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George W. Scott has been associated with the affairs of this locality in various capacities, and now, as postmaster, merchant and farmer, he is widely and favorably known. He was born in Jackson County, Mo., February 13, 1844, and is a son of Henry Scott, a native of Ireland, who moved to the State of Missouri when a boy, growing to manhood and marrying there. His wife was formerly Mary Neafus, of Pennsylvania birth, but reared in Kentucky. Mr. Scott was a farmer in Jackson County, following this occupation till his death, which occurred in 1859. He served in the Mexican War and as lieutenant colonel, in the United States army. His wife survived him, dying in California, in 1886. George W. Scott, upon reaching mature years, served in the Federal army from October 20, 1862, to January 16, 1866, holding a position in the quartermaster’s department. When the war closed he came to Arkansas, first settling on a farm in Pulaski County. In 1884 he came to this county, and purchased a place with only slight improvements, but has cleared and built and modernized the farm, until today he has a fine place of 400 acres, with 320 under cultivation. He has a good double barn, old gin, with new engine and machinery, and corn-mill, together with his store. He has been in the mercantile business for some fourteen years, enjoying substantial patronage. In 1870 he was married to Minnie Diehl, a native of Pulaski County, Ark., and daughter of John Diehl. There were five children born to them: James W., John E. and William M., all of whom are attending the State University. The two deceased are George E. (who died when eleven years old) and Elizabeth P. (who died when eighteen months old). Mr. Scott was appointed postmaster in 1884, and has also served a number of years on the school board, with credit to himself and benefit to his township. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.