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Note: Columbus Scott was an full time minister for the RLDS Church, (his full time occupation, his only occupation during his life) . He was an active priesthood member and contemporary with H. A. Stebbius and his wife, Callie, who lived on the opposite street with the church beween them. Mr. Stubbius was church secretary and both he and Mrs. Stubbius wrote and taught a lot. So it is likely your relatives had the same interest.
From the RLDS history books. Columbus Scott for the Seventy' was one of several speaking for passage of revelation 1894 to be approved at 1897 conference in Lamoni. P 397 US Ch History.
Elder Columbus Scott was transferred from the First Quorum to the Second Quorum to act as president. (Church History p 340, Vol 5)
A recommendation from the combined Quorum of Seventy was approved and Elder Columbus Scott was thereby chosen to replace Elder Duncan Campbell as Senior President of Seventy. (p 566, Vol 5)
At the close of the meeting 1897"... and Columbus Scott for the Seventy, each affirmed the great joy of the brethern at what had come to pass." This completed the filling of all quorums for the first time since 1844. (p 397, Vol 5)
March 19, 189?, Maysville, MO. "A religious discussion which began in the Christian church in this place on Thurs. Mar 19, between Elder Padgett of the Christian church and Elder Scott of the Latter Day Saints, was concluded last Fri. night. The attendance throughout was good despite the considered bad weather and muddy roads. What good has been accomplished is a matter that must be determined later on. The seed has been sown and harvest must follow. But one thing must be admitted at the outset, ireg., that Elder Scott had the unpopular side of the question at the start. A great deal of prejudice has always existed against the Latter Day Saints on account of their supposed connection with the Morman Church in Utah. Part of their prejudice, however, is based on an erroneous idea. The Saints do not endorse polygamy, but are opposed to it. It was the prejudice that confronted Elder Scott, but we believe he succeeded in allaying a great deal of it by his able and eloquent exposition of the Latter Day Saint issue. We do know that he left here with the hearty good wishes of a large majority of our people following him, regardless of his faith. It is universally conceded by friend or enemies alike that he is an accomplished Bible student, a pleasing and eloquent speaker, a thorough master of debate and a polished gentlemen. It affords us pleasure to say this much for one against whose creed we have in the past entertained at an unreasonable prejudice. (Maysville Herold, Apr. 9, 1891 quoted in the Saints Herald 38: 275-276)
Presidents of the Seventy were strong in 1890 - one 1st pres was C. Scott. Members of this quorum were amont the best posted ministers in the church. They took seriously their standing as one of "the three quorums" (p 512)
Persecutions were strong in several localities among other places Sou. Ind. came in for a good share. On July 18, 1875, Honorable S.S. Harding, Ex-governor of Utah, by invitation and it is said for compensation, delivered a four-hour lecture against "Mormanism" in Ripley county where a small branch of the church had recently been organized. Elder Columbus Scott, then but 25 years old, obtained permission to reply, and in fifteen minutes had made things so uncomfortable for the Governor that he interposed, taking the stand himself and crowding Elder Scott out. The splended effort made by the young elder in those few moments, together with his gentlemanly bearing during the episode, had an excellent effect and practically rendered negatory the effort of Mr. Harding. (p109, Vol 4)
Columbus Scott was appointed under W. H. Kelley to go to Wise at Plano, IL April 12, 1877. Col Scott and J. M. Waites appted Ind and Wise conf. at Gallands Grove, IA Sept 27, 1877 appted Mich, Inc and New Brunswick conf 1877 appted Mich, Indinana and Ohio Columbus Scott to Northern Ill 1884 James B. Scott - Southern Indiana 1886 (p193)
June 1878 "In the month of June there was a 9 session debate held near Coldwater, Mich, between Elder Columbus Scott and and Elder Miller of Seventh-day Adventist. Of this Elder Scott wrote "We feel thankful to our heavenly Father for the aid given. I am more confirmed than ever in that we are on the right side of the questions discussed" (p229, Vol 4)
May 15, 1882, Elder C. Scott debated Elder John Branch of the Seventh-Day Adventist, Hartford, Mich. C. Scott on a committee regarding disputes determined that quorum action not printed and vocal meetings would determine the resolution of dfferences. Quorum of Seventy asked for ordination of C. Scott. (p309, Vol4)
C. Scott ordained pres of Seventy quorum. (p 479, Vol4) Issac F. Scott died Oct 30, 1890? Was editor and publisher of New Era Voree, Wisc. opposing Strong movement. (Possibly a brother or his father)
C. Scott preached dedicatory sermon for the dedication of the church Coldwater, Mich on Nov 3. (p 666, Vol 4)
"Fewer dabates" were reported in the Herald of 1905... Another between Elder Columbus Scott, Elder S. W. Tracem, representing the Christian Church at Witt, Ind. July 25 - Aug 5, 1905. (p 153, Vol 6)
Conference of 1906 appointed committee of heads of church officers to divide B of M into Chapters and verses. C. Scott represented the Seventy. (p 276,Vol 6)
Elder Columbus Scott had a long, distinguished ministry under appointment. For a number of years he had been senior member of the Council of Pres. of Seventy, but in recent months his capacity to serve had been impaired because of ill health. The other members of the Council were very much aware of their need for aggressive leadership but were reluctant to do anything which would be offensive to Elder Scott. In their predicament they inquired whether the Joint Council had any intentions of recommending the superaurxication of Elder Scott, and this was discussed by the Council. The Joint Council found themselves unable to make the recommendation which the Presidents of Seventy wanted. They pointed out that if members of the Seventy still felt that Bro. Scott should be replaced they could refuse to sustain him as their presiding officer. Although no action was taken by the Seventy at this time, the advice given them did form the basis for action several years later. (p 464, Vol 6)
Elder Columbys Scott resigned as president of Second Quorum of Seventy at a conference in 1914. (p 539, Vol 5)
Elder Columbus Scott, Sr. Pres. of Seventy, resigned from the Council of Presidents of Seventy because of his advanced age, but as his request continued as a member of the Second Quorum. (p69, Vol7)
Columbus Scott died on May 31, 1927. He had been a representative of the church for more than fifty years. He served as President of Seventy from 1885 until his resignation because of age. During the years that he presided over the Seventy as Senior President he was a significant factor in the missionary expansion of the Church.
Source: Ancestry.com OneWorldTree - unknown compiler
The information above was provided: From a letter written by Irene Landsberg rec'd May 22, 1995.
According to the Lamoni, IA 1925 state census the parents of Columbus Scott were John A and Marian (Baggerly) Scott. His parents were born in Indiana as was he. He removed to Iowa abt 1892
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