Thomas Scott (Ontario politician)

Thomas Scott (c. 1828 – 1883) was a Canadian political figure. He represented Grey North in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Conservative member from 1867 to 1875.

Thomas Scott
Ontario MPP
In office
1867–1875
Preceded byRiding established
Succeeded byDavid Creighton
ConstituencyGrey North
Personal details
Born1828 (1828)
Nottingham, England
Died1883 (aged 54–55)
Political partyConservative

He was born in Nottingham, England. He served on the council for Grey County and also as mayor of Owen Sound.

Electoral history
1867 Ontario general election: Grey North
Party Candidate Votes%
ConservativeThomas Scott1,43055.17
LiberalJohn Cooper1,16244.83
Total valid votes 2,59274.63
Eligible voters 3,473
Conservative pickup new district.
Source: Elections Ontario[1]
1871 Ontario general election: Grey North
Party Candidate Votes%±%
ConservativeThomas Scott1,33958.42+3.25
LiberalMr. Patterson95341.58−3.25
Turnout 2,29250.22−24.41
Eligible voters 4,564
Conservative hold Swing +3.25
Source: Elections Ontario[2]
1875 Ontario general election: Grey North
Party Candidate Votes%±%
ConservativeThomas Scott1,43153.40−5.03
LiberalC. McFayden1,24946.60+5.03
Turnout 2,68067.59+17.37
Eligible voters 3,965
Election voided
Source: Elections Ontario[3]

References
  1. "Data Explorer". Elections Ontario. 1867. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
  2. "Data Explorer". Elections Ontario. 1871. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
  3. "Data Explorer". Elections Ontario. 1875. Retrieved April 6, 2024.


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