Otho Scott | |
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| Member of the Maryland Senate | |
| In office 1838–1843 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | James Moores |
| Constituency | Harford County |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1796/7 |
| Died | (aged 67) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Children | William Grason Scott |
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Otho Scott (1796/7 - March 9, 1864) was an American politician and lawyer from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland Senate, representing Harford County from 1838 to 1843.
Career
Otho Scott worked as a lawyer in Maryland. He was the chief codifier of the Maryland code in 1860.[1][2]
Scott served as a member of the Governors' Council in 1827 and 1830.[3] Scott served as a member of the Maryland Senate, representing Harford County, from 1838 to 1843.[4]
Personal life
Scott's son William Grason Scott would serve as a state delegate.[2]
Scott died on March 9, 1864, at the age of 67, in Baltimore.[1][5]
References
- 1 2 "Death of Otho Scott, Esq". The Aegis and Intelligencer. March 18, 1864. p. 2. Retrieved December 24, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 "Death of A Young Lawyer". The Baltimore Sun. April 6, 1882. p. 4. Retrieved March 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Historical List, Governors' Councils, 1777-1838". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. Retrieved December 24, 2022.
- ↑ "Historical List, Senate, Harford County (1838-1966)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. September 30, 1999. Retrieved December 24, 2022.
- ↑ "Died". The Aegis and Intelligencer. March 18, 1864. p. 2. Retrieved December 24, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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