Otho Scott

Otho Scott (October 15, 1797 - 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.

Early life
Otho Scott read law with Colonel Maulsby and was admitted to the bar.

Career
Otho Scott worked as a lawyer in Maryland. He was the chief codifier of the Maryland code in 1860. He was counsel for the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad (later the Pennsylvania Railroad).

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.

Later in life, he practiced law with Henry D. Farnandis.

Personal life
Scott married Miss Boarman. They had two children, Daniel and Mrs. Parks Winchester. He married Miss Grason, daughter of judge Richard Grason. They had one son, William Grason Scott. His son William would serve as a state delegate. He had a home near Bel Air.

Scott died on March 9, 1864, at the age of 67, in Baltimore.