Harvey W. Scott

Harvey W. Scott
Born(1838-02-01)February 1, 1838
DiedAugust 7, 1910(1910-08-07) (aged 72)
Occupation(s)Newspaper editor, The Oregonian

Harvey Whitefield Scott[1] (1838–1910) was an American pioneer who traveled to Oregon in 1852. Scott was a long-time editorialist, and eventual part owner of The Oregonian newspaper. Scott was regarded by his contemporaries as instrumental in bringing the state of Oregon firmly into the political camp of the Republican Party.

  1. ^ Note: Middle name also spelled "Whitfield".