Legislator Details
John Scott
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 43
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 2/18/1797
City: Peterboro, NH
County: Hillsborough County, NH
Country: US
Death
Date: 9/1/1846
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 9/3/1846
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Grand Lawn Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Sarah Nolan [she died 1834]; children: John, William, David and James; married Jane Abbott 8/24/1842
Number of Children: 0
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: mason, builder, grocer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
He came to Detroit in 1829. He built the old city hall and market in Detroit in 1834. He subsequently became a wholesale grocer. He held at various times the local offices of City Assessor, City Marshal, and Alderman.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Claims, Printing , Select Committee on Stationery and Incidental Expenses
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/1/1841
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1842
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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