Calvin's Crusaders In The Wars That Made America

Calvin’s Crusaders In The Wars That Made America

Calvin Crusaders In The Wars That Made America book cover

Dear Members and Friends of the Scudder Association Foundation,

We would like to share a compelling review of this book written by one of our cousins and current Foundation Board Member, David T. Fisher, living in Wiesbaden, Germany

The Story of Nathaniel and Isabella Scudder.

It has often been quipped that “truth is the first casualty of war,” an expression whose unknown origin does not detract from its veracity. One “war” which reflects this wisdom is the back-and-forth taking place in the American media over the meaning of the American founding.

This book is currently available in Hardbound on Amazon There are also Paperback and Kindle versions available.

Two Scudders Who Dearly Need To Be REMEMBERED

by Rich Scudder | May 29, 2023

Nathaniel Scudder was a physician and patriot leader during the Revolutionary War. He served as a delegate from New Jersey to the Continental Congress, He wrote a series of impassioned letters to New Jersey leaders urging the adoption of the Articles, and when New Jersey’s legislature approved them in November 1777, he signed them for the state at Congress. Scudder dropped his medical practice to serve in the military, and he led a regiment in the Battle of Monmouth in June 1778.

In Honor of Mother’s Day, We Again Share Why We Love Aunt Ida: How Ida S. Scudder’s Sacrifice to Honor and Serve Her Ill Mother Expanded to Bless Millions

by Rich Scudder | May 14, 2023

“‘’Illay,* Amma,’ the brahmin replied proudly. ‘I would not think of having a man deliver my wife: I would rather that she should die than be seen by another man. If you cannot come, I must lose her.’ Ida had pled with the husband to let her father, Dr. John, deliver the baby, but to no avail. She had even offered to go with them and do what she could under her father’s direction, but the Brahmin was adamant. She had no medical training: she was forced to let this husband go without aid for his dying wife.

Easter Concert

by Rich Scudder | Apr 8, 2023

To wish you a happy Easter we are sharing a link to a beautiful, soothing and moving Easter concert that celebrates and depicts the life of Christ through music and art—through string and orchestral music with visuals from European artists’ paintings of Jesus Christ and some Bible video footage.

A Christmas Gift to You from Amos and Jedediah Scudder, etc,, and the Miracle of The Battle of Trenton with No ‘Summer American Soldiers or Sunshine Patriots There!’

by Rich Scudder | Dec 22, 2022

The American army was in precarious condition in Pennsylvania, just across the Delaware River from New Jersey. Its numbers were estimated to have dwindled from 30,000 in the summer to 3,000. Washington’s soldiers were not well furnished, having had to leave supplies as they fled New York.

Jack Gillmar’s India Trip October 2022

by Jack N Scudder Gillmar | Nov 15, 2022

This is a slide presentation of pictures and information during Jack Gillmar’s (SAF Board Member) recent trip to Southern India and visits of Scudder Memorial Hospital (SMH), Christian Medical College (CMC), and the various sites supported by both and our foundation.

Honoring Our Cousins-in Arms

by William Scudder | Nov 11, 2022

This Veterans Day, please join us in honoring our armed forces, both past and present. A member of our family has served in every U.S. Military conflict since the founding of our republic. The Scudder name is deeply entwined in this country's history, and we are proud...