REV. GEORGE SCOTT.
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REV. GEORGE SCOTT.
Rev. George Scott, Chaplain of the House, is a native of England and received a liberal education in his native land. In June, 1871, Mr. Scott came to Nebraska, and this state has since been his home, with the exception of six years which he spent in Lead, South Dakota. He was the chaplain of the House in the Session of 1883, and soon afterwards was appointed by President Arthur, United States Consul at Odessa, Russia. Chaplain Scott is a minister of the Congregational Church and his home is at Cortland, Gage county, Nebraska. He was married in England in 1867 to Miss Sarah Cullens, and is the father of two living sons.
JOHN WALL.
John Wall, Chief Clerk of the House, is now serving his third consecutive session in this position. He was born in Caledonia county, New York State, November 4, 1857. Part of his youth was passed in Michigan, from which state he came to Nebraska in March, 1878. For some years he resided in Sherman county, and there, from 1882 to 1886, was county clerk. His home at present is in Arcadia, Valley county, where he is engaged in the mercantile business. Twice he ran for Representative in Valley county, each time defeated by Fusionists, once coming within thirty-six votes of election. He is the owner of a ranch in the county, and gives much of his attention to farming and stock raising. His politics are Republican. He was married March 30, 1879, to Miss Belle Landers, and has two daughters.
C. H. BARNARD.
C. H. Barnard, First Assistant Chief Clerk of the House, was born at Bloomington, Illinois, January 20, 1862. He came to Nebraska with his parents in 1870 and received his education in this state. He resides near Table Rock, Nebraska, where he is engaged in farming and fruit-growing. For the past six years he has been secretary, of the State Horticultural Society, of which organization he is an active member. He was married in 1885 to Viola B. Moss, and has one son.
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