Prescott in Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Sir Richard William Scott
1825-1913
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 8, 2014
1. Sir Richard William Scott Marker
Born at Prescott, Scott was admitted to the bar in 1848 and practiced law in Ottawa. As a member of the legislature of United Canada (1857-63) he sponsored the Separate School Act of 1863. Subsequently, he represented Ottawa in the Ontario legislature (1867-73) and was Commissioner of Crown Lands (1871-73). Appointed to the Senate in 1874, he served as Secretary of State in the Mackenzie Cabinet (1874-8) and was responsible for the Canada Temperance Act of 1878. He held the same post in the Laurier Government (1890-1908), and was Liberal leader in the Senate (1902-8). He died at Ottawa.
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Homme politique et avocat né à Prescott (Haut-Canada), Scott exerça sa profession à Ottawa. Député à l'Assemblée du Canada-Uni (1857-1863), il fit adopter la loi des écoles confessionnelles. Il représenta la circonscription d'Ottawa au parlement ontarien de 1867 à 1873 et fut nommé au Sénat en 1874. Secrétaire d'État dans le Cabinet Mackenzie, il fit adopter, en 1878, la loi de tempérance connue sous son nom. A nouveau secrétaire d'État dans le Cabinet Laurier en 1896, il fut leader du gouvernement au Sénat de 1902 à 1908. Il est décédé à Ottawa.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.
Location. 44° 42.7′ N, 75° 30.869′ W. Marker is in Prescott, Ontario, in Leeds and Grenville United Counties. Marker is at the intersection of Edwards Street South and Dibble Street West, on the right when traveling south on Edwards Street South. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 369 Edwards Street South, Prescott ON K0E, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. War Memorial (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Grenville College (about 150 meters away); Parish of St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church (about 150 meters away); Harry Horwood (about 180 meters away); Mechanic's Block (about 180 meters away); Prescott Barracks and Hospital (about 180 meters away); Fort Wellington Hospital (about 180 meters away); Baines, Boyd and Keilty Brothers Block (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Prescott.
Also see . . . Sir Richard William Scott - Dictionary of Canadian Biography. Although Scott was a dedicated teetotaller and vegetarian from his youth, he and his wife entertained on a lavish scale and their wine cellar was always amply stocked. A man of decided opinions, he
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 8, 2024
2. Sir Richard William Scott Marker
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 8, 2014
3. Sir Richard William Scott Marker
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4. Sir Richard William Scott
Credits. This page was last revised on March 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 317 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 18, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 2. submitted on March 10, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3, 4. submitted on May 18, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
