John Schofield

John McAllister Schofield (; September 29, 1831 – March 4, 1906) was an American soldier who held major commands during the American Civil War. He was appointed U.S. Secretary of War (1868–1869) under President Andrew Johnson and later served as Commanding General of the United States Army (1888–1895) His family came to America from England in 1635 and he was the son of a Baptist minister. His grandfather was considered below the age to fight during the Revolution, but fought in the New York Militia during the War of 1812. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the battle of Wilson's Creek (Missouri) in August 1861. He died in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1888 and was buried in Freeport, Illinois, where he was ultimately buried in 1888. He is survived by his wife, the former Caroline (McAllister) Sch ofield, and their six children, all of whom were born in Illinois. He also had a son, James, who became a prominent businessman.