Aaron married in December, 1881, he and his brother, John B., were farming in conjunction with their parents about 180 plus acres.  When John B. Scott died in 1884, George and Anna as well as his parents were not interested in buying back the property which was owned and inherited by John B. Scott.  As William L. Scott and Robert Kay Scott became adults, it was apparent that only Robert Kay Scott was interested in farming.

            George S. Scott and wife, Mary (Hey) Scott, sold on 16 March 1888, 20 acres, East 1/2, Southwest 1/4, Section 31, Township 1 South, Range 6 East to their son, William L. Scott.  But, William was not interested in farming and went to New Albany, Indiana to establish his business.   William L. Scott and wife, Harriet R. Scott, on 16 January 1895, sold the same 20 acres to his brother, George Aaron Scott.[7]

            George Scott household, 1900 U.S. census, Floyd County, Indiana, population schedule, Lafayette Township, enumeration district [ED] 57, supervisor’s district [SD] 3, sheet 2, dwelling 40, family 41; National Archives micropublication T623, roll 371, page 46b:  George Scott, born July, 1859, age 40, married 18 years, farmer; wife, Anna Scott, born March, 1861, age 39, born New York, father born Pennsylvania; mother born New Jersey; children:  Edmund Kay Scott, born December 1883, 16 years old; Florence Jane Scott born June 1887, 12 years old; George Dennis Scott born August 1891, 8 years old; Charles Manker Scott born September 1893, 6 years old; Clark Scott, born June, 1896, 3 years old.  George & Anna reported that 5 children were born and 5 presently living. Their youngest daughter, Bertha Elizabeth Scott was born 20 February 1903, thus not included in this census.

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                        Six children were born to George A. and Anna Sarah (Smith) Scott.  All children were born at the present-day address of 6803 Starlight Road, Floyds Knobs, Indiana, and were baptized at Chapel Hill Christian Church, Greenville Township, Floyd County, Indiana.

              + 5.10                i.      Edmund5 Kay Scott, born 2 December 1883

              + 5.11                ii.      Florence5 Jane Scott, born 13 June 1887

              + 5.12               iii.      George5 Dennis Scott, born 18 August 1891

              + 5.13               iv.      Charles5 Manker Scott, born 25 September 1893

              + 5.14               v.      Clark5 Craven Scott, born 21 June 1896

              + 5.15               vi.      Bertha5 Elizabeth Scott, born 20 February 1903

FIFTH GENERATION

5.10                 Edmund5 Kay Scott (George A.4, George S.3, Moses2, Robert1) was born 2 December 1883, Lafayette Township, Floyd County, Indiana, died 15 January 1963, New Albany, Indiana, buried Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park, New Albany, Indiana, married[8] Mabelle Claire Perry, 8 p.m., Tuesday, 12 March 1907, Central Christian Church parsonage, New Albany, Indiana, by Rev. B. F. Cato.   Mabelle was known as Mabel, born 1888, New Albany, Indiana, died 16 October 1967, 511 Captain Frank Road, New Albany, Indiana, funeral service at Mullineaux Funeral Home, New Albany, Indiana, buried Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park.

          The names of Mabel’s parents were not available.  Surviving Mabel at time of her death was her brother, Henry Perry of New Albany, Indiana; her sister, Mrs. Charles F. Dunn, Lexington, Kentucky; her children, Sam Scott and Katherine Duer, and 4 grandchildren.

          Before their marriage, Edmund K. Scott resided at 1610 E. Elm Street, New Albany, and Mabel Perry resided at 611 13th Street, New Albany.  After their marriage, they resided at 1606 Shelby Place, New Albany, where their children were reared and later they moved to 511 Captain Frank Road, New Albany, Indiana where both resided at the time of their deaths.  Steve Scott, Edmund’s grandson, recalled that his parents, Samuel and Laverna Scott, lived next to Edmund and Mabel’s home on Captain Frank Road; but, Samuel and Laverna’s address was 2004 Valley View Road.   While Sam and Laverna were having their home built, they lived in the basement of Edmund and Mabel’s house.  When I-264 and I-64 were built, Samuel and Laverna’s home was taken as a part of the new interstate, so in 1964 they bought a farm house at 807 Binford Road, New Albany which is now owned by Steve Scott’s family and another home at this location is owned by Steve’s sister, Carol Scott.  Samuel and Laverna Scott’s Binford Road residence contained horse barns and grazing land for Laverna’s horses.         

          When about 18 years old, Edmund went to New Albany, Indiana, where he resided the rest of his life.  Some folklore has indicated that Edmund attended a business school in downtown New Albany and worked for the Kentucky and Indiana Railroad where he eventually became secretary and treasurer. He married at the age of 24.   Edmund Scott was a very astute person.    

          New Albany City Directory (1929-30), page 425: Edmund K. Scott, President, Floyd County Building and Loan Association, and secretary of Scott Seed Company. Also, Ibid., page 425:  Charles M. Scott, President, Scott Seed Company, boarder, 430 Beharrel Ave., New Albany. In 1930-31 New Albany City Directory, Charles M. Scott resided on Paoli Pike and the Scott Seed Company was at 108 West Main, New Albany, Indiana.

          When his brother, Charles, became President of the Scott Seed Company, Edmund left the railroad and served the seed company as secretary.  The first Scott Seed store was located near Main and State Street.  In 1929, Charles M. Scott was President of the Scott Seed Company and Edmund was secretary. Also, in 1929, Edmund was President of the Floyd County Building and Loan Association.   In 1930, the Scott Seed Company relocated to 108-110 West Main Street, New Albany, where it remained until 1942 when the business relocated to 709-733 East 4th Street, New Albany, where it contained larger facilities with warehouses. Edmund and Charles Scott remained in the company until their retirement.

          In September, 1946, Edmund was an elected Councilman from the 3rd District and served on the New Albany City Council.  The Council elected him Mayor Pro Tem in 1946 in order to fill the unexpired term of the deceased Mayor Raymond L. Jaegers.[9]  Mayor Pro Tem Edmund K. Scott served from September, 1946 through December, 1947. James G. Ferrell was New Albany City Clerk.  James served as the City Clerk from ca. 1938 through at least 1948.   He was a popularly elected official and served as City Clerk when his distant cousin, Edmund K. Scott was elected Mayor Pro Tem (1946-1947).  James G. Ferrell was a great grandson of Margaret (Scott) Ferrell, sister of Moses Scott.  Edmund K. Scott was a great grandson of Moses Scott.    

          Edmund’s obituary from the New Albany Tribune, New Albany, Indiana, 16 January 1963 reads:

          “A heart attack at 10:15 last night ended the full life of Edmund K. Scott, one of this community’s outstanding men.  He was stricken at his home at 511 Captain Frank Road at the age of 79.  An attack which he suffered last year left him in impaired health but it did not incapacitate him from some of the duties he had carried on for so long.  With Mrs. Scott he was to have left today to spend the winter in Florida.

          “At the time of his death, he was chairman of the board of the First Federal Savings & Loan Association which, with the late Edward J. Tighe, he established in 1925 as the Floyd County Building & Loan Association.

