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Note: N588 Given name (Kenneth) and surname (Scott) from the obituary of Linnie Powers - ÒThe Washington, Pennsylvania Daily ReporterÓ newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Wednesday, June 28, 1933 (page 4) and the "Democrat Messenger" newspaper, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Friday, June 30, 1933, which also lists his middle initial (W)
Surname (Scott) from the obituary of Matilda Smith - ÒThe Washington, Pennsylvania, Daily ReporterÓ newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Monday, May 10, 1937, page 4
Given name (Kenneth), middle initial (W), surname (Scott) and status (not deceased) in July, 1939, from the obituary of Viola Porter Scott - ÒThe Democrat MessengerÓ newspaper, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Monday, July 24, 1939 (page 5)
Given initial (W), middle name (Kenneth), surname (Scott), residence (Waynesburg) and status (not deceased) in April, 1955, from the obituary of Mary G. Porter - "Democrat Messenger" newspaper, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Saturday, April 30, 1955
Given name (Kenneth), middle initial (W), surname (Scott), occupation (attorney), residence (Waynesburg) and status (not deceased) in January, 1962, from the obituary of Clarence L. Porter - ÒWaynesburg RepublicanÓ newspaper, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Thursday, January 4, 1962
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On May 2, 1955, he was named Administrator c.t.a. of the estate of Goldie M. Porter
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1930 (April 10) census data from the census images for Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania (Enumeration District 31 - sheet 8B - image 16 - line 82) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that he was a 47 year old lawyer living in a home (valued at $10,000) which he owned in Ward 3 on Race or Maiden Street with his wife and sister-in-law. He is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania as were his father and mother, and was married at the age of 39.
1940 (April 9) census data from the census images for Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania (ED 30-41 - sheet 7B - image 14 - line 62) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that he was a 57 year old lawyer, working in his own office, on his own account. He had worked 48 hours for pay or profit during the week of March 24-30 and 52 weeks in 1939. His earnings are not listed. He did receive income of $50 or more from other sources. He had completed 2 years of college. He was a widower and living with his sister-in-law and 1 servant in a house, which was owned and valued at $7,500, at 495 Sycamore Street, in Ward 3. On April 1, 1935, he lived in the same house. He is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania. His given name is listed as "Kenneth" in this record.
The private family servant was Aldene Stoneking (line 64), who was 20 years old and single. She worked as a wage or salary worker in private work. She had worked 48 hours for pay or profit during the week of March 24-30 and 0 weeks in 1939, earning $0. She did not receive income of $50 or more from other sources. She had completed the eighth grade. On April 1, 1935, she lived in rural Greene County, Pennsylvania. She is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania.
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Greene County Loses
Staunch Republican
Kenneth W. Scott, 81 years, prominent Waynesburg attorney, died Sunday evening, October 14, 1962, in Greene County Memorial Hospital. He had been a patient since September 29, when he had suffered a fall on the steps of his brotherÕs home on South Morris street, where he resided. Mr. Scott had been in failing health for some time.
He was a son of John Wesley Scott and Matilda Cosgray Scott, and was born March 30, 1880, in Monongahela. The family moved to Waynesburg when Mr. Scott was three years old, and he had continued to reside here. He attended the public schools, Waynesburg Academy and graduated from Waynesburg College in 1907 with a bachelor of science degree.
Mr. Scott read law with M. E. Carroll and was admitted to the Greene County Bar in 1913. In 1915, he was admitted to practice before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and the United States District Court.
Mr. Scott had served 42 years as secretary of the Borough of Waynesburg.
His long service in this office won statewide recognition on his retirement in June 1960. He was presented a special service and longevity award in a ceremony before the convention of the Pennsylvania State Association of boroughs in Pittsburgh. Some 1,600 delegates from 950 Pennsylvania boroughs applauded and Mr. Scott was cited as the oldest public servant, in tenure, in the Commonwealth.
On October 11, 1922, Mr. Scott was united in marriage with Miss Viola Porter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Levi Porter of Center Township. Her death occurred July 23, 1939.
Mr. Scott was a staunch Republican and had served 14 years as county chairman.
He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Waynesburg; of Waynesburg Lodge 757, B. P. O. Elks; a life member of the Order of Moose; a member of Waynesburg Lodge 153, F. & A. M; the Royal Arch Council of Washington, and the New Castle Consistory, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite.
Surviving are one brother, Don C. Scott of Waynesburg, and a nephew, W. D. Porter, of Detroit, Mich. A sister died in infancy.
Funeral services were held Wednesday in the Weaver Funeral Home, conducted by Rev. A. D. Sowers. Interment in Green Mount Cemetery.
Source - Unknown newspaper, Cornerstone Genealogicial Society, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania
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Monument located in Green Mount Cemetery (Section N Lot 27 E 1/2 Grave 2) "Kenneth Wm Scott 1880 - 10-14-1962"
Monument in Green Mount Cemetery (Section 4), Franklin Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania from Greene County, Pennsylvania Cemeteries CD-ROM Volume 2 - James Fordyce (2002)
SCOTT
Kenneth W. Viola P.
1880 - 1962 1887 - 1939
The Lot Book of Green Mount Cemetery Association (provided by Candice Buchanan) contains the following:
1. Kenneth William Scott
Died Oct. 14, 1962
Age 82 years
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KENNETH WILLIAM SCOTT-A lifelong resident of Waynesburg, Kenneth William Scott is prominently identified with the local legal fraternity, and he is also active in the civic, political and fraternal life of this town. He was born March 30, 1883 (NOTE: THE YEAR OF BIRTH CONFLICTS WITH THAT FOUND IN OTHER SOURCES), the son of John Wesley and Anna Matilda (Cosgray) Scott. John Wesley Scott, born in Amwell Township, Washington County, in 1837 was a successful merchant, and was also interested in the insurance business. He died July 25, 1925.
Kenneth William Scott attended the local public schools and later Waynesburg Academy. He then enrolled at Waynesburg College, where he received his degree of Bachelor of Science in 1907. He then began the study of law in the offices of M. E. carroll, and was admitted to the Greene County bar in 1913. In October, 1915, he was admitted to practice before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, Pennsylvania Superior Court and the United States District Court, and opened his own offices in January, 1916, and in his more than twnety yearsÕ practice, he has earned a high reputation for the capabale manner in which he has upheld the rights of those who have entrusted their interests to his care.
He attends the First Christian Church, and is a prominent Republican, having been secretary of the Waynesburg Town Council for twenty years, and secretary of the Republican County Committee for twelve years. He is affiliated with Lodge No. 757, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Lodge No. 153, Free and Accepted Masons, Royal Arch Council of Washington, Pennsylvania, and New Castle Consistory, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, and he is also a member of the Greene County Bar Association. In addition he is a director of the Security Building and Loan Association He was married at Philadelphia, October 11, 1922, to Viola Porter, a native of Center Township, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Levi Porter.
Source - Annals of Southwestern Pennsylvania, by Lewis Clark Walkinshaw ... Vol. IV. Originally Published: New York : Lewis Historical Publishing Company, Inc., [c1939] (pages 103-104).
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There is a Kenneth Scott listed in the Social Security Death Index (www.legacy.com) who was born March 30, 1883 (NOTE: THE YEAR OF BIRTH CONFLICTS WITH THAT FOUND IN OTHER SOURCES), and died in October, 1962. His social security number was issued in Pennsylvania. His last residence is not specified.
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