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Family HistoryFamily History - William Bennett


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 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features William Bennett and 11 of his descendants down to the fourth generation.


First Generation
1. William Bennett,1 born ____ (parents not determined). William married Jane Ladler (born ____, parents not determined).

Child of William Bennett and Jane Ladler:

+2i. Susie Bennett, born ca. 1858 in New York. Married (1) Selleck S. Scofield Married (2) Bernard J. Kelly.

Second Generation
2. Susie Bennett2 (William1), born ca. 1858 in New York.1, 2, 3, 4 Susie married, first, 17 July 1881 in New York, New York, Selleck S. Scofield9, 10 (born February 1845 in New York, the son of Jonathan S. Scofield and Anna M. Andrews;5, 6, 7 Selleck died 5 April 19018). Susie married, second, ca. 1892, Bernard J. Kelly1, 2 (born ca. 1848 in Ireland, parents not determined1, 2). Selleck is buried in Fresh Pond Crematory and Columbarium, Middle Village, Queens County, New York.8

Several newspaper articles in various newspapers provide the details of Selleck’s multiple wives, and charges of bigamy. The following articles from the New York Times tell the story:11


CLAIMED BY THREE WIVES.

Selleck S. Schofield, who was an Inspector in the City Works Department under Hubert O. Thompson, and later a pool seller on the various race tracks in the vicinity of the city, spent yesterday in the Adams-street police station, in Brooklyn, on a charge of bigamy preferred by Frances McCabe, of No. 94 Reid-avenue. She said she was married to the prisoner, who was then known as Charles Mandeville, on April 28, 1885, by the Rev. Dr. George E. Reed, of the Hanson-Place Methodist Church. A few months later he told her that his name was Schofield and that he had a wife and family living. She did not believe his story, but about six months ago he disappeared with $400 of her money.

While searching for him Mrs. Schofield came across his first wife at No. 331 East Sixteenth-street, in this city. This lady married Schofield on July 17, 1881, and has had two children by him. Upon the affidavit of these ladies Judge Walsh issued a warrant for Schofield’s arrest, and a detective found him living at N. 129 East Seventy-sixth-street with a young woman who represented to be his wife. She had a little baby in her arms, and it, too, was Schofield’s, she said.

The prisoner refused to talk about the charge made against him except to deny it. He had still another wife, who is now dead. He is a fine-looking man, about 40 years of age, with a blonde mustache and bright blue eyes. He dressed stylishly and wears several flashy diamonds. This morning he will be given a hearing before Judge Walsh.


MR. RIDGWAY GROWS BITTER.

When the trial of Sellick S. Schofield on the charge of bigamy was called in the Sessions Court, Brooklyn, yesterday, the Rev. Dr. George E. Reed, one of the witnesses, was not present, and District Attorney Ridgway immediately moved for an attachment against his person and a warrant for his arrest for contempt of court. Mr. Ridgway spoke in an exceedingly bitter way about “that man” delaying the court, which sounded very curious to the spectators and visibly astonished Judge Moore, who suggested that Dr. Reed would be along in a few minutes, but Mr. Ridgway insisted upon an attachment, and the papers were being drawn up when Dr. Reed entered the room. He is one of the clergymen who petitioned the Legislature to send a committee to investigate the present City Government. Schofield, the prisoner, was tried on the charge of wife No. 4, whom he married on April 25, 1885, while he had another wife, whom he married in 1881, still living. Both these women testified to these facts yesterday, and Dr. Reed identified the prisoner as the man he married to the plaintiff on April 25, 1885, under the name of Mandeville. The jury convicted him without leaving their seats. Schofield has two other wives living besides those appearing in court yesterday.


BROOKLYN.

Two bigamists, Sellick S. Schofield and John L. Lockwood, were sentenced by Judge Moore, at Brooklyn, yesterday, Schofield to five years in the penitentiary and Lockwood to one.


Children of Susie Bennett and Selleck S. Scofield:

+3i. Selleck Joseph Scofield, born 16 June 1883 in New York; died 7 August 1935 in St. Albans, Queens County, New York. Married Lucy Susan Beaghan.
 4ii. Richard A. Scofield, born ca. 1885.1, 10

