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A. E. Scott is a minister and merchant residing at Ralston, Tenn., and was born in Dresden, Tenn., December 21, 1847, and is the only child of George W. and Susan Scott. His father was born in Virginia April 25, 1809, and was of Scotch descent. He was a journeyman cigar-maker by trade, and spent many years in the North plying his trade. In 1844 he came to Weakley County, Tenn., and located at Dresden, where he established a cigar factory. His death occurred January 21, 1885. His mother’s maiden name was Fuller and she is a descendant of the Hall family of North Carolina, one of whom was secretary of State of North Carolina for a number of years. She was born in Rutherford County, Tenn., January 30, 1827, and is now residing with her son. Mr. Scott was brought up at home, receiving a common school education. August 3, 1871, he married Cynthia A., daughter of William and Mary Dodd. Mrs. Scott was born in Obion County, Tenn., January 30, 1853. To this union four children have been born, as follows: Beulah, Lula, Benjamin W. and Niece S. In 1870 Mr. Scott entered the employ of the North Carolina & St. Louis Railway Company as agent at Ralston, and as such served for thirteen years, at the same time acting as salesman in the store of House & Roberts, of that place. In 1879 he entered into a co-partnership with C. D. Whitlock, and began merchandising. About one year afterward Mr. Whitlock died, when B. E. Dodd, his brother-in-law, purchased an interest in the business, and the firm is known as A. E. Scott & Co. Mr. Scott is a local minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which his wife is also a member. He has always taken a decided stand in favor of temperance and education, and is at present secretary of the board of school trustees. He is an enterprising citizen, and universally esteemed and respected. In politics he is a Democrat, and believes in national prohibition.