Miscellaneous Scalf Families

MISCELLANEOUS SCALF FAMILIES

This chapter will cover the various Scalf families, including the Skelf family, that cannot be placed with an existing Scalf line. It is difficult to determine which line these folks may belong to and they have been placed in separate sections of the Miscellaneous Scalf Families chapter for this reason. There are a number of families in the Carter/Washington County, Tennessee area, as well as the McDonough County, Illinois area that could have been children of either Benjamin Scalf Sr. or David S. Scalf. The Skelf family is a small group from the Northern Georgia area. Also, the Scaff families of Davidson County, Tennessee and the Scalf families of Greenville, South Carolina will be discussed.

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JOSHUA SCALF

Joshua Scalf is listed as a child of Lewis Scalf, according to Elmer Scalf in his book, Scalf Family History, Chapter III, Lewis Scalf. Earlier in Chapter III, Elmer makes the following statement: "It was shortly after 1810 that Lewis migrated south to Greenville, South Carolina where he is listed in the 1820 Census. Lewis was 75 by now and his son, William Scalf, had moved with him to South Carolina. Another son, Joshua, went to Greenville, South Carolina later on." Henry Scalf did not discuss Joshua Scalf in his book, Chronicles of the Scalf Family. Unfortunately, there is little additional information concerning Joshua Scalf except for his Civil War army record and a few early census records.

If we look at the census records, it appears Joshua Scarff on the 1820 census is the same Joshua found in Greenville, South Carolina in 1850. It is uncertain if the female, age 16 - 26, in the home is his wife or if this is an older daughter. If this is the same Joshua, he was born 1780 on the 1850 census of SC. This could be a wife or his wife had died and this is an older daughter. Joshua most likely married 1800 – 1805, if he was born 1780; so this is probably a wife and daughter.

Joshua Scalf is listed on the record of men in the U. S. Army prior to the establishment of peace on May 17, 1815. He is a member of the 43rd USA regiment commanded by Captain S. G. Earle. Joshua is 5 ft, 11 3/4 inches tall, blue eyes, dark hair and a light complexion. Joshua is a 23 years old farmer from Halifax County, North Carolina and appears to be living in South Carolina. In the remarks on the document, Joshua was: " R. R. Jan. - 1815 - D. R. Columbia S. C. February 16, 1815. Present Corpl."

Joshua Scalf's birth date is all over the place, depending on the method used on the early census records and his age on the U. S. Army record. The birth date of about 1792 that is determined by the U. S. Army record is probably the most accurate due to his young age and a more exact method of listing the age of each member in the Army. In the 1850 census below, Joshua is probably about 58 years old instead of 70.

There is a strong possibility that Joshua Scalf is the father of Henry Scalf. Even though we do not have any proof, Joshua Scalf (house #541) is living very close to Henry Scalf (house # 518) during the 1850 census.

1820 Rockingham CO VA

SCARFF, Joshua

1 Male	26 - 45	(1775 - 1794)
1 Female	0 - 10	(1810 - 1820)
1 Female	16 - 26	(1794 - 1804)

In 1820, there is a James Scarff living in the neighborhood with Joshua Scarff. James appears to be an older brother of Joshua Scarff. According to the census, both Joshua and James are involved in manufacturing.

1820 Rockingham CO VA

SCARFF, James

1 Male	16 - 26	(1794 - 1804)
1 Male	26 - 45	(1775 - 1794)
1 Female	10 - 16	(1804 - 1810)

1830 Rockingham CO VA

SCAFFE, Joshua

2 Males	< 5	(1825 - 1830)
2 Males	5 - 10	(1820 - 1825)
2 Males	10 - 15	(1815 - 1820)
1 Male	15 - 20	(1810 - 1815)
1 Male	20 - 30	(1800 - 1810)
1 Male	40 - 50	(1780 - 1790)
2 Females	5 - 10	(1820 - 1825)
1 Females	15 - 20	(1810 - 1815)
2 Females	20 - 30	(1800 - 1810)

1850 Greenville CO SC 28 August 1850

SCALF, Joshua	M	70	1780	SC
Sarah	F	41	1809	SC
Joab	M	17	1833	SC
Joshua	M	15	1835	SC
Sarah	F	13	1837	SC
Penelope	F	11	1839	SC
Martha	F	8	1842	SC
Rebecca	F	6	1844	SC

Sarah may or may not have been a younger wife of Joshua. If not, these kids are probably grandchildren of Joshua and Sarah was his daughter-in-law. Joshua is now missing again after this census and most likely has died. However, I believe Martha and Rebecca are found again on the 1860 census in other homes, most likely relatives. There is a Sarah Scalf that is close to the same age as the younger Sarah above, living in the home of William Crane in 1850. It is unknown where she fits in.

1850 Greenville CO SC 14 September 1850

CRANE, William	M	43	1807	SC
Sarah	F	39	1811	SC
Judy	F	11	1839	SC
Elizabeth	F	9	1841	SC
William	M	6	1844	SC
Louisa	F	4	1846	SC
John	M	2/12	1850	SC
SCALF, Sarah	F	12	1838	SC

Sarah Scalf shows up in the 1860 census living alone and fits the age of the Sarah above in the home of Joshua on the 1850 census.

1860 Greenville CO SC 23 August 1860 Milford

SCALF, Sarah

1810

1860 Greenville CO SC 27 July 1860 Milford

EDWARDS, Eliza	M	31	1829	SC
Elisha A.	F	3	1857	SC
SCALF, Rebecca	F	14	1846	SC	(see Joshua 1850)

1860 Greenville CO SC 1 June 1860 Mush Creek

COMPTON, Elmore	M	39	1821	SC
Harriet	F	55	1805	SC	(probably mother of Elmore)
SCALF, Martha	F	18	1842	SC	(see Joshua 1850)

HENRY RAY SCALF

The parents of Henry Scalf are not known for certain at this time, even though Joshua and Sarah Scalf in the 1850 Greenville County, SC census are strong candidates. According to his headstone, Henry was born April 2, 1827 and died August 24, 1920. Henry served with the Confederate Army. He enlisted on December 2, 1861 and was a member of the 16th Regiment, South Carolina Infantry (Greenville Regiment), Company C. Henry was captured by the Union Army on May 17, 1865 in Hartwell, GA.

Henry married Rebecca Jones, the daughter of Sallie Mayfield Jones. The father of Rebecca is uncertain at this time; however, William Madison Jones appears to be the father of Rebecca, but Frances Jones, the brother of Madison Jones, is another possibility.

Rebecca Scalf is listed in the will of her grandfather, William Mayfield. The payouts from the estate to the heirs of William Mayfield which was filed in Spartanburg County, SC on October 7, 1874 are listed below. (Courtesy of Leigh Smith)

     1) Maria Hendrix 70.90
     2) Serepta Reynolds 70.90
     3) Caroline Clark 70.90
     4) heirs of Sally Jones to wit
     1) Ellen Reins 23.63
     2) Rebecca Scalf 23.63
     3) William W. Jones 23.63

Rebecca was from Double Springs, SC and born about 1829. Henry and Rebecca married in 1846 and had 10 children. Rebecca is buried in the old Jones family cemetery in Greenville SC, which is now destroyed. Henry "took up" with Margaret Adkins. Margaret and Henry never married and she raised some of the children of Henry and Rebecca. Margaret had two illegitimate sons, Benjamin and Samuel Adkins. Benjamin died in the Civil war and Samuel served with distinction with the 16 SC Vol. in Greenville SC. After the war Samuel Adkins, my great grandfather, married Henry and Rebecca Scalf's daughter, Mary Ann, and so began the Adkins sage. Henry and Margaret lived together until his death. Margaret drew a Confederate pension. Henry is buried in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Piedmont Park, a suburb of Greenville, SC, and Margaret was buried in the pauper cemetery in Anderson, SC. (Courtesy of James Adkins)

Children of Henry Scalf and Rebecca Jones:

     1) Mary A. Scalf - born 1847
     2) Sarah A. Scalf - born 1849.
     3) Rachel Scalf - born 1851.
     4) Caroline Scalf - born 1853.
     5) Ardella - born 1855.
     6) Robert H. Scalf - born 1859.
     7) Spartan D. Scalf - born 1863.
     8) Alice Scalf - born 1866.
     9) Candis Scalf - born 1868.
   10) Hosey R. Scalf - born 1871.

Henry Scalf's regiment fought the following battles:

Battles Fought:

Fought on 21 May 1864.
Fought on 28 May 1864 at Dallas, GA.
Fought on 19 Jun 1864 at Kennesaw Mountain, GA.
Fought on 20 Jun 1864 at Kennesaw Mountain, GA.
Fought on 23 Jun 1864 at Kennesaw Mountain, GA.
Fought on 28 Jun 1864 at Marietta, GA.
Fought on 28 Jun 1864 at Kennesaw Mountain, GA.
Fought on 30 Jun 1864 at Kennesaw Mountain, GA.
Fought on 22 Jul 1864 at Atlanta, GA.
Fought on 28 Jul 1864 at Atlanta, GA.
Fought on 4 Aug 1864 at Atlanta, GA.
Fought on 6 Aug 1864 at Atlanta, GA.
Fought on 15 Aug 1864 at Atlanta, GA.
Fought on 17 Aug 1864 at Atlanta, GA.
Fought on 24 Aug 1864 at Atlanta, GA.
Fought on 30 Nov 1864 at Franklin, TN.
Fought on 20 Apr 1865 at Macon, GA.

1850 Greenville CO SC 28 August 1850

SCALF, Henry	M	24	1826	SC
(Jones), Rebecca	F	21	1829	SC
Mary	F	3	1847	SC
Baby	M	1	1849	SC

1860 Greenville CO SC 29 August 1860 Chicks Springs

SCALF, Henry	M	30	1830	TN
Rebecca	F	27	1833	SC
Sarah A.	F	13	1847	SC
Mary A.	F	11	1849	SC	(Sarah & Mary appear to be out of order)
Rachael	F	9	1851	SC
Caroline	F	7	1853	SC
Ardella	F	5	1855	SC
Robert H.	M	1	1859	SC

1870 Greenville CO SC 17 October 1870 11th O'Neal District

SCALF, Henry	M	45	1825	TN
Rebeca	F	41	1829	SC
Sarah	F	21	1849	SC
Rachel	F	17	1853	SC
Caroline	F	16	1854	SC
Robt	M	11	1959	SC
Slatin	M	7	1863	SC
Allis	F	4	1866	SC
Candis	F	2	1868	SC

1880 Greenville CO SC 23 June 1880 Grove Township

SCALF, Henry	Head	54	1826	SC	SC	SC	Farmer
(Adkins), Margarett	Wife	50	1830	SC	SC	SC
Rachel	Dau	28	1852	SC	SC	SC
Caroline	Dau	26	1854	SC	SC	SC
Robert H.	Son	20	1860	SC	SC	SC
Sparten	Son	19	1861	SC	SC	SC
Allice	Dau	14	1866	SC	SC	SC
Candis	Dau	12	1868	SC	SC	SC
Hosey	Son	9	1871	SC	SC	SC
Merzey	G-dau	5	1875	SC	SC	SC
Henry	G-son	2	1878	SC	SC	SC
William	G-son	1	1879	SC	SC	SC

Note: All of the older children are working in a cotton mill.

