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William Wesley Scott

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William Wesley Scott

Birth
Floyd County, Indiana, USA
Death
26 Aug 1937 (aged 79)
Independence, Jackson County, Missouri, USA
Burial
Independence, Jackson County, Missouri, USA Add to Map
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South Block 12, Lot 17
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SCOTT. William Wesley, 79 years old, and a second cousin of William McKinley, twenty-fifth President of the United States, d. Aug. 26, 1937, at Independence, Mo.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Eleanor E. Scott, of the home; 4 daughters: Mrs. H. S. Salisbury, San Rafael, Calif.; Mrs. D. F. Gifford, Oklahoma City; Mrs. Harry Striblen, Chicago, and Mrs. J. E. Pennell, Independence; 3 sons: Leland L. Scott, of Kansas City; Wilson W.
Scott, of the home, and Dana E. Scott, Independence; 4 brothers: Carter Scott, John R. Scott, Zenos Scott, and Glen Scott; 4 sisters: Mrs. R. L. Mason, Mrs. Henry Temple, Mrs. Elizabeth Emery, and Mrs. Eva Pickens; 22 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.

He was baptized Sept. 8, 1875, at Scottsville, Indiana.

Mr. Scott served as mayor of Lamoni, Iowa, at the time the cornerstone of Graceland college was laid. He had held the office
of high priest in the church since March 12, 1922, and served the St . Joseph, Mo., church several years.

His funeral was held Aug. 29 from the Stone Church, Elder J. A. Koehler being in charge of the service, assisted by Elder James F. Keir. Interment was in Mound Grove Cemetery.
Source: The Saints' Herald volume 84, 1937, Lamoni, Iowa, p. 1244 [The Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints]

FURTHER INFORMATION:
1. Death Certificate #30877:
Myocardial Insufficiency/Edema of the Lungs
Residence: 412 S Forest, Independence, MO
Father: Harbert Scott
Wife/Informant: Eleanor E Scott
SCOTT. William Wesley, 79 years old, and a second cousin of William McKinley, twenty-fifth President of the United States, d. Aug. 26, 1937, at Independence, Mo.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Eleanor E. Scott, of the home; 4 daughters: Mrs. H. S. Salisbury, San Rafael, Calif.; Mrs. D. F. Gifford, Oklahoma City; Mrs. Harry Striblen, Chicago, and Mrs. J. E. Pennell, Independence; 3 sons: Leland L. Scott, of Kansas City; Wilson W.
Scott, of the home, and Dana E. Scott, Independence; 4 brothers: Carter Scott, John R. Scott, Zenos Scott, and Glen Scott; 4 sisters: Mrs. R. L. Mason, Mrs. Henry Temple, Mrs. Elizabeth Emery, and Mrs. Eva Pickens; 22 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.

He was baptized Sept. 8, 1875, at Scottsville, Indiana.

Mr. Scott served as mayor of Lamoni, Iowa, at the time the cornerstone of Graceland college was laid. He had held the office
of high priest in the church since March 12, 1922, and served the St . Joseph, Mo., church several years.

His funeral was held Aug. 29 from the Stone Church, Elder J. A. Koehler being in charge of the service, assisted by Elder James F. Keir. Interment was in Mound Grove Cemetery.
Source: The Saints' Herald volume 84, 1937, Lamoni, Iowa, p. 1244 [The Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints]

FURTHER INFORMATION:
1. Death Certificate #30877:
Myocardial Insufficiency/Edema of the Lungs
Residence: 412 S Forest, Independence, MO
Father: Harbert Scott
Wife/Informant: Eleanor E Scott

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Scott
Eleanor Ella
Dec 28, 1866 - Aug 21, 1948
William Wesley
Apr 18, 1858 - Aug 26, 1937

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