by Margery Boyden, Scudder Association Foundation Historian, v. 2.1, Spring 2020
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If You Are an American Scudder
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As the newly elected president of the Scudder Association Foundation, I wanted to share my thoughts with you on our history and where we are headed. This short video spells out the details. Click on the title or picture to view the video.
July is nearly over now, but its reminders can be savored all year long. In July our thoughts return in gratitude for the pioneers in our lives, those who blazed the trail for us in some ways that bless our lives today. We are inspired as we remember their courage which in turn can give us courage when we encounter hard things.
Peter and his wife Liz have long been an integral part of the Scudder Association Foundation. He and his family were frequent visitors to the Scudder Retreat on Shelter Island, NY, where the wind and the sea were woven into the family’s spirit. His presence within our organization will be sorely missed.
In honor of all the Scudders who made this Independence possible, we’d like to share this remarkable book by our former President, Hamilton Cochran with you.
“We are pleased to announce our publication of the Foundation’s 2022 Annual Report, which reflects upon our continued efforts to support the Christian Medical College and Hospital of Vellore’s drive towards excellence in health care services, education, and research. A hard copy of the report has been mailed to your home and should arrive within the next few days. In the meantime, we hope you will take a moment to enjoy this digital edition, as we report on the impact of your extraordinary support.
It is my privilege to share with you some very exciting news about Professor of Medicine and Vice Chair of Education at Stanford University Medical School, Dr. Abraham Verghese, who also happens to be a distinguished member of the Vellore CMC Foundation corporation!
My mother was the daughter of Wilbur Carl Scudder.
I am a Scudder; This was my maiden name. My father was Merrill Fredrick Scudder. His sister was Margery and younger brother was Stanley. At the turn of the century, about 1799 a young Scudder came with his 3 young children and wife to Palermo, New York. The buriel grounds for many are here. An early one was Leander Scudder to Maria Tinker. Most were dairy farmers which may have supported cheese factories thru the years. I would like to know which original Scudder this family came from, Thomas or John. Old story was Rhode Isle with wagon and oxen. Early marriage of I think Chappel in the 1799 or back 20-25 years came from Ostego county. Johns relatives in my searches seemed to hang in Cape Cod area or Conn. Thomas’ seemed more adventurous. My great grandfather, Frederick stayed in Palermo. His son, Leon went to Fulton NY, later to Mexico, NY and then Rochester, NY where the following generations all went. I was from Irondequoit in Rochester.
scudder and younger brother was Samuel
Hello Carol,
You can check out this family line in Scudder ancestors in America website. Just register and start searching. I did find a Leander Scudder, born 27 June 1854, but not married to a Maria Tinker. You can also send an inquiry to the Genealogist, who may have more information for you. at Contact Genealogist
Best regards,
Rich Scudder
Board Member
My mother was E Shirley Scudder. Her father was William C Scudder.
Thank you, Judy for commenting on your family. We are glad you are reading our wonderful articles. Do you have your father’s middle name? I was looking in our database for him; however, we have quite a few William C’s.
Best regards
Rich Scudder
Board Member
My paternal grandmother was Ruth Scudder. I believe she may have been the niece of Ida Scudder. Ruth married the Rev. Martin DeWolfe and they were both missionaries in India, near Valore until returning to upstate NY (Rochester, Albany, Schenectady). My father, Alan DeWolfe, and his brother, Norm DeWolfe, were both born in India and raised there until about the ages of three and five respectively.