DAVID E. SCOTT
David, an attorney at law of Decaturville, was born in Henry County, April 9, 1830. His parents were David M. and Nancy F. (Hagler) Scott, both natives of Tennessee. Nancy died in 1857 and David M. moved to Decatur County in 1860. The grandfather, Samuel Scott, was born in 1771. David E. studied law in the office of J.M. Porterfield of Decaturville. He was a Democrat. November 8, 1876, he married Martha E. Porterfield of Hardin County. She bore him 3 children : Frances U., David E., and Mattie B.
David E. Scott, a prominent attorney at law of Decaturville, was born in Henry County, Tenn., April 9, 1830. Of a family of six children born to David M. and Nancy F. (Hagler) Scott, subject is fourth. His parents were both natives of Tennessee; the father is a farmer, and came to Decatur County in 1860, the mother died in 1857. The grandfather, Samuel Scott, was born in 1771, went to Nashville while the second house was in course of erection, and in that city spent a great portion of his life. David E. was raised on a farm; being an industrious boy, he performed many duties not forced upon him, for his father was well supplied with the world's goods. His education was interrupted by the outbreak of the war, but by persistent application to books he soon acquired a fair knowledge. He began the study of law in the office of J. M. Porterfleid of Decaturville, afterward attending a course of lectures at the Cumberland University, at Lebanon, Tenn. He entered into the practice of his profession at Decaturville, where he has since resided; he has succeeded in establishing an extensive business. Mr. Scott is a firm Democrat, a man who is well known, and enjoys the confidence and esteem of the people. November 8, 1870, he married Miss Martha E. Porterfleld, an estimable lady of Hardin County, who has borne him three children: Frances U., David E. and Mattle B.
From Goodspeeds History of Tennessee
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