MARY ANN SCALF
Daughter of
Henry Scalf & Rebecca Jones

Mary Scalf, the daughter of Henry Scalf and Rebecca Jones, was born about 1847. Mary married Samuel James Adkins on February 25, 1866 in Greenville, South Carolina. Samuel Adkins was born March 27, 1847 in Greenville, South Carolina and died December 3, 1888 in Piedmont, South Carolina. Mary Scalf Adkins died March 21, 1916 in Greenville, South Carolina. (link to death certificate)

Samuel Adkins was a member of the Confederate Army, South Carolina Regiments 16 and 24 (Consolidated), South Carolina Infantry Company E.

Children of Samuel Adkins and Mary Scalf:

1) Elizabeth M. Adkins - born January 7, 1867 in Greenville County, South Carolina
2) William Charles Adkins - born July 18, 1868 in Greenville County, South Carolina
3) Jesse Allen Adkins - born November 12, 1870 in Greenville County, South Carolina
4) Andrew B. Adkins - born October 25, 1872 in Greenville County, South Carolina
5) Mattie Idella Adkins - born May 25, 1875 in Greenville County, South Carolina
6) Ida Clara Adkins - born March 23, 1877 in Greenville County, South Carolina
7) James Henry Adkins - born August 5, 1880 in Anderson County, South Carolina
8) Margaret Ellen Adkins - born June 26, 1882 in Anderson County, South Carolina
9) Samuel Douthit "Tuck" Adkins - born March 28, 1884 in Anderson County, South Carolina

1870 Greenville CO SC 25 October 1870 11th O'Neal Township

ADKIN, Samuel	M	20	1850	SC
Mary	F	18	1852	SC
Elizabeth	F	4	1866	SC
Charley	M	2	1868	SC

1880 Anderson CO SC 18 June 1880 Williamston Township

ADKINS, Samuel	Head	35	1845	SC	SC	SC
Mary	Wife	31	1849	SC	SC	SC
Lizzie	Dau	13	1867	SC	SC	SC
Charles	Son	12	1868	SC	SC	SC
Jessee	Son	10	1870	SC	SC	SC
Andrew	Son	8	1872	SC	SC	SC
Mattie	Dau	5	1875	SC	SC	SC (married John T. Paris)
Ida	Dau	3	1877	SC	SC	SC

1900 Anderson CO SC 16 June 1900 Williamston Township

ADKINS, Mary	Head	48	Jul 1851	SC	SC	SC	Widow
Saml	Son	16	Mar 1884	SC	SC	SC
MIDDLETON, Earle	G-dau	9	Feb 1891	SC	NC	SC
John	Boarder	22	Apr 1878	SC	SC	SC
Robt	Boarder	20	Oct 1879	SC	SC	SC

1910 Greenville CO SC 20 April 1910 Chick Springs

PARIS, John T.	Head	45	1865	SC	SC	SC	Widower	(was married to Mattie Adkins)
Carl	Son	15	1895	SC	SC	SC
Inez	Dau	13	1897	SC	SC	SC
Clarence	Son	12	1898	SC	SC	SC
John T., Jr.	Son	9	1901	SC	SC	SC
ADKINS, Mary	Mother in law	65	1845	SC	SC	SC	Widow	9 children born, 8 living
MIDDLETON, Earle	Niece	16	1894	SC	SC	SC

REV. SPARTAN D. SCALF
Son of
Henry Scalf & Rebecca Jones

Spartan Scalf, the son of Henry Scalf and Rebecca Jones, was born about 1863 in Greenville County, South Carolina. Spartan married Mattie Metts about 1894. He died August 24, 1920 and Mattie Metts Scalf died November 6, 1938.

Link to Spartan Scalf death certificate

Link to Mattie Metts Scalf death certificate

Children of Spartan Scalf and Mattie Metts:

     1) Fredrick David Scalf - born1895.
     2) Lena B. Scalf - born 1899.
     3) John Henry Scalf - born 1901.
     4) Pearl Scalf - born 1903.
     5) Myrtle Lee Scalf - born 1908.

1900 Durham CO NC 6 June 1900 Durham Township

SCALF, S. D.	Head	37	1863	SC	SC	SC
Mattie E.	Wife	28	1862	MO	VA	VA
Freddie	Son	5	1895	SC	SC	MO
Lena	Dau	1	1899	NC	SC	MO

1910 Mecklenburg CO NC 23 April 1910 Charlotte Township

SCALF, Sparton D.	Head	48	1862	SC	SC	SC
(Metts) Mattie	Wife	42	1868	MO	VA	VA
Freddie	Son	16	1894	SC	SC	MO
Lena B.	Dau	12	1898	SC	SC	MO (died October 19, 1934)
John H.	Son	9	1901	SC	SC	MO
Pearl	Dau	7	1903	SC	SC	MO
Mirtle	Dau	2	1908	SC	SC	MO

Link to death certificate for Lena Scalf Miles

1920 Durham CO NC 21 & 22 January 1920 Durham Township

SCALF, Sparton D.	Head	57	1863	SC	SC	SC	Minister
Mattie	Wife	51	1869	MO	VA	VA
Pearl	Dau	16	1904	NC	SC	MO
Myrtle	Dau	12	1908	NC	SC	MO	(died March 17, 1972)

Note: Nine roomers are living in the home in 1920.

1930 Durham CO NC 7 April 1930 Durham Township

SCALF, Fred D.	Head	35	1895	SC	SC	MO
Bettie	Wife	39	1891	NC	NC	NC
Clarence	Son	16	1914	NC	NC	NC
Mary	Dau	14	1916	NC	NC	NC
Dorothy	Dau	10	1920	NC	NC	NC
Mildred	Dau	7	1923	NC	NC	NC
Frances	Dau	5	1925	NC	NC	NC
SCALF, Mattie	Mother	60	1870	MO	VA	VA	Widow
PLEASANT, Major	Roomer	38	1892	NC	NC	NC
CARTER, Elliott	Roomer	23	1907	NC	NC	NC

FREDRICK DAVID SCALF
Son of
Sparten Scalf & Mattie Metts

Link to death certificate for Fredrick Scalf

1920 Durham CO NC 22 & 23 January 1920 Durham Township

SCALF, Fred	Head	25	1895	SC	SC	MO
Betty	Wife	29	1891	NC	NC	NC
Clarence	Son	6	1914	NC	SC	MO
Mary	Dau	4 4/12	1915	NC	SC	MO
Dorothy	Dau	9/12	1919	NC	SC	MO
BINES, Lulu	Roomer	33	1887	VA	VA	VA
Dosaie	Roomer	37	1883	NC	NC	NC
Pompey	Roomer	12	1908	VA	VA	VA
Maggie	Roomer	8	1912	VA	VA	VA

1930 Durham CO NC 7 April 1930 Durham Township

SCALF, Fred D.	Head	35	1895	SC	SC	MO
Bettie	Wife	39	1891	NC	NC	NC
Clarence	Son	16	1914	NC	NC	NC
Mary	Dau	14	1916	NC	NC	NC
Dorothy	Dau	10	1920	NC	NC	NC
Mildred	Dau	7	1923	NC	NC	NC
Frances	Dau	5	1925	NC	NC	NC
SCALF, Mattie	Mother	60	1870	MO	VA	VA	Widow
PLEASANT, Major	Roomer	38	1892	NC	NC	NC
CARTER, Elliott	Roomer	23	1907	NC	NC	NC

JOHN HENRY SCALF, SR.
Son of
Sparten Scalf & Mattie Metts

John Scalf, Sr. married Mary D. Cameron.

Children of John Scalf and Mary Cameron:

     1) Doris Louise Scalf - born 1923.
     2) John Henry Scalf, Jr. - born 1926
     3) Robert E. Scalf - born 1929
     4) Donald Lee Scalf - born 1935.

1920 Elizabeth City CO VA 8 January 1920 Langley Field

SCALF, John

(U. S. Army)

1902

1930 Rockland CO NY 29 April 1930 Orangetown

SCALF, John H.	Head	28	1902	NC	SC	MO
Mary D.	Wife	27	1903	NC	NC	NC
Dona L.	Dau	7	1923	NC	NC	NC
John, Jr.	Son	3 5/12	1926	NY	NC	NC
Robert E.	Son	10/12	1929	NY	NC	NC

John Scalf died November 26, 1946.

MYRTLE LEE SCALF
Daughter of
Sparten Scalf & Mattie Metts

Myrtle Scalf, the wife of Elmer Ozment, was born June 24, 1907. Myrtle died October 17, 1977 in Greensboro, North Carolina at the age of 70. Elmer died March 17, 1972.

Link to the death certificate for Elmer Ozment

1930 Guilford CO NC 14 April 1930 Gilmer

OZMENT, Elmer	Head	39	1891	NC	NC	NC
Myrtle	Wife	23	1907	NC	SC	MO
Elmer, Jr.	Son	2	1928	NC	NC	NC

ROSELLA CANDUS SCALF
Daughter of
Henry Scalf & Rebecca Jones

Rosella Candus Scalf was born about 1868 in South Carolina. She married Arthur S. Bishop.

Child of Arthur Bishop and Rosella Candus Scalf:

1) William M. Bishop

1910 Spartanburg CO SC 28 April 1910 Pacolet

BISHOP, Arthur S.	Head	36	1874	NC	NC	NC	Married 17 years
Rosella C.	Wife	42	1868	SC	SC	SC	Married 17 years	3 children born, 1 living
William M.	Son	13	1897	SC	NC	SC

1920 Spartanburg CO SC 13 January 1920 Pacolet

BISHOP, Samuel A.	Head	46	1874	NC	NC	NC
Rosa	Wife	51	1869	SC	SC	SC
William	Son	23	1893	SC	NC	SC

1930 Spartanburg CO SC 19 April 1930 Pacolet

BISHOP, William	Head	33	1897	SC	NC	SC
Rosa S.	Wife	26	1904	SC	SC	SC
Vivian N.	Dau	3	1927	SC	SC	SC
Shanon A.	Son	0	1930	SC	SC	SC
Candess	Mother	62	1868	SC	SC	SC

WILLIAM MADISON SCALF
Son of
Arthur Bishop & Candus Scalf

1930 Spartanburg CO SC 19 April 1930 Pacolet

BISHOP, William	Head	33	1897	SC	NC	SC
Rosa S.	Wife	26	1904	SC	SC	SC
Vivian N.	Dau	3	1927	SC	SC	SC
Shanon A.	Son	0	1930	SC	SC	SC
Candess	Mother	62	1868	SC	SC	SC

Link to death certificate of William M. Bishop

HOSEA R. SCALF
Son of
Henry Scalf & Rebecca Jones

Hosea Scalf married Josey Younge (Young). Hosea and Josie are living with her parents in a large household that includes two more daughters and their husbands. Except for George Younge, all the grown members in the family work in the local cotton mill.

