John M. Scott
John M. Scott | |
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| Justice of the Supreme Court of Illinois | |
| In office 1870–1888 | |
| Preceded by | David Davis |
| Succeeded by | Jacob W. Wilkin |
| Judge of the 8th Circuit Court | |
| In office 1862–1870 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 1, 1824 Belleville, Illinois |
| Died | January 21, 1898 (aged 74) Bloomington, Illinois |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Charlotte A. Perry |
| Profession | Attorney, judge |
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John Milton Scott (August 1, 1824 – January 21, 1898) was an American attorney, judge, politician and philanthropist from Illinois. Although he did not win election to the Illinois Senate from Bloomington, Illinois, he served on both the Illinois Circuit Courts (1862-1870) and the Supreme Court of Illinois (1870-1888), including three one-year terms as chief justice. The trust he established in his will funded the first hospital in Bloomington and continues to fund local healthcare today.