Winfield and Helen Louise Scott End of LIfe Documents 1910 to 1931
Collection: Winfield Scott
Title
Winfield and Helen Louise Scott End of LIfe Documents 1910 to 1931
Subject
Scott, Winfield
Civil War
New York
Phoenix, AZ
Scott, Helen Louise
San Diego, CA
Description
Winfield Scott's documents include Arizona death certificate and obituary from October 1910.
Helen Louise Scott's documents include 1910 Declaration for Widow's Pension, 1912 approval of pension, 1931 notification of death to the Pension Bureau, and obituary from November 1931.
Source
Winfield Public Library
Publisher
Winfield Public Library, Winfield, Kansas, USA
Date
1910, 1912, 1931
Rights
Format
text/plain
Language
English
Type
Miscellaneous Documents
Citation
“Winfield and Helen Louise Scott End of LIfe Documents 1910 to 1931,” Winfield Digital Collections, accessed June 23, 2026, https://winfield.digitalsckls.info/item/210.
Text
Arizona Territorial Board of Health
PLACE OF DEATH BUREAU OF VITAL STATISTICS
county—.Maricopa ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF DEATH
DISTRICT Phoenix TERRITORIAL INDEX NO.------
COUNTY REGISTERED NO. 613
TOWN OR CITY Phoenix NO. Sisters' Hospital St.
(If death occurred in a Hospital or Institution, give its name instead of street and number.)
LOCAL REGISTRAR'S NO. 769
FULL NAME--WINFIELD SCOTT....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
PERSONAL AND STATISTICAL PARTICULARS. .
SEX Male COLOR RACE White __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________MARRIED___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
DATE OF BIRTH Feb. 26 1873.
(Month) (Day)(Year)
AGE 73 yrs. 8 mos. 21 days If less than one day, ---hrs, or -min OCCUPATION
(a) Trade, profession or particular kind of work-- Minister
(b) General nature of industry, business, or establishment in which employed (or employer)
BIRTHPLACE (State or country) Mich.
PARENTS
NAME OF FATHER James B. Scott
BlRTHPLACE OF FATHER (State or country) N.Y.
MAIDEN NAME OF MOTHER----Margarett E. Scott
BIRTHPLACE OF MOTHER (State or country) N.Y.
THE ABOVE IS TRUE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE
(Informant) Mrs. Wingfield Scott
(Address) Scottsdale
PLACE OF BURIAL OR REMOVAL San Diego
DATE OF BURIAL OR REMOVAL
UNDERTAKER ADDRESS
Moore & McLellan
MEDICAL CERTIFICATE OF DEATH
DATE OF DEATH Oct. 19 1910
(Month) (Day) (Year)
I hereby certify, that I attended deceased from Oct. 18th 1910 to Oct. 19th 1910; that I last saw him alive on Oct. 19th 1910 and that death occurred on the date stated above at 9 P.M. The DISEASE or INJURY causing Death was as follows; Operation for blind strangu-lated hernia.
(Duration)---- yrs. ---- mos.--- days 2
Was disease contracted in Arizona? Yes
If not, where?
CONTRIBUTORY---- (Duration)---- yrs. ---- mos.--- days
(Signed)--- John W. Thomas, M.D.
-------191---- (Address)--------
* In deaths from BIOLENT CAUSES, State (1) MEANS OF INJURY; and (2) whether ACCIDENTAL, SUICIDAL, or HOMICIDAL.
LENGTH OF RESIDENCE
At place of death --- yes---- mos 1 ds. In Arizona 20yrs --- mon-----ds
Former of Usual Residence --New York
Filed Oct. 25 1910 H.K. Beauchamp Local Registrar
Filed Nov. 1 1910 H.A. Hughes County Registrar
If any item cannot be obtained insert the word "unknown." Make every effort possible to secure this information. Incorrect certificates will be returned for correction.
