Dred Scott’s lawyer, father of famous author and poet Eugene Field. Field was admitted to the bar by the time he was 18. He served at state’s attorney for his country from 1832 to 1835. Fields came to St. Louis in 1839 & after several difficult years, his fortune changed in 1853 when he became Dred Scott’s lawyer. In the next few years, his efforts & Scott’s cause brought him to prominence. (bio by: Connie Nisinger)  Family links:  Spouse:  Frances Maria Reed Field (1826 – 1856)*  Children:  Eugene Field (1850 – 1895)* *Calculated relationship