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Thomas A. Scott
American railroad executive and businessperson
Thomas A. Scott | |
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| Born | (1823-12-28)December 28, 1823 Peters Township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | May 21, 1881(1881-05-21) (aged 57) Darby, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Resting place | The Woodlands Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Railroad executive, politician |
| Years active | 1850s–1880s |
| Known for | 4th president of the Pennsylvania Railroad United States Assistant Secretary of War Compromise of 1877 |
| Spouse | Ann Dike Riddle (m.1861) |
| Children | 3 |
Thomas Alexander Scott (December 28, 1823 – May 21, 1881) was an American businessman, railroad executive, and industrialist.
In 1861, President Abraham Lincoln appointed him to serve as U.S. Assistant Secretary of War, and during the American Civil War railroads under his leadership played a major role in the war effort. He became the fourth president of the Pennsylvania Railroad (1874–188