"My Dear Neighbors and Friends:
As I find myself drawing near to the other world, my heart goes out to you, everyone, young and old, with a longing which I’ve never known before. I have a few things which have made my life rich, and I have now but one desire; that is, that you all may enjoy them with me. I, also, bequeath to you my work for the Lord Jesus Christ It is the one thing in my life that gives me greatest joy, and the only thing in the light of eternity that seems worth while. I leave to you my work in Scottsdale. I had planned to do much this winter with you but God has called me. If you will take this work and do it, and enlarge it as God gives you strength, you will receive my blessings and His, the bless-ing which maketh rich, and God addeth no sorrow with it. "
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This picture, taken in the desert just north of Camelback Road, shows the Scotts with the Chaplain's mule 'Old Maude'. Maude was a veteran of, many a fierce Indian campaign against Geronimo and Natchez. Wounded in the Civil War in 1865, she died at the ripe old age of thirty-one.
The aging Mrs. Scott in 1910, the year the Chaplain died in Good Samaritan Hospital.
Declaration for Widow’s Pension.
ACT OF APRIL 19, 1908
State of Arizona, County of Maricopa, US:
ON THIS 26" day Oct A.D. one thousand nine hundred and ten
personally appeared before me, a notary public within and for the County and State aforesaid Helen Louise Scott aged 72 years, a resident of Phoenix County of Maricopa State of Arizona who, being duly sworn according to law, makes the following declaration in order to obtain pension under the provisions of the ACT OF CONGRESS APPROVED APRIL 19, 1908.
That she is the widow of Winfield Scott who was commissioned (Enrolled or commissioned) under the name of Winfield Scott at Geneva, New York on the 9th day of August 1862 as a captain (Here state rank and designation of organization or name of vessel) in 126th N.Y. V .I. and honorably discharged Sept. 23 1864 having served ninety days or more during the late war of the rebellion. That the soldier was _______ in the MILITARY SERVICE of the United States except as stated above Chaplain U.S. Army, July 27, 1882, retired on account of wounds Mar. 26, 1898, created Major by act of Congress about two years ago. (If any other service it should be stated in full)
That she was married under the name of Helen Louise Brown at Ogden, New York, on the 11th day of July 1861 by Rev. J. Byissyton Smith & Rev. J.B. Jackson; that there was no legal barrier to the marriage; that she had not (Or had not) been previously married; that the soldier had not (Or had not) been previously married. (If there was a prior marriage of either, the date and place of death or divorce of former consort or consorts should be stated.)
That the said soldier died Oct. 19, 1910, .........., at Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona that she was not divorced from him ; that she has not remarried since his death.
That the NAMES and DATES OF BIRTH of all the children of the soldier, now living and under SIXTEEN YEARS OF AGE are as follows: (If the soldier left no children, the claimant should so state.)That she has not heretofore applied for pension
If prior application has been made the number thereof, the service on which it was based and the name of the soldier should be stated.
That she hereby appoints, with full power of substitution and revocation,—
M.E. Leverick of Phoenix, Arizona.her true and lawful attorney to prosecute this claim, and directs that the sum of Ten Dollars be paid her for her services.
That her Post-Office address is Phoenix, Arizona Box 984 County of Maricopa, State of Arizona
San Diego, Cal., May 26, 1911.
Hon. Ralph Cameron,
Washington, D. C. Received May 30,1911
Dear Sir: —
I thank you for your efforts in behalf of my pension received, No. 717,507. I beg the privilege to enlist your interest in a further consideration of my claim. My husband, Major Winfield. Scott, retired Chaplain U. S. A., died, from effects of wounds received in Civil War as the enclosed affidavit will show. Before the first wound, received at Harper’s Ferry,was healed he went back to his regiment the 126 N. Y. on crutches and did active duty. He was mustered out as he asked to be sent on to his command before Richmond.
During the war I was acting nurse without commission. I gave all I had to my country, my time, my loved ones and almost my life. But now, as I stand the widow of a soldier with a pension of $12.00 per month, I desire to ask an increase of the same, namely $50.00 per month to meet my necessities.
