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Biographical History of Cherokee County, Iowa
W. S. Dunbar & Co., Chigago - 1889

[page 614-615]

    DAVID SCOTT, a successful farmer of Afton Township, has been a resi-
    dent of Cherokee County for nineteen years.  He was born near Dunville,
    Ontario, April 7, 1834, and lived in the land of his nativity until he
    was twenty-two years of age, following boating as a business.  In 1856
    he removed to Winneshiek County, Iowa, and settled near Frankville; for
    six years he engaged in farming, and then came to Cherokee County and
    entered eighty-six acres of land, on which his residence now stands. He
    was prosperous in his business, and from time to time added to his
    first purchase of land until he now owns 256 acres of as fine land
    as lies in Cherokee County.  He has built a good dwelling, commodious
    barns and sheds, and has planted a fine grove of trees.  During his
    residence in Cherokee County Mr. SCOTT devoted himself to raising grain
    and live-stock, and his efforts have met with uniform success.  DAVID
    SCOTT is the son of SAMUEL and ANN (TATE) SCOTT, of Irish birth. He was
    married January 28, 1865, to MARY ACKERSON, a native of New York, and a
    daughter of CORNELIUS and ELIZA (FURDMAN) ACKERSON, of Dutch origin.
    Mr. and Mrs. SCOTT are the parents of ten children, eight of whom are
    living: JOHN HENRY, GEORGE ALBERT, JAMES JEFFERSON, WINFIELD, ANNA
    ELIZA, EMMA IDA, EUGENE and CLARA.  Since his residence in Cherokee
    County Mr. SCOTT has held several local offices of trust and responsi-
    bility, to the entire satisfaction of the public.  His political
    affiliations are with the Republican party.  He has given his children
    a good common-school education, and is a liberal supporter of all
    efforts to advance the standing of the community.

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