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 byWilliam Barnes
Succeeded byGeorge Gilmore
Member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly for South Launceston
In office
16 July 1878 – 15 October 1884
Preceded bySamuel Tulloch
Succeeded byWilliam Hartnoll
Personal details
Born1810 (1810)
Earlston, Berwickshire
Died15 October 1884(1884-10-15) (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]

References

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  1. ^ "James Scott". Members of the Parliament of Tasmania. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
Tasmanian House of Assembly
Preceded by Member for George Town
1869–1877
Succeeded by
Preceded by Member for South Launceston
1878–1884
Succeeded by