Bryant T. Scofield (October 26, 1823 – March 19, 1881) was a lawyer and politician from Illinois.
Bryant T. Scofield | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois Senate | |
| In office 1862–1866 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 26, 1823 Dewittville, New York, U.S. |
| Died | March 19, 1881 (aged 57) Carthage, Illinois, U.S. |
| Spouse |
Sarah Collins (m. 1848) |
| Relations | Glenni William Scofield (brother) |
| Children | 8 |
Early life
editBryant T. Scofield was born on October 26, 1823, in Dewittville, New York, to Sally (née Glenny) and Darius Scofield. He was of English ancestry. In 1843, Scofield moved to Hancock County, Illinois, and became a teacher. He entered the office of William A. Richardson in Rushville, Illinois, and was admitted to the bar in 1846.[1][2]
Career
editIn 1846, Scofield moved to Carthage, Illinois, to start a law practice. Around 1863, Scofield became a lawyer for railroad companies as they merged into the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad.[1]
In 1862, Scofield was elected to the Illinois Senate. He served for four years.[1]
Personal life
editScofield married Sarah A. Collins, who was of Scottish ancestry, on September 11, 1848. They had eight children: Glenn W., Mrs. J. M. Cromer, Julia L., Ralph E., Edward B., Frank, Charles and Timothy.[1][2] His brother was Glenni William Scofield.[1]
Scofield died on March 19, 1881, in Carthage.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e Whitney, Carrie Westlake (1908). Kansas City, Missouri: Its History and Its People. pp. 602–604. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
- ^ a b c "Death of Hon. Bryant T. Scofield". Daily People's Cause. April 7, 1881. p. 3. Retrieved November 2, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