Children of Hosea Scalf and Mary Younge (Young):

1) John Anthony Scalf - born 1904.
2) Henry Ray Scalf - born 1907.

1900 Greenville CO SC 6 June 1900 Gantt Township

YOUNGE, George	Head	58	Jul 1841	SC	SC	SC	Shoemaker
Mary	Wife	54	Oct 1845	SC	SC	SC
(Taylor), Mary	Dau	25	Jun 1874	SC	SC	SC
(Rodgers), Mabie	Dau	23	Oct 1876	SC	SC	SC
(Scalf), Josie	Dau	19	Dec 1880	SC	SC	SC
Thery	Dau	17	Aug 1882	SC	SC	SC
Ennie	Dau	14	Sep 1885	SC	SC	SC
Ellie	Dau	13	Mar 1887	SC	SC	SC
George	Son	10	Oct 1889	SC	SC	SC
TAYLOR, James	Son in law	21	Aug 1878	SC	SC	SC
RODGERS, Walter	Son in law	25	Mar 1875	SC	SC	SC
SCALF, Hosey	Son in law	30	May 1870	SC	SC	SC

NOTE: The three married daughters did not have any children. For some reason, the married daughters retained their maiden name in the listing; however, the number of years they were married matched with their husbands.

1910 Greenville CO SC 29 April 1910 Gantt Township

SCALF, Hosey	Head	39	1871	SC	SC	SC
Josie	Wife	30	1880	SC	SC	SC	2 children born, 2 living
Anthony	Son	6	1904	SC	SC	SC	(died November 24, 1943)
Henry	Son	3	1907	SC	SC	SC

Link to death certificate for Hosea Scalf

Link to death certificate for Josie Scalf

Link to death certificate for John Anthony Scalf

ALICE E. SCALF
Daughter of
Henry Scalf & Rebecca Jones

Alice married James Henry Barbery. Alice died March 5, 1919, in Simpsonville, SC of the flu during the Spanish influenza epidemic of 1918/19. She is buried in the city cemetery. These folks can be found in the Gantt, O'Neal, Chick Springs and Austin communities in South Carolina census records. Willie Ceymore Barbery is my maternal grandfather. (Courtesy of Jerry Gault)

Children of James Barbery and Alice Scalf:

     1) Harper Donald Barbery
     2) James Henry Barbery
     3) Willie Ceymore Barbery
     4) Hosie Barbery
     5) Bessie Barbery
     6) Beulah Barbery
     7) Eugene Barbery
     8) Lella May Barbery

1900 Greenville CO SC 5 June 1900 Austin Township

BARBERY, James H.	Head	40	1860	SC	SC	SC	Married 13 years
Alice E.	Wife	34	May 1866	SC	SC	SC	Married 13 years	7 children born, 4 living
Harper	Son	12	Apr 1888	SC	SC	SC
James H.	Son	7	May 1893	SC	SC	SC
Willis	Son	5	Aug 1894	SC	SC	SC
Hosey D.	Son	1	May 1899	SC	SC	SC

1910 Greenville CO SC 29 April 1910 Gault Township

BARBERY, James	Head	49	1861	SC	SC	SC	Married 23 years
Alice	Wife	44	1866	SC	SC	SC	Married 23 years	11 children born, 8 living
Henry	Son	17	1893	SC	SC	SC		*(death certificate for James Henry Barbarey)*
Willie	Son	15	1895	SC	SC	SC
Hosie	Son	11	1899	SC	SC	SC
Bessie	Dau	9	1901	SC	SC	SC
Beulah	Dau	7	1903	SC	SC	SC
Eugene	Son	5	1905	SC	SC	SC
Lella May	Dau	4	1906	SC	SC	SC

1920 Greenville CO SC 6 February 1920 Austin Township

BARBERY, James H.	Head	58	1862	SC	SC	SC	Widower
Hosey L.	Son	20	1900	SC	SC	SC
Martha	Dau in law	19	1901	GA	GA	GA
James	Son	15	1905	SC	SC	SC
Maud	Dau in law	18	1902	SC	SC	SC
Beulah	Dau	17	1903	SC	SC	SC
Lillie M.	Dau	13	1907	SC	SC	SC

1930 Greenville CO SC 4 April 1930 Austin Township

BARBERY, James H.	Head	68	1862	SC	SC	SC
Genie F.	Wife	37	1893	SC	SC	SC
Ruby A.	Dau	8	1922	SC	SC	SC
CODY, Mary	Dau in law	33	1897	SC	SC	SC

Note: The 1930 census is not very clear; Mary Code may be listed as a sister in law.

JOSEPH JACOB SCALF
Son of
Joshua Scalf & Sarah ____

The parents of Joseph Scalf are unknown at this time, but several clues point to Joshua and Sarah Scalf of Greenville County, South Carolina. I will discuss all the events and documents that support this theory in the paragraphs below. First, in the home of Joshua Scalf in the 1850 Greenville County, SC census is a son name Joab. This name is hard to read and could be a short version of Joseph or Jacob. Also, due to the use of both names in the Army records, Joseph Jacob Scalf may be the full name of this young soldier. Based on records provided by his wife, Susan Scalf, and the Confederate Army, Joseph was born in Habersham, GA. If this is true, the family of Joseph Scalf moved to South Carolina when he was very young, since on later records he lists South Carolina as his state of birth.

According to Army records that were dated March 1, 1864, Joseph Scalf was 25 years old, 6 ft, 1 inch tall, with gray eyes, dark hair and a dark complexion.

1850 Greenville CO SC 28 August 1850

SCALF, Joshua	M	70	1780	SC
Sarah	F	41	1809	SC
Joab	M	17	1833	SC
Joshua	M	15	1835	SC
Sarah	F	13	1837	SC
Penelope	F	11	1839	SC
Martha	F	8	1842	SC
Rebecca	F	6	1844	SC

Later, we find Joseph and his family in the 1860 Buncombe County, NC census. The Scalf family of South Carolina had roots in North Carolina and spent time traveling and living in both locations.

1860 Buncombe CO NC 17 June 1860

SCALF, Joseph	M	22	1838	SC
Susan	F	20	1840	SC
William	M	7/12	1859	NC

On April 25, 1863, Jacob joined the Confederate Army at Moultrieville, SC for a three year period, and he joined his company on June 4, 1863. A few months later, on September 8, 1863, Jacob was killed during a bombardment of Fort Moultrie on Sullivan's Island, SC. During this short period, all of the information concerning Jacob and Joseph Scalf was filed under Joseph Scalf. The records appear to start out using Jacob Scalf and evolve into the use of Joseph Scalf on later documents.

On April 11, 1864, Susan Scalf appointed a lawyer, W. F. Taylor, to collect all compensation due to Joseph Scalf for services rendered to Confederate States of America. (PART 1 & PART 2)

1910 Greenville CO SC 23 April 1910 Greenville

SCALF, Susan A.	Head	63	1847	SC	SC	SC	2 children born, 1 living	Widow
SIZEMORE, John	Boarder	58	1852	SC	SC	SC

On October 4, 1919, Susan E. Scalf applied for a pension under the Act of 1919. (PART 1 & PART 2)

Link to the death certificate for Susan Scalf Susan Scalf died on October 28, 1928.

The information on Joshua Scalf and Joseph Scalf is limited and we cannot determine with any certainty which line they belong to in the Scalf family. As additional records become available, a link between Joshua and Joseph Scalf and the other Scalf lines may be made.

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SCALF/SCAFF

DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE

The Scalfs and Scaffs of Davidson County, Tennessee have been very hard to place in the scheme of things. Henry Scalf did not discuss the Scalfs/Scaffs of Davidson County, Tennessee in his book, Chronicles of the Scalf Family. However, Elmer Scalf briefly touched on this group of Scalfs/Scaffs on page 12 in his book, Scalf Family History.

We are able to follow this family group back to the 1850 census without much difficulty, but the census records before 1850 do not provide much detailed information at a critical time in the lives of James and Monroe Scaff/Scalf. As you will see in many cases, Scaff and Scalf are used interchangeably in the census records depending on the enumerator and how much he or she was familiar with the family name. James and Monroe Scaff/Scalf appear to be brothers, but, at the moment, the parents of the two men are hard to identify. As was covered above on page 12 of Scalf Family History, it does look like John and Temperance Scalf of North Carolina were their parents, but John Scalf, Jr., the son of John Scalf, Sr. - the Revolutionary War Soldier, also looks like a candidate.

JAMES SCALF/SCAFF
Brother of
Monroe Scalf/Scaff

James Scalf married Lucinda Creech a few months before he married Catherine Beard. The marriage to Lucinda occurred on April 10, 1850 and a short time later, on July 10, 1850, James married Catherine Bread. At the moment, we do not know what happened to Lucinda Creech.

Catherine Beard was born on January 24, 1830 and died on February 22, 1921.

(Link to marriage record of James Scalf and Lucinda Creech)

(Link to marriage bond of James and Catherine Beard)

(Link to marriage record of James Scalf and Catherine Beard)

1850 Davidson CO TN 27 September 1850 District 2

BIRDWELL, J. W.	F	35	1815	NC
W. H.	M	16	1834	TN
Ellen M.	F	5	1845	TN
M. C.	M	2	1848	TN
SCAFF, James	F	30	1820	NC
SCAFF, Cathy	F	19	1831	TN

1860 Davidson CO TN 19 June 1860 District 2

SCALF, James	M	39	1821	NC
Catherine	F	29	1831	TN
Lidia A.	F	9	1851	TN
John H.	M	6	1854	TN
James M.	M	4	1856	TN
Mary E.	F	1	1859	TN
PULLEY, William	M	21	1839	TN
Martha A.	F	20	1840	TN
George W.	M	2	1858	TN

1870 Davidson CO TN 28 June 1870 District 3

SKAFF, James	M	43	1837	NC
Catherine	F	39	1841	TN
Lithiane	F	18	1852	TN
John	M	17	1853	TN
James	M	13	1857	TN
Elizabeth	F	11	1859	TN
William	M	8	1862	TN
Fanny	F	6	1864	TN
Josephine	F	2	1868	TN

1880 Davidson CO TN 15 & 16 June 1880 District 5

SCAFF, James	Head	60	1820	NC	NC	NC
Catherine	Wife	48	1832	TN	TN	TN
John Henry	Son	26	1854	TN	NC	TN
James Monroe	son	24	1856	TN	NC	TN
Mary E.	Dau	21	1859	TN	NC	TN
William E.	Son	18	1862	TN	NC	TN
Fannie V.	Dau	14	1866	TN	NC	TN
Josephine	Dau	12	1868	TN	NC	TN
Sallie A.	Dau	8	1872	TN	NC	TN
Lydia Ann	Dau	30	1850	TN	NC	TN	County Asylum

1910 Davidson CO TN 7-10 May 1910 District 2

SAINER, J. C.	Head	43	1867	TN	TN	TN
Sallie	Wife	37	1873	TN	NC	TN	No children born
SCALF, Catherin	Mother in law	79	1831	TN	SCOT	TN	9 children born, 3 living	Widow

1920 Davidson CO TN 2 January 1920 District 1

SCALF, James F.	Head	23	1897	TN	TN	TN
Ellouise	Wife	19	1901	TN	TN	TN
SCALF, Kitty M.	Mother in law	89	1831	TN	TN	TN	Widow

Note: Kitty Scalf is probably Catharine Scalf and the grandmother of James F. Scalf.

