C. C. Scott, devoting his time and energies to general agricultural pursuits and the raising of stock in Macedonia township, owns and cultivate two hundred and twelve acres of land which is well improved. He has brought the farm under a high state of cultivation and has won a place among the substantial residents of his community since establishing his home in Pottawattamie County in 1900. His birth occurred in Morgan County, Ohio, January 12, 1875, his parents being W. H. and Sarah (Newton) Scott, who in 1879 became residents of Mills county, Iowa. They now reside near Glenwood, this state, and are farming people. Their family numbered five sons and one daughter.

C. C. Scott was about four years of age when the family came to Iowa and he was therefore reared and educated in Mills County, attending the common schools. When not busy with textbooks he was trained in the work of the farm and continued in that field of labor in Mills County, until 1900, when be removed to Pottawattamie County. Here he has since made his home, being located on section 28, Macedonia Township, where he purchased four hundred and twelve acres of rich and roductive land. He has added substantial buildings and other improvements, to his farm and now has an excellent property equipped with all modern accessories and conveniences.

At Glenwood, Iowa, was celebrated the marriage of C. C. Scott and Miss Lulu M. Mickelwait, who died on the 6th of May, 1900, leaving two children Floyd N. and Richard F., both of whom are yet at home. For his second wife Mr. Scott chose Miss Edna Gertrude Moore, of this county, a daughter of W. M. Moore, of Macedonia. There are also two children of this marriage -William Ward and Fern Virginia.

Mr. Scott votes with the Republican Party because be has firm faith in its principles and in the ultimate triumph of the party platform. Fraternally he affiliates with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows at Macedonia and his wife holds membership in the Methodist Episcopal Church. They have gained many friends during their residence in this county.