John Morin Scott

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1789 – 1858

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Who was John Morin Scott?

John Morin Scott was an American lawyer and politician who served as mayor of Philadelphia from 1841 to 1844. During his administration, the 1844 Philadelphia Nativist Riots occurred. He was a member of the Whig Party.

He attended Princeton University, from which he graduated in 1805.

He married Mary Emlen, May 15, 1817.

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Born
1789
New York City
Education
  • Princeton University
Lived in
  • New York City
Died
Apr 3, 1858

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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