LYDIA ANNA SCALF
Daughter of
James Scalf & Catharine Beard
Lydia<James Scalf

In 1880 Lydia Ann Scalf was spending time at home with her parents and also living at the local county asylum.

1880 Davidson CO TN 15 & 16 June 1880 District 5

SCAFF, James	Head	60	1820	NC	NC	NC
Catherine	Wife	48	1832	TN	TN	TN
John Henry	Son	26	1854	TN	NC	TN
James Monroe	son	24	1856	TN	NC	TN
Mary E.	Dau	21	1859	TN	NC	TN
William E.	Son	18	1862	TN	NC	TN
Fannie V.	Dau	14	1866	TN	NC	TN
Josephine	Dau	12	1868	TN	NC	TN
Sallie A.	Dau	8	1872	TN	NC	TN
Lydia Ann	Dau	30	1850	TN	NC	TN	County Asylum

1880 Davidson CO TN 7 June 1880 District 18

LANIER, Isaac W.	Head	49	1831	TN	NC	TN	Keeper, county asylum
Martha	Wife	39	1841	TN	VA	TN
Edward E.	Son	11	1869	TN	TN	TN
Hugh A.	Son	10	1870	TN	TN	TN
James M.	Son	8	1872	TN	TN	TN
Bernice J.	Dau	5	1875	TN	TN	TN
Toney C.	Son	3	1877	TN	TN	TN
SCALF, Anna	F	20?	1860?	TN	TN	TN	Pauper

Note: Anna Scalf is the daughter of James Scalf & Catharine Beard. She is a resident of the large Davidson County Asylum, which has over one hundred patients.

JOHN HENRY SCALF
Son of
James Scalf & Catharine Beard
John H.<James Scalf

1900 Davidson CO TN 19 June 1900 District 24

SCALF, John H.	Head	47	Feb 1853	TN	NC	TN
(Byzett) Sena	Wife	22	Jan 1878	IL	HOL	HOL	1 child born, 1 living
Joseph H.	Son	8/12	Aug 1899	TN	TN	IL

1910 Davidson CO TN 28-29 April 1910 District 10

SCALF, John H.	Head	57	1853	TN	TN	TN
Sena	Wife	32	1878	IL	IL	IL
Joseph H.	Son	11	1899	TN	TN	IL
John F.	Son	8	1902	TN	TN	IL
William A.	Son	6	1904	TN	TN	IL
James C.	Son	2	1908	TN	TN	IL

1920 Davidson CO TN 20-24 January 1920 South District

SCALF, John	Head	66	1854	TN	NC	TN
Sena	Wife	42	1878	IL	HOL	HOL
John T.	Son	17	1903	TN	TN	IL
William A.	Son	15	1905	TN	TN	IL
James C.	Son	11	1909	TN	TN	IL
Marian A.	Son	9	1911	TN	TN	IL
Harry E.	Son	3 7/12	1916	TN	TN	IL

JOHN FERDINAND SCALF
Son of
John H. Scalf & Sena Byzett
John<John H.<James Scalf

1930 Davidson CO TN 4 April 1930 Ward 19 Nashville

SCALF, John	Head	27	1903	TN	TN	TN
Annie	Wife	21	1909	TN	TN	TN
John Jr.	Son	3 2/12	1927	TN	TN	TN
James	Son	1 4/12	1928	TN	TN	TN

JOSEPH HENRY SCALF, SR.
Son of
John H. Scalf & Sena Byzett
Joseph<John H.<James Scalf

1920 Davidson CO TN 23 February 1920 District 10

BYGET, Addie	Head	40	1880	TN	TN	TN
Elizabeth	Dau	14	1906	TN	TN	TN
Eliz	Dau	11	1909	TN	TN	TN
Annie B.	Dau	8	1912	TN	TN	TN
Ferdinand	Son	6	1914	TN	TN	TN
James	Son	4 2/12	1916	TN	TN	TN
OWENS, Alice	Mother	60	1860	TN	TN	TN	Widow
SCALF, Joe	Nephew	20	1900	TN	TN	TN

Link to photograph of Joseph Henry Scalf, Sr.

JOSEPH HENRY SCALF, JR.
Son of
Joseph H. Scalf, Sr. &
Joseph, Jr.<Joseph<John H.<James Scalf

My father was born in 1899. I was born March 7, 1927, and I am 79 now. My mother died a few months after I was born. My father placed me in St. Mary's orphanage in Nashville Tenn. My father hoboes around the country. He may have been gone from Nashville at that time. I was 3 in 1930. But he spent most of his entire life in Nashville Tn. He lived to be 78. My grand-parents on my father side were all dead before I was born. My father was married three times. He and his first wife had a baby girl that only lived for a short time. I was the only child my mother (2^nd wife) had before she died. My father and his third wife had a son names Willie Scalf. Everyone call him Billie. He died at about age 46. They all lived in Nashville. My father had six brothers one of them name John had 11 children. My father and his brother John married two sisters who's last name were Carney. They lived just outside of Nashville at a place called Whites' Creek which is about 10 miles from downtown Nashville. I have written a book. It is kind of a biography of my own life.

My father had six brothers. One died young. My father was the oldest born in 1899. They were John, Willie, Edd Clarence, Marion and my father Joe. They all lived most of their lives in and around Nashville Tenn. One of his brothers Marion is still living and is 96. He lives in Nashville.

Joe Scalf

Joseph Scalf

137 J E Woods Dr
Danville, KY 40422-2171
(859) 239-9205

2006

WILLIAM ALBERT SCALF
Son of
John H. Scalf & Sena Byzett
William<John H.<James Scalf

1930 Davidson CO TN 12 April 1930 Ward 20 Nashville

SCALF, William A.	Head	25	1905	TN	TN	TN
Bessie	Wife	22	1908	TN	TN	TN
SCALF, James C.	Brother	23	1907	TN	TN	TN

Link to photograph of William Albert Scalf

JAMES CLARENCE SCALF
Son of
John H. Scalf & Sena Byzett
James<John H.<James Scalf

1930 Davidson CO TN 12 April 1930 Ward 20 Nashville

SCALF, William A.	Head	25	1905	TN	TN	TN
Bessie	Wife	22	1908	TN	TN	TN
SCALF, James C.	Brother	23	1907	TN	TN	TN

Link to photograph of James Clarence Scalf

MARION ARTHUR SCALF
Son of
John H. Scalf & Sena Byzett
Marion<John H.<James Scalf

Marion A. Scalf was born September 22, 1910 and died September 25, 2006 in Nashville, Tennessee.

1930 Davidson CO TN 25 April 1930 District 10

JOHNSON, Joseph A.	Head	56	1874	TN	TN	TN
Mannie F.	Wife	45	1885	TN	TN	TN
SCALF, Marion	Son?	19	1911	TN	TN	TN

Marion Scalf letter (Part 1) & (Part 2)

HARRY EDWARD SCALF
Son of
John H. Scalf & Sena Byzett
Harry<John H.<James Scalf

1930 Davidson CO TN 23 April 1930 District 6

ARVIL, Henry	Head	31	1899	TN	TN	TN
Ethel	Wife	32	1898	TN	TN	TN
Henry	Son	7	1923	TN	TN	TN
Leland	Son	5/12	1929	TN	TN	TN
SCALF, Eddy	Lodger	14	1916	TN	TN	TN

JAMES MONROE SCALF
Son of
James Scalf & Catharine Beard
James M.<James Scalf

James Monroe Scalf was born on January 22, 1855 in Davidson County, Tennessee. He died of a coronary occlusion and chronic tuberculosis on January 20, 1939 in at the home of William "Willie" Bush Curtis at 316 Grace Avenue, Nashville, Tennessee. In 1880 he was a florist/caretaker at the Mount Olivet Cemetery in Nashville, Tennessee. He lived in Mount Olivet, Nashville, Tennessee for a while, and then moved to a field on Murfreesboro Road and later back to a larger house in Mount Olivet. After a period of time, James moved to University Street when daughter Minnie Mai was fifteen years old. Then he moved to Carroll Street where his daughter Ruth Estelle Scalf died at age twenty. Grandmas Scalf (James' mother), William and Aunt Ellen also died there. James was sick with pneumonia at the time; so they pushed Grandma Scalf's casket into his room so he could see her. James M. Scalf worked as a florist for thirty-five years. James Monroe Scalf and Minerva Patilla Williams were married on October 24, 1880. He was buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Nashville, Tennessee.

