Harriett was the oldest child and daughter of Henry Eveland and his wife Orrena Miller.

Harriett and John were married on April 8, 1858.

*Note: Some written sources - census, marriage application, etc.- list Harriett's name with only one letter 'r' or 't.' Her headstone is spelled "Harriett."

HARRIETT EVELAND SCOTT - Obituary

DIED
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Of La Grippe, on Wednesday, January, 29th, 1890, Mrs. [Harry] (Harriett) Scott, *wife of Commissioner Scott. The deceased was born in Fulton county, Illinois, November 9th, 1832, and emigrated with her parents to Iowa, where she was married to Mr. Scott. Mr. and Mrs. Scott were among the first settlers in Rock Creek, precinct, and shared the hardships incidental to pioneer life. The deceased has been a worthy consistent Christian for the past 25 years and at the time of her death, and for several years prior, was a member of the Christian church at Valpariso. Mrs. Scott has been troubled with lung difficulties for several years, part of the time being confined to her bed, but her affliction only served to draw her nearer and cause her to be dearer to husband and children, who had the care of her. She leaves behind a husband and ten children to mourn her loss, who have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire neighborhood in their sad bereavement. The funeral services were conducted at the church on Friday, by the pastor, Elder Skinner and were attended by almost the entire community for miles around, besides the relatives of the deceased from abroad, among whom were her daughter, Mrs. Stoner, of Colorado, her son, M L of Wahoo, I. M. Scott, of Lincoln, and Iram Scott, and family Waverly. Mother is dead. The saddest words to mortals ever given. But cheer your hearts, you can all meet again in Heaven.~~ Wahoo Wasp.
Deceased was a former resident of Bremer county, and was married here. She was a daughter of the late Henry Eveland and a sister of Mrs. Thos. McRoberts and James, Jake, John Eveland.

~~Waverly Democrat, published in Waverly, Iowa on Friday, March 14th, 1890
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The following biography taken from:

History of Butler and Bremer Counties, Iowa, 1883, page 1111.

Henry Eveland was born in Ohio, in 1814. His parents soon after moved to Fulton county, Illinois, where his father [John] was one of the pioneer settlers. In 1854 he came to Bremer county, and located on section 28, Lafayette township. In September, 1835, he was married to Lorena Miller.

Eight children were born to them, seven of whom are still living - Samuel, Jacob, John Mason, James Duncan, Harriett, wife of John Scott, living in Nebraska; Anna, now the wife of Thomas McRoberts; Indiana, now the wife of George Elliott. His wife died March, 1870.

He was married in the spring of 1873, to Martha Bingham, born in Greene county, Indiana, January 31, 1832, and daughter of John and Levisa (Bays) Burch. She was married to Wm. Bingham in February, 1850. One daughter was the result of this union - Nancy Jane, now the wife of Nelson Ross, of Lafayette township.

Mr. Eveland [Henry] died May 12, 1878.

Nelson Ross and Nancy Jane Bingham were married in 1865; he is a native of Indiana, born in 1843. They have seven children living - James, Henry, Albert, Alva, Loraine and Mabel.

Federal census for 1880 lists the following

Name: John Scott
Age 43
Born: Indiana
Father born: Kentucky
Mother born: Ohio

wife: Harriet
Age: 43
Born: Illinois
Father born: Ohio
Mother born: Kentucky

Children:
Marshall L. Scott 21 Born: Iowa
Orena M. Scott 17 Born: Iowa
William C. Scott 16 born: Iowa
Ida B. Scott 12 Born: Iowa
Annie E. Scott 10 Born Iowa
Susan M. Scott 8 Born: Nebraska
Nettie F. Scott 7 Born: Nebraska
Minnie M. Scott 4 Born: Nebraska
S. G. Scott 2 Born: Nebraska

1885 Nebraska Census lists the following:
John Scott: 48
Harriet Scott:48
I. B: 17
N. F: 11
S. M.: 13
S. G.: 7
W. C.: 21
May Wentworth 20
Minnie Scott 9

From the book PAST AND PRESENT OF SAUNDERS COUNTY, VOL II
1915, page 274

A profile of William Crawford Scott contains the following biographical information about his father John Scott, and reference to John's parents, Samuel and Maria Scott.

"HIS father, John Scott, was born near Salem, Indiana, and was a son of Samuel and Maria Scott, who were of Scotch-Irish descent.

IN the year 1869, after living for a considerable period in Iowa, John Scott brought his family to Saunders county and secured a homestead claim of eighty acres in Rock Creek township.

WITH one yoke of oxen he broke the prairie, and in those pioneer times he lived in a dugout. This district was then upon the western frontier and the most farsighted could not have dreamed of the development which would be brought about and the changes which were soon to occur here.

MR. SCOTT hunted deer, antelope and buffaloes and it was necessary to secure his supplies at Fremont or Nebraska City, but though the pioneer conditions forced him to face many hardships and privations, these were done away with as time passed on and his labors, were eventually crowned with success as he carried on his farm work.

LATER he retired and removed to Valparaiso, where his death occurred. He was a consistent and exemplary member of Square Lodge, No. 151, F. & A. M. He voted with the republican party and for two terms held the office of county commissioner.

HE likewise served in township offices and was justice of the peace, in which connection he rendered decisions that were strictly fair and impartial.

HE married Harriet Eveland, a native of Fulton county, Illinois, and they became the parents of ten children."

For additional photos contact Harriett descendant, great, great granddaughter, Patricia, below.