George Adam Scott

George Adam Scott (December 11, 1874 – 1963) was a Canadian provincial politician. He was born in either Portage la Prairie or Winnipeg, Manitoba, to John and Jane (Bell) Scott, the fifth of eight children. His father was an active member of the Liberal Party, and once ran for public office, but lost. He retired from the Legislature in 1928 after being named income tax inspector for Regina, and in the subsequent by-election, Liberal Thomas Frederick Waugh was elected as member for Arm River. During this time he also served as chairman of the Davidson board of education.

After retiring from the Legislature, he worked for 15 years as an inspector for the Saskatchewan tax department, after which he retired to Alberta, living in Bassino, Lethbridge, and finally Calgary in 1958.

He was married to Elta Mary Elliot (?-1960) and had five children: Jean (Belcher), Claire (Elliott), Walter E., John Wilfrid, and James McNeal. Scott was a Mason, being the first master of the Davidson Lodge, a member of the United Church, and an avid curler, having won the grand challenge cup a number of times.

Scott died in Calgary.