Clarence G. Scott, manager of the Golden Rule Mercantile Company at Superior, Sweetwater county, was born on the 11th of January, 1895, in Scotland, Illinois, a son of the late T. D. Scott, who was likewise born in Illinois and belonged to one of the old families of that state of Irish descent. T. D. Scott was a successful merchant and farmer of Scotland, Illinois, where he resided for many years, there passing away in 1909, at the age of sixty-five years. He married Jennie Dillon, also a native of Illinois and of Irish lineage. She survives and makes her home in the city of Danville in her native state. In the family were but two children, of whom Kenneth Scott is now in the United States army.
    The other son, Clarence G. Scott, was a pupil in the public schools of Danville, Illinois, during the period of his boyhood and youth and when eighteen made his initial step in the business world as a clerk in the employ of the Emory Dry Goods Company of Danville. He there acquainted himself with all branches of the trade and continued with that house for about seven years, on the expiration of which period he resigned his position and came to the west to take charge of the store of the Golden Rule Mercantile Company at Superior, Wyoming. He arrived in May, 1916, and has since been in charge of the business, which under his direction is steadily growing and is proving a profitable concern. His training experience was thorough and his spirit of enterprise is bringing about excellent results for the company which he represents.
    In politics Mr. Scott is a democrat where national issues are involved but at local elections casts an independent ballot, regarding the capability of the candidate rather than his party ties. Mr. Scott was made a member of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks in the lodge at Rock Springs, Wyoming. His religious faith is that of the Methodist church and its teachings guide him in all of life's relations. He is a young man of genuine worth, enjoying the confidence and goodwill of those with whom he has been associated, and all who know him speak of him in terms of high regard.