Background
Scott, George Matthew was born on September 14, 1922 in Clark, New Jersey, United States. Son of Francis Patrick and Harriet Ann (O'Donnell) Scott.
Scott, George Matthew was born on September 14, 1922 in Clark, New Jersey, United States. Son of Francis Patrick and Harriet Ann (O'Donnell) Scott.
Bachelor of Science, University Minnesota. Juris Doctor, William Mitchell College Law.
From Minneapolis, Minnesota, Scott received his bachelor"s degree from University of Minnesota and his law degree from William Mitchell College of Law. He then practiced law in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Scott was a Minnesota deputy attorney general and attorney for Hennepin County, Minnesota.
In 1970, Scott sought the Democrat nomination and lost the race.
In 1973, Scott was appointed to the Minnesota Supreme Court and served until 1987, when he retired because of ill health.
Trustee William Mitchell College, 1960. Delegate Democratic National Convention. Campaign chairman Hubert H. Humphrey for Senator, 1960.
Served with Army of the United States, 1942-1945. Member American Bar Association, Minnesota Bar Association, National District Atty's. Association (president 1964-1965), American Legion.
Clubs: Optimists.
Married Joyce E. Hughes, July 26, 1947. Children: Dan, Neil, Brian, George Matthew, Sheila.