Adele Elizabeth Stratton and Richard McDonald Scott
RICHARD MCDONALD SCOTT, son of MARIA FRANCES CRAWFORD and WILLIAM CLEMENT SCOTT SR., was born March 9, 1862 in 5th Street, Richmond, Wayne, Indiana, and died March 14, 1937 in Denver, Colorado. He is buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, Wheat Ridge, Jefferson, Colorado.1743, 1741
He married ADELE ELIZABETH STRATTON on August 1, 1893 in Waverly, Coffey, Kansas,7728 daughter of MARY THOMPSON and SAMUEL STRATTON. She was born March 4, 1864 in Illinois, and died April 1, 1920 in Denver, Colorado. She is buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, Wheat Ridge, Jefferson, Colorado.1740, 1741
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- William Scott Descendant Report (Ancestor of Richard M. Scott)
- Edward Erwin Descendant Report (Ancestor of Richard M. Scott)
- Jacob Clements Descendant Report (Ancestor of Richard M. Scott)
- William Campbell Descendant Report (Ancestor of Richard M. Scott)
- Francis Stuart Descendant Report (Ancestor of Richard M. Scott)
- James Crawford Descendant Report (Ancestor of Richard M. Scott)
- Timothy Hall Descendant Report (Ancestor of Richard M. Scott)
Children of ADELE ELIZABETH STRATTON and RICHARD MCDONALD SCOTT:
- RICHARD MCDONALD SCOTT JR., b. November 28, 1894, Ashland, Saunders, Nebraska; m. MARGOT LOUISE POSTLEWAITE on June 17, 1922 in Denver, Colorado2469; d. December 18, 1965, Denver, Colorado.56
- MARY FRANCES SCOTT, b. November 24, 1898, Colorado;56 m. FRANZ J. KRETSCHMER; d. November, 1985.56
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Education
- Adele Elizabeth Stratton graduated from University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska in 1887.7726
Work History
Adele E. Stratton
- Assistant Principal at Ashland High School7726
Richard M. Scott
Marriage Announcements and News
Ashland Gazette, August 4, 18938187
MARRIED
SCOTT-STRATTON—At Waverly, Kansas, Tuesday August 1st 1894, Mr. R. M. Scott, of Ashland, and Miss Adell Stratton, of Waverly, Rev. S. S. Stevens officiating.
The parties to the above contract are among the best known and highly respected young people of Ashland. The groom is one of our most popular young business men being a member of the well known boot and shoe firm of Reece & scott. The bride is a young lady of most estimable character, who as a teacher in our public schools, has established for herself a high place in the esteem of the people of this community. They were the recipients of a large number of beautiful presents from their numerous friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Scott returned to their Ashland home Thursday morning. May they enjoy a long, prosperous and happy life is the earnest wish of a multitude of friends.
Nebraska State Journal, August 5, 18937728
Joined Their Fortunes.
ASHLAND, NEB., August 4.—[Special.] R. M. Scott returned from Waverly, Kas., yesterday, where he was married Tuesday to Miss Adell E. Stratton of this city. Mr. Scott is the junior member of the shoe firm of Reece & Scott, while the bride has been connected with the Ashland high school for the past four years. They were the recipients of a large number of beautiful presents from their many friends.
Newspaper Articles
Daily State Democrat, October 31, 18877726
Miss Dell Stratton of the University class of '87, now assistant principal of the Ashland high school, is in the city visitingwith her many friends and classmates. She will return to her work tomorrow, no doubt feeling much the better for her short vacation.
Obituaries
Rocky Mountain News, April 2, 19201740
Obituary Record
SCOTT—Adell S. Scott, at Mercy hospital, late of 2848 Gaylord street, wife of R. M. Scott. Services will be held from the Olinger chapel today at 4 p. m. Interment at Crown Hill.
Rocky Mountain News, March 15, 19371743
Retired Grocer, Resident Since 1898, Dies Here
Richard M. Scott Sr., Born in Indiana, Succumbs at 75, Funeral Tuesday
Richard M. Scott Sr., retired retail grocer and father of Richard M. Scott, former financial editor of The Rocky Mountain News, died Sunday at St. Luke's Hospital following an operation. He was 75.
Mr. Scott was born in Richmond, Ind. His family moved to Nebraska and he came to Denver in 1898. He engaged in the grocery business until 1927, when he retired. He lived at 2805 E. 16th ave.
He is survived by his son; a daughter, Frances Scott; a brother, George L. Scott, of Atlanta, Ga.; two sisters, Mrs. J. R. Watts, of Atlanta, and Mrs. R. A. Jackson, of Ridgefield, Con.., and two grandchildren, Julia Frances and Louise Adele Scott. His wife died in 1920.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a. m. Tuesday at the Rogers Mortuary. Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery.
Ashland Gazette, March 18, 19377850
Richard M. Scott Dies In Denver
John Scott received word Monday of the death of an uncle, Richard M. Scott, who died Sunday in Denver, Colo., following a several weeks illness. The deceased will be remembered by many former friends in Ashland and vicinity. He was postmaster here for several years and also had a shoe store which was located in a building which is now a part of the Butler store. His wife, who has been dead several years, was the former Miss Dell Stratton, who was well known here. They had two children, Richard and Frances, who survive both parents and are living in Denver. Miss Frances Scott has been a frequent visitor in Ashland and has many warm friends who sympathize deeply with her and her brother in their loss.
Mrs. Edwin Fricke also received a message telling of Mr. Scott's death and she left Monday evening for Denver to be with Miss Scott until after the funeral.
G. L. Scott, who is now in Atlanta, Ga., is a brother of the deceased.
Cemetery Pictures
Crown Hill Cemetery, Wheat Ridge, Jefferson, Colorado
1862 - 1937
1964 - 1920
Census Records
| Date | Location | Enumerated Names |
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| June 10, 1870305 | Richmond, Wayne, Indiana | |
| June 3, 1880292 | Ashland, Saunders, Nebraska |
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| June 1, 1900350 | Denver, Arapahoe, Colorado |
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| April 23, 1910349 | Denver, Denver, Colorado |
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| January 6, 1920348 | Denver, Denver, Colorado |
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| April 3, 1930347 | Denver, Denver, Colorado |
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