CHARLES B. SCOTT, merchant, is a native of Kentucky, and was born in Woodford County in September, 1842. When fifteen years of age he came to Kansas, settling temporarily in Leavenworth, he eventually headquartered at Kansas City and for a few years was employed in freighting across the plains. Upon the breaking out of the war he returned to Kentucky on a visit and was induced to enter the Confederate Army, and until the close of the Rebellion fought for the cause he advocated. After the war he spent some years in Colorado, and was for a time in Chase County, Kan., coming from there to Douglass, August 18, 1871. By a special act of the Legislature of Kansas, he was restored to citizenship in 1870 at his request. Owing to financial reverses Mr. Scott was in limited circumstances. On his arrival at Douglass he commenced as clerk. In a short time became proprietor of a drug store, and since that period has been substantially identified with the commercial interests of the town as well as the farming district adjoining. Mr. Scott was married in Douglass to Miss Alice Holman. They have one daughter Mabel. Mr. Scott is a member of the I. O. O. F.