Minerva Williams was born on 24 Apr 1859 in Nashville, Tennessee. Minerva's full name was Minerva Patilla Williams. My mother has her cast iron griddle in her kitchen. She does not use it as it is too worn to be of any use. Minerva died of asthma with a cerebral hemorrhage on June 22, 1932 at 1505 Cahal Avenue (pronounced Kay-hall), Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee. She was buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Nashville, Tennessee. (Courtesy - Joel Buckner)

1880 Davidson CO TN 1 June 1880 Nashville

YINK, John	Head	24	1856	OH	OH	OH
Sharlot	Wife	24	1856	IN	IA	OH
Dempsy	Son	2	1878	TN	OH	PA
Allin	Son	3/12	1880	TN	OH	IA
MARK, James	Boarder	23	1857	TN	UKN	UKN
SCAFF, James	Boarder	25	1855	TN	TN	TN

1900 Davidson CO TN 27 June 1900 District 9

SCALF, James	Head	45	Jan 1855	TN	VA	TN
Minerva	wife	41	Apr 1859	TN	TN	TN	9 children born, 9 living
Beshie	Dau	18	Feb 1882	TN	TN	TN
Clarence	Son	17	Aug 1883	TN	TN	TN
Edmond	Son	15	Apr 1885	TN	TN	TN
Mary L.	Dau	13	Jan 1887	TN	TN	TN
Thomas A.	Son	11	Sep 1888	TN	TN	TN
Mattie E.	Dau	9	Jul 1890	TN	TN	TN
Sallie E.	Dau	7	Aug 1892	TN	TN	TN
Minnie May	Dau	5	Jun 1894	TN	TN	TN
James F.	Son	3	Aug 1897	TN	TN	TN
WILLIAMS, Tabitha	Mother in law	66	Aug 1833	TN	TN	TN	9 children born, 6 living	Widow

1910 Davidson CO TN 16 April 1910 Ward 19 Nashville

SCALF, James M.	Head	53	1857	TN	VA	TN
Minerva	Wife	51	1859	TN	TN	TN	10 children born, 10 living
Henry E.	Son	25	1885	TN	TN	TN
Thomas E.	Son	21	1889	TN	TN	TN
Mollie E.	Dau	19	1891	TN	TN	TN
Sallie J.	Dau	17	1893	TN	TN	TN
Minnie M.	Dau	15	1895	TN	TN	TN
James F.	Son	14	1896	TN	TN	TN
Ruth E.	Dau	9	1901	TN	TN	TN
ROSEACHER, Edwin R.	Boarder	31	1879	GERM	GERM	GERM
(Scalf), Kate E.	Boarder	28	1882	TN	TN	TN
Mary E.	Boarder	5	1905	TN	GERM	TN
James M.	Boarder	9/12	1909	TN	GERM	TN
SAUNDERS, Robert A.	Boarder	25	1885	TN	TN	TN
Mary L.	Boarder	23	1887	TN	TN	TN
Myrtle L.	Boarder	2	1908	TN	TN	TN
WILLIAMS, Tabitha	Boarder	77	1833	TN	TN	TN	9 children born, 5 living	Widow

1920 Davidson CO TN 2 January 1920 District 1

SCALF, James	Head	63	1857	TN	TN	TN
Minerva	Wife	60	1860	TN	TN	TN
Thomas E.	Son	31	1889	TN	TN	TN

1930 Davidson CO TN 4 April 1930 Ward 14 Nashville

SCALF, James M.	Head	74	1856	TN	TN	TN
Minerva	Wife	71	1859	TN	TN	TN

KATE ELIZABETH " BESSIE" SCALF
Daughter of
James Scalf & Minerva Williams
Kate<James M.<James Scalf

Katie Elizabeth "Bessie" Scalf was born February 1, 1882 and died in 1925. Bessie married Edward R. Roseacher (1879-1918). Roseacher is pronounced Rose-ocker.('ock' like in 'sock'). I have heard it pronounced so many different ways; so, I thought I would just make sure. (Courtesy - Joel Buckner)

1910 Davidson CO TN 16 April 1910 Ward 19 Nashville

SCALF, James M.	Head	53	1857	TN	VA	TN
Minerva	Wife	51	1859	TN	TN	TN	10 children born, 10 living
Henry E.	Son	25	1885	TN	TN	TN
Thomas E.	Son	21	1889	TN	TN	TN
Mollie E.	Dau	19	1891	TN	TN	TN
Sallie J.	Dau	17	1893	TN	TN	TN
Minnie M.	Dau	15	1895	TN	TN	TN
James F.	Son	14	1896	TN	TN	TN
Ruth E.	Dau	9	1901	TN	TN	TN
ROSEACHER, Edwin R.	Boarder	31	1879	GERM	GERM	GERM
(Scalf), Kate E.	Boarder	28	1882	TN	TN	TN
Mary E.	Boarder	5	1905	TN	GERM	TN
James M.	Boarder	9/12	1909	TN	GERM	TN
SAUNDERS, Robert A.	Boarder	25	1885	TN	TN	TN
Mary L.	Boarder	23	1887	TN	TN	TN
Myrtle L.	Boarder	2	1908	TN	TN	TN
WILLIAMS, Tabitha	Boarder	77	1833	TN	TN	TN	9 children born, 5 living	Widow

1920 Davidson CO TN 2 January 1920 District 1

ROSARCHER, Bessie	Head	38	1882	TN	TN	TN	Widow
Elizabeth	Dau	15	1905	TN	TN	TN
Marshall	Son	10	1910	TN	TN	TN

ELIZABETH R. ROSEACHER
Daughter of
Edward Roseacher & Kate Elizabeth Scalf
Elizabeth Roseacher<Kate<James M.<James Scalf

1930 Davidson CO TN 22 April 1930 District 6

WOODS, Harry M.	Head	27	1903	TN	TN	TN
Elizabeth R.	Wife	25	1905	TN	TN	TN
Sue E.	Dau	6	1924	TN	TN	TN
Louis E.	Son	5	1925	TN	TN	TN
Annie E.	Dau	2 7/12	1927	TN	TN	TN
ROSEACHER, Marshall	Brother in law	20	1910	TN	TN	TN

JAMES MARSHALL ROSEACHER
Son of
Edward Roseacher & Kate Elizabeth Scalf
James Marshall Roseacher<Kate<James M.<James Scalf

Marshall Roseacher married Ruth Stapp.

Child of Marshall Roseacher and Ruth Stapp:

1) Linda Roseacher.

1930 Davidson CO TN 22 April 1930 District 6

WOODS, Harry M.	Head	27	1903	TN	TN	TN
Elizabeth R.	Wife	25	1905	TN	TN	TN
Sue E.	Dau	6	1924	TN	TN	TN
Louis E.	Son	5	1925	TN	TN	TN
Annie E.	Dau	2 7/12	1927	TN	TN	TN
ROSEACHER, Marshall	Brother in law	20	1910	TN	TN	TN

CLARENCE DUDLEY SCALF
Son of
James Scalf & Minerva Williams
Clarence<James M.<James Scalf

1910 Davidson CO TN 7-9 May 1910 District 11

SCALF, Clarence	Head	27	1883	TN	TN	TN
(COX) Alice I.	Wife	24	1886	TN	TN	TN	i child born, 1 living
Lillian	Dau	4	1906	TN	TN	TN

WWI Registration Card

Name: Clarence Dudley Scalf
Age: 35
Home Address: 726 McFerrin Ave, Nashville, TN (Link to original document)
Date of Birth: August 21, 1883
Present Occupation: Electrician
Name of employer: Mason & Hanger
Place of employment: Jacksonville, TN
Nearest Relative: Alice Cox Scalf - wife
Address of relative: 726 McFerrin Ave, Nashville, TN
Height: Tall
Build: Medium
Color of eyes: Blue
Color of Hair: Light
Date: September 12, 1918

1920 Davidson CO TN 13 & 14 January 1920 District 1 Nashville

SCALF, Clarence D.	Head	36	1884	TN	TN	TN
Alice I.	Wife	33	1887	TN	TN	TN
Lillian D.	Dau	14	1906	TN	TN	TN

1930 Davidson CO TN 9 April 1930 Ward 19 Nashville

SCALF, Clarence D.	Head	47	1883	TN	TN	TN
Alice	Wife	43	1887	TN	TN	TN

HENRY EDWARD SCALF
Son of
James Monroe Scalf & Minerva Williams
Henry<James M.<James Scalf

Henry Edward Scalf, the son of James Monroe Scalf and Minerva Williams, died August 8, 1963.

WWI Registration Card

Name: Henry Edward Scalf
Age: 34
Home Address: 32 La Fayette St, Nashville, TN (Link to original document)
Date of Birth: April 23, 1885
Present Occupation: Meter Reader
Name of employer: Nashville RY and Light CO
Place of employment: Nashville, TN
Nearest Relative: Maud Scalf - wife
Address of relative: 32 La Fayette St, Nashville, TN
Height: Medium
Build: Medium
Color of eyes: Gray
Color of Hair: Light
Physical condition: left eye effected
Date: September 12, 1918

1920 Davidson CO TN 2 January 1920 District 1 Nashville

SCALF, Henry	Head	36	1884	TN	TN	TN
Maud	Wife	27	1883	TN	TN	TN
Maxwell	Son	9	1911	TN	TN	TN
Tommy	Son	7	1913	TN	TN	TN
Frank	Son	5	1915	TN	TN	TN
Evens	Son	2 4/12	1917	TN	TN	TN

1930 Davidson CO TN 12 April 1930 Ward 20 Nashville

SCALF, Henry E.	Head	46	1884	TN	TN	TN
Maud	Wife	38	1892	MO	MO	IL
William M.	Son	18	1912	TN	TN	MO
Thomas E.	Son	17	1913	TN	TN	MO
George F.	Son	16	1914	TN	TN	MO
Howard E.	Son	12	1918	TN	TN	MO

WILLIAM MAXWELL SCALF
Son of
Henry Scalf and Maud ___
William<Henry<James M.<James Scalf

Korean War Casualties, 1950-1957

Name: William M. Scalf
Birth Date: 1911
Race: White
Home State: Tennessee
Casualty Date: 11 Apr 1951
Casualty Country: South Korea
Casualty Type: Killed in Action OR Missing in Action, KIA
Group: KIA or Missing in Action, KIA
Branch: Corps of Engineers
Component: USA - RA (Reg Army)
Rank: Corporal
Pay Grade: Corporal
Disposed Date: 11 Apr 1951
Disposed Place: South Korea
Organization: In Div - 3rd
Element Sequence: Cv Div Eng C Bn
Unit #: 0010
Service Occupation: General Utilities Repairman

MARY LOUISE SCALF
Daughter of
James Monroe Scalf & Minerva Williams
Mary<James M.<James Scalf

Mary Louise "Mary Lou" Scalf married Robert A. Saunders. Mary died March 10, 1976.

Child of Mary Scalf and Robert Saunders:

1) Myrtle Louise Saunders - born about 1908; married Clyde Phillips.

1910 Davidson CO TN 16 April 1910 Ward 19 Nashville

SCALF, James M.	Head	53	1857	TN	VA	TN
Minerva	Wife	51	1859	TN	TN	TN	10 children born, 10 living
Henry E.	Son	25	1885	TN	TN	TN
Thomas E.	Son	21	1889	TN	TN	TN
Mollie E.	Dau	19	1891	TN	TN	TN
Sallie J.	Dau	17	1893	TN	TN	TN
Minnie M.	Dau	15	1895	TN	TN	TN
James F.	Son	14	1896	TN	TN	TN
Ruth E.	Dau	9	1901	TN	TN	TN
ROSEACHER, Edwin R.	Boarder	31	1879	GERM	GERM	GERM
(Scalf), Kate E.	Boarder	28	1882	TN	TN	TN
Mary E.	Boarder	5	1905	TN	GERM	TN
James M.	Boarder	9/12	1909	TN	GERM	TN
SAUNDERS, Robert A.	Boarder	25	1885	TN	TN	TN
(Scalf), Mary L.	Boarder	23	1887	TN	TN	TN
Myrtle L.	Boarder	2	1908	TN	TN	TN
WILLIAMS, Tabitha	Boarder	77	1833	TN	TN	TN	9 children born, 5 living	Widow

1920 Davidson CO TN 17 January 1920 District 1 Nashville

SAUNDERS, Robert A.	Head	34	1886	TN	TN	TN
Mary L.	Wife	32	1888	TN	TN	TN
Myrtle L.	Dau	12	1908	TN	TN	TN
Leonard J.	Son	8	1912	TN	TN	TN
Bessie Mai	Dau	2 5/12	1917	TN	TN	TN

1930 Davidson CO TN 12 April 1930 Ward 20 Nashville

SAUNDERS, Robert A.	Head	45	1885	TN	TN	TN
Mary	Wife	43	1887	TN	TN	TN
James L.	Son	18	1912	TN	TN	TN
Bessie M.	Dau	12	1918	TN	TN	TN

THOMAS ELLIOTT SCALF
Son of
James Monroe Scalf & Minerva Williams
Thomas<James M.<James Scalf

Thomas "Tommy" Elliott, the son of James Monroe Scalf and Minerva Williams, died September 12, 1969.

