David Scott (of Scotstarvit)
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David Scott (1689 – 1 December 1766), of Scotstarvit, was a Scottish Member of Parliament. He was the son of David Scott of Scotstarvit (d. 1718).
He was returned for Fife in 1741, and held that seat for a decade. In 1751, he was returned for Aberdeen, for which he sat until his death. By his wife Lucy, daughter of Sir Robert Gordon, he had several children, including:
- David Scott of Scotstarvit, eldest son and heir, died without issue
- Maj-Gen. John Scott of Scotstarvit (d. 1776)
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| Preceded by Sir John Anstruther, Bt |
Member of Parliament for Fife 1741–1751 |
Succeeded by James Oswald |
| Preceded by Charles Maitland |
Member of Parliament for Aberdeen Burghs 1751–1766 |
Succeeded by Sir John Lindsay |
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