I am the widow of a Chaplain in the regular army who was one of three chaplains promoted to the rank of Major for his war record. He chose Arizona for his home after retirement, devoting himself to the advancement of her interests in moral, religious and civic legislation. He considered no personal sacrifice too great for his country and it was his ambition to see Arizona crowned with the star in the galaxy of our flag.
I understand that it is by special act of Congress that I can re- ceive increase to the nominal pension allowed to all soldiers widows and I shall greatly appreciate your efforts as I ask your aid in my behalf.
Most respectfully yours,
Mrs Helen Louise Scott - of Scottsdale Ariz.
PRIVATE NO. 9.
APPROVED May 9, 1912.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws-
The name of
Helen Louise Scott, widow of the late Winfield Scott, late captain
Company C, One hundred and twenty-sixth Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry, and post chaplain United States Army, and pay her a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that she is new receiving.
CHIEF'S DESK.
ARMY and NAVY
MAY 18 1912
DIVISION
U. S. BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
I hereby certify what the above is a true copy of that part of
act relating to beneficiary named, as it appears in copy certified by
Department and on file in Law Division.
May 18 1912 6—1975
Chief Clerk.
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
NATIONAL. ARCHIVES AND RECORDS SERVICE
ORDER FOR PHOTOCOPIES -
(See reverse for explanation)
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE
RECEIPT NO. 7387 DATE 5/5/66
SEARCHER Cl Cl
FILE DESIGNATION Winfield Scott WC 717,507
San Diego, California.
3563-28th Street,
Nov. 17-1931.
From F.H.Albright, Brig.Gen. U.S.A., Retired
To Pension Bureau, Washington, D.C.
1. I have the honor to advise you that Mrs. Helen Louise Scott, widow
of the late Chaplain Winfield Scott, U.S.A. who has been in receipt of Civil War pension, died this morning, November 17th , at
seven o'clock. Mrs. Scott was the mother of my wife.
regard to any further papers required.
2. Please advise me in regard to any further papers required.
F.H.Albright, Brig.Gen. U.S.A., Retired
Taken from the files of the San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego, Calif.
PIONEER CHURCH LEADER'S WIDOW
PASSES AT 93
Mrs Winfield Scott With Husband Was Founder of Baptist Institution.
Death yesterday claimed the colorful and useful career of Mrs Winfield Scott, 93, widow of the Rev. Winfield Scott and founder with her hus -band of Scott Memorial Baptist church in East San Diego. She had lived in San Diego about 25 years.
Mrs Scott died at her home, 3563 Twenty-eighth Street, following an ill-ness of about eight months. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Fri-day in Benbough's chapel, Seventh avenue and Date street. She will be bu-ried beside her husband in the G. A. R. plot, Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Mrs Scott was born January 8, 1838 in Plainfield, near Richfield Springs, New York where she spent her girlhood. After graduating from Richfield seminary she taught for two years and then was married to the Rev. Win -field Scott on July 11, 1861 and went as a bride to his first pastorate at the Second Baptist Church in Syracuse, N.Y.
RAISED OWN COMPANY
In 1862 the Rev. Mr. Scott answered President Lincoln's second call for volunteers, raised a company among his friends and went as captain of Company C, 126th New York volunteers wearing the sword his church had presented to him.
He was wounded at the battle of Harper's Ferry and was sent home but re-turned to the front on crutches a few months later. He was in the thick of the fight of the battle of Gettysburgh. At the battle of the Wilder-ness Captain Scott was in command of two regiments, the 125th and 126th New York volunteers and was very severely wounded and his life was des -paired of.
Mrs Scott applied for permission to go to the bedside of her husband but was refused. She went to Washington, obtained an audience with President Lincoln and after listening to her story he signed the passes which took her through the lines to her husband whom she brought back on a strecher to their home and saved his life by devoted care and nursing.
Captain Scott was mustered out of service on account of wounds and after his recovery he returned to his ministerial duties. He built the First Baptist Church in Leavenworth, Kans,., remaining as pastor seven years.
He was called to Denver, Colo., where he built the First Baptist
page two taken from the files of the Union-Tribune of San Diego, California.
