Source: Hardesty, Henry H. Hardesty's Historical and Geographical Encyclopedia. New York: H.H. Hardesty and Company, 1884. Rpt. in West Virginia Heritage Encyclopedia. Ed. Jim Comstock. Richwood: Comstock, 1974. WILLIAM PAGE SCOTT -- is a son of William Hoover SCOTT and Elizabeth Jane (HILL) SCOTT, both natives of this county. He was born in Greenbrier County, October 24, 1846 was raised in this county, and in Lewisburg is engaged in the livery business. His business card appears elsewhere in these pages. In Alleghany County, Virginia, May 18, 1870, Laura Bell BEARD became the wife of William P. SCOTT, and to them five children were born: Lillian Brown April 13, 1871; Lucy P., February 25 1873; Andrew E. August 22, 1875. Samuel F., December 7, 1876; Julia G., July 7, 1881. Samuel F. is deceased and the others living with their father. The wife and mother departed this life March 18, 1882. She was born in Greenbrier County, September 18, 1852 daughter of Andrew and Eliza (BROWN) BEARD, both now deceased. The father and three brothers of Mr. SCOTT were Confederate soldiers in the war between the States, and two of the brothers, Thomas and Frank died of the measles while in the service. William P. SCOTT's post office address is Lewisburg, Greenbrier County, West Virginia. Transcribed and submitted by Valerie Crook, , 1998.