Otho Scott
American politician (died 1864)
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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.
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. |
| Spouse(s) | Miss Boarman Miss Grason |
| Children | 3, including William |
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Early life
Otho Scott read law with Israel D. Maulsby and was admitted to the bar.[1]
Career
Otho Scott worked as a lawyer in Maryland. He was the chief codifier of the Maryland code in 1860.[2][3] He was counsel for the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad (later the Pennsylvania Railroad).[1]
Scott served as a member of the Governors' Council in 1827 and 1830.[4] Scott served as a member of the Maryland Senate, representing Harford County, from 1838 to 1843.[5]
Later in life, he practiced law with Henry D. Farnandis.[1]
Personal life
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Scott married Miss Boarman. They had two children, Daniel and Mrs. Parks Winchester.[1] He married Miss Grason, daughter of judge Richard Grason. They had one son, William Grason Scott. His son William would serve as a state delegate.[1][3] He had a home near Bel Air.[1]
Scott died on March 9, 1864, at the age of 67, in Baltimore.[2][6]
