Background
Scott, Ernest Darius was born on September 6, 1872 in Petrolia, Ontario, Canada. Son of Alexander Bruce and Margaret (Tweedy) Scott.
Scott, Ernest Darius was born on September 6, 1872 in Petrolia, Ontario, Canada. Son of Alexander Bruce and Margaret (Tweedy) Scott.
Student of University of Nebraska, 1892-1894. Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1898. Also graduated from Army School of the Line, Army Staff College, Field Artillery School of Fire, Army War College, Navy War College, at various dates, 1908-1929.
September 12, 1943); children—Florence-May (Mistress Robert C. Cameron) (deceased), Bruce von Gerichten, Ernest Darius (deceased). Married second, Mistress William S. Baer, May 1, 1944. Came to the United States, 1884, naturalized, 1889.
Cadet United States Military Academy, June 15, 1894. Promoted through grades to brigadier general, December, 1931. Retired from military serivce September 30, 1936.
Served in Spanish-American War and Philippines, 1898-1901. Member Association Graduates United States Military Academy, Military Order of the Carabao, Military Order of World War, National Sojourners, Heroes of ’76. Mason (32 degree).; Club: Army and Navy (Washington).
Married Ella von Gerichten, October 8, 1903 (deceased.; married second, Mistress. Children: Florence-May (Mistress Robert C. Cameron) (deceased), Bruce von Gerichten, Ernest Darius (deceased).