John Morin Scott

John Morin Scott
From a 1777 drawing by John Trumbull
1st Secretary of State of New York
In office
March 13, 1778 – September 14, 1784
Preceded byInaugural holder
Succeeded byLewis Allaire Scott
Personal details
Born1730 (1730)
New York City, Province of New York, British America
DiedSeptember 14, 1784(1784-09-14) (aged 53–54)
New York City, United States
ChildrenLewis Allaire Scott
Alma materYale College
Signature
Military service
AllegianceUnited States of America
Years of service1775–1777
RankBrigadier General
Commands1st and 2nd New York Battalions; New York militia regiments
Battles/warsBattle of Brooklyn (Long Island)
Battle of Harlem Heights
Battle of White Plains

John Morin Scott (1730 – September 14, 1784) was a lawyer, military officer, and statesman before, during and after the American Revolution.


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