| Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary | 1904 |
|---|---|
| Deceased Person | John H. Scott |
| Birth | 8/1832 in Baltimore,Md. |
| Death | 11/28/1903 Funeral service held in Asbury M. E. Church, Baltimore. |
| Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information | Volunteered for service with the Thirtieth Maryland Regiment of Colored Troops during Civil War. Was second Sergeant of his company. Attended church & Sunday School & in 1882 made serving in church his profession. Was Steward & Class Leader in Asbury Church, Baltimore. Few opportunities to attend school since there were no public schools for colored children in his youth. Attended private school for 6 months & was able to help his children with their lessons. Teacher & scholar for 60 years. Member of Masons, Odd Fellows & Sons of Temperance. |
| Family and Other Information | Parents were Methodist; father died when he was infant; mother was member of Asbury M. E. Church, Baltimore & took him & his 3 older brothers to Sunday School. Spouse: Sarah A. Marine md. 1856 - 12 children. Survived by wife, 2 sons, 1 daughter, 15 grandchildren & 1 brother. He was father of Rev. James H. Scott |
| Online PDF Page Number (if available) | haithi trust pdf 94 / pg 76 |
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