William Nimrod SCOTT (VETERAN CSA)

WN
PRIVATE
Company B 34th Arkansas Infantry
Civil War Confederate
November 4, 1837 - June 23, 1921

*Obituary
Prairie Grove Herald
Thursday, June 30, 1921

SCOTT, W.N. – The remains of Mr. W.N. Scott, who died at the Soldiers Home in Little Rock Thursday, June 23rd arrived in Prairie Grove Saturday morning, accompanied by his wife and son, Hugh Scott and nephew Douglas Scott of Fort Smith and were taken to the home of Mrs. Scott’s nephew W.H. Dodson, where it remained until Sunday afternoon when the funeral took place from the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Rev. E.M. Freyschlag, an old friend and former pastor of the deceased, paid a beautiful tribute to his life and Christian character as he had known him for many years and was assisted in the service by his pastor, Grover C. Bidwell. By request of the family Rev. and Mrs. Bidwell sang, ‘Jesus Lover of My Soul’ and the other old songs that Mr. Scott loved were sang by the choir. The Camp of Confederate Veterans and the Daughters of the Confederacy marched in a body from the home to the church and the grave. The many beautiful flowers that covered the grave were testimonials of the love and respect that he commanded in this community. In his younger life Mr. Scott was a familiar personage in the business life of this community. For some time he conducted a furniture and undertaking business in Prairie Grove and he served several years as a Justice of the Peace. He and Mrs. Scott conducted a hotel here for some years. William Nimrod Scott was born on Cove Creek in Washington County, Arkansas, November 4, 1837. He was married to Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Duncan February 10, 1859. To this union were born two children, Hugh and Elizabeth Scott. Mrs. Scott died October 3, 1885. Mr. Scott was again married in December 1886 to Mrs. Cherrie Ada Gatlen. To this union was born September 3, 1890, Annie Jeane who died April 15, 1906. Mr. Scott enlisted in the Confederate service in August 1862, being a member of Co. B, 34th Arkansas Infantry and served till the close of the war. He was a member of the Prairie Grove Camp of Confederate veterans at the time of his death. He united with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church at the White Church in Cane Hill in 1887 and was an honored elder of that church until he came to Prairie Grove and was received into the Cumberland Presbyterian Church here as an elder. He with his family united with the Southern Presbyterian Church here last year. He is survived by his wife and son, Hugh Scott, and a brother, Jon M. Scott of Ft. Smith, and a half-sister, Mrs. Mary B. Maxwell of Little Rock.

*Obituary
Prairie Grove Herald
Thursday, July 14, 1921

IN MEMORIAL of Comrade W.N. Scott, who died at the Confederate Home at Little Rock, Arkansas June 23rd, 1921. Comrade Scott was a native of Washington County, Arkansas. He enlisted in the 34th Ark. Infantry and went through the war in that Regiment, in Western Dept. He was a true soldier, always ready for duty. He was a true Christian and gentleman in every sense of the word, always ready to help the needy and to speak a word of comfort and cheer. The Camp mourns our loss but feel that it is his great gain, for he has gone to his reward. He was in the 84th year of his age. -A. Allen, G.W. Nixon, W.R. Wallace – Committee of Prairie Grove Camp of Confederate Veterans.

*Obituary
Fayetteville Daily Democrat
Saturday, June 25, 1921

The body of W.N. Scott, who died Thursday in Little Rock, will be brought here for burial at Prairie Grove Sunday, according to word received today. A message from Little Rock stated that death had occurred suddenly, but no particulars were given. Mr. Scott was a pioneer citizen of Prairie Grove. With his wife he had recently gone to the Soldiers Home at Little Rock where he has been residing since. Arrangements for the funeral have not been announced.

*Obituary
Fayetteville Daily Democrat
Tuesday, June 28, 1921

The funeral services for W.N. Scott were held Sunday afternoon at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, conducted by Rev. E.M. Freyschlag of the U.S.A. Church of Fayetteville. The scripture lessons were read by Rev. G.C. Bidwell, pastor of the Southern Presbyterian Church of this place, of which Mr. Scott was a member. He was a member of the Confederate Camp, and the few comrades that were here attended in a body. He is survived by his wife and one son.

*Obituary
Prairie Grove Herald
Thursday, June 23, 1921

“Uncle Bill” Scott, an old resident of this community, and who was tenderly called “Uncle Bill,” died at the Confederate Soldiers Home in Little Rock this afternoon at 5 o’clock. The body will arrive at Prairie Grove Saturday morning and will be buried Saturday afternoon in the cemetery here by the side of his daughter, Jeane Scott.

*Obituary
Prairie Grove Herald
Thursday, July 21, 1921

Card of Thanks – We wish to thank our many friends, both in Prairie Grove and Little Rock, for their many acts of kindness and sympathy shown us during the illness and death of our husband and father, W.N. Scott; also for the many beautiful floral offerings. (Signed) Mrs. C.A. Scott, Hugh Scott

*Obituary (News Article)
Fayetteville Democrat
Thursday, September 22, 1910

W.N. Scott is on the Confederate Pension list to receive $70 from the Washington County Clerk’s office.

*Obituary
State of Arkansas Confederate Pension Archives

W.N. Scott filed Veteran Application #13853 with the Confederate Pension Board of Washington County for a Confederate pension and it was received as allowed August 15, 1907 at the State, citing service with the 34thArkansas Infantry from 1862 thru 1865.

CA
February 28, 1850 - August 16, 1921

*Obituary
Prairie Grove Herald
Thursday, August 18, 1921

SCOTT, Cherokee Ada - Mrs. Cherokee Ada Scott died at the Confederate Home in Little Rock Tuesday afternoon, August 16, at 7 o'clock, aged 71 years. Mrs. Scott had been in failing health for several years and when about six weeks ago she was here to bury her husband, Mr. W.N. Scott, her relatives and friends felt that her days were few here among us. She was a woman whose life was full of service to all mankind whom she found needy. She never stopped to ask the question, was he or she worthy, but she hastened to the cry of distress in sickness and affliction, and gave her all for them. She had a wonderful memory and being only 11 years old when the war between the states began she could tell intelligently of the horrors of war and the suffering of the people of the South during that time. All these beautiful; deeds of mercy exemplified her strong Christian character.

Cherokee Hudgins was born at Calhoun, Georgia, February 28, 1850. She came to Mulberry in this state with four sisters, who were well known in Prairie Grove. When a child she professed her faith in Christ and united with the Missionary Baptist Church. Later with Mr. Scott and son Hugh they united with the Southern Presbyterian Church. So in life they were united and in death not divided.

She was married to Garrett Gatlin in 1882. He only lived about two years after their marriage. She was married to W.N. Scott in December 1886. To this union was born one daughter, Jeane Scott, who died April 15, 1907. Most of her time has been spent in Prairie Grove since she came to Washington County.

One of the most beautiful examples of her life was her devotion to her step-children. Hugh has been closely associated with her during her dying days and he feels keenly his loss.

She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. J.T. Dodson and Mrs. H.C. Wigley of Iowa Park, Texas and four step-children.

The remains arrived in Prairie Grove this morning, accompanied by Mr. Hugh Scott, and were taken to the home of her nephew, Mr. W.R. Dodson, where it remained until 3 o'clock, when the funeral service was held from the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Rev. E.M. Freyschlag, assisted by her pastor, Rev. Grover C. Bidwell, conducting the service. The burial was made beside her husband, beneath a bank of beautiful flowers. Those attending from out of town were Joe M. Scott and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Scott of Lincoln.

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