John Scott (April 24, 1824 – September 23, 1903) was an American politician, businessman, lawyer, and soldier. Born in

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, Scott taught school in Ohio and Kentucky. He studied law in Ohio and was admitted to the Ohio bar. While in Kentucky, he enlisted in the army and took part in the

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. In 1854, Scott settled in

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, where he practiced law and was in real estate. He was elected to the

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. During the

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, Scott was a colonel in the 32nd Iowa Volunteer Infantry Regiment. After the Civil War, Scott was elected

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. Scott wrote books about the Scott family and the 32nd Infantry Regiment. He died in

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.Obituary of Colonel John Scott
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