My Genealogy Hound

GEORGE M. SCOTT is one of the leading agriculturists of Berrien County, Mich., and has followed this calling from his earliest boyhood, being initiated into its mysteries by his father, George H. Scott, who was originally from the Green Mountain State. In addition to that, he is also engaged in fruit-growing, and in all things relating to that industry he is a connoisseur, his products being of the best varieties, of unusual size, and of delicious taste. Mr. Scott is a native-born resident of this county, his birth occurring March 28, 1845, and for that reason, perhaps, is more liable to succeed in his calling than though he had moved in from some other State.

George H. Scott, father of our subject, selected his wife in the person of Miss Eliza Gragg, a native of the Empire State, and to them were given five children, four of whom are living, our subject being first in order of birth. The parents came to Michigan about 1840, settling near St. Joseph, and were among the early settlers of that region. The father is still living, making his home in St. Joseph, and is respected by all. When he first went to that town he engaged in various enterprises, having at one time a general store there. Later, he and his brother Reuben owned and operated two vessels on the lake, and were thus engaged for a number of years, dealing extensively in wood and lumber. After that Mr. Scott bought a farm in Royalton Township, and here resided for about twenty-five years, carrying on his farm, and at the same time operating a sawmill. He finally sold that farm, and is now residing in St. Joseph, retired from the active duties of life. He had the misfortune to lose his worthy companion in Berrien County, in September, 1872.

The original of this notice remained in St. Joseph until fifteen years of age, and received a good practical education in the schools of that city. He then went on the farm with his father, and in connection with the farming industry carried on the sawmill business for his father for ten years. Since then he has been engaged in farming and fruit-growing, and is making a complete success of both callings. Although there are but forty-nine acres in his farm, every part is improved and under a splendid state of cultivation; the crops never fail him, and he is recognized throughout his section as a man suited in every way for his calling.

Mr. Scott has been twice married, his first wife having been Miss Lottie E. Carlton. She left one child, Dwight C. In selecting a companion for his second wife, he chose Miss May C. Matrau, a native of Bainbridge Township, Berrien County, Mich., and their nuptials were celebrated in that county on the 5th of December, 1876. Four children were born to this union, and named as follows; Erma, Roy, Clarence and Paul. Mr. Scott is a stanch supporter of Republican principles, and his first Presidential vote was cast for Gen. U. S. Grant. He is one of the county’s best citizens, and is well respected.