Greene County PA Archives Biographies.....Scott, W. G. December 11, 1832 - ????
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Source: Biographical History of Greene County, Nelson, Rishforth, and Co, Chicago, 1888
Author: Samuel P. Bates

    W. G. Scott, Professor of Mathematics of Waynesburg 
College, was born in Washington County, Penn., December 11, 
1832. His parents were William and Abigail (Wood) Scott, 
also natives of Washington County, and of Scotch and English 
ancestry. They were married in Washington County, where they 
remained until 1839, at which time they removed to Greene 
County, where they remained until their death. Mr. Scott 
departed this life in 1878, and his widow in 1880. They were 
the parents of nine children, eight still living. 
  
    Prof. W.G. Scott is the oldest and was united in 
marriage, April 17, 1862, with Miss Mary Sutton, who was 
born in England, being the daughter of Rev. R.H. and Martha 
(Cowen) Sutton, now residents of Waynesburg. To Mr. and Mrs. 
Scott have been born three children - Mattie E., wife of 
Rev. J.H. Lucas, Minnie M., wife of J.N. Norris, and Gail. 
  
    Prof. Scott obtained his earliest education in the 
old-fashioned log school-house and afterwards attended 
Waynesburg College, where he graduated in the year 1867. 
After teaching one year at Greene Academy, he was elected to 
the chair of mathematics of Waynesburg College, and has 
filled the position ever since. He has also been engaged in 
the mercantile business since 1867, being now sole 
proprietor of the store opened by him and his father in that 
year. It is one of the leading stores in Waynesburg, 
receiving a large patronage from the town and vicinity. 

Pages705-706  

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