R. Taylor Scott

R. Taylor Scott
Attorney General of Virginia
In office
January 1, 1890 – August 5, 1897
GovernorPhilip W. McKinney
Charles Triplett O'Ferrall
Preceded byRufus A. Ayers
Succeeded byRichard Carter Scott
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates for Loudoun and Fauquier
In office
December 7, 1881 – December 4, 1883
Preceded byWilliam H. F. Payne
Succeeded byThomas Smith
Personal details
Born(1834-03-10)March 10, 1834
DiedAugust 5, 1897(1897-08-05) (aged 63)
ProfessionLawyer, politician
Military service
Allegiance Confederate States
Branch/service
RankMajor (CSA)
Unit8th Virginia Infantry
Battles/warsBattle of Ball's Bluff
Battle of South Mountain, Battle of Gettysburg
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Robert Taylor Scott (1834 – August 5, 1897) was a Virginia lawyer, politician and Confederate officer. Elected three times as Attorney General of Virginia, Scott also served one term in the Virginia House of Delegates and several terms as mayor of Warrenton, Virginia.