Charles L. Scott

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Charles L. Scott
United States Ambassador to Venezuela
In office April 28, 1885 – January 18, 1889
President	Grover Cleveland
Preceded by	Jehu Baker
Succeeded by	William L. Scruggs
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's at-large district
In office March 4, 1857 – March 3, 1861
Preceded by	Philemon T. Herbert
Succeeded by	Aaron A. Sargent
Personal details
Born	(1827-01-23)January 23, 1827 Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Died	April 30, 1899(1899-04-30) (aged 72) Mobile County, Alabama, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Relations	Charles L. Scott (grandson)
Alma mater	College of William and Mary
Military service
Allegiance	Confederate States
Branch/service	Confederate States Army
Years of service	1861–1862
Rank	Major
Battles/wars	American Civil War First Battle of Bull Run Battle of Seven Pines

Charles Lewis Scott (January 23, 1827 – April 30, 1899) was an American lawyer, politician, and Civil War veteran. He served two terms in the United States House of Representatives as a Democrat from California from 1857 to 1861.