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Schofield, John Mcallister

soldier, was born Sept. 29, 1831, in Chautauqua county, N. Y. In 1853 he graduated from the United States Military academy; was assigned to the first regiment of artillery, and during 1855-60 was professor of natural philosophy. In 1861 he was commissioned captain. During the civil war he served as major of the first Missouri volunteers; was appointed chief of staff, and the same year became brigadier-general of the Missouri militia. In 1862 he was appointed major-general of volunteers, and in 1864, for his services at the battle of Franklin, he was made brigadier-general and brevet major-general in the regular army. General Schofield succeeded Edwin M. Stanton as secretary of war; and in 1869 he was appointed major-general. During 1876-81 he was superintendent of the United States Military academy; and in 1895 was retired from active service.