Frank R. Scott
Frank R. Scott | |
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| Born | Error: Invalid birth date for calculating age Elkton, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | March 2, 1917 (aged 60) |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, politician |
| Years active | 1875–1917 |
| Known for | Member of the Maryland House of Delegates (1884); president of Scott Fertilizer Company; president of National Bank of Elkton |
Frank R. Scott (August 11, 1856 – March 2, 1917) was a Maryland-based businessman and politician in the United States. In 1884, he represented Cecil County as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates.
Early life
Scott was born in Elkton, Maryland to Mary J. (née Wilson) and David Scott, who worked as a circuit court clerk and state livestock weigher. He received his education at Elkton Academy and furthered his studies by completing a business program at Eastman's Commercial College located in Poughkeepsie, New York.
Career
Starting his professional journey in 1875, Scott worked as an assistant in his father’s office. By 1879, he had joined the family fertilizer enterprise, collaborating with his father, uncle, and business associate William H. Mackall until 1887. That year marked the establishment of the Scott Fertilizer Company, where he was appointed the inaugural president and maintained this role until his passing. Additionally, he took over from his father as director of the National Bank of Elkton, a position he held until January 1, 1897.
A dedicated member of the Democratic Party, Scott served Cecil County in the Maryland House of Delegates during 1884 and also fulfilled duties as town treasurer. Governor Frank Brown appointed him as Maryland's World's Fair Commissioner. Subsequently, Scott held the postmaster role in Elkton from 1894 through 1898. At the time of his death, he was serving as president of the National Bank of Elkton.
Personal life
In 1882, Scott wed Rachael J. Wilson from Elkton. The couple had five children: Edith W., David, DeLancey, Elizabeth, and John Wirt.
Scott passed away on March 2, 1917, at his residence on East Main Street in Elkton and was interred at Elkton Cemetery.