Scott, John Edwin (Died)

John Edwin Scott of Pasadena, Cal., formerly of Evanston, died of pneumonia Monday at his Pasadena home after an illness of only three days. Mr. Scott was born near Belfast, Ireland, in 1943. With his entire family he came to this country while still a boy. As a young man he settled in Ottawa, Ill., where he married Harriet Emma Hossack and where for many years he was engaged in the dry goods business. The family moved to Evanston in 1892 and made their home at 1405 Judson avenue until nine years ago. During that time Mr. Scott was a member of the firm of Carson, Pirir Scott & Co. Wherever he lived he was a devoted member of the Baptist Church and was at all times an active Christian worker. Besides his wife he is survived by three sons, John William and Frederick H. of Hubbard Woods, and Robert L. of Evanston.