WWI Registration Card

Name: Thomas Elliott Scalf
Age: 28
Home Address: 65 University, Nashville, TN (Link to original document)
Date of Birth: September 25, 1888
Present Occupation: Meter Reader
Name of employer: Nashville Ry and Light CO
Place of employment: Nashville, TN
Height: Tall
Build: Slender
Color of eyes: Blue
Color of Hair: Brown
Date: June 5, 1918

1930 Davidson CO TN 2 April 1930 Ward 19 Nashville

SCALF, Thomas E.	Head	40	1890	TN	TN	TN
Nora	Wife	31	1899	TN	TN	TN
Irine	Dau	8	1922	TN	TN	TN
Alice	Dau	6	1924	TN	TN	TN

MATTIE ELLEN SCALF
Daughter of
James Monroe Scalf & Minerva Williams
Mattie<James M.<James Scalf

Mattie E. Scalf, the daughter of James Monroe Scalf & Minerva Williams, was born July 1890. Mattie Scalf married Roscoe Conklin Balzer. Mattie and Roscoe Balzer are buried at the Mount Olivet Cemetery in Nashville, TN.

SALLIE ISABELL SCALF
Daughter of
James Monroe Scalf & Minerva Williams
Sallie<James M.<James Scalf

Sallie Scalf was born about 1893.

MINNIE MAI SCALF
Daughter of
James Monroe Scalf & Minerva Williams
Minnie<James M.<James Scalf

Minnie Scalf married William "Willie" Bush Curtis. Minnie was born on 20 Jun 1894 in Nashville, Tennessee and died in Mar 14, 1989 in Antioch, California. Minnie Mai Scalf caught the flu from the staff at her nursing home. The flu developed into pneumonia, which was the cause of her death. Several other nursing home residents and employees (including the employee who started the problem) died in pretty much the same way within a two-week period.

Minnie Mai's funeral services were conducted at Hibbett & Hailey Funeral Home, Nashville, Tennessee, with son-in-law Thomas Buckner and Dr. Bob Crumby officiating. She was buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Nashville, Tennessee.

California Death Record

Name: Minnie Mai Curtis
Social Security #: 409083025
Sex: Female
Birth Date: 20 Jun 1894
Birthplace: Tennessee
Death Date: 14 Mar 1989
Death Place: Contra Costa
Mother's Maiden Name: Williams
Father's Surname: Scalf

JAMES FRANK SCALF
Son of
James Monroe Scalf & Minerva Williams
James F.<James M.<James Scalf

James Franklin "Jim Frank" Scalf, the son of James Monroe Scalf & Minerva Williams, was born August 24, 1896.

WWI Registration Card

Name: James Frank Scalf
Age: 21
Home Address: 65 University, Nashville, TN (Link to original document)
Date of Birth: August 24, 1896
Name of employer: Nashville RY and Light CO
Place of employment: Nashville, TN
Nearest Relative: James M. Scalf
Address of relative: 65 University, Nashville, TN
Height: Tall
Build: Slender
Color of eyes: Blue
Color of Hair: Light
Date: June 5, 1918

1920 Davidson CO TN 2 January 1920 District 1

SCALF, James F.	Head	23	1897	TN	TN	TN
Ellouise	Wife	19	1901	TN	TN	TN
SCALF, Kitty M.	(Grand) Mother in law	89	1831	TN	TN	TN	Widow

RUTH ESTELLE SCALF
Daughter of
James Monroe Scalf & Minerva Williams
Ruth<James M.<James Scalf

Ruth E. Scalf was born about 1901 and died June 22, 1921 of Typhoid Fever and Intestinal Hemorrhage.

SALLY SCALF
Daughter of
James Scalf & Catharine Beard
Sally<James Scalf

1910 Davidson CO TN 7-10 May 1910 District 2

SAINER, J. C.	Head	43	1867	TN	TN	TN
Sallie	Wife	37	1873	TN	NC	TN	No children born
SCALF, Catherin	Mother in law	79	1831	TN	SCOT	TN	9 children born, 3 living	Widow

MONROE SCALF/SCAFF
Brother of
James Scalf/Scaff

Link to marriage document for Monroe Scalf and Fanny Baker

1850 Davidson CO TN 5 September 1850 District 5

BAKER, Nancy	F	38	1812	AL
John	M	19	1831	TN
Henry	M	12	1838	TN
Mary A.	F	9	1841	TN
Ann	F	5	1845	TN
SCAFF, Monroe	M	22	1828	NC
SCALF, Fanny	F	16	1834	TN

1860 Davidson CO TN 19 June 1860 District 2

SKAFF, Monroe	M	30	1830	NC
(BAKER), Frances	F	24	1836	TN
Nancy A.	F	6	1854	TN
William H.	M	2	1858	TN
HURP, Nancy A.	F	15	1845	TN

1870 Davidson CO TN 9 July 1870 District 2

SCALF, Monroe	M	30?	1840?	NC
Fanny	F	35	1835	TN
William Henry	M	12	1858	TN
Monroe	M	9	1861	TN
Alice	F	5	1865	TN
Manda	F	1	1869	TN
GARRIT, Thomas	M	50	1820	TN

Note: The 1899 Nashville City Directory lists Fannie Scaff, widow of Monroe , living at 50 Lindsley Ave.

1900 Davidson CO TN 2 June 1900 Nashville

HOOPER, Barton W.	Head	43	Feb 1857	TN	TN	TN	Married 11 years
Maggie	Wife	28	May 1872	TN	NC	TN	Married 11 years	3 children born, 3 living
Annie B.	Dau	10	Dec 1889	TN	TN	TN
Fannie M.	Dau	8	Dec 1891	TN	TN	TN
Musette	Dau	6	Sep 1893	TN	TN	TN
SCHAFF, Fannie D.	Mother in law	65	May 1835	TN	TN	MS		10 children born, 6 living
HARDING, Amanda	Sister in law	30	Aug 1869	TN	NC	TN		2 children born, 1 living
Wirt	Nephew in law	7	Mar 1893	TN	TN	TN

1910 Davidson CO TN 19 April 1910 District 7

HUNTER, Maggie	Head	36	1874	TN	TN	TN	3 children born, 3 living	Widow
CREGOR, Fanny	Dau	18	1892	TN	TN	TN	1 child born, 1 living
Lloyd	Son in law	20	1890	KY	KY	KY
Francis	G-dau	11/12	1909	TN	TN	TN
HOOPER, Marietta	Dau	16	1894	TN	TN	TN
SCALF, Fanny	Mother	76	1834	TN	TN	TN	10 children born, 6 living	Widow
HIEL, Sue Ellen	Servant	20	1890	NM	TN	TN

NANCY A. SCALF
Daughter of
Monroe Scalf & Frances Baker
Nancy<Monroe Scalf

1880 Davidson CO TN 11 June 1880 Nashville

WRIGHT, Riley	Head	28	1852	TN	TN	TN
Nannie	Wife	25	1855	TN	TN	TN
Ella	Dau	7	1863	TN	TN	TN
Millie	Dau	5	1865	TN	TN	TN
Willie	Son	3	1867	TN	TN	TN

1900 Davidson CO TN 9 June 1900 Nashville

WRIGHT, Riley J.	Head	50	Jan 1850	TN	TN	TN
Nannie	Wife	47	Dec 1853	TN	NC	TN	9 children born, 7 living
Herman	Son	20	Jun 1880	TN	TN	TN
Monroe	Son	17	Mar 1883	TN	TN	TN
John	Son	15	Feb 1885	TN	TN	TN
Hugh	Son	12	Jun 1888	TN	TN	TN
Mollie	Dau	8	Sep 1892	TN	TN	TN
Sallie	Dau	7	Nov 1892	TN	TN	TN
SCAFF, Monroe	Brother in law	35	Mar 1865	TN	NC	TN	Divorced

1910 Davidson CO TN 15 & 16 April 1910 Nashville

WRIGHT, Riley	Head	59	1851	TN	TN	TN
Nannie	Wife	56	1854	TN	TN	TN	9 children born, 6 living
Monroe	Son	27	1883	TN	TN	TN
Mollie	Dau	20	1890	TN	TN	TN
Sallie	Dau	17	1893	TN	TN	TN

1910 Davidson CO TN 20 & 21 January 1920 Nashville

WRIGHT, Nannie

Head

1854

Widow

WILLIAM HENRY SCALF
Son of
Monroe Scalf & Frances Baker
William<Monroe Scalf

1900 Davidson CO TN 2 June 1900 Nashville

SCAFF, William H.	Head	42	Apr 1858	TN	NC	TN
Mattie	Wife	33	Sep 1866	TN	TN	TN
Heather	Dau	13	Jun 1886	TN	TN	TN
Alvin	Son	12	Jan 1888	TN	TN	TN
Bessie	Dau	9	Jun 1890	TN	TN	TN
Willie	Son	7	Aug 1892	TN	TN	TN
Hooppy	Son	5	Mar 1895	TN	TN	TN

1910 Davidson CO TN 16 April 1910 District 1 Nashville

SCAFF, W. H.	Head	52	1858	TN	NC	TN
Mattie T.	Wife	44	1866	TN	TN	TN
A. G.	Son	22	1888	TN	TN	TN
Willie L.	Son	18	1892	TN	TN	TN
Hopper	Son	15	1895	TN	TN	TN

1920 Dallas CO TX 7 January 1920 Justice Precinct 7

SCAFF, W. H.	Head	63	1857	TN	NC	TN
Mattie	Wife	53	1867	TN	TN	TN
(HARRIS), E. W.	Son in law	32	1888	TN	TN	TN
Hattie	Dau	32	1888	TN	TN	TN
Ruth Eline	G-dau	6	1914	TN	TN	TN
Margaret	G-dau	3	1917	TN	TN	TN
SCAFF, M. J.	Brother	58	1862	TN	TN	TN

1930 Dallas CO TX 12 April 1930 Dallas

HARRIS, Earnest W.	Head	43	1887	TN	TN	TN	Widower
Ruth C.	Dau	16	1914	TN	TN	TN
Margaret	Dau	14	1916	TX	TN	TN
Earnestine	Dau	10	1920	TX	TN	TN
SCAFF, William H.	Father in law	72	1858	TN	NC	TN
SCAFF, Mattie	Mother in law	63	1867	TN	KY	TN

ALVIN GILLIAN SCAFF
Son of
William Henry Scaff & Mattie J. Kinsey
Alvin<William<Monroe Scalf

1920 Dallas CO TX 7 January 1920 Justice Precinct 7

SCAFF, Alvin	Head	30	1890	TN	TN	TN
Ina	Wife	27	1893	KY	KY	KY
Alvin, Jr.	Son	5	1915	TX	TN	KY
Lesley	Son	2 11/12	1917	TX	TN	KY
Vernon	Son	10/12	1919	TX	TN	KY

1930 Dallas CO TX 7 April 1930 Dallas

SCAFF, Alvin G.	Head	42	1888	TN	TN	TN
Ina V.	wife	37	1893	KY	KY	KY
Alvin H.	Son	15	1915	TX	TN	KY
Ray L.	Son	13	1917	TX	TN	KY
Vernon	Son	11	1919	TX	TN	KY
Lloyd	Son	10	1920	TX	TN	KY
Edward	Son	5 9/12	1924	TX	TN	KY
James	Son	2 2/12	1927	TX	TN	KY

EDWARD SCAFF
Son of
Alvin G. Scaff & Ina V. _____
Edward<Alvin<William<Monroe Scalf

Edward Scaff 1924 - 2009 Edward Scaff, 84, died Friday, March 6, 2009, in Mansfield.