          “The guiding genius which he exhibited in business affairs extended too many other phases of civic, political and fraternal life in the city and county, making the impact of his passing a deep community loss.  With his business acumen, he combined a warm personality that brought human relationship into all his endeavors.

          “Locally, at least, a resume of the affiliations and associations of Mr. Scott would read like a “Who’s Who.”

          “He and Mr. Tighe established the financial institution in the old Indiana Theater building on Vincennes Street, a building now demolished.  As it grew, the business was moved to the old Liberty Bank building at Spring and Vincennes, thence to the Elsby Building, and finally to the home at East Spring and Bank, a business that today stands as one of the monuments to his ability, and the confidence the public had in him and his co-founder.

          “His life exemplified the busy executive who could find time to work for his church, his city and county, and any worthy cause that needed his aid and advice.

          “He was secretary of the Scott Seed Company at the time of death and was a member of the Central Christian Church.  As a religious man he was practical in the application of his faith, being a former trustee of the church for many years.

          “Mr. Scott was a former member of New Albany City Council, and at one time served an interim term as mayor of New Albany.

          “He was at one time a member of the advisory board of Floyd Memorial Hospital, and also was a former president of the New Albany Rotary Club.

          “He had been secretary and treasurer of the Kentucky & Indiana Railroad, a post he relinquished upon joining Scott Seed Company.

          “Fraternally, he was a 50 year member of the Jefferson Lodge Free and Accepted Masons, a member of the New Albany chapter No. 17 Royal Arch Masons, member of the Indiana Council No. 1 Royal and Select Masters, and the New Albany Commandery No. 5 Knights Templar.

          “Harry L. Doughten, president of First Federal Savings & Loan Association, who had been associated with Mr. Scott nearly all of his lifetime, described him today as “certainly one of this community’s outstanding leaders in every way.

          “He leaves his wife, Mrs. Mabel Perry Scott; a son, Samuel Scott, New Albany; a daughter, Mrs. Katherine Duerr, New Albany; brothers, George, Clark and Charles M. Scott, all of New Albany; a sister, Mrs. Florence Best, Floyds Knobs, and four grandchildren.

          “The body will be at the Mullineaux Funeral Home after 6 p.m. today.”

                    Edmund and Mabel Scott were active members of Central Christian Church, New Albany, Indiana where all their children were baptized.

          Federal Census Records:

          Edmund K. Scott household, 1910 U. S. census, Floyd County, Indiana, population schedule, New Albany, Ward 7, 1322 street not readable, enumeration district [ED] 11, supervisor’s district [SD] 3, sheet 3b, dwelling 67, family 68; National Archives micropublication T624, roll 349, page 170:  Edmund K. Scott, age 26, married 3 years, born Indiana, father born Indiana, mother born New Jersey, trade was stenographer, business was railroad; Mabel Scott, age 24, born Indiana, parents born Indiana, did not work outside the home; Howard P. Scott, age 1 year and 3 months, born Indiana, parents born Indiana.

          E. K. Scott household, 1920 U.S. census, Floyd County, Indiana, population schedule, New Albany, Ward 7, 1606 Shelby Place Street,  enumeration district [ED] 83, supervisor’s district [SD] 3, sheet 14, dwelling 308, family 319; National Archives micropublication T625, roll 429, page 253:  E. K. Scott, age 36, born Indiana, parents born Indiana, trade was auditor, business not readable; wife, Maybell Scott, age 37, born Indiana, parents born Indiana, trade not readable; son, only readable letters were Howard P. Scott, age 11, attends school; daughter, Catherine Scott, age 9, attends school; son, Samuel Scott, age 4 months.

          Edmund and Mabel were parents of 3 children.

                 5.16                i.      Howard6 Perry Scott was born about October, 1908, New Albany, Indiana. Howard was called Perry.  He died about 1928 in his twentieth year of life when he was engaged to be married. He died from appendicitis.

              + 5.17                ii.      Katherine6 Anne Scott, born 30 May 1910, New Albany

               +5.18               iii.      Samuel6 Edmund Scott, born 7 September 1919 New Albany, Indiana

5.11   Florence5 Jane Scott (George A.4, George S.3, Moses2, Robert1) was born 13 June 1887, Lafayette Township, Floyd County, Indiana, died 9 June 1989, at the age of 102, Floyds Knobs, Indiana, buried St. Mary’s of the Knobs Catholic Church Cemetery, Lafayette Township, Floyd County, Indiana, married about 1907, Lafayette Township, Floyd County, Indiana, Jacob William Fredrick Best, nicknamed Will, born February, 1886.[10]

            Will Bests’ parents were Jacob Best and Margaretha Weisenberger.  Margaretha was from Lanesville, Indiana.  In 1875, Will Bests’ parents moved to Floyds Knobs on Scottsville Road, (back then the town was called Mooresville, Indiana), Lafayette Township, Floyd County, Indiana.  They resided on 160 acres of rolling farm and timber land. They were the parents of 10 children.  Will Best’s sister-in-law, Catherine Best, helped rear the children of Jacob and Margaretha after Margaretha died from giving birth to a child on 22 June 1888. Catherine Best resided at times with Florence and Will Best as noted in the 1920 Federal Census listed below.

            Florence and Will Best inherited and purchased much of this farm at 4119 Scottsville Road, located on the west side of Scottsville Road.  They farmed the land, grew strawberries, and tended a large dairy herd.  They were members of the St. Mary’s of the Knobs Catholic Church.  Florence celebrated her 100th Birthday with a Family Reunion held at the Floyds Knobs Community Club on Saturday, June 13, 1987.[11]  At this celebration Florence had received a pictorial “Family Tree” of her life, beginning with the Scott and Smith “roots” and her marriage to Jacob William Fredrick Best of Floyds Knobs. Florence said that the Best Family had resided on the same farm for more than 100 years which was recognized by a Historic Marker on a tree at the driveway of their farm on Scottsville Road. 

            At this celebration, the following quotations were given by Florence as she told stories about her family’s contributions to Floyd County, “both at Atkins Chapel Church where Aaron Hey, a Scott fore-father gave the land for the building of the first church in that area - and her Grandfather Smith came from New York to New Albany to help establish the J.B. Ford Glass Works, which was one of the earliest industries in the New Albany area.”

            Florence continued to say that “The branches of their “Family Tree” are Evelyn Best of Louisville, Kentucky, who is a Registered Nurse, and Alois William Best, who resides on part of the original Best farm where he winters his Thorough-bred horses during the off season. Alois’ “pride and joy branches” are his Daughter, Mary Ann Duffy (Mrs. Richard), Grand-daughter Anita Duffy and Grandson Michael Duffy and Great-Grand-daughter Summer Duffy; and two Sons: Damon Best and Grandsons: William, James and Allen, and Grand-daughters: Karalynn Thompson, Brenda Kennedy, Janice Staser, Nancy Best and Misty Best; and Great-grand-daughters: Amber Best, April Best, Emily Thompson and Angela Staser; and Great-grandsons: Joey Schaefer, Niall Thompson, James Best, Jr., Timothy Best, Jeremy Kennedy, Joshua Kennedy, Jason Kennedy, Bradley Best and Dustin Best; and David Best and Grandson Thomas Best and Grand-daughters Mary K. Best and Michelle Best.”

