Two errors continue to show up regarding Thomas Scudder's history.
As per the official Scudder Association's Historical database. . .
1. "Thomas died sometime after 30 Sept in the year 1657 in Salem MA."
Thomas was buried in the "Ye Old Point Burying Ground," known today as the Charter Street Cemetery. His grave is NOT in Southhold, New York. This fact had been established for more than 100 years. His wife Elizabeth was also buried there in 1666. The only Thomas Scudder to ever be in Southhold was Thomas Junior. Town records show he owned land in 1654, was married in 1656, and then sold his land in 1658. He arrives in Huntington in 1660 with his wife Mary and 2 sons, Timothy and Isaac.
2. The surname of Thomas' wife Elizabeth is not known by any primary source record. She was NOT Elizabeth Lowers who married a Henry Scudder of North Cray, Kent, relationship unknown to the Horton Kirby, Kent family of Thomas.
According the the official Scudder family genealogical record,(all of which is verified) Thomas Scudder(1) came to Salem MA from England in 1632 with his wife and family aboard the Sailing vessel "James". He and his wife Elizabeth died in Salem MA, Thomas in 1658, Elizabeth in 1666. They were interred in the 'Ye Old Point Cemetery", known today as the Charter Street Cemetery.
Note:
Also according to the family record, two(2) Scudders have temporarily lived in Southhold. Thomas'(1) oldest born John, and his second oldest born, also named Thomas(2). John arrived in Southhold ca 1650, and then moved to Huntington in 1657. Thomas(2) is found in the Southhold town records as owning land in 1654, marrying Mary Ludlam in 1655, and selling his land in 1656. Thomas(2) arrives in Huntington ca 1660. In 1668, Thomas(2) is listed as the Huntington town Constable. Thomas(2) died in Huntington in 1690.
Please, let's correct the record.
There are over 4 million descendents from Thomas in America. We must have this right ! ! !
Respectfully, W.L. Scudder
11th generation descendant
Contributor: W.L.Scudder (51315600)
The preceding information was contributed by Find A Grave Member W.L.Scudder (51315600), a descendant of Thomas Scudder, on 10/02/2022.
For additional information please go to website of The Scudder Association Foundation (www.scudder.org).
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2/22/2016 The following info was provided by Donna Hasbrouck (#47491143):
Thomas Scudder-birth abt 1586, probably at Horton Kirby, Kent England
Elizabeth, wife of Thomas Scudder- Elizabeth's surname is unknown. "Speculation that Elizabeth was the 'sister Scutter' named in the will of John Lowers of Darenth, Kent, husbandman, dated 8 Jun 1645 and proved 5 Feb 1650, is incorrect. 'Sister Scutter' named in the Lowers will match wife and children named in the will of Henry Scutter of North Cray, Kent, which also names brother James Lowers." (Source: TAG (1997) Vol. 72, pg. 293)
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The Thomas Scudder memorial originally contained the following information placed there by its creator in 2003; the original creator has since passed away; his source(s) is unknown and is in error according to the research conducted by the Thomas Scudder Association Foundation:
Birth: Abt 1595 in Darenth,Kent,England -Death: 30 SEP 1658 in Southold,Long Island, New York.
As per the official Scudder Association's Historical database. . .
1. "Thomas died sometime after 30 Sept in the year 1657 in Salem MA."
Thomas was buried in the "Ye Old Point Burying Ground," known today as the Charter Street Cemetery. His grave is NOT in Southhold, New York. This fact had been established for more than 100 years. His wife Elizabeth was also buried there in 1666. The only Thomas Scudder to ever be in Southhold was Thomas Junior. Town records show he owned land in 1654, was married in 1656, and then sold his land in 1658. He arrives in Huntington in 1660 with his wife Mary and 2 sons, Timothy and Isaac.
2. The surname of Thomas' wife Elizabeth is not known by any primary source record. She was NOT Elizabeth Lowers who married a Henry Scudder of North Cray, Kent, relationship unknown to the Horton Kirby, Kent family of Thomas.
According the the official Scudder family genealogical record,(all of which is verified) Thomas Scudder(1) came to Salem MA from England in 1632 with his wife and family aboard the Sailing vessel "James". He and his wife Elizabeth died in Salem MA, Thomas in 1658, Elizabeth in 1666. They were interred in the 'Ye Old Point Cemetery", known today as the Charter Street Cemetery.
