Scott Bond was a well-respected member of the community, among blacks and whites, at a time when many blacks were struggling to free themselves of the ghostly shackles left by the Civil War.
Scott Bond continued expanding his acreage until 1889, when Mrs. Allen sold property to Bond and his white partner, T.O. Fitzpatrick. This partnership continued for five years, until Bond sold his share to Fitzpatrick, citing that their sons might not continue to work so well together.
Bond purchased seven other farms with the proceeds from his sale. Bond was a prime example of an Arkansan “pulling himself up by his bootstraps.” Bond and his wife worked very closely together.
Daniel Rudd, an accountant, began working for Scott Bond around 1905, and in 1917 co-authored a book about Bond with Bond’s son, Theophilus. The book was entitled From Slavery to Wealth: The Life of Scott Bond. The Rewards of Honesty, Industry, Economy, and Perseverance. The book was a collection of anecdotes told from Scott Bond’s perspective. The book reveals not only Scott Bond’s work ethic, but also his sense of humor.
