Otho Scott (1796/7 - March 9, 1864) was an American politician and lawyer from Maryland. He served as a member of the

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, representing

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from 1838 to 1843.

Career

Otho Scott worked as a lawyer in Maryland. He was the chief codifier of the Maryland code in 1860. Scott served as a member of the Governors' Council in 1827 and 1830. Scott served as a member of the

, representing

, from 1838 to 1843.

Personal life

Scott's son

William Grason Scott William Grason Scott (died April 5, 1882) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County from 1878 to 1880. Early life William Grason Scott was born to Otho Scott ...

would serve as a state delegate. Scott died on March 9, 1864, at the age of 67, in

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Scott, Otho Year of birth uncertain 1790s births 1864 deaths People from Harford County, Maryland Maryland state senators Maryland lawyers 19th-century American politicians