Note:
Also according to the family record, two(2) Scudders have temporarily lived in Southhold. Thomas'(1) oldest born John, and his second oldest born, also named Thomas(2). John arrived in Southhold ca 1650, and then moved to Huntington in 1657. Thomas(2) is found in the Southhold town records as owning land in 1654, marrying Mary Ludlam in 1655, and selling his land in 1656. Thomas(2) arrives in Huntington ca 1660. In 1668, Thomas(2) is listed as the Huntington town Constable. Thomas(2) died in Huntington in 1690.
Please, let's correct the record.
There are over 4 million descendents from Thomas in America. We must have this right ! ! !
Respectfully, W.L. Scudder
11th generation descendant
Contributor: W.L.Scudder (51315600)
The preceding information was contributed by Find A Grave Member W.L.Scudder (51315600), a descendant of Thomas Scudder, on 10/02/2022.
For additional information please go to website of The Scudder Association Foundation (www.scudder.org).
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2/22/2016 The following info was provided by Donna Hasbrouck (#47491143):
Thomas Scudder-birth abt 1586, probably at Horton Kirby, Kent England
Elizabeth, wife of Thomas Scudder- Elizabeth's surname is unknown. "Speculation that Elizabeth was the 'sister Scutter' named in the will of John Lowers of Darenth, Kent, husbandman, dated 8 Jun 1645 and proved 5 Feb 1650, is incorrect. 'Sister Scutter' named in the Lowers will match wife and children named in the will of Henry Scutter of North Cray, Kent, which also names brother James Lowers." (Source: TAG (1997) Vol. 72, pg. 293)
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The Thomas Scudder memorial originally contained the following information placed there by its creator in 2003; the original creator has since passed away; his source(s) is unknown and is in error according to the research conducted by the Thomas Scudder Association Foundation:
Birth: Abt 1595 in Darenth,Kent,England -Death: 30 SEP 1658 in Southold,Long Island, New York.
Two errors continue to show up regarding Thomas Scudder's history.
As per the official Scudder Association's Historical database. . .
1. "Thomas died sometime after 30 Sept in the year 1657 in Salem MA."
Thomas was buried in the "Ye Old Point Burying Ground," known today as the Charter Street Cemetery. His grave is NOT in Southhold, New York. This fact had been established for more than 100 years. His wife Elizabeth was also buried there in 1666. The only Thomas Scudder to ever be in Southhold was Thomas Junior. Town records show he owned land in 1654, was married in 1656, and then sold his land in 1658. He arrives in Huntington in 1660 with his wife Mary and 2 sons, Timothy and Isaac.
2. The surname of Thomas' wife Elizabeth is not known by any primary source record. She was NOT Elizabeth Lowers who married a Henry Scudder of North Cray, Kent, relationship unknown to the Horton Kirby, Kent family of Thomas.
According the the official Scudder family genealogical record,(all of which is verified) Thomas Scudder(1) came to Salem MA from England in 1632 with his wife and family aboard the Sailing vessel "James". He and his wife Elizabeth died in Salem MA, Thomas in 1658, Elizabeth in 1666. They were interred in the 'Ye Old Point Cemetery", known today as the Charter Street Cemetery.
Note:
Also according to the family record, two(2) Scudders have temporarily lived in Southhold. Thomas'(1) oldest born John, and his second oldest born, also named Thomas(2). John arrived in Southhold ca 1650, and then moved to Huntington in 1657. Thomas(2) is found in the Southhold town records as owning land in 1654, marrying Mary Ludlam in 1655, and selling his land in 1656. Thomas(2) arrives in Huntington ca 1660. In 1668, Thomas(2) is listed as the Huntington town Constable. Thomas(2) died in Huntington in 1690.
Please, let's correct the record.
There are over 4 million descendents from Thomas in America. We must have this right ! ! !
Respectfully, W.L. Scudder
11th generation descendant
Contributor: W.L.Scudder (51315600)
The preceding information was contributed by Find A Grave Member W.L.Scudder (51315600), a descendant of Thomas Scudder, on 10/02/2022.
