Scudder Lineage from Kent, England
Our common ancestor was Henry Scudder, yeoman of Horton Kirby, Kent, who died by November, 1594. Henry sons, Thomas, John & (Rev) Henry.
John & Henry stayed in England while Thomas emigrated in 1637 to Massachusetts Bay Colony.
Our Association includes persons who can trace their lineage to Thomas and Henry’s grandchildren, John & Elizabeth below (children of John who stayed in England):
- Thomas Scudder (T) who arrive at Salem, Massachusetts in 1637
- John Scudder (J) nephew of Thomas who arrived at Charlestown, Massachusetts in 1635
- Elizabeth Scudder Lathrop (E), sister of John who arrived at Boston, Massachusetts by 1644.
Overview of three generations beginning with common ancestor in England for the three American Scudder lines (T, J & E)


