John Witherspoon Scott
John Witherspoon Scott (January 22, 1800 – November 29, 1892) was an American Presbyterian minister, academic, and college administrator. His daughter Caroline Harrison became First Lady of the United States after her husband, Benjamin Harrison, was elected as president.
John Witherspoon Scott | |
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Scott in 1891 | |
| Born | January 22, 1800 |
| Died | November 29, 1892 (aged 92) White House, Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Alma mater | Yale University |
| Occupation(s) | Presbyterian minister, academic, college administrator |
| Employer(s) | Miami University Oxford Female College Hanover College |
| Spouse |
Mary Potts Neal
(m. 1828; died 1876) |
| Children | 5, including Caroline Harrison |
| Relatives | Benjamin Harrison (son-in-law) Mary Harrison McKee (granddaughter) Russell Benjamin Harrison (grandson) Mary Dimmick Harrison (granddaughter) Elizabeth Harrison Walker (great-granddaughter) |
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