He was elected justice of the peace, and served as school director for more than twenty years. He was united in marriage to Mary Luticia Foley of Marion county, Mo. , in October, 1878. No children were born to this union, but Mr. and Mrs. Belknap gave a home to twelve different orphans. He provided a home for his nephew, Joe Miller , and his cousin, Arthur Belknap until they grew to manhood. These young people have accorded their foster parents the most filial devotion.
Kind hearts are more than coronets And simple faith, than Norman blood.
Scott Belknap was always industrious, brave, hardy, and kind to those about him. He worked earnestly in any field of endeavor that engaged his attention, and now he rests from his labors and has entered the gates of eternity, bearing his sheaves with him. The funeral was held from the Christian church Sunday afternoon, the Rev. H. C. Reichel officiating.