            Florence’s obituary from the New Albany Tribune, New Albany, Indiana, Sunday, June 11, 1989, reads:

Florence Jane (Scott) Best, age 102, of 4119 Scottsville Road, died Friday at her home.  She was a native of Floyds Knobs and the widow of William J. Best.  She was a member of the Century Club of Indiana and St. Mary’s of the Knobs Catholic Church.  Survivors include a son, Alois of Floyds Knobs; a daughter, Evelyn of Louisville; a sister Bertha Johnson of Jeffersonville; three grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and 16 great-great-grandchildren.  Visitation will be at Kraft Funeral Home from 6 to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday.  Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary’s of the Knobs Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery.  There will be a prayer service at 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.  Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Mass of the Air.

             Federal Census Record:

                                William Best household, 1910 U.S. census, Floyd County, Indiana, population schedule, Lafayette Township, enumeration district [ED] 65, supervisor’s district [SD] 3, sheet 10b, dwelling 199, family 204; National Archives micropublication T624, roll 348, page 249:  William Best, age 23, married 3 years, occupation farmer, born Indiana, father born Germany, mother born Indiana; wife, Florence Best, age 22, born Indiana, parents born Indiana, married 3 years, mother of 1 child living; daughter, Evelyn Best, age 1 year and 10 months, born Indiana, parents born Indiana; illegible male given name and relationship to William Best; however the last name was Best and it appeared that this person was father, Jacob Best, age 79, born Germany, parents born Germany; brother, illegible given name but probably William’s brother, Charlie Best, age 22, born Indiana, father born Germany, mother born Indiana, occupation was manager of gate factory; sister, illegible given name but probably William’s sister, Carrie Best, age 29, born Indiana, father born Germany, mother born Indiana:  1920 U. S. census, Floyd County, Indiana, population schedule, Lafayette Township, enumeration district [ED] 61, supervisor’s district [SD] 3, sheet 8a, dwelling 141, family 145; National Archives micropublication T625, roll 428, page 267:  William Best, age 33, born Indiana, father born Alsace Lorrains, mother tongue was German, mother born Indiana, occupation farmer; wife, Florence Best, age 32, born Indiana, parents born Indiana; daughter, Evelyn Best, age 11, born Indiana, parents born Indiana; son, Alois Best, age 5, born Indiana, parents born Indiana; sister-in-law, Catherine Best, age 48, born Indiana, father born Alsace Lorraine, mother tongue, German, mother born Indiana  

            Florence Jane Scott and Will Best were the parents of 2 children.[12]

                 5.19                i.      Evelyn6 Lucille Best was born 6 July 1908, Floyds Knobs, (back then the town was called Mooresville), Lafayette Township, Floyd County, Indiana, died 31 March 2002, burial St. Mary’s of the Knobs Cemetery, Lafayette Township, Floyd County, Indiana, married (1) Louisville, Kentucky, Leland Vittitoe who died in 1943; married (2) Louisville, Kentucky, Luther Bardin who died in the 1950s.  Evelyn had no children in her marriages.  She was a registered nurse, resided in Louisville, Kentucky and Floyds Knobs, Indiana.

              + 5.20                ii.      Alois6 William Best was born 6 September 1914, Floyds Knobs, (back then the town was called Mooresville), Lafayette Township, Floyd County, Indiana, married 12 September 1934, New Albany, Indiana, Mary Alice Neely, born 9 May 1914. 

5.12     George5 Dennis Scott (George A.4, George S.3, Moses2, Robert1) was born 18 August 1891, died 6 March 1964, Georgetown, Indiana, buried Chapel Hill Cemetery, Greenville Township, Floyd County, Indiana, married 9 September 1913, Wood Township, Clark County, Indiana, Myrtle Alvina McKinley, born 13 September 1895, Wood Township, Clark County, Indiana, died 20 March 1978, Tender Care Nursing Home, Clarksville, Indiana, burial Chapel Hill Cemetery.

            Myrtle’s parents were Henry McKinley and Polly Ann Brown of Wood Township, Clark County, Indiana.

            George and Myrtle Scott lived most of their married life on the east side of Georgetown, Indiana.  But, following their marriage, they owned a home and General Store on Scottsville Road (present day address of their home and store is 6500 Scottsville Road) which was not far from the farm of George’s parents.  It was at this home that all their children were born and where Myrtle took care of her aged mother who resided with them per the 1920 Federal Census Record.  By 1939, George and Myrtle had moved to 201 Sloemer Avenue, New Albany.  Later in life, he was a merchant in Georgetown where he owned a hardware store and also owned a few acres of farm land on the east edge of Georgetown going toward New Albany. George was an avid Democrat, active in the Floyd County Democrat Party.  His first office was as an elected Lafayette Township Trustee.  He served on the Floyd County Council, and was an elected Floyd County Treasurer about 1945.  He was a trustee of Chapel Hill Christian Church and for 48 years served as a Deacon of the congregation.[13]

            Federal Census Record:

            George Scott household, 1920 U.S. census, Floyd County, Indiana, population schedule, Lafayette Township, Scottsville Road, enumeration district [ED] 61, supervisor’s district [SD] 3, sheet 12A, dwelling 236, family 242; National Archives micropublication T625, roll 428, page 271: George Scott, age 28, farmer, born Indiana, parents born Indiana; Myrtle Scott, age 24, born Indiana, parents born Indiana; Marcel Scott, age 5; Lillis L. Scott, age 4 years & 4 months; Gladys Scott, age 4 years & 4 months; Charles Roll, age 50, single, born Indiana, father born Indiana, mother born Kentucky, farm laborer, his relationship to George Scott as head of household was illegible; Anna McKinley, mother-in-law to George Scott, mother of Myrtle, age 57, widow, born Indiana, parents born Indiana.  

            George and Myrtle were parents of the following children:

              + 5.21                i.      Marcel6 McKinley Scott, born 23 November 1914, Scottsville Road, Lafayette

                                                Township, Floyd County, Indiana

              + 5.22                ii.      Lillis6 Lea Scott, twin, nicknamed Bud, born 3 August 1916, Scottsville Road, Lafayette Township, Floyd County

              + 5.23               iii.      Gladys6 Marie Scott, twin, born 3 August 1916, Scottsville Road, Lafayette Township, Floyd County

5.13     Charles5 Manker Scott (George A.4, George S.3, Moses2, Robert1) was born 25 September 1893, died 30 December 1974, New Albany, Indiana; burial Graceland Cemetery, New Albany, married 9 June 1920, New Albany, Indiana, Eva L. Deatrick.  No children were born to this marriage.  They were married only briefly for 6 months or less. Charles and Eva resided at 226 W. Market Street, New Albany, at the home of her father, James H. Deatrick, President, P. N. Curl Grocery Company, New Albany.  After their divorce, Charles rented an apartment at 430 Beharrel Avenue, New Albany, Indiana and remained single for 5 years.