Church which at the end of four years had a membership of 300. Moving to California in 1875 he did pioneer work, organizing the First Bap-tist church in Los Angeles and serving as pastor of churches at Oak-land, San Francisco, San Jose and Petaluma. Mrs Scott was his untiring assistant in all his ministerial work and always ready to do her part in any emergency, even to preparing and delivering a sermon in the ab-sence of her husband.
The Rev. Mr. Scott was appointed a chaplain in the army in 1882 and served as chaplain-in-chief of the G. A. R. in 1888. Retiring from the regular army in 1898, Chaplain and Mrs Scott made their home in Phoenix, Ariz., until coming to San Diego in 1909. Always active in religious work Chaplian Scott held preaching service in Normal Heights in August, 1909, and started a Sunday school. He conceived the idea of building a chapel where religious services could be held.
FRIENDS AID WORK
The chapel was completed in 1911 as a gift from Chaplian and Mrs Scott. Chaplain Scott died October 19, 1910, before the chapel was finished. With the help of her family and friends Mother Scott, as she was affect-ionately known, was able to complete the work of her beloved husband. From the beginning Scott Memorial Baptist Church was formed and it stands as the crowning work of Mother Scott's life.
For twnty years it has been her greatest interest and she has given the best she had to give in loving service.
Next to her love for her church has been the love of her country and she has never failed to attend all patriotic services when she was able to do so and for years has been a member of the Women's Relief Corps.
Mrs Scott was gifted as an artist and poet and has published a book of poems from her life experience. Her "HalfMast," written for Decoration Day several years ago, has been published in our local papers and is the first poem of her book of poems.
Mrs Scott became seriously ill eight months ago and has been lovingly cared for by her daughters, Mrs E.D. Flint and Mrs F.H. Albright, with whom she has made her home for the last 12 years. She is survived by her daughters, Mrs. F.H. Albright of San Diego, Mrs E.D. Flint of Los Gatos and Mrs L.M. Turner of Hayward, California., four grandchildren and one great-grandson.
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Title
Winfield and Helen Louise Scott End of LIfe Documents 1910 to 1931
Subject
Scott, Winfield
Civil War
New York
Phoenix, AZ
Scott, Helen Louise
San Diego, CA
Description
Winfield Scott's documents include Arizona death certificate and obituary from October 1910.
Helen Louise Scott's documents include 1910 Declaration for Widow's Pension, 1912 approval of pension, 1931 notification of death to the Pension Bureau, and obituary from November 1931.
Source
Winfield Public Library
Publisher
Winfield Public Library, Winfield, Kansas, USA
Date
1910, 1912, 1931
Rights
Format
text/plain
Language
English
Type
Miscellaneous Documents
Citation
“Winfield and Helen Louise Scott End of LIfe Documents 1910 to 1931,” Winfield Digital Collections, accessed June 23, 2026, https://winfield.digitalsckls.info/item/210.Text
Arizona Territorial Board of Health
PLACE OF DEATH BUREAU OF VITAL STATISTICS
county—.Maricopa ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF DEATH
DISTRICT Phoenix TERRITORIAL INDEX NO.------
COUNTY REGISTERED NO. 613
TOWN OR CITY Phoenix NO. Sisters' Hospital St.
(If death occurred in a Hospital or Institution, give its name instead of street and number.)
LOCAL REGISTRAR'S NO. 769
FULL NAME--WINFIELD SCOTT....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
PERSONAL AND STATISTICAL PARTICULARS. .
SEX Male COLOR RACE White __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________MARRIED___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
DATE OF BIRTH Feb. 26 1873.
(Month) (Day)(Year)
AGE 73 yrs. 8 mos. 21 days If less than one day, ---hrs, or -min OCCUPATION
(a) Trade, profession or particular kind of work-- Minister
(b) General nature of industry, business, or establishment in which employed (or employer)
BIRTHPLACE (State or country) Mich.
PARENTS
NAME OF FATHER James B. Scott
BlRTHPLACE OF FATHER (State or country) N.Y.
