Full name Elisabeth Alden Scott Stam
Birth February 22, 1906 in Albion, MIDeath Killed December 7, 1934 in Miaosheo, China by Communist soldiers
Parents Dr. Charles Ernest and Clara Heywood ScottSiblings Beatrice Stevenson, Helen Mahy, Francis and Kenneth.
Marital Status Married October 25, 1933 to John Stam in Jinan, China by Rev. R.A. Torrey, Jr.
Children Helen Priscilla, born in September, 1934
Conversion As a child, rededicated her life in 1925 at a Keswick conference in NJ
Education 1923-1928 Wilson College, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Received bachelor’s degree, involved in student government and the literary society.
1928-1931 Moody Bible Institute, Chicago, Illinois for further training in Christian work. Served on the executive committee of the Missionary Union.
Career 1931-1933 Sailed to China with China Inland Mission (now called Overseas Missionary Fellowship). Assigned to Fowyang in Anwhei province
October, 1933-1934 Joined John in his work in Xiancheng, China, completed her language study and assisted in evangelistic work.
Early 1934 Traveled to Jingde, China to run the mission station.
September 1934 Moved to Wuhu, China where Helen Priscilla was born. Investigated possibility of evangelistic work in the area.
November 1934 Moved back to Jindge which was taken captive by the Communist army and was taken hostage and murdered.