A recent article in THE AMERICAN GENEALOGIST sheds considerable light on
the family of Elizabeth Scudder, wife of Samuel Lathrop/Lothrop, son of
Rev. John Lathrop/Lothrop. Elizabeth, who was baptized July 31, 1625 in
Strood, Kent, England, was daughter of John Scudder and Elizabeth
Stoughton. Elizabeth Scudder married Samuel Lathrop/Lothrop in
Barnstable on January 28, 1644.
Joseph Lathrop/Lothrop, son of Samuel and Elizabeth, was born in
Norwich, New London Co, CT in October 1661. As his first wife, he
married Mary Scudder in Norwich on April 8, 1686. Mary died on September
18, 1695. It is thought that Mary Scudder was sister of Elizabeth
Scudder who married Richard Edgerton in Norwich on January 4, 1691.
Elizabeth Scudder Edgerton died in Norwich on December 20, 1762.
There seems to have been a lot written on the Lathrop/Lothrop families
and their descents, but practically nothing exists for the Scudder
family. Among the many Lathrop/Lothrop writings, is there anything which
indicates the parentage or family of Mary Scudder Lathrop/Lothrop? Any
help is appreciated.
Henry Sutliff
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