Scatterday Genealogy 1765-2002

Access and use

Location of collection:
Thomas Balch Library
Thomas Balch Library
208 West Market Street
Leesburg, Virginia 20176
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Alexandra S. Gressitt
Phone: (703) 737-7195
Fax: (703) 737-7195

Summary

Creator:
Glen Scatterday
Abstract:
63 folders covering family members in a number of states, and contains genealogical information connecting Scatterday, Craig, Reece, Neff, Ewers, Barton, Ault, and Phillips families.
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

This collection covers family members in a number of states, and contains genealogical information connecting Scatterday, Craig, Reece, Neff, Ewers, Barton, Ault, and Phillips families. Included with the documents is a family tree called the Old Scatterday Scroll.

There are 63 folders divided between two boxes; some of the folders contain information relating to several individuals. The folders contain papers as arranged and divided by Glen Scatterday, who assigned each of item a number, using a system which he describes on page 1 of his index. These files are largely comprised of photocopies of documents, letters, newspaper clippings, photographs, birth, death, and marriage certificates. The earliest date is 1765 and the last, 1996. Scatterday records births going back to "abt.1540" and up to 2002.

Biographical / historical:

According to family tradition, George Scatterday (ca. 1734-1768) came to the American Colonies from Scotland about 1750. He settled on a farm near Leesburg in Loudoun County, Virginia and married Esther Craig (ca. 1745-1812) in 1765. They established their home in western Loudoun County, Virginia where they raised two boys, Aaron (1765-1795) and John (1766-1844). After George died, Esther married Lewis Reece (before 1742-1802/03) in 1769.

John Scatterday moved to Ohio around 1803. Over time other members of the Scatterday family moved to Ohio and Iowa, with later generations eventually scattering to various western states.

Acquisition information:
Glen Scatterday, Dallas, OR
Physical description:
.66 cu. ft.