Scott Family History.

The search begins in December of 1998'

David Scott was born in Edinburgh, Scotland on Dec. 17, 1877 to a David Scott of Scotland & Anna Campson of England.

David Scott married Florence Newman of Coventry, England. They had 2 children, Florence & Mabel Scott. Florence Scott was born on May 29, 1902 in Birmingham, England. Mabel Scott was born on June 21, 1904 also in Birmingham.

The Scott family started their immigration to the U.S. in April 1923. Their port of departure was Liverpool, England. David Scott arrived alone at Ellis Island, New York City, on April 16, 1923. With only $40.00 to his name, he first traveled to Chicago, Illinois to stay with a friend. One could guess that he was there to find work. Florence (Newman) Scott arrived with daughters Florence and Mabel on October 1st, of that same year. They were greeted by David Scott and finally found a residence in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Mabel stayed for a while but, eventually went back to England. She remained there for the rest of her life.

David Scott's profession was a stone mason. By all family accounts he helped build churches in Scotland & Pittsburgh. He eventually became a US citizen in December 1926. He died on May 1, 1933 of Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His place of burial is in Uniondale Cemetery, Pittsburgh. On his death certificate are his parents names, David Scott of Scotland & Anna Campson of England. Exact locations and dates of their births were not given. So the search continues !