Thomas Scudder, b. 1587, Ancestor of the American Scudder (T) Line,
Left England Amid Turmoil, Contention and a Little Bit of Mystery
by Margery Boyden, Scudder Association Foundation Historian,
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Stories about faith-filled, courageous ancestors can strengthen us when we too are faced with extraordinary adversities. For generations, Rev. John Scudder, M.D. and his wife Harriet W. Scudder have inspired many for their unflinching service in Sri Lanka and India. Dr. Scudder was a pioneer medical missionary in Ceylon and India.
An “island” oasis of Palmyra palms in the middle of rice fields is reached by a single lane road raised about six feet above the fields. It was on that virtual “island” that Dr. John situated his first hospital. A twenty-minute walk from the hospital takes you to the Panditeripu mission station
Which Is Your Courageous Immigrant Ancestor? John Scudder, b. 1618 or his sister Elizabeth Scudder, b. 1625 or Their Uncle Thomas Scudder, 1587? From the beginning of the history of the American Scudder family, one family trait stands out strong. Scudders are willing and able to do hard things to better their circumstances.
Many years ago John2 Scudder received the designation John (J) by the Scudder Association for being the immigrant ancestor of an extensive line of Scudder descendants in America referred to as the Scudder (J) line. He has a great posterity but until the 1990s his true English origins were obscured.
John2 Scudder (J) was the first of the family to arrive in the western hemisphere. The early life story of John2 Scudder (J) of Barnstable would be incomplete without mentioning the extraordinary times in which he lived and his extended family relationships of historical interest.
Very interesting. The first Scudder to immigrate to BC “the New World “ was who and when. I had thought it was Thomas
Hello Peter,
You can get a Free membership to the Scudder Ancestors in America Genealogy Database.
You can contact the Genealogist there also.
Best regards,
Rich Scudder
Board Member – IT Director
Very interesting . I wondered if the Hospital in Ceylon was still in operation. Also Is there a record of civil war participation. If so, did we have some of the family on both sides. Are there records of their service?
This is my line of the Scudder’s in the USA.