[3] Born in Jacksonville, Illinois,[4] Scribner grew up in Fair Play, Grant County, Wisconsin,[4] where he became postmaster and was a merchant.

A Republican, Scribner served in the 16th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment during the American Civil War.

[4] In 1872 he returned to Wisconsin, and then in 1873 he moved to Chicago, Illinois, where he practiced law and became clerk of the probate court.

[4] In 1884, Scribner was elected recorder of deeds for Cook County, Illinois serving until his death.

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