John Scott (Iowa politician), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

John Scott (Iowa politician)

American politician, businessman, lawyer, and soldier

Date of Birth: 24-Apr-1824

Place of Birth: Jefferson County, Ohio, United States

Date of Death: 23-Sep-1903

Profession: lawyer, businessperson, military personnel, politician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus


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About John Scott (Iowa politician)

  • John Scott (April 24, 1824 – September 23, 1903) was an American politician, businessman, lawyer, and soldier. Born in Jefferson County, Ohio, Scott taught school in Ohio and Kentucky.
  • He studied law in Ohio and was admitted to the Ohio bar.
  • While in Kentucky, he enlisted in the army and took part in the Mexican–American War.
  • In 1854, Scott settled in Nevada, Iowa, where he practiced law and was in real estate.
  • He was elected to the Iowa State Senate.
  • During the American Civil War, Scott was a colonel in the 32nd Iowa Volunteer Infantry Regiment.
  • After the Civil War, Scott was elected Lieutenant Governor of Iowa.
  • Scott wrote books about the Scott family and the 32nd Infantry Regiment.
  • He died in Des Moines, Iowa.

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