Frederick A. Scott (November 8, 1866 – April 24, 1957) was an American attorney who served as the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut under two presidents of the United States.

[2] Frederick A. Scott was born in Plymouth on November 8, 1866 to Walter H. and Sarah (Granniss) Scott.

[3] Scott was admitted to the bar in June 1891 and would be an attorney in Hartford for over 50 years.

He was the director of the public library and would work as a clerk in the Connecticut Senate and the Connecticut House of Representatives.

He also served as U.S. District Attorney for the State of Connecticut under President Taft and Wilson.