Sarah Harriet Jordan and Rufus Irving Scott
RUFUS IRVING SCOTT, son of MARY ANN MCILWAIN and JAMES GARDNER SCOTT, was born October 3, 1845 in Ogden, Henry, Indiana,48 and died September 28, 1929 in Mercy Hospital, Davenport, Scott, Iowa.6325 He is buried in Oakdale Memorial Gardens, Davenport, Scott, Iowa.574, 456
He married SARAH HARRIET JORDAN on March 3, 1870 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa,572, 3434 daughter of NANCY J. HOLMES and JARMAN JORDAN. She was born December 4, 1845 in Washington County, Pennsylvania,572 and died October 18, 1911 in Davenport, Scott, Iowa.48 She is buried in Oakdale Memorial Gardens, Davenport, Scott, Iowa.574, 456
- Sarah Harriet Jordan was also known as Sallie Jordan.
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- William Scott Descendant Report (Ancestor of Rufus I. Scott)
- Edward Erwin Descendant Report (Ancestor of Rufus I. Scott)
- Jacob Clements Descendant Report (Ancestor of Rufus I. Scott)
- William Campbell Descendant Report (Ancestor of Rufus I. Scott)
- Francis Stuart Descendant Report (Ancestor of Rufus I. Scott)
Children of SARAH HARRIET JORDAN and RUFUS IRVING SCOTT:
- JESSIE J. SCOTT, b. 1871; d. 1871;60 bur. Oakdale Memorial Gardens, Davenport, Scott, Iowa.574, 456
- HARRY VANTINE SCOTT, b. August 19, 1876, Richmond, Wayne, Indiana;13, 8 m. OPAL DOROTHY BELL on July 30, 1898 in Clinton, DeWitt, Illinois577; d. January 4, 1960, Wilmette, Cook, Illinois.120
Newspaper Articles
Richmond Telegram, December 8, 18811137
Ruf. Scott, once a printers' devil in Richmond and later a freight man on the Chicago road, but for several years a passenger conductor between Des Moines and Council Bluffs, favored us with a call last Friday. Ruf. is the same in prosperity as he was in adversity — a prince of good fellows.
Davenport Democrat and Leader, August 14, 19056322
LIGHTNING HITS BURROWS TERRACE
Family of R. I. Scott Interrupted by Bolt While at Dinner.
About 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon dinner at the home of R. I. Scott, in one of the handsome homes at Grand avenue and Kirkwood boulevard, known as Burrows Terrace, was rudely interrupted by a lightning bolt which tore a yawning hole in the roof but did no other damage beyond shocking the dinner party. None of them are feeling any ill effects from the experience, however.
There is an old saying that lightning never strikes twice in the same place, but this is the fifth place it has struck in that neighborhood within a radius of a couple of blocks in the past few years. So say those who have kept a tally on these little incidents.
Davenport Democrat and Leader, April 11, 19096321
SUMMER CURTAINS, NEW IDEAS
Close followers of decorative styles admire my reasonably priced art linen, many colored full length curtains. They are washable. And also my linen taffeta draperies for doors, replacing portieres. Surprising how they freshen home interiors. Now being shown at my parlor shop.
MRS. R. I. SCOTT
710 Kirkwood Blvd.
Obituaries
Davenport Democrat and Leader, October 18, 1911572
Scott.
After a long illness, Mrs. Rufus Irving Scott of 710 Kirkwood boulevard, passed away this morning at her home.
Mrs. Scott's demise was not unexpected as she has been in a critical condition for several weeks.
Mrs. Scott whose maiden name was Harriet Sarah Jordon, was born Dec. 4, 1885, in Washington county, Penn. On March 3, 1870, she was united in marriage to Rufus I. Scott. To them two children were born, one daughter Harriet, who died in infancy and one son, Harry V. Scott, who with the husband survives.
Mr. and Mrs. Scott moved to Davenport in 1890 and have made their home here ever since.
The funeral will be held at the residence, 710 Kirkwood boulevard, Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Interment will be private.
Davenport Democrat and Leader, October 22, 1911
Scott Funeral
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Rufus Irvlng Scott were held Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home, 710 Kirkwood boulevard, Dr. Coffman of the First Presbyterian church officiating. The services at the grave in Oakdale cemetery were private.
Those who acted as pallbearers were: Dr. George Middleton, Wilbur Spencer, Harry Spencer, John Tanner, N. Godfrey and Horace Roberts.
Davenport Democrat and Leader, September 29, 19296323
RUFUS SCOTT SUCCUMBS TO LONG ILLNESS
Was the Father of H. V. Scott, Former Davenporter, Now of Chicago.
Rufus Irving Scott, husband of the late Harriet J. Scott and father of Harry V. Scott, former Davenporter, now of Chicago, died Saturday afternoon at Mercy hospital, Davenport. Death terminated an extended illness.
Mr. Scott was a long time resident of Davenport, the family home being at 710 Kirkwood boulevard. For over 30 years he was a conductor on the Rock Island road, and in later years was with the Gordon-Van Tine company.
Surviving are a son, Harry V. Scott, and a grandson, James Donald Scott, both of Chicago. His wife died in October, 1911.
The funeral, which will be private,will be held at 3 o'clock Monday afternoon at the Hill & Fredericks mortuary, with burial in Oakdale.
Davenport Democrat, October 1, 1929573
The Scott Funeral.
Private funeral services for Rufus I. Scott were held at 3 p.m. Monday at the Hill & Fredericks chapel. The Rev. LeRoy Coffman officiated at the services at the chapel and at the grave in Oakdale cemetery.
Pallbearers were E. C. Roberts, H. G. Roberts, W. G. Henigbaum, E. L. Goff, W. E. Spencer, and H. H. Hoyt.
Census Records
| Date | Location | Enumerated Names |
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| September 4, 1850307 | Wayne, Wayne, Indiana |
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| June 7, 1860306 | Richmond, Wayne, Indiana |
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| July 25, 1870567 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa |
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| July 1, 1880568 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa |
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| 188583 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa |
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| 1895354 | Davenport, Scott, Iowa |
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| June 9, 1900571 | Davenport, Scott, Iowa |
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| 1905330 | Davenport, Scott, Iowa |
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| 1910570 | Davenport, Scott, Iowa |
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