William Hepburn Scott, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Canadian politician
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Place of Birth: Brampton, Ontario, Canada
About William Hepburn Scott
- William Hepburn Scott (November 5, 1837 – July 11, 1881) was an Ontario lawyer and political figure.
- He represented the region of Peterborough West in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Conservative member from 1875 to 1881. He was born in Brampton in Upper Canada in 1837 and studied at the University of Toronto.
- He studied law, was called to the bar in 1863 and entered practice with his brother.
- He married Sarah Jane, the daughter of George Wright, an MLA for Canada West, in 1863.
- He later moved to Peterborough.
- He ran unsuccessfully for Peterborough West in the House of Commons in 1874.
- Scott was elected to the 2nd Parliament of Ontario for Peterborough West in an 1875 by-election.
- He was defeated in the provincial general election held in 1875 but was declared elected on appeal.
- He was reelected in 1879.
- Scott served as a director for the Huron and Quebec Railway.
- He died at Orangeville in 1881.
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