'John Scott, Earl of Eldon', c1884. John Scott, 1st Earl of Eldon (1751-1838) British barrister and politician, educated at the Royal Grammar School, Newcastle upon Tyne and University College, Oxford. Eloped with Bessie Surtees. Served as Lord High Chancellor during reign of George III. From "Leaders of the Senate: A Biographical History of the Rise and Development of the British Constitution, Vol. I.", by Alexander Charles Ewald, F.S.A. [William Mackenzie, London, Edinburgh & Berlin]