Age 68 years. Buried June 10, 1857.
United States Navy agent for the Navy Yard at Washington, D.C.
On November 4, 1810 as William B. Scott, he married Ann Holton at Saint Mary's, Maryland.
They were the parents of seven children including Margaret Scott, Gustavus Scott and James F. Scott.
Daily National Intelligencer Tuesday, June 16, 1857
Obituary
Major William Bushrod Scott was born in the State of Maryland on the 28th of July 1792 and died at his residence in this city on the 7th of June 1857.
Major Scott was one of the children of Gust. Scott and Mary Hall Caile, who resided on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and who removed to Washington at the earnest solicitation of General Washington, whose friendship the family ever retained. In early life their son William was placed in the Marine Corps and if he had continued in the Navy, would have been next in rank to the present gallant General Henderson. After retiring from the Navy, Major Scott was for some years in the Legislature of Maryland, where his attention to the public interests of his country made him many warm friends.
After his removal to this city, he held several positions in the city councils, until he was appointed by President Van Buren Navy Agent at Washington. This position he occupied for about eight years, until his removal by President Taylor.
Major Scott had many sterling qualities. He was in prosperity liberal to a fault; his nature was kind and genial; his social qualities made him a universal favorite and his death will cause a breach in Washington society which it will not be easy to fill. His last moments were those of a true Christian, hoping and trusting to meet his friends in a better world.
United States Navy agent for the Navy Yard at Washington, D.C.
On November 4, 1810 as William B. Scott, he married Ann Holton at Saint Mary's, Maryland.
They were the parents of seven children including Margaret Scott, Gustavus Scott and James F. Scott.
Daily National Intelligencer Tuesday, June 16, 1857
Obituary
Major William Bushrod Scott was born in the State of Maryland on the 28th of July 1792 and died at his residence in this city on the 7th of June 1857.
Major Scott was one of the children of Gust. Scott and Mary Hall Caile, who resided on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and who removed to Washington at the earnest solicitation of General Washington, whose friendship the family ever retained. In early life their son William was placed in the Marine Corps and if he had continued in the Navy, would have been next in rank to the present gallant General Henderson. After retiring from the Navy, Major Scott was for some years in the Legislature of Maryland, where his attention to the public interests of his country made him many warm friends.
After his removal to this city, he held several positions in the city councils, until he was appointed by President Van Buren Navy Agent at Washington. This position he occupied for about eight years, until his removal by President Taylor.
Major Scott had many sterling qualities. He was in prosperity liberal to a fault; his nature was kind and genial; his social qualities made him a universal favorite and his death will cause a breach in Washington society which it will not be easy to fill. His last moments were those of a true Christian, hoping and trusting to meet his friends in a better world.
Age 68 years. Buried June 10, 1857.
United States Navy agent for the Navy Yard at Washington, D.C.
On November 4, 1810 as William B. Scott, he married Ann Holton at Saint Mary's, Maryland.
They were the parents of seven children including Margaret Scott, Gustavus Scott and James F. Scott.
Daily National Intelligencer Tuesday, June 16, 1857
Obituary
Major William Bushrod Scott was born in the State of Maryland on the 28th of July 1792 and died at his residence in this city on the 7th of June 1857.
Major Scott was one of the children of Gust. Scott and Mary Hall Caile, who resided on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and who removed to Washington at the earnest solicitation of General Washington, whose friendship the family ever retained. In early life their son William was placed in the Marine Corps and if he had continued in the Navy, would have been next in rank to the present gallant General Henderson. After retiring from the Navy, Major Scott was for some years in the Legislature of Maryland, where his attention to the public interests of his country made him many warm friends.
After his removal to this city, he held several positions in the city councils, until he was appointed by President Van Buren Navy Agent at Washington. This position he occupied for about eight years, until his removal by President Taylor.
Major Scott had many sterling qualities. He was in prosperity liberal to a fault; his nature was kind and genial; his social qualities made him a universal favorite and his death will cause a breach in Washington society which it will not be easy to fill. His last moments were those of a true Christian, hoping and trusting to meet his friends in a better world.
United States Navy agent for the Navy Yard at Washington, D.C.
On November 4, 1810 as William B. Scott, he married Ann Holton at Saint Mary's, Maryland.
They were the parents of seven children including Margaret Scott, Gustavus Scott and James F. Scott.
Daily National Intelligencer Tuesday, June 16, 1857
Obituary
Major William Bushrod Scott was born in the State of Maryland on the 28th of July 1792 and died at his residence in this city on the 7th of June 1857.
Major Scott was one of the children of Gust. Scott and Mary Hall Caile, who resided on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and who removed to Washington at the earnest solicitation of General Washington, whose friendship the family ever retained. In early life their son William was placed in the Marine Corps and if he had continued in the Navy, would have been next in rank to the present gallant General Henderson. After retiring from the Navy, Major Scott was for some years in the Legislature of Maryland, where his attention to the public interests of his country made him many warm friends.
After his removal to this city, he held several positions in the city councils, until he was appointed by President Van Buren Navy Agent at Washington. This position he occupied for about eight years, until his removal by President Taylor.
Major Scott had many sterling qualities. He was in prosperity liberal to a fault; his nature was kind and genial; his social qualities made him a universal favorite and his death will cause a breach in Washington society which it will not be easy to fill. His last moments were those of a true Christian, hoping and trusting to meet his friends in a better world.
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