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The basics
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Intro
American politician
Gender:
Male
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Death:
1864
The details
Biography
Introduction
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.
Scott served as a member of the Governors' Council in 1827 and 1830. Scott served as a member of the Maryland Senate, representing Harford County, from 1838 to 1843.
Personal life
Scott's son William Grason Scott would serve as a state delegate.
Scott died on March 9, 1864, at the age of 67, in Baltimore.