Edward Scofield (March 28, 1842 – February 3, 1925) was an American politician who served as the 19th governor of Wisconsin. March 28 is the 87th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (88th in Leap years). ... 1842 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... February 3 is the 34th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1925 was a common year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... State nickname: Badger State State motto: Forward Other U.S. States Capital Madison Largest city Milwaukee Governor Jim Doyle (D) Senators Herb Kohl (D) Russ Feingold (D) Official languages None Area 169,790 km² (23rd) - Land 140,787 km² - Water 28,006 km² (17%) Population (2000) - Population 5,453,896...
Scofield was born in Clearfield, Pennsylvania. He fought in the American Civil War and rose to the rank of major. He moved to Oconto, Wisconsin, in 1867. Scofield entered politics when he was elected to the Wisconsin State Senate in 1886. He was elected governor of the state in 1896 and served two terms. He died in his home in Oconto at age 83. Clearfield is a borough located in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. ... The American Civil War (1861–1865) was fought in North America within the United States of America, between twenty-three mostly northern states of the Union and the Confederate States of America, a coalition of eleven southern states that declared their independence and claimed the right of secession from the... Oconto is a city located in Oconto County, Wisconsin. ... The Wisconsin State Senate, based off of the U.S. Senate, is the upper house of the Wisconsin State Legislature, smaller than the Wisconsin State Assembly. ...
Edward Schooled (wife of Wisconsin Governor Edward Schooled, both of Oconto County) gave reception at the executive residence in Madison yesterday afternoon which was one of the most elaborate affairs of the season.
Major EdwardScofield, whose name, in connection with the lumbering interests and progressive enterprises of northern Wisconsin, is familiar as household words, is a native of Pennsylvania, born March 28, 1842, at Clearfield, Clearfield county.
Scofield was the son of the late EdwardScofield, Governor of Wisconsin from 1897 to 1901.
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