LIEUT. JAMES S. SCOTT was born August 31, 1822, in Montgomery County, Tenn., and is the eldest of the seven sons and four daughters born to John and Margaret (McCarell) Scott. ...
James S. Scott was brought to Barren County, Ky., by his parents when he was but six months old, and here he has since lived, except the year 1860, which he spent in Texas. He was reared on a farm, and after arriving at maturity worked for $75 and $100 per year until his marriage.
This event took place November 6, 1846, with Salina H. Peden, of Barren County, who bore him two children: Emily and Alice. ...
In November, 1861, Mr. Scott enlisted in Company D, Sixth Kentucky Confederate Infantry, and was elected second lieutenant. He participated in the battles of Vicksburg and Baton Rouge; resigned in December, 1862, on account of ill health, returned home and engaged in farming.
When first married he located six miles south of Glasgow, and on his return from Texas located in Metcalfe County, where he remained but one year; then located on Peter's Creek, Barren County. In 1873 he located where he now resides on the banks of the Barren River, on 250 acres of good land as is in the county. He has cleared 200 acres and improved with good buildings and a fine orchard. Mr. Scott was elected magistrate in 1851, and served ten years; in 1867 he was again elected and served for two terms; also served two years as deputy county clerk. He and wife are members of the Christian Church; he is also a member of the F.& A.M. In politics he is a Democrat, and cast his first presidential vote for Cass in 1848.
