Topography—The west half being on the east line of the James river valley, and adjoining the Coteaus is very level; on this table land are some very fine farms and homes. There are no homesteaders left in this part, however there are quite a few of their descendants. The east half of the township is in the Coteaus and is very rolling, some quarters being very stony, yet there are quite a few very good farms.

There are still the following homesteaders on their land: Albert Sjerven, and Andrew Olson, also Mrs. Emil K. Bjerke, who with her husband, was the first settler in this township.

The first child born here was Nels E. Bjerke to Mr. and Mrs. E. K. Bjerke, December, 1880.

The first death that of Betsy Bjerke (3 years old).

The largest family was born to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Johnson, six sons and thirteen daughters, all single births, fifteen of these are still living.

This township was named in honor of the first settlers at a meeting of the settlers. They unanimously agreed to name it for themselves who were all Scotch people.

Dates of settlement of homesteaders:

1880-81—Magnus P.. Lundeen, Emil K. Bjerke.

1882—James Ahern, John Kishner, L. D. Brown, Barney Longtree, Ben Longtree, Andrew Olson, Ivor Lund, J. 0. and Andrew Tronson.

1883—James Young, John Searles, Mrs. Harris, L. C. Flower, Randall Johnson, Charlie Howe, Matt Eckles, John Evards, Wm. Allen, John Halliday, James Emery, Abr. and Wm. Emrie, Wm.,. Andrew, John, Robert and Alx. Denholm, George Jackman, Halver Anderson, Jacob Hessinger, L. W. Lewis, Fred S. Pew.

1884-85—Sam Resigee, Oscar Sjerven, J. Koenig.

1886-87-88—Fred Herr, Andrew Brekke, John and Tom Filbach, Thomas Johnson, Albert Sjerven.