MAIDEN NAME OF MOTHER----Margarett E. Scott
BIRTHPLACE OF MOTHER (State or country) N.Y.
THE ABOVE IS TRUE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE
(Informant) Mrs. Wingfield Scott
(Address) Scottsdale
PLACE OF BURIAL OR REMOVAL San Diego
DATE OF BURIAL OR REMOVAL
UNDERTAKER ADDRESS
Moore & McLellan
MEDICAL CERTIFICATE OF DEATH
DATE OF DEATH Oct. 19 1910
(Month) (Day) (Year)
I hereby certify, that I attended deceased from Oct. 18th 1910 to Oct. 19th 1910; that I last saw him alive on Oct. 19th 1910 and that death occurred on the date stated above at 9 P.M. The DISEASE or INJURY causing Death was as follows; Operation for blind strangu-lated hernia.
(Duration)---- yrs. ---- mos.--- days 2
Was disease contracted in Arizona? Yes
If not, where?
CONTRIBUTORY---- (Duration)---- yrs. ---- mos.--- days
(Signed)--- John W. Thomas, M.D.
-------191---- (Address)--------
* In deaths from BIOLENT CAUSES, State (1) MEANS OF INJURY; and (2) whether ACCIDENTAL, SUICIDAL, or HOMICIDAL.
LENGTH OF RESIDENCE
At place of death --- yes---- mos 1 ds. In Arizona 20yrs --- mon-----ds
Former of Usual Residence --New York
Filed Oct. 25 1910 H.K. Beauchamp Local Registrar
Filed Nov. 1 1910 H.A. Hughes County Registrar
If any item cannot be obtained insert the word "unknown." Make every effort possible to secure this information. Incorrect certificates will be returned for correction.
"My Dear Neighbors and Friends:
As I find myself drawing near to the other world, my heart goes out to you, everyone, young and old, with a longing which I’ve never known before. I have a few things which have made my life rich, and I have now but one desire; that is, that you all may enjoy them with me. I, also, bequeath to you my work for the Lord Jesus Christ It is the one thing in my life that gives me greatest joy, and the only thing in the light of eternity that seems worth while. I leave to you my work in Scottsdale. I had planned to do much this winter with you but God has called me. If you will take this work and do it, and enlarge it as God gives you strength, you will receive my blessings and His, the bless-ing which maketh rich, and God addeth no sorrow with it. "
10
This picture, taken in the desert just north of Camelback Road, shows the Scotts with the Chaplain's mule 'Old Maude'. Maude was a veteran of, many a fierce Indian campaign against Geronimo and Natchez. Wounded in the Civil War in 1865, she died at the ripe old age of thirty-one.
The aging Mrs. Scott in 1910, the year the Chaplain died in Good Samaritan Hospital.
Declaration for Widow’s Pension.
ACT OF APRIL 19, 1908
State of Arizona, County of Maricopa, US:
ON THIS 26" day Oct A.D. one thousand nine hundred and ten
personally appeared before me, a notary public within and for the County and State aforesaid Helen Louise Scott aged 72 years, a resident of Phoenix County of Maricopa State of Arizona who, being duly sworn according to law, makes the following declaration in order to obtain pension under the provisions of the ACT OF CONGRESS APPROVED APRIL 19, 1908.
That she is the widow of Winfield Scott who was commissioned (Enrolled or commissioned) under the name of Winfield Scott at Geneva, New York on the 9th day of August 1862 as a captain (Here state rank and designation of organization or name of vessel) in 126th N.Y. V .I. and honorably discharged Sept. 23 1864 having served ninety days or more during the late war of the rebellion. That the soldier was _______ in the MILITARY SERVICE of the United States except as stated above Chaplain U.S. Army, July 27, 1882, retired on account of wounds Mar. 26, 1898, created Major by act of Congress about two years ago. (If any other service it should be stated in full)
That she was married under the name of Helen Louise Brown at Ogden, New York, on the 11th day of July 1861 by Rev. J. Byissyton Smith & Rev. J.B. Jackson; that there was no legal barrier to the marriage; that she had not (Or had not) been previously married; that the soldier had not (Or had not) been previously married. (If there was a prior marriage of either, the date and place of death or divorce of former consort or consorts should be stated.)
