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JOHN C. SCOTT, farmer, P. O. Aberdeen, was born in this township April 26, 1813, and is a son of Robert and Joanna (Cooper) Scott. His father was born in Kentucky, and was a son of John, Sr., a native of Virginia, who settled in Kentucky about 1795, and in this township in either 1801 or 1802, in which he lived till his death. Robert was married to the daughter of William Cooper, and lived in this township till his death, which occurred at the age of fifty-six years. He was a Trustee of the township, and held other minor offices. During the old muster days, he was Major of a military company. To him were born thirteen children — John, William, Jane, Nancy, Elizabeth, Martha, Exhira; Amanda (deceased), wife of Dr. W. H. Evans; Isabella, and four died in childhood. February 9, 1837, our subject was married to Millie A. Howard, and in 1838 settled where he now lives. He owns 415 acres of land, which is in excellent farming condition. He and wife are members of the Christian Church, to which they have belonged for forty years. Ten children have been born to them, seven living — James R., John W., Ellen, Martha, Mary, Millie and Franklin; the deceased are William, Tamar and Reny. John W. was a member of the Seventh Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, and saw active service throughout the war.