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May 7, 1932
Peninsula Enterprise
Accomac, Accomack County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Capt. Ben Scott, nearing 94 in 1932, credits Chincoteague seafood for his vitality. A Union veteran from Hog Island, he milks cows daily with his wife of 55 years and had sons in WWI. Rarely travels beyond his home.
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Birthday May 8th
Capt. Ben Scott says that the fountain of perpetual youth is no longer in Florida but is found in the oysters, clams, scallops and other seafoods which abound in the waters around Chincoteague. If one would judge from his appearance, Capt. Scott is right. He will be 94 years of age on May 8, 1932. In spite of his years, he milks 3 cows twice each day and delivers the milk to his customers.
He is not a native of Chincoteague, having been born at Hog Island, where he lived until 1862 when he moved to Chincoteague. Shortly after moving to Chincoteague, he enlisted in the Union army and spent two years. During the recent World War he had two sons in the American army.
He has been twice married. His second wife to whom he has been married 55 years helps him with his duties each day.
Capt. Scott is somewhat of a home body. His first trip over the Chincoteague road was Friday morning, April 15, when he came to Accomac to attend court. His last previous visit to the county seat before that date was about 15 years ago.
Capt. Ben Scott says that the fountain of perpetual youth is no longer in Florida but is found in the oysters, clams, scallops and other seafoods which abound in the waters around Chincoteague. If one would judge from his appearance, Capt. Scott is right. He will be 94 years of age on May 8, 1932. In spite of his years, he milks 3 cows twice each day and delivers the milk to his customers.
He is not a native of Chincoteague, having been born at Hog Island, where he lived until 1862 when he moved to Chincoteague. Shortly after moving to Chincoteague, he enlisted in the Union army and spent two years. During the recent World War he had two sons in the American army.
He has been twice married. His second wife to whom he has been married 55 years helps him with his duties each day.
Capt. Scott is somewhat of a home body. His first trip over the Chincoteague road was Friday morning, April 15, when he came to Accomac to attend court. His last previous visit to the county seat before that date was about 15 years ago.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Personal Triumph
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Family
Bravery Heroism
What keywords are associated?
Longevity
Chincoteague
Union Veteran
Seafood
Milking Cows
World War I Sons
What entities or persons were involved?
Capt. Ben Scott
Where did it happen?
Chincoteague
Story Details
Key Persons
Capt. Ben Scott
Location
Chincoteague
Event Date
May 8, 1932
Story Details
Capt. Ben Scott attributes his youthful appearance at age 94 to local seafood. Born in Hog Island, he moved to Chincoteague in 1862, served two years in the Union army, had two sons in World War I, married 55 years to his second wife who helps with daily duties including milking three cows twice a day. He rarely leaves home, with his recent trip to Accomac court on April 15.