About Bryant T. Scofield
Lived 1823 – 1881 (aged 57). Bryant T. Scofield was an American lawyer and politician.
Bryant T. Scofield (October 26, 1823 – March 19, 1881) was a lawyer and politician from Illinois.
Early life Bryant 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.
Career In 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.
In 1862, Scofield was elected to the Illinois Senate. He served for four years.
Personal life Scofield 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. His brother was Glenni William Scofield.
Scofield died on March 19, 1881, in Carthage.
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American politician (1823–1881)
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Bryant T. Scofield was born on 26 October 1823 in Dewittville, New York.
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Bryant T. Scofield died on 19 March 1881 in Carthage, Illinois.
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