That the said soldier died Oct. 19, 1910, .........., at Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona that she was not divorced from him ; that she has not remarried since his death.
That the NAMES and DATES OF BIRTH of all the children of the soldier, now living and under SIXTEEN YEARS OF AGE are as follows: (If the soldier left no children, the claimant should so state.)That she has not heretofore applied for pension
If prior application has been made the number thereof, the service on which it was based and the name of the soldier should be stated.
That she hereby appoints, with full power of substitution and revocation,—
M.E. Leverick of Phoenix, Arizona.her true and lawful attorney to prosecute this claim, and directs that the sum of Ten Dollars be paid her for her services.
That her Post-Office address is Phoenix, Arizona Box 984 County of Maricopa, State of Arizona
San Diego, Cal., May 26, 1911.
Hon. Ralph Cameron,
Washington, D. C. Received May 30,1911
Dear Sir: —
I thank you for your efforts in behalf of my pension received, No. 717,507. I beg the privilege to enlist your interest in a further consideration of my claim. My husband, Major Winfield. Scott, retired Chaplain U. S. A., died, from effects of wounds received in Civil War as the enclosed affidavit will show. Before the first wound, received at Harper’s Ferry,was healed he went back to his regiment the 126 N. Y. on crutches and did active duty. He was mustered out as he asked to be sent on to his command before Richmond.
During the war I was acting nurse without commission. I gave all I had to my country, my time, my loved ones and almost my life. But now, as I stand the widow of a soldier with a pension of $12.00 per month, I desire to ask an increase of the same, namely $50.00 per month to meet my necessities.
I am the widow of a Chaplain in the regular army who was one of three chaplains promoted to the rank of Major for his war record. He chose Arizona for his home after retirement, devoting himself to the advancement of her interests in moral, religious and civic legislation. He considered no personal sacrifice too great for his country and it was his ambition to see Arizona crowned with the star in the galaxy of our flag.
I understand that it is by special act of Congress that I can re- ceive increase to the nominal pension allowed to all soldiers widows and I shall greatly appreciate your efforts as I ask your aid in my behalf.
Most respectfully yours,
Mrs Helen Louise Scott - of Scottsdale Ariz.
PRIVATE NO. 9.
APPROVED May 9, 1912.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to place on the pension roll, subject to the provisions and limitations of the pension laws-
The name of
Helen Louise Scott, widow of the late Winfield Scott, late captain
Company C, One hundred and twenty-sixth Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry, and post chaplain United States Army, and pay her a pension at the rate of thirty dollars per month in lieu of that she is new receiving.
CHIEF'S DESK.
ARMY and NAVY
MAY 18 1912
DIVISION
U. S. BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
I hereby certify what the above is a true copy of that part of
act relating to beneficiary named, as it appears in copy certified by
Department and on file in Law Division.
May 18 1912 6—1975
Chief Clerk.
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
NATIONAL. ARCHIVES AND RECORDS SERVICE
ORDER FOR PHOTOCOPIES -
(See reverse for explanation)
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE
RECEIPT NO. 7387 DATE 5/5/66
SEARCHER Cl Cl
FILE DESIGNATION Winfield Scott WC 717,507
San Diego, California.
3563-28th Street,
Nov. 17-1931.
From F.H.Albright, Brig.Gen. U.S.A., Retired
To Pension Bureau, Washington, D.C.
1. I have the honor to advise you that Mrs. Helen Louise Scott, widow
of the late Chaplain Winfield Scott, U.S.A. who has been in receipt of Civil War pension, died this morning, November 17th , at
seven o'clock. Mrs. Scott was the mother of my wife.
regard to any further papers required.
2. Please advise me in regard to any further papers required.
F.H.Albright, Brig.Gen. U.S.A., Retired
Taken from the files of the San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego, Calif.
