Ruey Lester Scott (1893 - 1956)

Born 6 Aug 1893 in Bethelhem, Wayne, Iowa, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Oma Cecile (Gordon) Scott — married 23 Dec 1914 in Wayne County, Iowa

Descendants

Died 23 Jul 1956 at age 62 in Corydon, Wayne County, Iowa

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Biography

Ruey was born in 1893. He was the son of Harvey Scott and Rose Walker. He passed away in 1956.

OBITUARY

RUEY LESTER SCOTT

Ruey Lester Scott, son of Harvey W. and Rosa B. Scott, was born August 6, 1893 in Wright Township, Wayne County, Iowa, and passed away July 23, 1956 at the Wayne County Hospital at the age of 62 years, 11 months and 17 days.

On December 23, 1914 he was united in marriage to Oma Cecil Gordon. One daughter, Kathleen Ford of Russell, and two sons, D. Gordon Scott of Ankeny, Iowa and H. Paul Scott of Benedict, Minnesota, were born to this happy union.

He leaves to mourn his passing his widow, three children, six grandchildren, Marilyn, Judy and Gary Ford, Linda Scott, Steven and Susan Scott, two daughters-in-law, Dorothy Scott and Gladys Scott, and one son-in-law, Ivan Ford. Also three sisters, Beulah and Inez Scott, Muriel Sinclair, one brother, Hollie R. Scott and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one infant grandson.

Ruey spent his entire life in Wayne County except from January 1 of this year when he and his wife moved to Russell.

He was united with the Bethlehem Methodist Church early in life. He lived a wholesome Christian life and was a devoted husband and father and will be greatly missed by his relatives and friends.

Funeral services were conducted Thursday, July 26, 1956 at 2 p.m., at the Woodman Funeral Home by Rev. George Patterson. Interment was in the Russell Cemetery.

Pallbearers were, Floyd Hook, Lawrence Pray, Henry Teter, Odess Holt, Earl Krouse and Harold Powell. Two hymns, "Beyond the Sunset" and "Beautiful Garden of Prayer" were sung by Carl H. Wright and Quincy Robb, accompanied by Mrs. John Woodman. Mrs. Dorothy Fry and Mrs. Jack Moore assisted Mrs. Woodman with the flowers. ^[1]

Research Records

• 1900 United States Federal Census

Name Ruie Scott Age 6 Birth Date Aug 1893 Birthplace Iowa Home in 1900 Wright, Wayne, Iowa Sheet Number 5 102 Family Number 102 Race White Gender Male Relation to Head of House Son Marital Status Single Father's Name Harvey W Scott Father's Birthplace Iowa Mother's Name Rosa B Scott Mother's Birthplace Iowa Household Members Name Age Name Harvey W Scott Name Rosa B Scott Name Bula Scott Name Hollie Scott Name Ruie Scott Name Inis Scott Name Murriel Scott ^[2]

• 1910 United States Federal Census

Name Rudy L Scott Age in 1910 16 Birth Year abt 1894 Birthplace Iowa Home in 1910 Union, Wayne, Iowa Race White Gender Male Relation to Head of House Son Marital Status Single Father's Name Harv W Scott Father's Birthplace Iowa Mother's Name Rose B Scott Mother's Birthplace Iowa Native Tongue English Occupation Farm Laborer Industry Home Farm Employer, Employee or Other Wage Earner Attended School Yes Able to read Yes Able to Write Yes Household Members Name Age Name Harv W Scott Age 47 Name Rose B Scott Age 44 Name Bula Scott Age 20 Name Hollie R Scott Age 18 Name Rudy L Scott Age 16 Name Willa I Scott Age 15 Name Muriel Scott Age 10 ^[3]

• 1920 United States Federal Census

Name Ruey L Scott Age 26 Birth Year abt 1894 Birthplace Iowa Home in 1920 Wright, Wayne, Iowa House Number Farm Residence Date 1920 Race White Gender Male Relation to Head of House Head Marital Status Married Spouse's Name Cecil Scott Father's Birthplace Iowa Mother's Birthplace Iowa Able to Speak English Yes Occupation Farmer Industry General Farm Employment Field Own Account Home Owned or Rented Rent Able to read Yes Able to Write Yes Household Members Name Age Name Ruey L Scott Name Cecil Scott Name Wanda K Scott ^[4]

• 1930 United States Federal Census

Name Ruey L Scott Birth Year abt 1895 Gender Male Race White Age in 1930 35 Birthplace Iowa Marital Status Married Relation to Head of House Head Home in 1930 Union, Wayne, Iowa, USA Map of Home Union, Wayne, Iowa Dwelling Number 47 Family Number 47 Home Owned or Rented Owned Radio Set Yes Lives on Farm Yes Age at First Marriage 21 Attended School No Able to Read and Write Yes Father's Birthplace Iowa Mother's Birthplace Iowa Able to Speak English Yes Occupation Farmer Industry General farm Class of Worker Working on own account Employment Yes Household Members Name Age Name Ruey L Scott Name Cecil Scott Name Kathleen Scott Name Gordon Scott Name Paul Scott ^[5]

• 1940 United States Federal Census

Name R L Scott Respondent Yes Age 45 Estimated Birth Year abt 1895 Gender Male Race White Birthplace Iowa Marital Status Married Relation to Head of House Head Home in 1940 Union, Wayne, Iowa Map of Home in 1940 Union, Wayne, Iowa Farm Yes Inferred Residence in 1935 Union, Wayne, Iowa Residence in 1935 Same House Sheet Number 5A Number of Household in Order of Visitation 92 Occupation Farmer House Owned or Rented Rented Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented 12 Attended School or College No Highest Grade Completed Elementary school, 8th grade Hours Worked Week Prior to Census 84 Class of Worker Working on own account Weeks Worked in 1939 52 Income Other Sources Yes Household Members Name Age Name R L Scott Name Cecil Scott Name Gordon Scott Name Paul Scott ^[6]

• Iowa, Select Marriages Index, 1809-1992

Name Ruey L Scott Gender Male Marital Status Single Race White Birth Place Wayne Co, Iowa Marriage Date 23 Dec 1914 Marriage Place Corydon, Wayne, Iowa Father Harve W Scott Mother Rosa B Walker Spouse Cecil Gordon FHL Film Number 1671442 Reference ID 2:3HJQPDW

• U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38742120

Sources

1. ↑ THE RUSSELL UNION-TRIBUNE Russell, Iowa Thursday, August 2, 1956
2. ↑ Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Wright, Wayne, Iowa; Roll: 464; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0158; FHL microfilm: 1240464
3. ↑ Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Union, Wayne, Iowa; Roll: T624_427; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0172; FHL microfilm: 1374440
4. ↑ Source Citation: Year: 1920; Census Place: Wright, Wayne, Iowa; Roll: T625_517; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 187; Image: 938
5. ↑ Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Union, Wayne, Iowa; Roll: 686; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0019; Image: 994.0; FHL microfilm: 2340421
6. ↑ Source Citation: Year: 1940; Census Place: Union, Wayne, Iowa; Roll: T627_1211; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 93-20