Person:Bessie Scott (1)

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Bessie SCOTT
 
m. 30 Nov 1861
  1. Molly Scott1862 -
  2. Ida B. Scott1866 -
  3. Edson "Eddie" Scott1867 -
  4. Addie SCOTT ADA1869 -
  5. Willie (William) SCOTT1871 -
  6. Howard SCOTT1875 -
  7. Jennie SCOTT1875 -
  8. Harvey SCOTT1877 -
  9. Bessie SCOTT1879 -
  10. Marie SCOTT1886 -
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Name[1] Bessie SCOTT
Gender Female
Birth[2][3] Apr 1879 O'Brien County, Iowa
Occupation[4]

Hugh Scott settled on the northeast quarter of section 28, inCenter township in 1870, and with his family, now resides inSioux City. He was a resident of Center township for manyyears, eleven of his children having been born in that township.Three of Mr. Scott's daughters, Mollie, Jeanne, and Bessie, haveobtained a large and enviable reputation as musicians. Molliehas given piano recitals in most of the large cities of theUnited States. Bessie as a violinist has toured the countrysuccessfully. Jeanne has lately received flattering notices inthe press, among others the St. Louis Globe as follows: "Thepianist, Miss Jennie Scott, played the Liszt arrangement of the'Erl King' with exquisite expression and with a technique wellnigh flawless. After four recalls she reponded with Chopin'scharming and dainty 'Berceuse' . Miss Scott received a beautifulbouquet at the close of her second number."

References
  1. 1880 O'Brien Co. Iowa Census.
  2. 1900 Woodbury, Sioux City, Iowa Census.
  3. 1880 O'Brien Co. Iowa Census.
  4. Musician, Violinist