John W. Scott of Cadiz and New Lisbon, Ohio (The County Seat.) Clockmaker, watchmaker, police officer, postmaster, and dentist.

John W. Scott was born in England. His father, James Scott, came from Yorkshire, England, first settling in Toronto before moving on to New York City and ultimately Cadiz, Ohio.

It is written in The Counties of Harrison and Carroll, Ohio, containing Biographical Sketches of Prominent and Representative Citizens, and of Many of the Early Settled Families. Illustrated. Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co. - 1891. In 1816, James Scott of Sowerby Bridge, England, John's father, with his three children, came to America. They first immigrated to York, now Toronto, Canada, before moving to New York City. It is recorded that in 1819, he walked from New York City to Cadiz, Ohio, carrying his young daughter the entire way. In Cadiz, James established a watch and clock shop, becoming the first in Harrison County to do so. Here, he also engaged in clock and watch work until his death. James married a second time. His wife was Harriet Arnold. They had four children. At least one tall case clock is known with a dial signed Cadiz.

John W. Scott was also born in England. He was one of three children born to James and his first wife, Miss Howarth. She died before the family traveled to America. John W's first career was as a deputy Sheriff. After suffering an injury on the job, he took up his father's occupation. He opened a repair shop where the county buildings now stand. In 1839, John married Jane Pittis of Harrison County. They had nine children. John practiced dentistry for several years and earned the title of Doctor. He also served the town as its postmaster. John earned a reputation as an exemplary citizen and nobleman. John died on October 8, 1886, and is resting in the Cadiz Cemetery in a vault erected by his family.

It is logical to assume that John W. was trained by his father in the watch and clockmaking trades. After John’s death, James continued his Father’s business. It appears that he moved to New Lisbon, now Lisbon, sometime around 1840. He is recorded here for a period of time, appearing in local histories as a horologist and even as a tanner until 1885. John takes on his son, and the business becomes J. W. Scott & Son, Jewelers. This business returns to Cadiz and is located at Northeast Market Street. An advertisement for this business reads, “DEALERS IN ALL FIRST CLASS AMERICAN & SWISS WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELRY, SOLID SILVER & PLATED KNIVES, FORKS, SPOONS & HOLLOW WARE AND ALL OTHER GOODS IN THEIR LINE., ALSO MANUFACTURERS, ENGRAVERS AND REPAIRERS – FINE WATCHES – A SPECIALITY.”