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Note: N293 Given name (Viola) and middle initial (E) from the History of Greene County, Pennsylvania, Samuel P. Bates, Nelson, Rishforth & Co., Chicago, 1888, page 594
Prefix title (Miss), given name (Viola), residence (at home) and status (not deceased) in December, 1914, from the obituary of Levi Porter - Newspaper clipping, Holy Bible, John Reinking, Colorado Springs, Colorado, June 21, 2015
Given name (Viola), surname (Porter) and residence (East Waynesburg, Pennsylvania) in December, 1914, from the obituary of Alma Porter - ÒThe Waynesburg RepublicanÓ newspaper, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Thursday, December 31, 1914
Given name (Viola), surname (Porter) and residence ( R. D. #1, Box 5, Waynesburg, Pennsylvania) in June, 1918, from the World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Clarence Lee Richard Porter, http://www.ancestrylibrary.com/
Given name (Viola), surname (Porter) and residence ( R. D. #1, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania) in September, 1918, from the World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, John Inghram Porter, http://www.ancestrylibrary.com/
Given name (Viola) and residence (East Waynesburg) in October, 1918, from the obituary of John Porter - ÒThe Waynesburg RepublicanÓ newspaper, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Thursday, October 31, 1918
Married surname (Scott) and residence (Waynesburg) in June, 1933, 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
Given name (Viola), married surname (Scott), residence (Waynesburg) and status (not deceased) in May, 1937, from the obituary of Matilda Smith - ÒThe Washington, Pennsylvania, Daily ReporterÓ newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Monday, May 10, 1937, page 4
Given name (Viola), married surname (Scott) and status (deceased) in April, 1955, from the obituary of Mary G. Porter - "Democrat Messenger" newspaper, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Saturday, April 30, 1955
Given name (Viola), married surname (Scott) and status (deceased) in January, 1962, from the obituary of Clarence L. Porter - ÒWaynesburg RepublicanÓ newspaper, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Thursday, January 4, 1962
Given name (Viola), maiden surname (Porter) and date (July 23, 1939) of death from the obituary of Kenneth W. Scott - unknown newspaper, Cornerstone Genealogicial Society, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania
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1900 (June 1) census data from the census images for Center Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania (Enumeration District 79 - sheet 1A - image 1 - line 27) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that she was 13 years old and was born in April, 1887. She was single and had attended school for 7 months. She was living with her parents, 1 sister, 2 brothers and 4 stepsisters on a farm which was owned free of any mortgage. She is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania as were her father and mother. Her given name and middle initial are listed as "Viola E" in the census.
1910 (April 21) census data from the census images for East Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania (Enumeration District 101 - sheet 8B - image 13 - line 92) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that she was 22 years old, living in a house on Race Street with her mother, 2 brothers and 1 sister. She was single and is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania as were her father and mother.
1920 (January 15) census data from the census images for East Waynesburg Boro, Greene County, Pennsylvania (Enumeration District 128 - sheet 3A - image 5 - line 31) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that she was a 30 year old teacher, living in a house on Race Street with 1 brother and 1 sister. She was single and is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania as were her father and mother.
1930 (April 10) census data from the census images for Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania (Enumeration District 31 - sheet 8B - image 16 - line 83) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that she was 41 years old. She had first been married at the age of 33 and was living with her husband and 1 sister in a home (valued at $10,000) in Ward 3 on Race or Maiden Street. She is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania as were her father and mother.
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Nativity from "Annals of southwestern Pennsylvania", by Lewis Clark Walkinshaw ... Vol. 4. (page 104).
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Mrs. Viola Porter Scott, wife of Attorney Kenneth W. Scott, died at their home on North Maiden Street, Sunday morning, July 23, after an illness of several months, due to heart trouble.
Mrs. Scott was a daughter of Levi and Matilda Bradford Porter, and was born in Center township.
She was a graduate of California State TeachersÕ College and attended Waynesburg College and the University of Pittsburgh. She was a teacher in the East Waynesburg schools for twelve years and was primary supervisor in the East Tenn. TeachersÕ College, Johnson City, Tenn., for two years. In 1922 she was united in marriage with Kenneth W. Scott.
Source - Greene County Genealogy Project Obituary Board at www.pa-roots.com (posted by Laura Nelle Poland Mallett on September 24, 2004)
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Mrs. Viola Porter Scott
Mrs. Viola Porter Scott, wife of Attorney Kenneth W. Scott, well known Greene County woman, died Sunday morning, July 23, 1939, at her home in Waynesburg following an illness of several months of heart aliments.
She was born in Center Township, a daughter of Levi and Malinda Bradford Porter, and had spent practically all her life in Waynesburg. She was educated in the schools of Waynesburg, graduated from California State TeachersÕ College and attended Waynesburg College and Pittsburgh University. She taught in the East Waynesburg school for 12 years and was primary supervisor in the East Tennessee TeachersÕ College for two years.
She was married in 1922 to Mr. Scott. She was always very active in community enterprises and church work. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary of Waynesburg; past president of the Tri-County Council of the American Legion Auxiliary, and past regent of the John Corbly Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was one of the organizers of the Greene County Historical Society. The society was organized in her home and at that time she was elected the secretary of the society, which office she held until her death. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Waynesburg and was the secretary of the WomenÕs Missionary Society of the church.
Besides her husband she is survived by one sister, Miss Mary Porter, at home; one brother, Clarence Porter, Detroit, Mich.; one nephew, William David Porter, Detroit, Mich.; one half-sister, Mrs. Florence Maser (sic), Washington. A brother, John Inghram Porter, died in service while in a training camp during the World War.
Source - ÒThe Democrat MessengerÓ newspaper, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Monday, July 24, 1939, page five
SCOTT - Private funeral services for Mrs. Viola Porter Scott, wife of K. W. Scott, of Waynesburg, will be held at the residence, North Maiden street, Tuesday afternoon, July 25. The services will be conducted by the Rev. A. Homer Jordan. Interment will be in Green Mount Cemetery. Friends will be received at the Scott residence until noon Tuesday. 7-24
Source - ÒThe Democrat MessengerÓ newspaper, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, dated Monday, July 24, 1939, page seven
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Monument located in Green Mount Cemetery (Section N Lot 27 E 1/2 Grave 1), Franklin Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania. This monument was observed by me and photographed. This information also found in Greene County, Pennsylvania Cemeteries CD-ROM Volume 2 (Section 4) - James Fordyce (2002).
SCOTT
KENNETH W. VIOLA P.
1880 - 1962 1887 - 1939
The following information is from cemetery records:
Viola Porter Scott 1887 - 7-23-1939 Aged 52 yr 3 mo 16 days
The Lot Book of Green Mount Cemetery Association (provided by Candice Buchanan) contains the following:
1. Viola Porter Scott
Died July 23, 1939
Age 52 yrs. 3 mos. 16 days
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