            In the 1920 census, before Charles was married, we find him living as a boarder with the widow, Ada Edith (Norrington) Scott, wife of the deceased James M. Scott, parents of the well-known musician and heart specialist, Dr. Roy and Florence Scott.  Dr. Roy Scott was a heart surgeon in Cleveland, Ohio.  James M. Scott was the son of Wesley G. Scott and Rebecca A. McClintock, Scottsville, Floyd County, Indiana.

            Ada E. Scott household, 1920 U.S. census, Floyd County, Indiana, population schedule, City of New Albany, located near First Street, house number 416, 5th Ward, enumeration district [ED] 75, supervisor’s district [SD] 3, sheet 1b, dwelling 15, family 15; National Archives micropublication T625, roll 429, page 157:  Ada E. Scott, age 50, widow, born Indiana, parents born Indiana, trade was house keeper; son, Guy W. Scott, age 30, single, born Indiana, parents born Indiana, trade was accountant at bank; son, Julius Scott, age 16, single, born Indiana, parents born Indiana; boarder, Charley Scott, age 26, single, born Indiana, parents born Indiana, trade was merchant at seed store; boarder, Charles Schmitt, age 26, single, born Indiana, parents born Indiana, trade book keeper at tobacco works; Charles Eckard, age 30, single, born Indiana, parents born Indiana, chief clerk at railroad office.  

            On 14 June 1927, Charles married at Park Christian Church, New Albany, the pastor’s daughter of the church, Ruth Eliza Bartle, born 1 November 1901, Finley Township, Scott County, Indiana, died 2 October 1976, New Albany, burial Graceland Cemetery, New Albany.  Ruth (Bartle) Scott was a graduate of Valparaiso College, Valparaiso, Indiana, church choir director, singer, music teacher.

            From 1921 - 1924, Charles was Secretary - Treasurer of the Emery-Scott Seed Company.  William L. Scott was President, Raymond C. Emery was Vice-President, and Charles M. Scott was the Secretary - Treasurer per the New Albany City Directories for those years.  William “Will” L. Scott was an uncle of Charles.  Will had owned a grocery store, 318 State Street, from about 1886 - 1915.  Around 1915, he changed his business into a retail and wholesale feed and seed store -- a business which served agricultural seeds for farmers to grow corn, soybeans, wheat, alfalfa and also garden vegetables.  The business also sold flour and dairy cattle feed. His sons, Isaac “Ike” G. Scott and Joseph Hey Scott, worked in the business. Then in 1919 the business relocated to 329-331 State Street, New Albany. Around 1921 a new partner, Raymond C. Emery, was brought into the business along with Charles M. Scott. By 1925, Raymond C. Emery had left the business.  By 1929, William L. Scott had left the business and temporarily formed a similar business, “W. L. Scott & Sons,” 320 West Main, New Albany, and in 1932, Will Scott moved his business to 1518-1520 Spring Street, Jeffersonville, Indiana, per City Directory of Jeffersonville and New Albany.  By 1929, Charles M. Scott was President of the Scott Seed Company.  Charles’ brother, Edmund K., held the office of secretary - treasurer.  In 1930, the Scott Seed Company relocated to 108-110 West Main Street, where it remained until after the 1937 flood which practically destroyed downtown New Albany. The Main Street building had the top two floors removed because of the flood damage.  The Scott Seed Company relocated to 709-733 East 4th Street, (4th & Culbertson), New Albany, where larger warehouse facilities could be used. Edmund and Charles Scott remained in the company until their retirement.  The Scott Seed Company expanded and grew under the marketing and sales work of Charles Scott. Through the years, the company supported numerous people in the families of Charles and Edmund Scott.

            Charles M. and Ruth (Bartle) Scott resided off Paoli Pike (State Highway 150) with the present-day address as 502 Kenzig Road, New Albany, Indiana. Kenzig Road was established alongside Interstate Highway 265, (the Interstate around New Albany connecting I-64 and I-65).   This home was located in the highland woods overlooking New Albany.  Their children were born and reared there. Their home was often the site of family reunions in the 1940s and 1950s.  Charles enjoyed growing lovely flower gardens and created a pond for watering his flowers.  Their home was one of the most “modern” residences in Floyd County during the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s.  They entertained business associates, church friends and civic-music organizations that they supported.  Charles and Ruth were members of the New Albany Country Club.  Adjacent to their home was also the home of their son, Charles Bartle Scott and his wife, Jane Kendrick Wolff.  Charles Bartle and Jane’s home was built on the present-day site of Windover Drive which intersects with Kenzig Road. Their home was the first home on Windover Drive, affectionately called the “Windover” home and street.  The street was probably named by Charles and Jane.

            Charles and Ruth were the parents of Charles Bartle Scott and Sarah Ann Scott.

              + 5.24                i.      Charles6 Bartle Scott was born 15 July 1931, New Albany, Indiana.

              + 5.25                ii.      Sarah6 Ann Scott was born 29 October 1933, New Albany, Indiana.

5.14                 Clark5 Craven Scott (George A.4, George S.3, Moses2, Robert1) was born 21 June 1896, died 1984, Floyd Memorial Hospital, New Albany, Indiana, burial Chapel Hill Cemetery, Greenville Township, Floyd County, Indiana, married (1) 26 February 1916, Greenville Township, Floyd County, Indiana,[14] Cora Bell Nicholson, born 4 August 1899, Wood Township, Clark County, Indiana, died 2 July 1990, New Albany, Indiana, burial Chapel Hill Cemetery, Greenville Township, Floyd County, Indiana; married (2) Violet M. McLain, born 16 June 1919, English, Crawford County, Indiana, died 26 December 1996, Providence Retirement Home, New Albany, Indiana, burial Chapel Hill Cemetery, Greenville Township, Floyd County, Indiana. No children were born in Clark’s marriage to Violet McLain.

            Cora Bell Nicholson's parents were Zachariah Nicholson and Adaline "Addie" Fordyce.

            Clark and Cora were each reared on family farms. Throughout their marriage, they were a farm family. Following marriage, they leased a small farm on the north side of Fertig Road, ½ mile east of the Fertig Road and Stiller Road intersection, Lafayette Township, Floyd County, Indiana.  Their first child, Irvin Scott, was born at this location only a few miles west of the farm owned by Clark’s parents, George and Ann (Smith) Scott.  They purchased a 22 acre farm along the south side of Bannaman Creek and Chapel Hill Road where it

 intersected with Scottsville Road.[15]  The present day address for their home at that site is 8014 Scottsville Road, Floyds Knobs, Indiana, where their daughter, Virginia Scott, was born.  Their home was adjacent and north of the Crescent Hill Elementary School, (no longer standing but the present address for the old school is 7978 Scottsville Road.)  This elementary school was also called “Flea Ridge” school by local neighbors but it was actually named “Crescent Hill.”  Virginia Scott as a preschooler played with the school children and when the children went back into the school following their recess, Virginia would cry because she wanted to go into the school, too!  At the age of 5, she entered the first grade!  The school teacher, Vera McGuirt, took room and board in Clark and Cora Scott’s home. The village of Scottsville, Indiana was ¾ mile north of their farm. 

