The Carthage Republican
Carthage, Illinois
Friday
March 16, 1917
Page 5
Column 6DEATH OF LEWIS L. SCOTT
Lewis L. Scott died at his home in this city Wednesday, March 14th, at 2:40 o'clock a. m., death being due to heart trouble. Mr. Scott had been in poor health for a number of years, but his death was rather sudden, although he had been ailing somewhat for a time, hence came as a shock to his many loved ones.
Mr. Scott was born Dec. 16, 1837, at Greenup county, Kentucky, being at the time of his death, 79 years, 2 months and 29 days of age.
On March 7, 1880, he was married in this city to Mrs. Ellis Jane Kimbrough, and after living in this vicinity for a number of years, where they were engaged in farming, the family moved to Centralia, Mo., later returning to this city, where they have made their home for a number of years.
Mr. Scott is a civil war veteran, having served for three years, participating in engagements on both land and sea, being a member of the army and navy.
He leaves surviving beside his widow, the following: John H. Scott, of St. Louis, Mo.; Edward L. Scott, of Centralia, Mo.; and Miss Bessie B. Scott, at home; also a step-daughter, Mrs. H. F. Bruner, of Galesburg; a sister, Mrs. M. E. Wagner, of Hamilton, and a half-sister, Mrs. Eliza Black, of Wilmington, Ill.; one son, Charles R., having died in 1902. Mr. Scott was a faithful member of the Christian church.
The funeral services will be held from the home at 10:30 o'clock today (Friday), Rev. E. M. Smith, now pastor of the Christian church of this city, officiating. Rev. Mr. Smith was pastor of the church in Centralia during Mr. and Mrs. Scott's residence in that city. Burial at Franklin cemetery, east of Carthage.
