Schofield, Ira
Ira Schofield (ca. 1776 — Nov. 8, 1864), a brother
of Peter Schofield (July 16, 1786 — June 21, 1860),
was born in the Province of Connecticut and came to
Upper Canada in 1800, settling in Leeds County with
his family. He was a captain in the Second Regiment
of Leeds Militia before coming to London Township.
In October, 1818, he was located on Lot 4, Concession
IV, and must have engaged men to assist him as by
December he had erected a house and cleared twenty
acres. In June, 1819, his family joined him. Until
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