When they sold this farm, Clark took employment with the Scott Feed and Seed Company, New Albany, which was owned and operated by his brothers, Edmund and Charles Scott.  Clark and Cora resided at 302 E. Elm Street, New Albany, the home was actually on the corner of Third Street and Elm Street with the front of the home facing Elm. In early childhood, Virginia and Irvin Scott attended an elementary school in New Albany.

Clark and Cora Scott’s fourth home was at the northeast corner of the Chapel Hill Road and Louis Smith Road intersection, ¼ mile east of the Chapel Hill Christian Church and Chapel Hill School House.  The present day address of the fourth home is 6634 Chapel Hill Road. Clark purchased nearly 60 acres on the north and south side of the Chapel Hill Road.  He used horses to till the land, milked dairy cattle, had chickens and hogs, grew strawberries, owned wild blackberry patches, sold fruit, and Cora took vegetables from their garden and “canned” them for winter food.  Clark, like his parents, took his produce and crops to New Albany and sold them at the New Albany Farmer’s Market on Market Street from the back of their pick-up truck! 

Most people in New Albany bought “canned goods” and large supplies of fresh garden items from area farmers so they could store food in their homes during the non-growing season.  In the 1930’s, city dwellers had limited electricity, limited refrigeration, and limited tin can packaging, so most city people had to buy raw, fresh, bulk food products, then prepare them and “can” them for storage.

Clark and Cora’s children, Irvin and Virginia, completed their elementary school education through the eighth grade at the Chapel Hill School at the corner of Chapel Hill Road and Navilleton Road.  When Clark and Cora sold this farm about December, 1935, they leased a farm on the northwest corner of Interstate 64 and Highway 150. Their children, Irvin and Virginia attended New Albany High School with both dropping out.  Virginia quit high school in the middle of her junior year, December, 1935 and married Seibert Scott, March, 1936.  They were married at Park Christian Church, New Albany, in a Sunday morning ceremony before the worship service. Charles Manker Scott, who was a member of Park Christian Church, knew about their pending marriage that particular Sunday and following the ceremony, congratulated them on the church steps.     

Clark and Cora moved to New Albany and resided at 162 Cherry Street, New Albany. While living there, Irvin met his wife, Margie Schlageter, whose parents owned the Schlageter Nursery and Floral Business a few houses west.  They were married 22 April 1939.  Clark took a job with Donaldson Bakery, Louisville, Kentucky.  He drove a truck delivering baked goods, bread products and made house deliveries in New Albany and Louisville.  While delivering baked goods to homes, Clark met some interesting women!  Clark and Cora divorced while living at this home in 1938.  Afterwards Clark began a new career in real estate. His real estate office was 155 East Main Street, New Albany and was called the Clark Scott Real Estate Firm.   Above the real estate office, Clark had his living quarters.  Following his divorce from Cora, Clark remained single and only married after his retirement, Violet McLain. Clark and Violet resided at 103 W. Cottom Avenue, New Albany, near the home of Irvin and Margie Scott.

Clark and Cora (Nicholson) Scott were the parents of Irvin Scott and Virginia Scott.

              + 5.26                i.      Irvin6 Nicholson Scott, born 3 November 1916, Lafayette Township, Floyd County, Indiana

              + 5.27                ii.      Virginia6 Berniece Scott, born 13 May 1919, Scottsville, Lafayette Township, Floyd County, Indiana

5.15                 Bertha5 Elizabeth Scott (George A.4, George S.3, Moses2, Robert1) was born 20 February 1903, died 1 March 2002, age 99 years, Wedgewood Nursing Home, New Albany, Indiana, burial Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park, New Albany, Indiana, married at the home of her parents on 14 September 1922, Julius J. Johnson, born 25 February 1901, Wood Township, Clark County, Indiana, died 14 June 1994, New Albany, Indiana, burial Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park, New Albany, Indiana.

            Julius J. Johnson was the eldest child of Charles and Laura (Schmidt) Johnson, Wood Township, Clark County, Indiana. They were buried at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Wood Township. The Johnson family resided on the Borden Road just north of the Floyd County line (Smith Road) in Clark County, Indiana. 

           Bertha E. Scott and Julius J. Johnson were married at her parent’s home by Rev. George Henry, minister of Chapel Hill Christian Church.

            Bertha was close to her brother Clark Scott.  Clark’s daughter, Virginia Scott, spoke of Bertha as her favorite aunt.  Virginia and Seibert Scott often visited with Julius and Bertha through the years.  Bertha Scott was reared in the Chapel Hill Christian Church and following marriage, they resided near Bertha’s parents on Bethel Road.  Bertha and Julius then moved to New Albany where they resided on Shelby Street and took membership at Central Christian Church, New Albany.

          Four children were born to Bertha Scott and Julius Johnson:

              + 5.28                i.      Ruth6 E. Johnson was born 2 May 1924, New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana.

              + 5.29                ii.      Elvin6 Wayne Johnson was born 4 January 1927, New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana.

              + 5.30               iii.      Robert6 Julius Johnson was born 2 June 1933, New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana.

              + 5.31               iv.      Linda6 Sue Johnson was born 13 October 1940, New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana.

SIXTH GENERATION

5.17                 Katherine6 Anne Scott (Edmund5, George A.4, George S.3, Moses2, Robert1) was born 30 May 1910, New Albany, Indiana, died 16 May 1994, at the home of her daughter, Anna Kay Duer, Denver, Colorado, burial 20 May 1994, Denver, Colorado, married 31 March 1933, New Albany, Indiana, Neal Shirley Duer, born 1 January 1904, New Albany, died 1 January 1944, Luzon Island, Luzon, Philippines, military death, burial 1952, New Albany.

            Most of her widowed life, Katherine was office manager and secretary of the Scott Seed Company.  Following her retirement and the sale of the Scott Seed Company, Katherine moved to Denver, Colorado near her daughter, Anna Kay Duer.  Katherine Scott and Neal Duer were parents of one child.

            5.17.02                i.      Anna7 Kay Duer (Katherine6, Edmund5, George A.4, George S.3, Moses2, Robert1) was born 22 May 1937, New Albany, Indiana.  Anna went by the name of Kay to some folks in the family.  Kay was very close to her grandparents, and uncle, Samuel, all of whom did things for Kay during her childhood and adolescent years.  Kay went with them on their vacations.  Kay never married.  She became Executive Vice-President, Office Liquidators, Denver, Colorado.  Anna was very successful in the business of office interior decorating.  In 1998 she resided at 7302 E. Bates Drive, Denver, Colorado 80231.

5.18                 Samuel6 Edmund Scott (Edmund5, George A.4, George S.3, Moses2, Robert1) was born 7 September 1919, New Albany, Indiana, died 17 September 1993, New Albany, burial Kraft-Graceland Cemetery, New Albany, married 12 October 1948, New Albany, Laverna Pansy Shaw, born 26 August 1926, Longdale, Blain County, Oklahoma, residence as of 2000 was Rural Route # 1, Box 26, Longdale, Oklahoma 73755.  Laverna resided on a ranch once owned by her parents and brothers.

