James Scott (Australian politician)
James Scott (1810 – 15 October 1884) was an Australian politician.
James Scott | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly for George Town | |
| In office 9 July 1869 – June 1877 | |
| Preceded by | William Barnes |
| Succeeded by | George Gilmore |
| Member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly for South Launceston | |
| In office 16 July 1878 – 15 October 1884 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel Tulloch |
| Succeeded by | William Hartnoll |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1810 Earlston, Berwickshire |
| Died | 15 October 1884 (aged 73–74) Launceston, Tasmania |
Scott was born in Earlston, Berwickshire, in Scotland in 1810. In 1869 he was elected to the Tasmanian House of Assembly, representing the seat of George Town. He served until 1877, and was then elected for South Launceston in 1878, serving until his death in Launceston in 1884.[1]
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