  1. New York State Census, 1905, New York County, Borough of Manhattan, 16th Election District, Block E, Page 35, family of Bernard J. Kelly (57, plumber); wife Susie Kelly (47); step son Selleck Scofield (22, book keeper); step son Richard A. Scofield (20, real estate clerk).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, New York County, New York City, Enumeration District 1159, Sheet No. 10B, family of Bernard J. Kelly (60, Ire., married once, engineer, operators house, immigrated 1868); wife of 18 years Susie Kelly (53, New York, married twice, 2 children, 1 living).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Bronx County, New York City, Enumeration District 426, Sheet No. 8B, family of Selleck J. Scofield (37, New York, agent, express co.); wife Lucy Scofield (34, New York); daughter Susan Scofield (11, New York); daughter Elizabeth Scofield (10, New York); daughter Irene Scofield (8, New York); daughter Genevieve Scofield (6, New York); son Selleck Scofield (3 2/12, New York); daughter Grace Scofield (6/12, New York); mother Susan Kelly (63, New York, widow).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Bronx County, New York City, Enumeration District 3-167, Sheet No. 42A, family of Selleck Scofield (47, New York, agent, express trans., first married age 24); wife Lucy Scofield (44, New York); daughter Susan Scofield (21, New York, clerk, express trans.); daughter Lucy Scofield (20, New York, stenographer, transportation); daughter Helen Scofield (18, New York, stenographer, transportation); daughter Genevieve Scofield (17, New York); son Selleck J. Scofield (13, New York); daughter Grace Scofield (10, New York); son Richard Scofield (7, New York); daughter Florence Scofield (5, New York); mother Susan Kelly (74, New York, widow).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, New York, New York County, New York, 9th Election District, 21st Ward, Page No. 22, family of Selleck Scofield (24, New York, maulding mill [probably meaning moulding]); Caroline Scofield (25, New York); Bella Scofield (3, New York); Irena Scofield (1, New York).
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, New York County, New York City, Enumeration District 656, Page No. 25, family of S. S. Scofield [erroneously indexed as B. B. Scofield in several census indexes] (34, Conn., widow, clerk dep pub works); daughter Bell Scofield (12, New York); daughter Clarine Scofield (9, New York); son Clawrence Scofield (7, New York); daughter Daizie Scofield (1, New York); Ellentine D. Loucks (56, New York, widow, visiting); Josephine C. Loucks (22, New York, visiting); servant Mary Callaghan (19, Ireland, servant).
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, New York County, Manhattan, Enumeration District 613, Sheet No. 3A, family of Seleck S. Scofield (55, New York, Febr 1845, accountant); wife of 9 years Mary M. Scofield (28, New York, May 1872, no children); sister in law Minnie Miller (22, New York, Feb 1878, single); servant Nellie Grimshaw (29, New York, Aug 1870, servant).
  8. Find a Grave (website). Fresh Pond Crematory and Columbarium, Middle Village, Queens County, New York, Selleck S. Scofield: born: unknown; died: 5 April 1901 [from record, which includes a note: cremation at Fresh Pond].
  9. New York Marriages 1686-1980, available at familysearch.org. Selleck S. Scofield, father: Johnathan L. Scofield; mother: Annie M. Andreus; and Susie Bennett, father: William Bennett; mother: Jane Ladler; married on 17 July 1881 in Manhattan, New York, New York.
  10. The New York Herald, 17 January 1887, His Wives and Families. Selleck S. Article detailing Selleck S. Scofield and his multiple wives and children, including various marriage dates and ages, and other biographical details.
  11. The New York Times, 17 January 1887, 11 February 1887, and 3 March 1887, providing details of the trial, conviction, and sentencing of Sellick S. Scofield [spelled Schofield in the articles] for bigamy.
Third Generation
3. Selleck Joseph Scofield3 (Susie,2 William1), born 16 June 1883 in New York;1, 2, 3, 4, 5 died 7 August 1935 in St. Albans, Queens County, New York.6 Selleck married, 31 March 1907 in New York, New York, Lucy Susan Beaghan9 (born ca. 1885 in New York, the daughter of Bernard Beaghan and Susan Huck;3, 4, 7, 8 Lucy died 11 July 1962 in Hempstead, Nassau County, New York7). Selleck is buried in Saint Boniface Cemetery, Nassau County, New York.6

Children of Selleck Joseph Scofield and Lucy Susan Beaghan:

 5i. Susan M. Scofield, born ca. 1909 in New York.3, 4, 8
+6ii. Lucy Elizabeth Scofield, born 26 October 1909 in New York, New York; died 27 October 1992 in Morehead City, Carteret County, North Carolina. Married James Anthony Morgan.
 7iii. Irene Scofield, born ca. 1912 in New York.3, 4
 8iv. Genevieve Scofield, born ca. 1914 in New York.3, 4
 9v. Selleck Joseph Scofield, born ca. November 1916 in New York.3, 4, 8
 10vi. Grace Scofield, born ca. June 1919 in New York.3, 4, 8
 11vii. Richard Scofield, born ca. 1923 in New York.4, 8
 12viii. Florence Scofield, born ca. 1925 in New York.4, 8

