William Hepburn Scott

William Hepburn Scott (November 5, 1837 – July 11, 1881) was an Ontario lawyer and political figure. He represented the region of Peterborough West in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Conservative member from 1875 to 1881.

For other people named William Scott, see William Scott (disambiguation).
William Hepburn Scott
Ontario MPP
In office
1875–1881
Preceded byGeorge Albertus Cox
Succeeded byRobert Kincaid
ConstituencyPeterborough West
Personal details
Born(1837-11-05)November 5, 1837
Brampton, Upper Canada
DiedJuly 11, 1881(1881-07-11) (aged 43)
Orangeville, Ontario
Political partyConservative
Spouse(s)Sarah Jane Wright
OccupationLawyer

He was born in Brampton in Upper Canada in 1837 and studied at the University of Toronto. He studied law, was called to the bar in 1863 and entered practice with his brother. He married Sarah Jane, the daughter of George Wright, an MLA for Canada West, in 1863. He later moved to Peterborough. He ran unsuccessfully for Peterborough West in the House of Commons in 1874. Scott was elected to the 2nd Parliament of Ontario for Peterborough West in an 1875 by-election. He was defeated in the provincial general election held in 1875 but was declared elected on appeal. He was reelected in 1879. Scott served as a director for the Huron and Quebec Railway. He died at Orangeville in 1881.


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