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(1823-10-26)October 26, 1823
Dewittville, New York, U.S.
DiedMarch 19, 1881(1881-03-19) (aged 57)
Carthage, Illinois, U.S.
Spouse
Sarah Collins
(m. 1848)
RelationsGlenni William Scofield (brother)
Children8

Early life

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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.[1][2]

Career

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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.[1]

In 1862, Scofield was elected to the Illinois Senate. He served for four years.[1]

Personal life

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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.[1][2] His brother was Glenni William Scofield.[1]

Scofield died on March 19, 1881, in Carthage.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Whitney, Carrie Westlake (1908). Kansas City, Missouri: Its History and Its People. pp. 602–604. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
  2. ^ 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.