Martin SCOTT

                   one of 4 Scott sons to become ministers. Highly respected, elected sheriff 3
times. Without moving he was in Tazwell, McLean, and DeWitt counties over the years. He helped build the Pilot Grove church with John A and William S Brown andJames Scott, that is now called the old Scotland Church and became its first minister.Now in his old years it may well be said that the world is better for hishaving lived in it. Beloved man ordained in 1844 called Elder Martin. 1855 moved to MO
(Research):"History of Daviess County Missouri 1882" pg 862-3 Born TN and movedto Indiana, at age 15 moved to Sangamon Co Ill. In 1827 to Tazewell Co Ill which was changed to  McLean Co which again was changed to DeWitt Co. 3 Times elected Sheriff. In 1844 ordained a minister. amd with Brown Bos and James Scott builtthe Pilot Grove Christian Church. also gives names of siblings, marriages and children. 1855 moved to Daviess Co Mo and built the Scotland Church