John Scott was Helen's second husband. John and Helen married January 1819 at Hamilton, Scotland.Their Scottish farm was named 'Stratham' on the banks of the Clyde at Hamilton in Lanarkshire. They arrived at Fremantle in 1831 and settled at Guildford at Lot 17 and farmed Location 27 (100 acres) later named 'Mt Pleasant' (now Perth airport). Their farming followed the pattern of diversification, growing cereals and vegetables. Scott had brought some of his cattle with him and these were best quality. They produced fat stock because of the great demand for meat. Their sons were excellent stockmen and Daniel, Helen's eldest son, became a skilled carpenter. Mother Helen Scott had developed an interest in medicine through her father's work as a doctor in England. Her knowledge helped many early settlers, including acting as a midwife at the birth of Lord Forrest. In 1833, another son, William Proctor Scott was born. After 6 years, they felt the Colony had not lived up to expectations and decided to move to Port Phillip Bay on the east coast where their cousin, William Henry Scott was farming. Governor Stirling would not hear of them leaving the Colony and promised a good farm, rent-free forever for Scott and his sons. Daniel McGregor was instructed by Stirling to select suitable land anywhere between Vasse and Pinjarra. He chose 320 acres on the banks of the Preston River, later known as 'Eelup'. It was agreed that the family would go south to found a settlement and Scott would be Stirling's agent. In January 1838 they left Fremantle for Leschenault Inlet on the "Champion' with supplies. Daniel was a trailblazer, opening the first inland track between Pinjarra and Bunbury in 1838. He was the first mail contractor between Bunbury and Swan River for about 5 years on foot prior to 1843. Governor Stirling appointed Daniel to lead a party with stock and farm implements to Port Leschenault, to manage the Governor's estate. Daniel McGregor and Robert Scott and three of their stockmen drove cattle and supplies overland from Guildford. They arrived four days before the 'Champion'. Robert spoke the local Nyoongar aboriginal language. Daniel chose the site for Bunbury's first farm on the Preston River in 1856. He held several properties, including 900 fertile acres in Quindalup purchased from Colonel Molloy for 350 pounds. The farm was called 'Cometvale'. In honour of John and Helen Scott there is a plaque in Central Park in Bunbury. John died 29 July 1880 at Picton and Helen died 13 March 1883 also at Picton, both are buried at Picton Church. Reference Material: 'Bunbury's First Settlers' - Verna Glossop - 'A Brief History of John and Helen Scott' - Glenda Scott