William Grason Scott
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the Harford County district
In office
1878–1880
Personal details
Died (aged 35)
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Resting placeSt. Ignatius Cemetery
Political partyDemocratic
Parent
RelativesWilliam Grason (grandfather)
Richard Grason (uncle)
Alma materMount St. Mary's University

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. His father was one of the first lawyers in Maryland. He was the grandson of Maryland governor William Grason and nephew of judge Richard Grason. He attended Mount St. Mary's University and finished his studies in Germany and France.[1] He studied law under Henry D. Farnandis.[2]

Career

Scott was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County from 1878 to 1880.[3]

Personal life

Scott was a member of St. Ignatius Catholic Church.[4]

Scott died from scarlet fever on April 5, 1882, at the age of 35, at Guy's Hotel in Baltimore. He was buried at St. Ignatius Cemetery.[1][4]

References

  1. 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
  2. "Mr. William G. Scott". The Baltimore Sun. April 5, 1882. p. 4. Retrieved March 11, 2023 via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  3. "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  4. 1 2 "Funeral of Mr. Wm. G. Scott". The Aegis and Intelligencer. April 14, 1882. p. 2. Retrieved March 11, 2023 via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
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