John Morin Scott
John Morin Scott | |
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From a 1777 drawing by John Trumbull | |
| 1st Secretary of State of New York | |
| In office March 13, 1778 – September 14, 1784 | |
| Preceded by | Inaugural holder |
| Succeeded by | Lewis Allaire Scott |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1730 New York City, New York, British America |
| Died | September 14, 1784 (aged 53–54) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Children | Lewis Allaire Scott |
| Alma mater | Yale College |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Years of service | 1775–1777 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Commands | 1st and 2nd New York Battalions; New York militia regiments |
| Battles/wars | |
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John Morin Scott (1730 – September 14, 1784) was a lawyer, military officer, and statesman before, during and after the American Revolution.