Scudder Family Historical & Biographical Journal

Volume 1, no. 2 June 2019

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A Surprising Scudder India Bicentennial Bonus

A Surprising Scudder India Bicentennial Bonus

Curiosity can sometimes lead to unexpected but pleasing discoveries. When Dr. John and Harriet (Waterbury) Scudder set sail for Calcutta and Ceylon, three other missionary couples were with them. We couldn’t help but ask, “Who were they and what life experiences brought them to dedicate themselves to missionary service for the rest of their lives?”

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Will of Rev. Henry Scudder of Collingbourne Ducis 1651

Will of Rev. Henry Scudder of Collingbourne Ducis 1651

For centuries, Rev. Henry Scudder has been the most famous Scudder in England because of his book, The Christian’s Daily Walk in Holy Security and Peace. For two hundred years, this book was a staple in many Christian households on both sides of the Atlantic.

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English Yeomen in the 16th Century

English Yeomen in the 16th Century

In the 15th century, when Thomas of Salem and his brother, the Rev. Henry of Collingbourne Ducis, and their parents were born, the yeoman occupied an important position in the rural middle class. The term “yeoman” first appeared in the 4th century following the Black Death (bubonic plague).

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