Pvt.
Samuel
Scofield
Born in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut Colony
Ancestors 
Son of Joseph Scofield
and Eunice (Buxton) Scofield
Brother of
Hannah Scofield [half], Samuel Scofield [half], Eunice (Scofield) Seeley [half], Joseph Scofield, Mary (Schofield) Bunce, Sarah (Scofield) Webb, Abigail (Scofield) Blanchard and Mercy (Scofield) Dann
Husband of
Elizabeth (Ambler) Scofield
— married
1 Mar 1744 in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut Colony
Husband of
Deborah (Bell) Scofield
— married
after 23 Dec 1772 [location unknown]
Descendants 
Father of
Samuel Scofield, Elijah Scofield, Rebecca (Scofield) Curtis, Elizabeth (Scofield) Bates, Sarah Scofield, Ebenezer Scofield, Hannah (Scofield) Wildman, Stephen Scofield, Rachel (Scofield) Waterbury, Elijah Scofield, David Scofield and Ezekiel Scofield
Died
at age 82
in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Profile last modified
| Created 11 Nov 2015
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Biography
Samuel Scofield, son of Joseph and Eunice (Buxton) Scofield, was born 26 Dec 1716 in Newfield (Stamford), Fairfield, CT. [1] He died at the age of 84 on 13 December 1799 in Stamford, CT. His will was probated 27 February 1800.
While a bachelor, Samuel purchased 30 acres on Newfield Ridge, Stamford, Ct on Jan 9, 1736. [2] Samuel Scofield became a prominent landowner and a prosperous farmer. On May 4, 1779 he was one of the petitioners to establish the North Stamford Parish.
On March 1, 1743, Samuel Scofield married Elizabeth (Ambler) Scofield (1722-aft.1767), daughter of John and Elizabeth (Morehouse) Ambler of Stamford. [3] Their children are:
- Elizabeth, b. 14 Apr 1750
- Sarah, b. 27 Mar 1752
- Neazer, b. 22 May 1754
- Hannah, b. 08 Apr 1756 (twin)
- Stephen, b. 08 Apr 1756 (twin)
- Rachel, b. 06 Dec 1757 [4]
- David, b. 18 Sep 1764
- Ezekiel, b. 30 Jul 1767
Secondly, Samuel married Mrs. Deborah Weed, a widow. Deborah Bell was born 28 April 1734, in Stamford, Connecticut. She was the daughter of Francis Bell and Hannah Jones. Deborah first married (or just had a son Stephen with) Stephen Hulee about 1754. Deborah Bell married Samuel Weed, and then Samuel Scofield. [5]
Private Samuel Scofield served with 9th Regiment, Connecticut Militia during the American Revolution.
Samuel Scofield is a DAR Patriot Ancestor, A101327.
In the Adjutants-General's 'Record Service of Connecticut Men' (1889). "Samuel Scofield, 3d" is listed in the "Men that served at home but did not go to the Saw Pits or West Chester". He was discharged on Jan 28, 1777 and served 1 Month and 4 days.[6]
Samuel wrote his will 22 June 1798. [7] In it he mentions:
- loving wife Deborah
- loving daughter Rachel, wife of Samuel Waterbury
- daughter Rebecca Curtis
- daughter Hannah Wildman
- son Samuel
- son Stephen
- son David
- son Ezekiel
- son Nezer (? Ebenezer?)
Samuel died 13 December 1799, at age 82. He is buried in the North Stamford Cemetery in Stamford, Connecticut. [8]
Sources
- ↑ "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F74T-M98 : accessed 11 November 2015), Samuel Scofield, 26 Dec 1716; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
- ↑ "Connecticut Ancestry," Vol 42, #1 Aug 1999, Pg 10: John Davenport of the town of Stamford for 190 pounds paid by Samuel Scofield son to Joseph Scofield deceased of Stamford sold 30 acres of land lying near and upon the upper end of Newfield ridge bounded on the west by Newfield highway, the North by the high way and on the other sides by John Davenports land signed by John Davenport on this 9th day of January 1737. Witnessed by Samuel Hait and Abraham Davenport.
- ↑ Ancestry.com. Connecticut, U.S., Town Marriage Records, pre-1870 (Barbour Collection) Stamford Vital Records, Page 219 Ancestry Record 1062 #15620 * Ancestry Sharing Link
- ↑ Huntington: Page 89.
- ↑ http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=71169155
- ↑ Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Genealogical Research Databases, database online, (http://www.dar.org/ : accessed 14 Jan 2021), "Record of Samuel Scofield", Ancestor # A101327.
- ↑ Ancestry.com. Connecticut, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1609-1999 (Stamford District) Fairfield Probate Records, Vol 8-9, 1790-1805, Vol 8, Page 237 Ancestry Record 9049 #313046 * Ancestry Sharing Link
- ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (accessed 15 January 2021), memorial page for Samuel Scofield (26 Dec 1716–13 Dec 1799), Find A Grave: Memorial #71169155, citing North Stamford Cemetery, Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA ; Maintained by Candee (contributor 47836631) .
- Huntington, E.B., Stamford Registration of Births, Marriages and Deaths ( Wm. W. Gillespie & Co., Stamford, Conn., 1874). [Scofields, pp.86-93].
- Mann, Conklin. Richard Ambler of Watertown, Mass., and Stamford, Conn., and His Descendants, NYGBR (NYGBS, 1933) Vol. 64, Page 183.
- "United States Rosters of Revolutionary War Soldiers and Sailors, 1775-1783," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS3Q-C3CY-2?cc=2546162&wc=WD6Q-RM3%3A1588792203 : 24 January 2018), Connecticut > image 503 of 977; citing various published state rosters, United States.
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Categories: Stamford, Connecticut | North Stamford Cemetery, Stamford, Connecticut | 9th Regiment, Connecticut Militia, American Revolution | NSDAR Patriot Ancestors
Thank you for the offer, but I am comfortable with you as the owner. Can you make the changes for me. I don't know how to edit. Thanks again. Candee
edited by Edwin Priest
His mother was Eunice Buxton, daughter of Clement Buxton III and Judith Pirent of Stamford, Connecticut. Eunice Buxton first wed Samuel Scofield and was widowed . She then married Joseph Scofield, her first husband's cousin.The children of Joseph and Eunice Buxton Scofield were: Joseph Scofield, Mary (Mercy) Scofield, Sarah Scofield, Samuel Scofield, and Abigail Scofield. Eunice Buxton Scofield died February 18, 1742/3.
Thanks so much for the info - I believe the profile is open so you should be able to make edits! Let me know if you have any trouble. I'm also happy to transfer ownership of the profile to you, Samuel is an ancestor of a friend of mine whose tree I helped build out but has no direct relation to me.