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Arthur H. Scott, a prominent farmer and representative citizen of Oakland County, Michigan, residing on his fine farm of 210 acres in section 35, Pontiac township, was born November 27, 1870, in Oakland County, Michigan. He is a son of Elisha H. Scott and a grandson of Stephen Scott, who was born at Franklin Furnace, Sussex County, New Jersey, of Scotch ancestry. The children of Stephen Scott were the following: Elisha H.; Charles; Jack, of Washington; Stephen, of Oakland County; Mary; Sarah; Phoebe; Mrs. Kate DeWitt, of Harbor Springs, Michigan; and Mrs. Hannah Skellenger, of Davidson, Michigan.

Elisha H. Scott was born February 2, 1820, in Sussex County, New Jersey, where he was well educated, and lived until he was 24 years of age. In 1844 he came to Michigan and took a claim of 240 acres of land in the vicinity of Seymour Lake, where he spent the remainder of his life, becoming one of the leading men of Oakland County. He was a stanch Democrat. His personal character was such that he was chosen by his fellow citizens for many of the responsible positions in his county, and he capably served for many years as supervisor, treasurer and as a justice of the peace. Mr. Scott was married, first, to Catherine Sloat, who was born in New Jersey, and the children of this union were: Theodore, of Richfield Center, Michigan; Elizabeth (Phelps), of Bay City, Michigan; Emma and Katherine, both deceased; Mary (Tolfree), of Oxford, Michigan; and Anna (Nicholas), of East Jordan, Michigan. Mrs. Scott died in 1869. Mr. Scott’s second marriage was to Ann Hartwell, who was born July 13, 1833, at Webster, Wayne County, New York, and is a daughter of Joel and Sally (Brock) Phelps, The children of this union are: Arthur H.; Irene, wife of George Hamilton, of Pontiac; and Grace, who married Archie Scott, superintendent of a large quartz mill at Carters, California. Archie Scott has been a great traveler, has visited South Africa and Alaska, has crossed the Atlantic four times, and has made a trip around the world.

Our subject resided at Seymour Lake, his birthplace, until his father died, when he was about 21 years old, his education being obtained in the district schools and the Oxford High School, where he took a commercial course. He then spent one year at Rochester, New York, and upon his return became associated with C. L. Randall, who is the largest produce dealer in Michigan. After working for six years for Mr. Randall, on a salary, buying and selling for him all through the East and South, and in the summers operating a creamery, he retired to his own farm, which he operates during the summer and still works, on joint account, for Mr. Randall during the winter and fall.

On February 1, 1897, Mr. Scott was united in marriage with Edwina Wiser, who was born in Oakland County, Michigan, and is a daughter of Frank and Jennie Wiser. Three interesting children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Scott, namely: Irline, Jessie and Leitha. Politically Mr. Scott is a Democrat of the old school, and in the triumph of the principles of that party he sees the salvation of the country. He is fraternally connected with the Modern Woodmen of America and the Knights of the Maccabees. His travel has given him much experience and a wide acquaintance, and he numbers friends in every locality he visits, who esteem him highly for his sterling traits of character.