Here is what is found in the:
Biographical Register of the Officers and Graduates of the United States Military Academy
John McAllister Schofield: Born Sep. 29, 1831, Gerry, NY
in command of the Militia of Missouri, Nov. 27, 1861, to
(Brig.‑General, U. S. Volunteers, Nov. 21, 1861)
(Brig.‑General, Missouri Militia, Nov. 26, 1861)
Nov., 1862, — of the District of St. Louis, Mo., Feb. 15 to Sep. 26, 1862,
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