Scott Winfield 1786-1866 Entered The United States Army And
served in the War of 1812. From 1832 to 1838 engaged in Indian warfare.
In 1839 instrumental in allaying the excitement arising out of the
dispute as to the boundary between New Brunswick and Maine, and paving
the way for its settlement by the Ashburton Treaty. In 1841
commander-in-chief of the United States army. =Index=: (General Brock era) At battle of
Queenston Heights, 311. (Wilmot era) Sent to Maine to settle Aroostook War, 135.