Captain Scott’s reputation for accurate rifle and pistol shooting was well deserved; I am not aware that he was ever excelled, if indeed he was ever equaled by any of his contemporaries. One of his performances with the pistol, which I have often heard vouched for by officers who witnessed it, stands out as a remarkable testament to his skill. He took two potatoes, throwing them into the air successively, and managed to

Captain Martin Scott — A Three Part Series As he was plowing in the field one day during the year 1814, the postmaster of the village...

Young Martin Scott — A Three Part Series At a young age of twelve, Martin Scott living in Bennington, Vermont, faced an extraordinary...