                        Sam and Laverna resided at 808 Binford Road, New Albany.  He retired as President of the Scott Seed Company, a Navy veteran of World War II, a former board member of Community First Federal Bank.  He was a member of Prosser Vocational School Advisory Board, New Albany Rotary Club, DePauw Masonic Lodge 104, and Central Christian Church.

                        Steve Scott recalled that his parents, Samuel and Laverna Scott, lived next to Edmund and Mabel’s home on Captain Frank Road; but, Samuel and Laverna’s address was 2004 Valley View Road.   While Sam and Laverna were having their home built, they lived in the basement of Edmund and Mabel’s house.  When I-264 and I-64 were built, Samuel and Laverna’s home was taken as a part of the new interstate, so in 1964 they bought a farm house at 807 Binford Road, New Albany which is now owned by Steve Scott’s family and another home at this location is owned by Steve’s sister, Carol Scott.  Samuel and Laverna Scott’s Binford Road residence contained horse barns and grazing land for Laverna’s horses.

                        Sam and Laverna (Shaw) Scott were parents of three children.

         + 5.18.02                i.      Steven7 Shaw Scott, born 19 May 1953, Louisville, Kentucky

         + 5.18.04                ii.      Joan7 Elaine Scott, born 23 April 1955, New Albany, Indiana

         + 5.18.06               iii.      Carol7 Sue Scott, born 27 January 1957, Clarksville, Indiana

5.20                 Alois6 William Best (Florence Jane5, George A.4, George S.3, Moses2, Robert1) was born 6 September 1914, Floyds Knobs, (back then the town was called Mooresville), Lafayette Township, Floyd County, Indiana, married 12 September 1934, New Albany, Indiana, Mary Alice Neely, born 9 May 1914, died 1979, burial St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic Church Cemetery, Lafayette Township, Floyd County, Indiana.  Alois and Mary Alice were 3rd generation owners of their land and farm.

                        Alois attended St. Xavier High School, Louisville, Kentucky.  His parents took him to Churchhill Downs, Louisville, where he became interested in thoroughbred horses as a youth.   He went on to breed, train and race thoroughbreds at Churchhill Downs, and the former Miles Park, Louisville, and other race tracks in the mid-west.  Bests’ horses won over 300 races.  Alois was a farmer and held publicly elected offices. 

                        Alois and Mary Alice were the parents of three children who were reared on their farm at Floyds Knobs, Indiana.

         + 5.20.02                i.      Damon7 Alois Best was born 11 March 1935, Floyds Knobs, Indiana, died 31 December 2000, married (1) 25 August 1955, New Albany, Indiana, Anita Fay Kielhorn; married (2) 12 July 1973, Mildred Von Allmen.

         + 5.20.04                ii.      Mary7 Ann Best was born 20 June 1936, Floyds Knobs, Indiana, married 30 May 1959, St. Mary’s of the Knobs Catholic Church, Lafayette Township, Floyd County, Indiana, Richard J. Duffy.

         + 5.20.06               iii.      David7 Leland Best was born 10 October 1938, Floyds Knobs, Indiana, married Holy Family Church, New Albany, Indiana, Jane Ann Libs.

5.21                 Marcel6 McKinley Scott (George D.5, George A.4, George S.3, Moses2, Robert1) was born 23 November 1914, Scottsville Road, Lafayette Township, Floyd County, Indiana, died Seminole, Florida, 5 September 2002, married 29 September 1934, New Albany, Indiana, Esther Wright, born 24 January 1914, New Albany, Indiana, died Seminole, Florida.

                        Esther’s parents were Joseph S. Wright and Nellie Engleman.

                        Marcel and Esther were the parents of Donald Marcel Scott.

         + 5.21.02                i.      Donald7 Marcel Scott, born 9 June 1938, New Albany, Indiana

5.22                 Lillis6 Lea Scott (George D.5, George A.4, George S.3, Moses2, Robert1), nicknamed Bud, was born 3 August 1916, Scottsville Road, Lafayette Township, Floyd County, died 2 January 1984, St. Cloud, Florida, burial Martinsburg Cemetery, Martinsburg, Washington County, Indiana, married Clarksville, Indiana, 26 December 1954, Jane Georgia Ratts, born 22 February 1921, Martinsburg, Indiana.  Jane’s parents were John Ratts and Minnie May Hein.

                        Bud was a professional painter who owned his own business.  He painted farm buildings, schools, and houses inside and out!  When Irvin and Margie Scott along with Clark Scott, Irvin’s father, owned a farm on State Road 335, a few miles north of Martinsburg, Irvin Scott met Jane Ratt’s parents and introduced Jane to Bud Scott.  Jane’s parents lived nearby on a farm just outside Martinsburg.  Irvin and Bud Scott were very close friends from childhood. Together, they bought rental homes, fixed them up, and resold them.  Following their retirement, they bought mobile homes at St. Cloud, Florida, where they lived during the winter months.  Clark Scott, Irvin’s father, lived in the same mobile home park as Irvin and Bud during the winter months of his retirement.    

                        Before retirement, Bud and Jane (Ratts) Scott resided at 1720 Canal Lane, Georgetown, Indiana where they lived near Bud’s parents. Upon the death of Bud in 1984, Jane continued to live at Georgetown for about 8 years and then moved to Hixson, Tennessee near her daughter, Janis.  Bud and Jane attended the Martinsburg, Indiana Church of Christ where Jane was a member and Bud’s church membership was at Chapel Hill Christian Church where he was baptized and served as a Deacon.

                        Bud and Jane were the parents of Janis Sue Scott

         + 5.22.02                i.      Janis7 Sue Scott, born 14 January 1956, New Albany, Indiana

5.23                 Gladys6 Marie Scott (George D.5, George A.4, George S.3, Moses2, Robert1) was born 3 August 1916, Scottsville Road, Lafayette Township, Floyd County, Indiana, died 10 or 11 April 2002, burial Graceland Memorial Park, 2778 Charlestown Road, New Albany, Indiana, married 1 March 1941, Richard William Potts, nicknamed “Dick”, born 3 January 1914, New Albany, Indiana, died Green Valley Convalescent Center, New Albany.

                        Richard Potts’ parents were John Elmer Potts and Olive Minerva Durbin.

                        Gladys and Dick were active members of Central Christian Church, New Albany.  For many years, they resided at 2206 Elm Street, New Albany.  Gladys and her brother, Marcel, inherited the Scott Family Bible from their father, George Dennis Scott.  Gladys said that the Bible was purchased as a gift to George Aaron and Anna Sarah (Smith) Scott.  The person(s) who gave the Bible to them was not known.  Upon the death of Anna Sarah (Smith) Scott, the Bible was obtained by her son, George Dennis Scott and was eventually given to Marcel Scott.  In September 1995, Marcel and Gladys decided to give the Bible to Donald L. Scott, son of Virginia Scott, daughter of Clark Scott.  Don knew that his brother, Nelson, was more interested in the Scott Family History, so he communicated through Virginia Scott to Gladys that the George and Anna (Smith) Scott’s family Bible be given to Nelson to hold in trust for the Scott family.  Marcel and Gladys concurred in that suggestion.  Marcel mailed the Bible from Florida to Nelson and Gladys sent Nelson a note with instructions to hold it in trust for the Scott family.

