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Ezekiel Scofield (1767 - 1853)

Ezekiel Scofield
Born in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticutmap
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Husband of — married 21 Dec 1793 in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United Statesmap
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Died at age 85 in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United Statesmap
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Biography

Ezekiel Scofield was born on July 30, 1767 in Stamford, Connecticut. He was the son of Samuel Scofield and Elizabeth Ambler.[1][2]

He married Abigail Scofield, daughter of Captain Reuben Scofield, on December 21, 1793 in Stamford.[3][4] Among their children are:

  1. Edwin Scofield was born on August 17, 1794.[5][6]
  2. Lyman Scofield was born on August 7, 1796.[7][8]
  3. Elizabeth F. Scofield was born about 1800.
  4. Asenath Scofield was born about 1802.
  5. John Alfred Scofield) was born about 1804.
  6. Betsy Ann Scofield was born about 1811.[9]

His wife Abigail died as a young woman in 1811.[10]

Ezekiel married Huldah Wildman.[11]

The book, Picturesque Stamford: A Souvenir, by Edward T. W. Gillespie may have mentioned him.[12]

The Town Hall project took definite and final form at the special meeting duly called and held on the 29th of January 1870… Selectmen in contracting for and superintending the work was chosen, as follows. Erastus E. Scofield (First Selectman)…
One of the oldest men in business in Stamford is Erastus E. Scofield. It is doubtful whether any of those in business here to-day were so engaged in 1857, when Mr. Scofield first ran a grist mill on land leased from Ambrose Todd, where the woolen mill afterwards stood. Five years later Mr. Scofield opned a feed store at the corner of Main and South Streets. This place was burned a couple of years later, and he occupied a store opposite the Stamford National Bank. Later he built the Star Mills on Canal Street, and for about twelve years has conducted two places--on Pacific Stree and Canal Dock. He does a large business, wholesale and retail. Mr. Scofield was born in the north part of this town, and while engaged in business for forty-five years, has filled, at various times, the offices of Selectman, Justic of the Peace, Burgess, and member of the Board of Relief.

Ezekiel passed away at an age of eighty-four years on July 1, 1853 in Stamford, Connecticut. He is buried in the North Stamford Cemetery.[13][14][15]

Sources

  1. ↑ "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F74T-MQS : 7 January 2020), Ezekiel Scofield, birth 30 Jul 1767.
  2. ↑ "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QP7T-C5M9 : 20 June 2019), Ezekiel Scofield, 30 Jul 1767; citing Birth, Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, British Colonial America, Compiled by Lucius A. and Lucius B. Barbour, housed at State Library, Hartford, Connecticut; FHL microfilm 008272245.
  3. ↑ "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QPMC-F3JG : 20 June 2019), Ezekiel Scofield, 21 Dec 1793; citing Marriage, Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States, Compiled by Lucius A. and Lucius B. Barbour, housed at State Library, Hartford, Connecticut; FHL microfilm 008272245.
  4. ↑ "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QP7Z-T6VK : 20 June 2019), Ezakiel Scofield in entry for Abigail Scofield, 21 Dec 1793; citing Marriage, Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States, Compiled by Lucius A. and Lucius B. Barbour, housed at State Library, Hartford, Connecticut; FHL microfilm 008272245.
  5. ↑ "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:78XZ-PJZM : 20 June 2019), Ezekiel in entry for Edwin Scofield, 17 Aug 1794; citing Birth, Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States, Compiled by Lucius A. and Lucius B. Barbour, housed at State Library, Hartford, Connecticut; FHL microfilm 008272245.
  6. ↑ "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F74T-Z7F : 7 January 2020), Ezekiel Scofield in entry for Edwin Scofield, 1794.
  7. ↑ "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F74T-8JG : 11 February 2018), Ezekiel Scofield in entry for Lyman Scofield, 07 Aug 1796; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
  8. ↑ "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QG15-8W91 : 20 June 2019), Ezekiel in entry for Lyman Scofield, 7 Aug 1796; citing Birth, Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States, Compiled by Lucius A. and Lucius B. Barbour, housed at State Library, Hartford, Connecticut; FHL microfilm 008272245.
  9. ↑ "Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F7VG-CXB : 16 January 2020), Ezekiel in entry for Betsey Ann Scofield, .
  10. ↑ "Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F7VG-CNG : 9 February 2018), Ezekiel in entry for Abigail Scofield, 05 Dec 1811; citing , reference 142; FHL microfilm 3,363.
  11. ↑ "Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F7VG-CXR : 9 February 2018), Ezakiel in entry for Huldah Scofield, 06 Apr 1865; citing , reference 142; FHL microfilm 3,363.
  12. ↑ Edward T. W. Gillespie, Picturesque Stamford: A Souvenir, Gillespie Bros., 1892, page 129, 301-302, (https://books.google.com/books?id=1eFDAAAAYAAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=snippet&q=Erastus%20E%20Scofield&f=false).
  13. ↑ "Connecticut, Charles R. Hale Collection, Vital Records, 1640-1955", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F76N-HPF : 16 September 2020), Ezekiel Scofield, 1853.
  14. ↑ "Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F7VG-CXT : 16 January 2020), Ezekiel Scofield, .
  15. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14862719/_ : accessed 21 September 2020), memorial page for Ezekiel Scofield (30 Jul 1767–1 Jul 1853), Find a Grave Memorial no. Find A Grave: Memorial #14862719, citing North Stamford Cemetery, Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA ; Maintained by Candee (contributor 47836631) .
  • "United States Census, 1810," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XH2H-WRD : accessed 21 September 2020), Ezekiel Scofield, Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States; citing p. 321, NARA microfilm publication M252 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 1; FHL microfilm 281,229.
  • "United States Census, 1820," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHLL-DL9 : accessed 22 June 2019), Ezekiel Scofield, Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States; citing p. 125, NARA microfilm publication M33, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 1; FHL microfilm 281,234.
  • "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M6D9-BPL : 4 April 2020), Ezekel Scofield, Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States; citing family 820, NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.). Notes: Name: Erchel Scofield [Ezekiel Scofield] Age: 83 Birth Year: abt. 1767 Birthplace: Connecticut Home in 1850: Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut Gender: Male Family Number: 820 Household Members: Name Age Erchel Scofield 83 Huldah Scofield 74 Elizabeth F Scofield 50 Betsy A Scofield 40 Catharine Holly 18
  • "United States Census, 1860, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MHRS-JCT : 18 March 2020), Huldah Scofield, 1860. Notes: Stamford, CT has Huldah Scofield as the head of household since Samuel died in 1853. Name: Huldah Scofield Age: 84 Birth Year: abt 1776 Gender: Female Birth Place: Connecticut Home in 1860: Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut Post Office: North Stamford Family Number: 1293 Value of real estate: View image Household Members: Name Age Huldah Scofield 84 Ct Lydia M Scofield 50 CT Antonette G Scofield 13 CT Frances B Scofield 9 CT Elizabeth Scofield 60 CT
  • * Scofield, Blair C. & Spiers, Robert. Descendants of Daniel Scofield, Connecticut Ancestry (Connecticut Ancestry Society, Inc., Stamford, Conn., May 2000) Vol. 42, No. 4, Page 161.




