Background
Scott, John William was born on March 24, 1870 in Ottawa, Illinois, United States. Son of John Edwin and Harriet Emma (Hossack) Scott.
Scott, John William was born on March 24, 1870 in Ottawa, Illinois, United States. Son of John Edwin and Harriet Emma (Hossack) Scott.
Brown University, 1886-1887.
Entered service of Carson Pirie Scott & Company, wholesale and retail dry goods, Chicago, 1889. Admitted to partnership in firm January 1, 1901. Director International Harvester Company.
Served as director Textile and Rubber Division of War Industries Board, World War I. Vice president
Married Emilie Cluett, October 3, 1899. Children: Elizabeth Cluett (Mistress Edward Kenneth Welles), Barbara (Mistress Donald P. Welles).