Lot No.10, owned by David J. Scott, a son of Aaron and Elizabeth Scott (Lot No. 20), contains only one stone, a substantial gray marble monument with an urn atop it, located at the extreme south end of the lot. It contains three inscriptions, but marks the graves of only two people: Mary E., wife of David J. Scott; and their son, Merrett E., age 9. Their inscriptions are on the west and north faces of the stone, respectively. An inscription recording the death of David Scott is on the south face, telling passers-by that he his buried in the Derby Cemetery. I have been unable to find a published or official record of Merrett E. Scott's death.
MERRETT E.
DIED
Dec. 3, 1884
AGED
9Y, 1M, 10D
A little flower of love,
That blossomed but to die,
Transplanted now above,
To bloom with God on high.
MARY E.
WIFE OF
D.J. SCOTT
DIED
Mar. 7, 1885
AGED
28y, 9M, 22D
She had no fears of death,
No sins to be forgiven;
She only closed her smiling eyes,
to hope them in heaven.
Died, in Warren (township), Lucas County, Iowa, March 7, 1885, Mary E., the beloved wife of David J. Scott.
Sister Scott was born in Ohio, May 15, 1856. While she was yet young her parents moved to Illinois and settled in Stark County. She subsequently came to Iowa, and on October 14, 1873, was united in marriage with her now bereaved companion. They resided in Salem nearly two years and then moved to Warren near Derby, where they have since lived. During a protracted meeting held last winter in the M.E. Church in Derby, Sister Scott, along with her husband, made a profession of religion and united with the church. For the past year, in the midst of much family and personal affliction, her Christian life has been very exemplary. She truly walked with God and the genuiness of her religious life was manifest in her sweet and willing resignation to the will of God. Some 3 months ago her dear little boy, Merritt, sickened and died, she being too sick at the time to follow his remains to their last resting place, but calmly assuring us she would soon follow him. (The Chariton Patriot, 18 March 1885)
Note: Lucas County Marriage records show that David Scott, 22, and Mary E. Smith, 17, were married 14 October 1873.
DAVID J. SCOTT
DIED
APRIL 30, 1921
AGED
70 Yrs, 2 Ms, 18 Ds
Buried on lot 407 in Derby Cemetery
The many friends throughout the county will learn with sorrow of the passing away of Mr. David J. Scott, of Derby, which occurred at his home at an early hour on Saturday morning, April 30 (1921), at the age of 70 years, 2 months and 18 days, after an extended illness with heart disease and a complication of troubles. Largely attended funeral services were held at the M.E. church in Derby on Tuesday afternoon, May 3, at 2 o'clock, and were conducted by Rev. J.W. Pressley, of Omaha, according to the special request of the departed one. Rev. Harwood, of Derby, assisted in the ceremonies and interment took place in the Derby cemetery.
David J. Scott, son of Aaron and Elizabeth Scottt, was born near Chariton on Feb. 12, 1851. He was married here on October 14, 1873 to Mary Ellen Smith, daughter of Lewis and Sarah Smith, and settled on a farm near Derby. The beloved wife was claimed by death on March 7th, 1885. To his union were born three children, Walter A., who resides at Roundup, Mont., and was unable to be present at the funeral services on Tuesday on account of illness in his family; Merrett E., who died on Dec. 3, 1884, and Mrs. H.W. Brewer, of Chariton.
He was married to Mabel Foutch, of Derby, on Nov. 25, 1885. To them two children were born, Mrs. Ens(z)er Larimer and Harry L., who reside near Derby. He also leaves one sister, Mrs. Emma McCurdy, of Bremen, Ohio; nine grand-children and numerous other relatives to mourn their loss.
"Mr. Scott united with the M.E. church in Derby under the pastorate of Rev. Lawson, and remained a strong believer in God until the day of his death. He was honest and upright in all his dealings and was esteemed by all who knew him for his many sterling traits of character. He had been in ill health for years but had been confined to his bed but a short time. His sufferings were all borne with a patience and fortitude that were remarkable. While deploring his demise, innumerable friends will extend heartfelt sympathy to the grief stricken ones who remain.
Among the number who attended the funeral service were his daughter, Mrs. H.W. Brewer and husband and children, and Mrs. T.M. Throckmorton, Mrs. Simon Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Morris Scott, Mr. Howard Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. F. Carpenter, Mr. George Scott, Mr. Virgil Scott, Mrs. J.J. George, all of Chariton. (Undated clipping, Lucas County Genealogical Society collection)
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