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Scofield-571 Candee (Scofield) Hoff
Ezekiel Scofield, was born (Stamford) July 30, 1767, the son of Samuel and Elizabeth Ambler Scofield. On December 21, 1793, he married Abigail Scofield, daughter of Captain Reuben Scofield.

In the 'Encyclopedia of Connecticut Biography: Genealogical Memorial', Vol 4: Page 29: "He married (first) December 21 1793. Abigail Scofield, daughter of Captain Reuben Scofield, who lived directly opposite. She died a young woman, but her father lived to be ninety-four years; her husband, Ezekiel Scofield, died at the age of eighty-four years. Edwin Scofield, son of Ezekiel and Abigail (Scofield) Scofield, was born August 18 1794, died in 1873, was a progressive, prosperous farmer."

Edward T. W. Gillespie, ‘Picturesque Stamford: A Souvenir’ Pg 129: “The Town Hall project took definite and final form at the special meeting duly called and held on the 29th of January 1870… Selectmen in contracting for and superintending the work was chosen, as follows. Erastus E. Scofield (First Selectman)…”

1850 United States Federal Census Stamford, CT Name: Erchel Scofield [Ezekiel Scofield] Age: 83 Birth Year: abt. 1767 Birthplace: Connecticut Home in 1850: Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut Gender: Male Family Number: 820 Household Members: Name Age Erchel Scofield 83 Huldah Scofield 74 Elizabeth F Scofield 50 Betsy A Scofield 40 Catharine Holly 18

1860 United States Federal Census for Stamford, CT has Huldah Scofield as the head of household since Samuel died in 1853. Name: Huldah Scofield Age: 84 Birth Year: abt 1776 Gender: Female Birth Place: Connecticut Home in 1860: Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut Post Office: North Stamford Family Number: 1293 Value of real estate: View image Household Members: Name Age Huldah Scofield 84 Ct Lydia M Scofield 50 CT Antonette G Scofield 13 CT Frances B Scofield 9 CT Elizabeth Scofield 60 CT

Real estate holdings $1500 Personal Property holdings $200

His tombstone at the North Stamford Cemetery, Stamford, CT "In Memory of Ezekiel Scofield who died July 1, 1853...." His second wife was Hulda Wildman. His tombstone spells his name clearly Ezekiel, but ELS genealogy spells his name as Ezekial Scofield.

posted by Candee (Scofield) Hoff

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