Background
Scott, Nathan Bay was born on December 18, 1841 in Guernsey County, Ohio, United States. Son of David and Mary (Bay) Scott.
Scott, Nathan Bay was born on December 18, 1841 in Guernsey County, Ohio, United States. Son of David and Mary (Bay) Scott.
Common school education. Served in Union Army, 1862-1865. Settled at Wheeling after the war and engaged in manufacturer of glass.
President Central Glass Works for 42 years.
Organized and became vice president Dollar Savings & Trust Company President city council (2d branch), 1880-1882. Member West Virginia Senate, 1882-1890.
Member Republican National Committee, 1886-1912 (Executive Committee most of time). Collector internal revenue, 1898-1899.
United States senator from West Virginia, 2 terms, 1899-1911.
President Central Glass Works for 42 years. President city council (2d branch), 1880-1882.
Member Lincoln Memorial Commission.