PIONEER CHURCH LEADER'S WIDOW
PASSES AT 93
Mrs Winfield Scott With Husband Was Founder of Baptist Institution.
Death yesterday claimed the colorful and useful career of Mrs Winfield Scott, 93, widow of the Rev. Winfield Scott and founder with her hus -band of Scott Memorial Baptist church in East San Diego. She had lived in San Diego about 25 years.
Mrs Scott died at her home, 3563 Twenty-eighth Street, following an ill-ness of about eight months. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Fri-day in Benbough's chapel, Seventh avenue and Date street. She will be bu-ried beside her husband in the G. A. R. plot, Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Mrs Scott was born January 8, 1838 in Plainfield, near Richfield Springs, New York where she spent her girlhood. After graduating from Richfield seminary she taught for two years and then was married to the Rev. Win -field Scott on July 11, 1861 and went as a bride to his first pastorate at the Second Baptist Church in Syracuse, N.Y.
RAISED OWN COMPANY
In 1862 the Rev. Mr. Scott answered President Lincoln's second call for volunteers, raised a company among his friends and went as captain of Company C, 126th New York volunteers wearing the sword his church had presented to him.
He was wounded at the battle of Harper's Ferry and was sent home but re-turned to the front on crutches a few months later. He was in the thick of the fight of the battle of Gettysburgh. At the battle of the Wilder-ness Captain Scott was in command of two regiments, the 125th and 126th New York volunteers and was very severely wounded and his life was des -paired of.
Mrs Scott applied for permission to go to the bedside of her husband but was refused. She went to Washington, obtained an audience with President Lincoln and after listening to her story he signed the passes which took her through the lines to her husband whom she brought back on a strecher to their home and saved his life by devoted care and nursing.
Captain Scott was mustered out of service on account of wounds and after his recovery he returned to his ministerial duties. He built the First Baptist Church in Leavenworth, Kans,., remaining as pastor seven years.
He was called to Denver, Colo., where he built the First Baptist
page two taken from the files of the Union-Tribune of San Diego, California.
Church which at the end of four years had a membership of 300. Moving to California in 1875 he did pioneer work, organizing the First Bap-tist church in Los Angeles and serving as pastor of churches at Oak-land, San Francisco, San Jose and Petaluma. Mrs Scott was his untiring assistant in all his ministerial work and always ready to do her part in any emergency, even to preparing and delivering a sermon in the ab-sence of her husband.
The Rev. Mr. Scott was appointed a chaplain in the army in 1882 and served as chaplain-in-chief of the G. A. R. in 1888. Retiring from the regular army in 1898, Chaplain and Mrs Scott made their home in Phoenix, Ariz., until coming to San Diego in 1909. Always active in religious work Chaplian Scott held preaching service in Normal Heights in August, 1909, and started a Sunday school. He conceived the idea of building a chapel where religious services could be held.
FRIENDS AID WORK
The chapel was completed in 1911 as a gift from Chaplian and Mrs Scott. Chaplain Scott died October 19, 1910, before the chapel was finished. With the help of her family and friends Mother Scott, as she was affect-ionately known, was able to complete the work of her beloved husband. From the beginning Scott Memorial Baptist Church was formed and it stands as the crowning work of Mother Scott's life.
For twnty years it has been her greatest interest and she has given the best she had to give in loving service.
Next to her love for her church has been the love of her country and she has never failed to attend all patriotic services when she was able to do so and for years has been a member of the Women's Relief Corps.
Mrs Scott was gifted as an artist and poet and has published a book of poems from her life experience. Her "HalfMast," written for Decoration Day several years ago, has been published in our local papers and is the first poem of her book of poems.
Mrs Scott became seriously ill eight months ago and has been lovingly cared for by her daughters, Mrs E.D. Flint and Mrs F.H. Albright, with whom she has made her home for the last 12 years. She is survived by her daughters, Mrs. F.H. Albright of San Diego, Mrs E.D. Flint of Los Gatos and Mrs L.M. Turner of Hayward, California., four grandchildren and one great-grandson.
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