                        Gladys and Dick Potts were the parents of three children.

         + 5.23.02                i.      Stephen7 Richard Potts, born 5 September 1943, New Albany, Indiana

         + 5.23.04                ii.      Robert7 Scott Potts, nicknamed Bob, was born 7 December 1945, New Albany, Indiana

         + 5.23.06               iii.      Betsy7 Ann Potts, born 27 September 1947, New Albany, Indiana

5.24                 Charles6 Bartle Scott (Charles M.5, George A.4, George S.3, Moses2, Robert1) was born 15 July 1931, New Albany, Indiana, baptized Park Christian Church, New Albany, married (1) New Albany, Jane Kendrick Wolff, born 16 August 1933; married (2) Oregon, Rosemary Newman.

                        Charles worked at the Scott Seed Company until 1968, when he and Jane moved to Portland, Oregon. He continued there in the seed business with several companies and on his own until his retirement.

They were the parents of the following children:

            5.24.02                i.      William7 Dennes Scott was born 1949, New Albany, Indiana. William’s wife died in their marriage.  No children were born in their marriage.  William resided in Birmingham, Alabama.

         + 5.24.04                ii.      David7 Bryan Scott, born 1957, New Albany, Indiana

         + 5.24.06               iii.      Carolyn7 Ruth Scott, born 1959, New Albany, Indiana

         + 5.24.08               iv.      Susan7 Jane Scott, born 1966, New Albany, Indiana

         + 5.24.10               v.      Mary7 Elizabeth Scott, born 1970, Portland, Oregon

5.25                 Sarah6 Ann Scott (Charles M.5, George A.4, George S.3, Moses2, Robert1) was born 29 October 1933, New Albany, Indiana, baptized Park Christian Church, New Albany, married (1) Pheneious Clark Williams, Jr.  Pheneious spelled his name as the Welsh  -- not the typical Greek “Phenias.”  He went by the name of “Clark”.  After the divorce of Pheneious, Sarah Ann (Scott) Williams married Fred Topping Crabb, who also is deceased.  No children were born to Sarah Ann and Fred.  From his previous marriage, Fred Crabb had one son, Charles F. Crabb.  Sarah Ann (Scott) Crabb resided in Mocksville, North Carolina and attended the Presbyterian Church.

                        Sarah was a great help in preserving the history of her Scott and Bartle families.  Her parents sent her to a parochial Episcopalian high school in Kentucky and she attended college in North Carolina.  She has traveled throughout the world.  Her hobbies include needle-work and art.   

                        Three children were born in Sarah’s marriage to Pheneious Clark Williams, Jr.

         + 5.25.02                i.      Charles7 Scott Williams, born 1953      

         + 5.25.04                ii.      Pheneious7 Clark Williams III, known as “Buddy”, born 1956

         + 5.25.06               iii.      Allison7 Gardner Williams, born 1958

5.26                 Irvin6 Nicholson Scott (Clark5, George A.4, George S.3, Moses2, Robert1) was born 3 November 1916, Lafayette Township, Floyd County, Indiana, baptized August, 1926, Chapel Hill Christian Church, Floyd County, died 24 May 1989 at his residence,109 Adam Street, New Albany, burial Chapel Hill Cemetery, Floyd County, married (1) date not available, Borden, Wood Township, Clark County, Indiana, Dorthea Miller, who died from miscarriage at the age of 16; married (2) 22 April 1939, New Albany, Margie Mae Schlageter, born 21 October 1920, baptized 27 October 1957, Chapel Hill Christian Church, died 28 December 1999, at her residence, 109 Adam Street, New Albany, burial 31 December 1999, Chapel Hill Cemetery.  Rev. Nelson S. Scott, nephew of Margie Scott, was the officiating pastor at her memorial service.[16]

                        Margie M. Schlageter was the daughter of Joseph Matthew Schlageter and Cora Agnes Atkins.

                        Following their marriage, Irvin worked at the Schlageter Nursery and Floral Business on Cherry Street and also owned several farms with his father, Clark Scott, and then became a fireman for the New Albany Fire Department from which he retired after 25 years.  Irvin Scott was a Deacon and Trustee of Chapel Hill Christian Church, served on the Property and Grounds Committee, and the Chapel Hill Cemetery Association Board of Trustees.  After retirement, Irvin bought many run down homes in New Albany, repaired and refurbished them, and then resold them.  He worked at this project with Bud Scott.  Irvin and Margie spent the winter season at St. Cloud, Florida with Clark and Vi Scott, and with Bud and Jane Scott who all owned mobile homes in the same community.

                        Irvin and Margie (Schlageter) Scott were parents of one child, David Clark Scott.

         + 5.26.02                i.      David7 Clark Scott, born 27 December 1945, New Albany, Indiana

5.27                 Virginia6 Berniece Scott (Clark5, George A.4, George S.3, Moses2, Robert1) was born 13 May 1919, Scottsville, Lafayette Township, Floyd County, Indiana, baptized Chapel Hill Christian Church, Floyd County, married 29 March 1936, Park Christian Church Parsonage, New Albany, Indiana, Seibert Clarence Scott, born 5 February 1911, Spickert Knobs Road, Lafayette Township, Floyd County, Indiana, baptized Chapel Hill Christian Church.

                        Seibert Scott’s parents were Clarence E. Scott and Nellie Olivia Reese who resided in Galena, Indiana.

                        Virginia first met Seibert at Chapel Hill Christian Church. Following their marriage, Seibert and Virginia resided with his parents for about one year and then purchased eight acres with a house and barn on the east side of Galena, Indiana, present-day address, 6740 Highway 150.  They lived at this location throughout their lives. Seibert was a partner with his father in their business, the Scott General Store, Galena, Indiana.  Virginia worked in the business, too, beginning part-time in the 1960s and later full-time during the elderly years of Clarence Scott. They sold the business in 1975 following 45 years.  After retirement, Seibert had a “hobby” business called the Scott Antique Shoppe housed in his barn and several other buildings on his property.

                        Virginia and Seibert were the parents of four children, Nelson Seibert Scott, Donald Lee Scott, Bruce Craven Scott, and Debbie Sue Scott.

         + 5.27.02                i.      Nelson7 Seibert Scott, born 30 May 1941, Galena, Greenville Township, Floyd County, Indiana

         + 5.27.04                ii.      Donald7 Lee Scott, born 11 March 1944, New Albany, Indiana

         + 5.27.06               iii.      Bruce7 Craven Scott, born 3 May 1946, New Albany, Indiana

         + 5.27.08               iv.      Debbie7 Sue Scott, born 16 August 1959, New Albany, Indiana

5.28                 Ruth6 E. Johnson (Bertha5, George A.4, George S.3, Moses2, Robert1) was born 2 May 1924, New Albany, Indiana, died 13 May 1996, at Ruth's apartment in Jasper, Dubois County, Indiana, burial 16 May 1996, Graceland Cemetery, New Albany, Indiana, married John (Jack) L. Eicholz, born 13 August 1922, New Albany, Indiana, died 18 January 1992, New Albany, Indiana, cremation burial, Graceland Cemetery, New Albany. 

