Mary Frances Lay was born August 23, 1851, in Tennessee, the daughter of James Arthur Lay and Charlotte Horton.
Mary Frances married James Scott about 1868. James Scott was born March 24, 1845, and died August 29, 1908. Mary Frances died March 16, 1929.
Children of James Scott and Mary F. Lay
1. Charlotta Elizabeth Scott, b. Nov 4, 1869, TN; d. Jan 9, 1958; m. W. F. Brown on Aug 21, 1887
2. Martha E. Scott, b. Aug 21, 1872; m. Willie Mays
3. Cammillah Scott, b. Feb 28, 1874; m. Jim Northcutt on Dec 22, 1895
4. R. A. Arilla Scott, b. July 31, 1882; m. Lee Balentine on Sept 11, 1908
5. William Thomas Scott, b. June 27, 1886; d. May 7, 1915; m. Odie Dell Manuel
6. Bert Scott, b. Jan 6, 1888; d. Jan 24, 1967; m. Angeline Tilley
7. Barton Scott, b. Jan 16, 1892; d. 1921
8. Rea Vertie Scott, b. June 11, 1895; m. John W. Mays