1. Gustavus Scott was an American lawyer who served in several legislative capacities in Maryland during and after the American Revolutionary War, as well as farmed in Fairfax County, Virginia, and served as one of the commissioners superintending the erection of public buildings in the new federal city from 1794 to 1800.
In 1765 Gustavus Scott studied at King's College in Aberdeen, then entered the Middle Temple in London, England, in 1767, and completed his law studies in 1771.
Gustavus Scott married Margaret Hall Caile in Dorchester County in 1777.
Robert James Gustavus Scott became a sutler after graduating from the US Military Academy and military service, and died at Fort Monroe, Virginia.
Gustavus Scott became a delegate to the Annapolis Convention in 1774 and 1775, and subsequently a member of the Association of the Freemen of Maryland.
Gustavus Scott was a member of the first state constitutional convention in 1776.
Gustavus Scott moved to Dorchester County, Maryland, and was member of the Maryland House of Delegates in 1780.
Gustavus Scott resumed the practice of law and moved to Montgomery County, Maryland, in 1794.
Gustavus Scott was appointed one of the commissioners of the Federal City, in which he oversaw the erection of the public buildings in Washington, DC, from 1794 until his death in 1800.
Gustavus Scott served with William Thornton replacing David Stuart and Maryland governor Thomas Johnson.
Gustavus Scott died in Washington, DC, survived by his widow, and was buried on his farm in Virginia.