11 Facts About Scott Ferris

Scott Ferris was a US Representative from Oklahoma.

Scott Ferris attended the public schools and was graduated from Newton County High School in 1897 and from the Kansas City School of Law in 1901.

Scott Ferris was admitted to the bar in 1901 and commenced practice in Lawton, Oklahoma, the same year.

Scott Ferris was reelected to the 61st and to the six succeeding Congresses and served from November 16,1907, until March 3,1921.

Scott Ferris served as chairman of the Committee on Public Lands.

Scott Ferris did not seek renomination as a Representative, but was an unsuccessful candidate for Senator.

Scott Ferris won the Democratic primary against incumbent Thomas P Gore but was defeated in the general election by Republican John W Harreld, receiving 45 percent of the vote.

In 1912 and in 1916 Scott Ferris served as delegate to the Democratic National Conventions.

Scott Ferris moved to New York City and engaged in the oil business from 1921 to 1924.

Scott Ferris resumed the practice of law; engaged in the oil business and in agricultural pursuits.

Scott Ferris is interred at Rose Hill Burial Park, Oklahoma City.