For additional information please go to website of The Scudder Association Foundation (www.scudder.org).
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2/22/2016 The following info was provided by Donna Hasbrouck (#47491143):
Thomas Scudder-birth abt 1586, probably at Horton Kirby, Kent England
Elizabeth, wife of Thomas Scudder- Elizabeth's surname is unknown. "Speculation that Elizabeth was the 'sister Scutter' named in the will of John Lowers of Darenth, Kent, husbandman, dated 8 Jun 1645 and proved 5 Feb 1650, is incorrect. 'Sister Scutter' named in the Lowers will match wife and children named in the will of Henry Scutter of North Cray, Kent, which also names brother James Lowers." (Source: TAG (1997) Vol. 72, pg. 293)
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The Thomas Scudder memorial originally contained the following information placed there by its creator in 2003; the original creator has since passed away; his source(s) is unknown and is in error according to the research conducted by the Thomas Scudder Association Foundation:
Birth: Abt 1595 in Darenth,Kent,England -Death: 30 SEP 1658 in Southold,Long Island, New York.
As per the official Scudder Association's Historical database. . .
1. "Thomas died sometime after 30 Sept in the year 1657 in Salem MA."
Thomas was buried in the "Ye Old Point Burying Ground," known today as the Charter Street Cemetery. His grave is NOT in Southhold, New York. This fact had been established for more than 100 years. His wife Elizabeth was also buried there in 1666. The only Thomas Scudder to ever be in Southhold was Thomas Junior. Town records show he owned land in 1654, was married in 1656, and then sold his land in 1658. He arrives in Huntington in 1660 with his wife Mary and 2 sons, Timothy and Isaac.
2. The surname of Thomas' wife Elizabeth is not known by any primary source record. She was NOT Elizabeth Lowers who married a Henry Scudder of North Cray, Kent, relationship unknown to the Horton Kirby, Kent family of Thomas.
According the the official Scudder family genealogical record,(all of which is verified) Thomas Scudder(1) came to Salem MA from England in 1632 with his wife and family aboard the Sailing vessel "James". He and his wife Elizabeth died in Salem MA, Thomas in 1658, Elizabeth in 1666. They were interred in the 'Ye Old Point Cemetery", known today as the Charter Street Cemetery.
Note:
Also according to the family record, two(2) Scudders have temporarily lived in Southhold. Thomas'(1) oldest born John, and his second oldest born, also named Thomas(2). John arrived in Southhold ca 1650, and then moved to Huntington in 1657. Thomas(2) is found in the Southhold town records as owning land in 1654, marrying Mary Ludlam in 1655, and selling his land in 1656. Thomas(2) arrives in Huntington ca 1660. In 1668, Thomas(2) is listed as the Huntington town Constable. Thomas(2) died in Huntington in 1690.
Please, let's correct the record.
There are over 4 million descendents from Thomas in America. We must have this right ! ! !
Respectfully, W.L. Scudder
11th generation descendant
Contributor: W.L.Scudder (51315600)
The preceding information was contributed by Find A Grave Member W.L.Scudder (51315600), a descendant of Thomas Scudder, on 10/02/2022.
For additional information please go to website of The Scudder Association Foundation (www.scudder.org).
---------------------
2/22/2016 The following info was provided by Donna Hasbrouck (#47491143):
Thomas Scudder-birth abt 1586, probably at Horton Kirby, Kent England
Elizabeth, wife of Thomas Scudder- Elizabeth's surname is unknown. "Speculation that Elizabeth was the 'sister Scutter' named in the will of John Lowers of Darenth, Kent, husbandman, dated 8 Jun 1645 and proved 5 Feb 1650, is incorrect. 'Sister Scutter' named in the Lowers will match wife and children named in the will of Henry Scutter of North Cray, Kent, which also names brother James Lowers." (Source: TAG (1997) Vol. 72, pg. 293)
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The Thomas Scudder memorial originally contained the following information placed there by its creator in 2003; the original creator has since passed away; his source(s) is unknown and is in error according to the research conducted by the Thomas Scudder Association Foundation:
Birth: Abt 1595 in Darenth,Kent,England -Death: 30 SEP 1658 in Southold,Long Island, New York.
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