John was born Feb. 25, 1849 in Union Township, Hendricks County, Indiana, a son of Francis A. and Malinda (Montgomery) Scott. He married Amelia Magill on Dec. 5, 1877. They farmed in Union Township. They were the parents of four sons (Fay, Glen, Ora and Horace) and one daughter, Iva. In addition, son Ray died at age 4 with another son lost shortly after birth.
from the Jamestown Press for Feb. 20, 1920:
John W. Scott was born Feb. 28, 1849, and departed this life Feb. 12, 1920. He was born in Hendricks county and had spent most of his life there.
He was a member of the Lizton Methodist church. Mr. Scott was also a great worker in the Odd Fellows and K. of P. Lodges.
from the Gazette for Feb. 19, 1920:
John Scott, Prominent Union Township Farmer, Takes Own Life in Moment of Despondency
John W. Scott, age 71, a well known farmer of Union township, committed suicide Thursday morning of last week by hanging. No cause is known for the act, as he had shown no signs of temporary derangement and had no business worries. He had been in ill health for some time and it is believed this caused him to commit the act, he probably fearing he would become an invalid.
Thursday morning Mr. Scott, who lived near the Hall school house west of Lizton, started out to feed. He took an ax and said he was going to cut some poles. At noon he did not return to the house and a search was made for him. His lifeless body was found hanging in a corn pen at the back of his farm. Coroner Terrell of Pittsboro made an investigation.
The funeral was held from the home Saturday morning. Rev. Braun of the Lizton M. E. church having charge. Burial was in the K. of P. cemetery at Lizton.
Deceased was a man of quiet and unassuming manners. He was highly respected in his community and his tragic end is greatly deplored. He is survived by the widow and five children, Fay, Glen, Iva, Ora and Horace.
from the Jamestown Press for Feb. 20, 1920:
John W. Scott was born Feb. 28, 1849, and departed this life Feb. 12, 1920. He was born in Hendricks county and had spent most of his life there.
He was a member of the Lizton Methodist church. Mr. Scott was also a great worker in the Odd Fellows and K. of P. Lodges.
from the Gazette for Feb. 19, 1920:
John Scott, Prominent Union Township Farmer, Takes Own Life in Moment of Despondency
John W. Scott, age 71, a well known farmer of Union township, committed suicide Thursday morning of last week by hanging. No cause is known for the act, as he had shown no signs of temporary derangement and had no business worries. He had been in ill health for some time and it is believed this caused him to commit the act, he probably fearing he would become an invalid.
Thursday morning Mr. Scott, who lived near the Hall school house west of Lizton, started out to feed. He took an ax and said he was going to cut some poles. At noon he did not return to the house and a search was made for him. His lifeless body was found hanging in a corn pen at the back of his farm. Coroner Terrell of Pittsboro made an investigation.
The funeral was held from the home Saturday morning. Rev. Braun of the Lizton M. E. church having charge. Burial was in the K. of P. cemetery at Lizton.
Deceased was a man of quiet and unassuming manners. He was highly respected in his community and his tragic end is greatly deplored. He is survived by the widow and five children, Fay, Glen, Iva, Ora and Horace.
John was born Feb. 25, 1849 in Union Township, Hendricks County, Indiana, a son of Francis A. and Malinda (Montgomery) Scott. He married Amelia Magill on Dec. 5, 1877. They farmed in Union Township. They were the parents of four sons (Fay, Glen, Ora and Horace) and one daughter, Iva. In addition, son Ray died at age 4 with another son lost shortly after birth.
from the Jamestown Press for Feb. 20, 1920:
John W. Scott was born Feb. 28, 1849, and departed this life Feb. 12, 1920. He was born in Hendricks county and had spent most of his life there.
He was a member of the Lizton Methodist church. Mr. Scott was also a great worker in the Odd Fellows and K. of P. Lodges.
from the Gazette for Feb. 19, 1920:
John Scott, Prominent Union Township Farmer, Takes Own Life in Moment of Despondency
John W. Scott, age 71, a well known farmer of Union township, committed suicide Thursday morning of last week by hanging. No cause is known for the act, as he had shown no signs of temporary derangement and had no business worries. He had been in ill health for some time and it is believed this caused him to commit the act, he probably fearing he would become an invalid.
Thursday morning Mr. Scott, who lived near the Hall school house west of Lizton, started out to feed. He took an ax and said he was going to cut some poles. At noon he did not return to the house and a search was made for him. His lifeless body was found hanging in a corn pen at the back of his farm. Coroner Terrell of Pittsboro made an investigation.
The funeral was held from the home Saturday morning. Rev. Braun of the Lizton M. E. church having charge. Burial was in the K. of P. cemetery at Lizton.
Deceased was a man of quiet and unassuming manners. He was highly respected in his community and his tragic end is greatly deplored. He is survived by the widow and five children, Fay, Glen, Iva, Ora and Horace.
from the Jamestown Press for Feb. 20, 1920:
John W. Scott was born Feb. 28, 1849, and departed this life Feb. 12, 1920. He was born in Hendricks county and had spent most of his life there.
He was a member of the Lizton Methodist church. Mr. Scott was also a great worker in the Odd Fellows and K. of P. Lodges.
from the Gazette for Feb. 19, 1920:
John Scott, Prominent Union Township Farmer, Takes Own Life in Moment of Despondency
John W. Scott, age 71, a well known farmer of Union township, committed suicide Thursday morning of last week by hanging. No cause is known for the act, as he had shown no signs of temporary derangement and had no business worries. He had been in ill health for some time and it is believed this caused him to commit the act, he probably fearing he would become an invalid.
Thursday morning Mr. Scott, who lived near the Hall school house west of Lizton, started out to feed. He took an ax and said he was going to cut some poles. At noon he did not return to the house and a search was made for him. His lifeless body was found hanging in a corn pen at the back of his farm. Coroner Terrell of Pittsboro made an investigation.
The funeral was held from the home Saturday morning. Rev. Braun of the Lizton M. E. church having charge. Burial was in the K. of P. cemetery at Lizton.
Deceased was a man of quiet and unassuming manners. He was highly respected in his community and his tragic end is greatly deplored. He is survived by the widow and five children, Fay, Glen, Iva, Ora and Horace.
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