                        Jack Eicholz’s parents were William Kenneth Eicholz and Agnes Amelia Spatig.  Jack Eicholz had two sisters, Marilyn Brown, Missouri City, Texas; and, Judy Homringhausen and one brother, Kenneth William Eicholz.

                          Ruth and Jack reared all their children in New Albany, and later moved to Calvert City, Kentucky where they resided until 1962, and then moved to Terre Haute, Indiana where they lived until Jack's retirement, and then they moved back to New Albany around 1988.  Following Jack’s death, their daughter, Cynthia, brought her mother to Jasper, Indiana, so Ruth could live closer to Cynthia.       

                        Ruth and John “Jack” Eicholz were the parents of Gregory and Cynthia Eicholz.

         + 5.28.02                i.      Gregory7 K. Eicholz was born 16 November 1946, New Albany, Indiana. 

         + 5.28.04                ii.      Cynthia7 Lynn Eicholz was born 19 December 1950, New Albany, Indiana.     

5.29                 Elvin6 Wayne Johnson (Bertha5, George A.4, George S.3, Moses2, Robert1) was born 4 January 1927, New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana, married 11 April 1953, Bertha Emalee Harpe, (her second marriage), born 17 December 1924.  Elvin went by his middle name and was always called “Wayne Johnson.”   Bertha Emalee was always called by her middle name, Emalee.  Wayne and Emalee were the parents of one son.

         + 5.29.02                i.      Ronald7 Eugene Johnson, born 3 May 1954, New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana

                        Emalee was also the mother of two sons:  (1) Arthur Russell Rogge, born 23 July 1944, died 19 March 1987, married Judy Eisman, and (2) Micheal Owens, born 6 July 1950, married 4 April 1970, Debbie Mitchell.  They were divorced 26 July 1994.

5.30                 Robert6 Julius Johnson (Bertha5, George A.4, George S.3, Moses2, Robert1) was born 2 June 1933, New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana, married 30 December 1949, place not available, Doris “Dottie” Maddux, born 20 March 1931, Bloomington, Illinois, died Monday, 8 March 2004, Jewish Hospital, Louisville, Kentucky, buried Fairview Cemetery, New Albany, Indiana.

                        The names of Dottie Johnson’s parents were not available; but, she had one brother, Scott Maddux who preceded her in death and one brother J. M. Caress of Boston, Massachusetts who was living at the date of Dottie’s death.

                        Robert Johnson retired as a professional firefighter with the New Albany Fire Department.  Dottie was a former receptionist, Bruce Fox Company, New Albany.  Children born in their marriage of 54 years were as follows:

         + 5.30.02                i.      Robert7 Wayne Johnson was born 11 October 1957, New Albany, Indiana

         + 5.30.04                ii.      Elizabeth7 Jane Johnson, born 18 September 1950

         + 5.30.06               iii.      Patricia7 Jean Johnson, born 25 December 1953

         + 5.30.08               iv.      Virginia7Ann Johnson, born 1 February 1955, of New Albany, Indiana

         + 5.30.10               v.      Lynda7 Carroll Johnson, born 1 December 1958 

                                                Grandchildren born to Robert and Dotty Johnson were Lori Hope, Lisa Lee, Jazmine Reed and Sam Grunzinger.  Robert and Dottie Johnson had four great-grandchildren.

5.31                 Linda6 Sue Johnson (Bertha5, George A.4, George S.3, Moses2, Robert1) was born 13 October 1940, New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana, married 30 April 1960, Damon Tex Wenning, Jr.,  born 18 May 1938, Clark County, Indiana, died 16 September 1991, Muncie, Indiana, work related accident, cremation, Kraft Funeral Home, New Albany, Indiana.

                        Linda and Tex resided 2329 Quincetree Drive, Clarksville, Indiana.  They were members of Central Christian Church, New Albany, Indiana.

                        Linda Sue was a great help in planning the 2006 Scott Family Reunion held at the Chapel Hill Community Building.  She had a “treasure chest” of family memorabilia, photos, and folklore inherited from her mother, Bertha Elizabeth (Scott) Johnson.  Linda has worked in her later years alongside her sons, Mark and Jeffrey, in their business.  As a single parent, she has been the glue, the dependable constant friend who has held her extended family together through the years. 

                        Linda and Tex were parents of the following children.

         + 5.31.10                i.      Debora7 Kay Wenning, born 16 November 1960, Floyd County, Indiana

         + 5.31.02                ii.      Mark7 Alan Wenning, born 18 March 1963, Floyd County, Indiana

         + 5.31.04               iii.      Jeffrey7 Kent Wenning, born 18 December 1966, Floyd County, Indiana

         + 5.31.06               iv.      Elizabeth7 “Beth” Ann Wenning, born 9 May 1970, Floyd County, Indiana       

SEVENTH GENERATION

5.18.02            Steven7 Shaw Scott (Samuel6, Edmund5, George A.4, George S.3, Moses2, Robert1) was born 19 May 1953, Louisville, Kentucky, married (1) September, 1972, New Albany, Indiana, Deborah Ann Cruse; married (2) Kerry (surname not available).

                       Steve and Kerry reside at the home place of Steve’s parents, 807 Binford Road, New Albany, Indiana.  Like his mother, Laverna, Steve enjoys his horses and riding horseback around the knobs.  Steve also enjoys restoring old cars.  He served on the Scott reunion planning committee in 2005-2006.

                        Steven Scott and Deborah Ann Cruse were the parents of three children:

            5.18.20                i.      Shelby8 Suze Scott

         + 5.18.22                ii.      Brandi8 Ann Scott

            5.18.24               iii.      Devin8 Matthew Scott, born 7 September 1996, adopted         

5.18.04            Joan7 Elaine Scott (Samuel6, Edmund5, George A.4, George S.3, Moses2, Robert1) was born 23 April 1955, New Albany, Indiana, married 1972, New Albany, Richard Wayne Lawson.

                        Joan and Richard were the parents of one child.

         + 5.18.30                i.      Catina8 Michelle Lawson, born 9 August 1972

5.18.06            Carol7 Sue Scott (Samuel6, Edmund5, George A.4, George S.3, Moses2, Robert1) was born 27 January 1957, Clarksville, Indiana.  Carol now resides on the home place of her parents, Binford Road, New Albany.  She has been married but has no children.

5.20.02            Damon7 Alois Best (Alois6, Florence Jane5, George A.4, George S.3, Moses2, Robert1) was born 11 March 1935, Floyds Knobs, Indiana, died 31 December 2000, married (1) 25 August 1955, New Albany, Indiana, Anita Fay Kielhorn; married (2) 12 July 1973, Mildred Von Allmen.