Upton Scott Heath

Upton Scott Heath (October 10, 1784 - February 21, 1852) was a United States federal judge.

Heath was a city councilman in Baltimore, Maryland from 1825 to 1826, and was in private practice in Maryland until 1835.

On April 1, 1836, Heath was nominated by President Andrew Jackson to a seat on the United States District Court for the District of Maryland vacated by Elias Glenn. Heath was confirmed by the United States Senate on April 4, 1836, and received his commission the same day. He served thereafter until his death, in Baltimore.

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Preceded by
Elias Glenn
Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Maryland
1836–1852
Succeeded by
John Glenn
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