Doctor Robert J. Scott, whose death occurred Sunday, December 11, at 10 o'clock p.m. at his farm home two and one-half miles southeast of Brookfield, was one of many people who sought homes in Linn county during the sixties, coming here from Rushville, Illinois, in April 1866. He purchased the tract of land upon which he resided at the time of his death from the Hannibal & St Joseph railroad company and had combined the business of farming and the practice of his profession ever since. During his more vigorous days, he had a large practice and there are many people, notwithstanding his somewhat eccentric character, refuse to believe that his equal as a physician is to be easily found.
He was born in Scott county, Kentucky, October 8, 1837. His father, Thomas W. Scott, was a native of Scotland, born near Loch Lomond. His mother was the daughter of the famous Richard M. Johnson of Kentucky who served as vice president of the United States during the presidency of Martin Van Buren and who is credited in history with the killing of the great Indian chief, Tecumseh, at the battle of the Thames.
The funeral took place from the Christian church Tuesday, December 13, at 2 o'clock p.m. and his body lies at rest in Rose Hill cemetery.