  1. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Selleck Joseph Scofield, Serial Number 1007; age 36; born: 16 June 1882; occupation: chief clerk, American Railways; nearest relative: Lucy Susan Scofield; address: Bronx, NY.
  2. New York State Census, 1905, New York County, Borough of Manhattan, 16th Election District, Block E, Page 35, family of Bernard J. Kelly (57, plumber); wife Susie Kelly (47); step son Selleck Scofield (22, book keeper); step son Richard A. Scofield (20, real estate clerk).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Bronx County, New York City, Enumeration District 426, Sheet No. 8B, family of Selleck J. Scofield (37, New York, agent, express co.); wife Lucy Scofield (34, New York); daughter Susan Scofield (11, New York); daughter Elizabeth Scofield (10, New York); daughter Irene Scofield (8, New York); daughter Genevieve Scofield (6, New York); son Selleck Scofield (3 2/12, New York); daughter Grace Scofield (6/12, New York); mother Susan Kelly (63, New York, widow).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Bronx County, New York City, Enumeration District 3-167, Sheet No. 42A, family of Selleck Scofield (47, New York, agent, express trans., first married age 24); wife Lucy Scofield (44, New York); daughter Susan Scofield (21, New York, clerk, express trans.); daughter Lucy Scofield (20, New York, stenographer, transportation); daughter Helen Scofield (18, New York, stenographer, transportation); daughter Genevieve Scofield (17, New York); son Selleck J. Scofield (13, New York); daughter Grace Scofield (10, New York); son Richard Scofield (7, New York); daughter Florence Scofield (5, New York); mother Susan Kelly (74, New York, widow).
  5. The New York Herald, 17 January 1887, His Wives and Families. Selleck S. Article detailing Selleck S. Scofield and his multiple wives and children, including various marriage dates and ages, and other biographical details.
  6. Obituary, Long Island Daily Press. Available at www.fultonhistory.com. 9 August 1935, Joseph Selleck Scofield, died 7 August 1935 in St. Albans, Queens, New York. The article includes the names of his wife Lucy, two sons, Selleck and Richard, and sic daughters, Susan, Elizabeth, Irene, Florence, Genevieve, and Grace. Burial in St. Boniface Cemetery.
  7. New York, State Health Department, Genealogical Research Death Index, 1957-1963; Lucy S. Scofield, died: 11 July 1962 in Hempstead, Nassau, New York; age 77.
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, New York, Queens County, New York City, Enumeration District 41-1138, Sheet No. 5B, family of Lucy Scofield (54, New York, widow); daughter Susan M. Scofield (31, New York, clerical clerk, N.Y. Dental Supply); son Selleck Joseph Scofield (23, New York, clerick clerk, Dept. of Finance); daughter Grace Scofield (20, New York, steno, Standard Brands); son Richard Scofield (17, New York); daughter Florence Scofield (15, New York).
  9. New York Marriages 1686-1980, available at familysearch.org. Selleck Schofield, father: Selleck; mother: Susan Bernett; and Lucy Beaghan, father: Bernard; mother: Susan Huck; married on 31 March 1907 in Manhattan, New York, New York.
Fourth Generation
6. Lucy Elizabeth Scofield4 (Selleck,3 Susie,2 William1), born 26 October 1909 in New York, New York;1, 2 died 27 October 1992 in Morehead City, Carteret County, North Carolina.3 Lucy married James Anthony Morgan3 (born ____, parents not determined). Lucy is buried in Gethsemane Memorial Park, Morehead City, Carteret County, North Carolina.3

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Bronx County, New York City, Enumeration District 426, Sheet No. 8B, family of Selleck J. Scofield (37, New York, agent, express co.); wife Lucy Scofield (34, New York); daughter Susan Scofield (11, New York); daughter Elizabeth Scofield (10, New York); daughter Irene Scofield (8, New York); daughter Genevieve Scofield (6, New York); son Selleck Scofield (3 2/12, New York); daughter Grace Scofield (6/12, New York); mother Susan Kelly (63, New York, widow).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, New York, Bronx County, New York City, Enumeration District 3-167, Sheet No. 42A, family of Selleck Scofield (47, New York, agent, express trans., first married age 24); wife Lucy Scofield (44, New York); daughter Susan Scofield (21, New York, clerk, express trans.); daughter Lucy Scofield (20, New York, stenographer, transportation); daughter Helen Scofield (18, New York, stenographer, transportation); daughter Genevieve Scofield (17, New York); son Selleck J. Scofield (13, New York); daughter Grace Scofield (10, New York); son Richard Scofield (7, New York); daughter Florence Scofield (5, New York); mother Susan Kelly (74, New York, widow).
  3. North Carolina Deaths, 1931-1994, Lucy Elizabeth Morgan, died: 27 October 1992 in Morehead City, Carteret, North Carolina; born: 26 October 1909 in New York, New York; buried: Gethsemane Memorial Park, Morehead City, North Carolina; occupation: secretary, railway express; father: Selleck Scofield; mother: Lucy Beaghan; spouse: James Anthony Morgan.