James Scott

Born 5/28/1767 · Died 3/2/1855

Judicial Career

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12/28/1816 – 12/28/1830
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1/1/1815 – 1/1/1815

Biography

James Scott was an American lawyer, judge, and politician from the state of Indiana. Scott served as one of the first Justices of the Indiana Supreme Court from December 28, 1816, to December 28, 1830. He was also an important figure in the early history of Indiana University.

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