Sir Joseph Scott 1st Baronet
(1752-1828)
Member of Parliament (1802-1806) and 1st Baronet Scott of Great Barr (from 1806)
Died aged c. 76
Wikidata WikipediaSir Joseph Scott, 1st Baronet (1752–1828) was an English landowner and politician. He was the son of William Scott (d. 1753) of Great Barr Hall, then in Staffordshire. In around 1777 he replaced the hall with a new building. In 1799 he served as High Sheriff of Staffordshire and was member of parliament for Worcester in 1802–1806. On 30 April 1806 he was created 1st Baronet of the Baronetage Scott of Great Barr. He married Margaret Whitby by whom he had three children, one daughter Mary who died aged 15 and two sons Edward Dolman Scott who succeeded him in 1828, and William Scott who became Vicar of Great Barr.
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Commemorated on 2 plaques
Belmont. Near this gateway stood a small fort with armoury and flag staff, dating from the mid 17th.C., but demolished after the Battle of Waterloo 1815. Gateway belonged to "Belmont" a crenellated Regency House with large walled garden. Built 1817 by Maj. Barnes. Sold 1818 to Sir Joseph Scott BT., 1752-1828, who on retirement from politics became active in development of Regency Sidmouth. 1869 acquired by William Hine-Haycock. A member of M.C.C. he did much to promote development of the cricket club. Became home of Mr. & Mrs. Wood 1896. A man of wealth and benefactor of Sidmouth, he gave town it's first steam fire engine and, as a memorial to his wife, presented Church House to the Church and its land to the Town. He died 1908 age 90. Converted to Hotel 1920.
The Esplanade, Sidmouth, United Kingdom where they lived (1818)
Barr Beacon Beeches planted by Sir Joseph Scott BART, of Great Barr Hall circa 1799
off Beacon Road, Great Barr, United Kingdom where they planted a tree (1799)