Walter E. Scott
Walter E. Scott | |
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Scott between 1925 and 1935 | |
| Born | September 20, 1872 Cynthiana, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | January 5, 1954 (aged 81) Death Valley, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Scotty's Castle grounds, Death Valley National Park |
| Known for | Fraudulent mining schemes, affiliation with Scotty's Castle, affiliation with Buffalo Bill. |
| Spouse | Ella Josephine Milius Scott a.k.a. "Jack" |
| Children | 1 |
Walter Edward Perry Scott (September 20, 1872 – January 5, 1954), also known as Death Valley Scotty, was a prospector, performer, and con man who was made famous by his many scams involving gold mining and the mansion in Death Valley, known as Scotty's Castle.