Individual Details
(20 Jan 1840 - 17 May 1914)
His education was acquired at private schools, one being that of Abram Drake. He was a Union man, being a Lieutenant in the Home Guards, and had intended joining the 3rd KY commanded by his uncle, Col. Will Scott. At this time he married Caroline Williams, eldest daughter of Prof. Samuel R. Williams, of Sayre Female Institute. After living a few years at Sayre College, he moved to his place in the country, "Icelands", where he resided until 1876. He was engaged in the natural ice business. Going to Bement, IL in March 1876 he engaged in farming. In 1906, he purchased land, 320 acres, at Cheadle, Alberta. On Oct. 29, 1911, he and his wife celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. He and his wife were parents of eleven children, six of whom lived to maturity. He was buried in Lexington, KY cemetery.
Events
| Birth | 20 Jan 1840 | Lexington, Fayette Co., KY | | | |
| Marriage | 29 Oct 1861 | Mary Caroline Williams | | | |
| Death | 17 May 1914 | Bement, Piatt Co., IL | | | |
| Burial | | Lexington Cemetery, Lexington, Fayette Co., KY | | | |
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