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WILLIAM SCOTT, farmer; P. O. Alcony; born in Pennsylvania Jan. 18, 1822; is a son of William and Sarah (Kinney) Scott, who were also born in Pennsylvania; the ancestry being from Scotland. The parents, William and Sarah, came to this county about 1865, and located in this township, remaining here one year, then removed to Troy, where he has resided to the present time, living a retired life, he being in his 85th year; his wife died in 1876; they were parents of nine children, of whom five are now living, viz., William, Mary E., James, Sarah Jane and Margaret Elizabeth (twins). Our subject remained with his parents till 28 years of age, when he was united in marriage with Mary, daughter of Henry and Jane Krimer, natives of Pennsylvania; they had four children, of whom two are now living, viz., Henry and Sharon Kinney; his wife died May 29, 1857. On March 5, 1863, was celebrated his marriage with Sarah L., daughter of Zenas and Elizabeth Hart, who were born in New Jersey, removing to this county about 1815, and locating in this township, opening out in the forests a home and farm, and enduring all the hardships of those early settlers; but he lived to accomplish his work; obtained a fine farm with good buildings, and all conveniences necessary for comfort; there he was permitted to enjoy only a few years, dying Nov. 15, 1844, and his wife April 10, 1849; they were parents of seven children, of whom five are living—Mary, Levi, William H. Harrison, Sarah L. and John. Mr. Scott first located in this county, where he has since lived, following farming most of the time; he has a pleasant home and residence, with 50 acres of land all in cultivation; here they have resided nine years; they have two other pieces of land of 40 and 50 acres respectively; Mr Scott has held several offices—was Supervisor several terms, Township Trustee one term, and Postmaster for six years.