Funeral: 10 a.m. Monday at St. Jude Catholic Church, 500 E. Dallas St. in Mansfield. Visitation: 6 to 7 p.m. Sunday, with a rosary at 7 p.m., at Blessing Funeral Home, 401 Elm St. in Mansfield. Father George Foley will preside.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please make donations to SPJST Lodge 92 (building fund), 3316 Roberts Cut-Off Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76114; or the Salvation Army.
Ed was born July 18, 1924, in Thurber to the late Alvin G. Scaff and Ina M. Phipps Scaff. In 1925 the family moved to Dallas, where Ed attended Lida Hooe Elementary School and graduated from Sunset High School. Following high school Ed spent three years and 13 days in the Navy. After serving his country during World War II, Ed gained employment with American Airlines", a career that spanned 34 years in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. He met Evelyn Kubala on a blind date in 1948. They were married later that year. Together they had six children and spent most of that time in Grapevine.

Ed was an active member at St. Francis Catholic Church of Grapevine. He retired from American Airlines in 1980 and moved to Burnet County. During his retirement years Ed worked as a volunteer fireman/EMS and was a member of AARP, a volunteer driver for Meals on Wheels and designated a "Master Gardener" by Burnet County Fair. Throughout his life Ed enjoyed fishing and gardening. In later years he enjoyed playing slot machines. He was known to all as an excellent card player in bridge and tarok.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents and four of his five brothers, Alvin, Vernon, Ray and James Scaff.

Survivors: His wife of 60 years, Evelyn; children and grandchildren, son, Bradley Scaff and wife, Jane, grandchildren, Sam, Joe and wife, Mandy, Erika and her children, Angela, Shatoria and Caleb, Jennifer and Pat Totman with their new baby, Claire, daughter, Gayle Scaff Krengel and her husband, Guenter, and their daughter, Kristina and her husband, Robert McAmis, son, Bruce Scaff and wife, Rosie, and their sons, Stuart, Alec and Jordan, Brian Scaff and wife, Maggie, and their children, Foster and Connally, Katrina Scaff May and husband, Carl, and children, Karen and Andrew, Brent Scaff and wife, Kristin, and children, Hayden and Hannah; brother, Lloyd Scaff and wife, Beverly, of California.

WILLIAM L. SCAFF
Son of
William Henry Scaff & Mattie J. Kinsey
William L.<William<Monroe Scalf

1920 Dallas CO TX 7 January 1920 Justice Precinct 7

SCALF, William L.	Head	29	1891	TN	TN	TN
Lola	Wife	26	1894	TX	MO	LA
William, Jr.	Son	1 9/12	1918	TX	TN	TX

MONROE J. SCAFF
Son of
Monroe Scaff & Frances Baker
Monroe J.<Monroe Scalf

Monroe Scaff, Jr., the son of Monroe Scaff and Francis Baker, is living with his parents in the 1870 census. However, he does not appear in the census again until 1920. Since the 1920 census is very hard to read, it cannot be determined whether he is listed as a widower or is divorced. At some point after the 1870 census, Monroe leaves Nashville, Tennessee and moves to Dallas, Texas. The bits and pieces of information that have surfaced during the 1890s point to a marriage between Monroe Scaff and Isabella Cheek.

Isabella is living in the home of her parents during the 1870 census, and she is 14 years old.

1870 Davidson CO TN 29 June 1870 Nashville

CHEEK, W. M.	M	46	1824	AL	Painter
Mary J.	F	33	1837	TN
Isabella	F	14	1856	TN

In the 1900 census, Isabella Scaff is living next door to the family of H. M. Cheek. Isabella's mother, Mary Cheek, is living in the home. It appears that Isabella was married to a Downwright during the 1879-1880 time period. Later, it appears that Monroe and Isabella were married between 1886-1887. Many times in the past, individuals were listed on the census as widowed when, in fact, they were divorced. This appears to be the relationship between Monroe and Isabella, since Monroe is living with his sister and is listed as divorced.

1900 Davidson CO TN 9 June 1900 Nashville

WRIGHT, Riley J.	Head	50	Jan 1850	TN	TN	TN
Nannie	Wife	47	Dec 1853	TN	NC	TN	9 children born, 7 living
Herman	Son	20	Jun 1880	TN	TN	TN
Monroe	Son	17	Mar 1883	TN	TN	TN
John	Son	15	Feb 1885	TN	TN	TN
Hugh	Son	12	Jun 1888	TN	TN	TN
Mollie	Dau	8	Sep 1892	TN	TN	TN
Sallie	Dau	7	Nov 1892	TN	TN	TN
SCAFF, Monroe	Brother in law	35	Mar 1865	TN	NC	TN	Divorced

1900 Davidson CO TN 12 June 1900 Nashville

SCAFF, Isabella	Head	40	May 1860	TN	TN	TN	6 children born, 5 living	Widow
Myrlla	Dau	12	Nov 1887	TN	TN	TN
DOWNWRIGHT, Daisy	Dau	19	Jun 1880	TN	TN	TN
Ernest	Son	17	Jul 1882	TN	TN	TN
Willie	Dau	15	Jan 1885	TN	TN	TN
CHEEK, Mary	Mother	59	Nov 1840	TN	NC	NC	1 child born, 1 living	Widow

1910 Davidson CO TN 18 April 1910 Nashville

CARTER, Curtis H.	Head	30	1880	TN	TN	TN
Daisy T.	Wife	25	1885	TN	TN	TN
Isabella	Dau	4	1906	TN	TN	TN
SCAFF, Isabella V.	Mother in law	50	1860	TN	TN	TN	Widow

1920 Davidson CO TN 13 January 1920 Nashville

CARTER, Daisy	Head	37	1883	TN	TN	TN	Widow
Isabella	Dau	14	1906	TN	TN	TN
Bertids N.	Son	7	1906	TN	TN	TN
Earnest T.	Dau	7	1913	TN	TN	TN
SCAFF, Isabella V.	Mother	58	1862	TN	TN	TN	Widow

1920 Dallas CO TX 7 January 1920 Justice Precinct 7

SCAFF, W. H.	Head	63	1857	TN	NC	TN
Mattie	Wife	53	1867	TN	TN	TN
(HARRIS), E. W.	Son in law	32	1888	TN	TN	TN
Hattie	Dau	32	1888	TN	TN	TN
Ruth Eline	G-dau	6	1914	TN	TN	TN
Margaret	G-dau	3	1917	TN	TN	TN
SCAFF, M. J.	Brother	58	1862	TN	TN	TN	Widower/divorced??

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THOMAS SKELF

The family names of Scalf, Scealf and Skelf can be found in Northeastern Georgia during the early to middle 1800s. There appears to be a connection between the Scalfs in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia with the Skelf family in Georgia. Also, William Scalf, the son of Lewis Scalf, moved from North Caroline to Greenville, South Carolina and later to Habersham County, Georgia around 1830. During this period, Scalf was spelled Scalf, Scealf, and Skelf.

The parents of Thomas Skelf have not been identified at this time. Thomas Skelf was born about 1865 in North Carolina. He married Nancy Josephine Hizelup. Later, Thomas and Josephine were separated or he was too sick to travel, since Josephine Skelf is living in Whitfield County, Georgia near the Tennessee border with their children and a boarder when the 1910 census was taken. Thomas Skelf died December 13, 1913 in Swain County, North Carolina. During the time between the 1910 and 1920 censuses, Josephine marries a Harris, but she is listed on the 1920 census as divorced.

By the early 1900s, several outstanding claims against the United States Government had been filed by the Cherokee Indians. On June 30, 1906, the U. S. Congress approved $1,000,000 for payment of those claims, and on August 24, 1907, Nancy Josephine Skelf filed an application for a share of this money. This application (Page 1, Page 2, Page 3) provides an invaluable look into the life of Josephine Skelf. Josephine was born December 23, 1865 as an only child and was raised as an orphan. Josephine's father, John Russell, was killed in the Civil War in 1865. Even though Josephine's application was rejected due to a lack of evidence, the Native American features of some of her descendents speak volumes about her ancestry.

Children of Thomas Skelf and Josephine Hizelup:

   1) Julia Skelf - born October 10, 1887
     2) Andrew Ellis Skelf - born February 11, 1890
     3) Laura Skelf - born February 14, 1893
     4) Sarah Etta Skelf - born April 24, 1895
     5) Edmond (Edward) Skelf - born January 11, 1898
     6) Eliza Skelf - born September 24, 1899

T. Skelf, in the 1880 census below, is a strong candidate for a young Thomas Skelf. According to the death certificate of Thomas Skelf, he was about 20 years old in 1880, but the date on the death certificate was a general date (about 1860) and not very accurate. However, in the application filed by Josephine on August 24, 1907, she stated that Thomas was 41 years old. In this case, Thomas was born about 1865 or very close to the birth date on the census record, and he died in Swain County, North Carolina. Since Thomas is living in Swain Co, NC as a young boy and was living in the same county at the time of his death, it would appear that Thomas has strong family ties to this area.

Unfortunately, Thomas Skelf has not been found before or after the 1880 census. Also, the fact that he is living with another family is troublesome. However, the parents of Thomas may be dead, and H. P. and Martha Brindle may be relatives.

