Background
Scott, James Edward was born on December 14, 1874 in Plymouth England. Son of James and Emma (Brannon) Scott.
Scott, James Edward was born on December 14, 1874 in Plymouth England. Son of James and Emma (Brannon) Scott.
Student Rutherford College, Newcastle-on-Tyne, England. Bachelor of Arts, Grove City (Pennsylvania) College, Doctor of Philosophy. Doctor of Divinity, West Virginia Wesleyan College.
Came to United States, 1903, naturalized, 1917. Ordained Mechanical Engineering ministry, 1903. Pastor successively Benwood, West Virginia, Saint Paul’s Church, Grafton, 1915-1917, Saint Andrews Church, Parkersburg, 1917-1922, First Church, Moundsville, 1922-1926.
Superintendent Parkersburg District, Methodist Episcopal Church, 1926-1931.
Pastor First Church, Fairmont, 1931-1935, Thomson Church, Wheeling, 1935-1941, Central Church, Charleston, West Virginia, since October 1, 1941. Trustee West Virginia Wesleyan College.
Mason.; Kiwanian.; Clubs: Meadowbrook Country, Kiwanis.
Married Harriet Randall, 1896 (now deceased). Married second, Wilhelmena Ortland, April. Children: Lawrence Albert.