Otho Scott
Member of the Maryland Senate
In office
1838–1843
Preceded byOffice established
Succeeded byJames Moores
ConstituencyHarford County
Personal details
Born1796/7
Died (aged 67)
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
ChildrenWilliam Grason Scott
Occupation
  • Politician
  • lawyer

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. 1 2 "Death of Otho Scott, Esq". The Aegis and Intelligencer. March 18, 1864. p. 2. Retrieved December 24, 2022 via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  2. 1 2 "Death of A Young Lawyer". The Baltimore Sun. April 6, 1882. p. 4. Retrieved March 11, 2023 via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  3. "Historical List, Governors' Councils, 1777-1838". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. Retrieved December 24, 2022.
  4. "Historical List, Senate, Harford County (1838-1966)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. September 30, 1999. Retrieved December 24, 2022.
  5. "Died". The Aegis and Intelligencer. March 18, 1864. p. 2. Retrieved December 24, 2022 via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
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