This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Mr_Sugden Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.schofield/357.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: In my tree there is the marriage of WIlliam Sugden to Elizabeth daughter of Thomas Scholefield of Batley and his wife Elizabeth Tilson. William was son of Mary Gomersall & William Sugden Yeoman and Clothier of Tyersal Hall near Tong. William's grandparents were Joshua Sugden and Hannah daughter of Thomas Rawson Yeoman of Bolling, a member of a prominent landowning family. I am pretty convinced that the Schofield/Scholefields I am concerned with are probably of Batley Hall. This site has a book about the history of Batley with a pedigree, and Will excerpts, from key members. The book says that the Scholefields of Batley Hall were all descended from a Joshua Scholefield who came from Drhilington in the 1600's. All Scholefields are, according to legend, descended from the Scholfields of Scholefield Hall in Butterworth Lancashire. I can't find a sure connection between the Scholefields of Batley Hall with my Thomas or with the original Lancashire branch. Anybody out there know more? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>