Peter Scofield

Brief Life History of Peter

When Peter Scofield was born on 16 July 1774, in Norwalk, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States, his father, Peter Scofield, was 30 and his mother, Abigail Garnsey, was 27. He married Susan Besse in 1793. They were the parents of at least 5 sons and 4 daughters. He died on 21 June 1837, in Wilton, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States, at the age of 62.

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Family Time Line

Peter Scofield
1774–1837
Susan Besse
1775–1818
Marriage: 1793
Abigail Scofield
1794–
Sarah Scofield
1794–
George Anderson Scofield
1795–1831
Charles Scofield
1797–1885
Harriet Scofield
1799–1822
William Henry Scofield
1802–1822
Hiram Scofield
1803–
Edward Scofield
1810–1878
Susan Ann Scofield
1812–1861

Sources (6)

  • Peter Scofield, "United States, Census, 1820"
  • Peter Scofield, "United States Census, 1800"
  • Peter Scofield, "United States Census, 1800"

World Events (8)

1776

Thomas Jefferson's American Declaration of Independence endorsed by Congress. Colonies declare independence.

1784

Post office est. July 5, 1784

1791

Bill of Rights guarantees individual freedom.

Name Meaning

English: variant of Schofield .

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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