1880 Swain CO NC 11 June 1880 Charleston

BRINDLE, H. P.	Head	55	1825	NC	NC	NC
Martha	Wife	52	1828	NC	NC	NC
Sarah	Dau	15	1865	NC	NC	NC
Thomas	Son	14	1866	NC	NC	NC
Nathan	Son	12	1868	NC	NC	NC
Ruthie	Dau	10	1870	NC	NC	NC
SKELF, T.	Servant	14	1866	NC	NC	NC

1910 Whitfield CO GA 20 April 1910 Dalton

SKELF, Josie	Head	44	1866	GA	GA	GA
Andrew	Son	19	1891	NC	US	GA
Laura	Dau	16	1894	NC	US	GA
Sarah	Dau	14	1896	NC	US	GA
Edward	Son	12	1898	NC	US	GA
Eliza	Dau	8	1902	NC	US	GA
SMITH, Sallie	Boarder	34	1876	GA	GA	GA

1920 Walker CO GA 16 & 17 January 1920 District 1257

BRUMMETT, Louis	Head	39	1881	GA	GA	GA
(SKELF) Sarah E.	Wife	28	1892	NC	GA	GA
Willie May	Dau	5	1915	TN	TN	TN
HARRIS, Josephine	Mother in law	54	1866	GA	NC	GA	Widow
SKELF, William E.	Brother in law	21	1899	NC	NC	NC
SKELF, Liza M.	Sister in law	18	1902	NC	NC	NC
SKELF, John N.	Nephew	21	1899	GA	NC	NC

1930 Walker CO GA 3 April 1930 Pond Springs

JAMES, Joe J.	Head	45	1885	TN	US	US
Laura	Wife	40	1890	NC	US	US
HARRIS, Josephine	Mother in law	66	1864	US	US	US	Widow

ANDREW ELLIS SKELF
Son of Thomas Skelf & Josephine Hizelup
Andrew<Thomas Skelf

Andrew Skelf was born February 11, 1892 in North Carolina and died in the early 1950s. He married Estella (Jessie) May Gaylor on July 2, 1914. Later, Andrew married Lillian Moore on January 17, 1949 in Walker County, Georgia. Andrew was 60 years old and Lillian was 48.

Children of Andrew Skelf and Estella (Jessie) Gaynor:

    1) John B. Skelf
     2) Annie B. Skelf
     3) Maude I. Skelf
     4) Susie M. Skelf
     5) Thelma L. Skelf
     6) Laura M. Skelf
     7) Francis K. Skelf

WWI Registration Card

Name: Andrew Ellis Skelf
Age: 25
Home Address: 1213 Johnson, Knoxville, TN (Link to document)
Date of Birth: February 11, 1892
Born: Bryson City, NC
Father birthplace: North Carolina
Employed: Southern Extract CO, Knoxville, TN
Dependents: Wife and two children
Height: Tall
Build: Slender
Color of eyes: Gray
Color of Hair: dark
Date: June 5, 1917

1920 Etowah CO AL 6 January 1920 Carlisle

SKELF, Andrew E.	Head	30	1890	NC	NC	NC
Jessie	Wife	24	1896	AL	AL	AL
Jay B.	Son	4 4/12	1915	GA	NC	AL
Annie	Dau	2 8/12	1917	GA	NC	AL
Maude L.	Dau	4/12	1919	GA	NC	AL

In 1930, Andrew Skelf is living in Hamilton County, Tennessee which just across the Georgia border and near Walker County, Georgia where his mother, Josephine, was living in 1920.

1930 Hamilton CO TN 5 April 1930 District 3

SKELF, Andrew E.	Head	40	1890	NC	NC	NC	Married @ 24
Estella M.	Wife	36	1894	AL	AL	AL	Married @ 20
John B.	Son	14	1916	GA	NC	AL
Annie R.	Dau	12	1918	TN	NC	AL
Maude L.	Dau	10	1920	GA	NC	AL
Susie M.	Dau	8	1922	GA	NC	AL
Thelma L.	Dau	6	1924	AL	NC	AL
Laura M.	Dau	3 7/12	1926	TN	NC	AL
Francis K.	Dau	2/12	1929	TN	NC	AL

JOHN B. SKELF
Son of
Andrew Skelf and Jessie Estella Gaynor
John<Andrew<Thomas Skelf

John B. Skelf was born about 1915 in Georgia. He married Charlsie Chambers, age 20, on April 19, 1935. Later John married Irene Williams, age 27, on April 28, 1943.

SARAH ETTA SKELF
Daughter of
Andrew Skelf and Jessie Estella Gaynor
Sarah<Andrew<Thomas Skelf

Sarah Skelf married Lewis Allen Brummitt on January 7, 1912 in Walker County, Georgia.

1920 Walker CO GA 16 & 17 January 1920 District 1257

BRUMMETT, Louis	Head	39	1881	GA	GA	GA
(SKELF) Sarah E.	Wife	28	1892	NC	GA	GA
Willie May	Dau	5	1915	TN	TN	TN
HARRIS, Josephine	Mother in law	54	1866	GA	NC	GA
SKELF, William E.	Brother in law	21	1899	NC	NC	NC
SKELF, Liza M.	Sister in law	18	1902	NC	NC	NC
SKELF, John N.	Nephew	21	1899	GA	NC	NC

Sara Etta Skelf Brummitt was killed in a car accident on November 20, 1929. (Link to death certificate)

(Link to Lewis Brummitt death certificate)

1930 Walker CO GA 3 April 1930 Pond Springs

BRUMMITT, Louis	Head	45	1885	TN	TN	TN	Widower
Willie Mae	Dau	16	1914	TN	TN	TN
Janet	Dau	9	1921	TN	TN	TN
Joe Allen	Son	6	1924	TN	TN	TN
John L.	Son	2 6/12	1927	GA	TN	TN

JOE ALLEN BRUMMITT
Son of
Lewis Brummitt & Sarah Skelf
Joe<Sarah<Thomas Skelf

Joe Brummitt was born October 2, 1922 in Chattanooga, TN and died June 11, 1990. He was a Private in WWII. (Link to photo)

JOHN LEWIS BRUMMITT
Son of
Lewis Brummitt & Sarah Skelf
John<Sarah<Thomas Skelf

John was born December 17, 1927 and died July 7, 1965 due to a car accident. (Link to photo) (Link to death certificate)

LAURA SKELF
Daughter of
Andrew Skelf and Jessie Estella Gaynor
Laura<Andrew<Thomas Skelf

1930 Walker CO GA 3 April 1930 Pond Springs

JAMES, Joe J.	Head	45	1885	TN	US	US
Laura	Wife	40	1890	NC	US	US
HARRIS, Josephine	Mother in law	66	1864	US	US	US	Widow

KATHERINE I. SKELF
Daughter of
Andrew Skelf and Jessie Estella Gaynor
Katherine<Andrew<Thomas Skelf

OBITUARY:

Katherine I. Braun of Rossville died Friday, Sept. 29, 2006 at a local hospital. She was 76. She was a native of Hamilton County and retired from Provident Mutual in Philadelphia, Pa., following 17 years of service. She returned to the North Georgia area in 1985 and was of the Baptist faith. Her husband, Frank Braun; mother, Estella Steele; father, Andrew Skelf; brother, J.B. Skelf; and sisters Maudie Rominger and Betty Dunn, preceded her in death. Survivors include her sisters, Annie Quinn and Susie Adams, both of Rossville, Thelma Wheelock of Kingsport, Tenn.; brother, Kenneth Skelf of Rossville; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services: Monday, Oct. 2, at 2 p.m. at the Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park Mausoleum with Rev. Jim Bennett officiating. Visitation: Sunday, Oct. 1, from 4-8 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home.

WILLIAM EDMOND (EDWARD) SKELF
Son of Thomas Skelf & Josephine Hizelup
Edward<Thomas Skelf

WWI Registration Card

Name: Etmon Skelf
Age: 21
Home Address: 2207 E 36, East Lake, TN (Link to document)
Date of Birth: January 11, 1897
Born: Traincannon, NC
Father birthplace: North Carolina
Employed: East Lake Spinning Mills, East Lake, TN
Nearest Relative: Josephine Harris (mother), 2207 E 36, East Lake, TN
Height: Medium
Build: Slender
Color of eyes: Brown
Color of Hair: Brown
Date: June 5, 1918

1930 Walker CO GA 4 April 1930 Rossville

SKELF, Edmond	Head	28	1902	GA	GA	GA	Married @ 21
Pearl	Wife	36	1894	GA	GA	GA	Married @ 29
Robert W.	Son	1 11/12	1928	GA	GA	GA
Abraham B.	Son	8/12	1929	GA	GA	GA

Edward or Edmond Skelf was born about January 11, 1897 in North Carolina and died April 1980 in Chattanooga, TN. He married 1) Nellie (Worsley) Rutledge on April 8, 1921 in Walker County, Georgia. 2) Minnie Pearl Griffin 3) Oma Jones, age 48, on March 18, 1944. 4) Sallie M. Sivley, age 36, on March 8, 1945.

OBITUARY:

Edmond William Skelf, age 82, 4102 Clio Avenue, died Thursday night (April 26, 1980) in a local hospital. He is survived by two sons, Boyd Skelf of Rossville and Robert Skelf of Chattanooga; stepson, Billy Sivley of Ooltewah; a sister, Mrs. Eliza Weiser of Chattanooga, TN; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

OBITUARY:

Minnie Pearl Skelf, age 56, died at her home in Rossville, GA at 4 P. M. Thursday (September 3, 1943). Surviving are her husband; two sons, Robert and Boyd of Rossville; her mother, Mrs. Lizzie Griffin of LaFayette; four sisters, Mrs. J. L. Spears, Avondale Estates, GA; Mrs. W. F. Cooley of Rossville and Mrs. Bessie King of Tuscaloosa, AL and brothers Ernest and Charles.

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Mrs. Sallie M. Skelf, age 63, of 3203 E. 46th St., the wife of Edmond E. Skelf, died at the home of her brother Arthur James on Dallas Hollow Rd, Soddy, TN. Thursday morning (October 1, 1971). She is survived by a son, W. J. Sivley, Chattanooga, TN; twp stepsons, Robert Skelf and Boyd Skelf and a sister Mrs. Bertha Burroughs, Soddy and ten grandchildren.

ROBERT WILLARD SKELF, SR
Son of Edward (Edmond) Skelf & Nellie Worsley Rutledge
Robert<Edward<Thomas Skelf

Robert W. Skelf was born April 12, 1928 and died April 24, 1991. Robert married Hazel Milligan, age 18, on February 16, 1950.

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Robert Willard Skelf, Sr., age 63, of East 44th St., Chattanooga, TN died Wednesday (April 26, 1991) at his home. A lifetime resident of Chattanooga, he was retired from Concrete Form CO and was a member of Rossville Tabernacle. Survivors include his wife, Hazel Frances Millican Skelf, three daughters, Glenda Sue Johnson, Chickamauga, GA, Brenda Joyce Sweeton, Fruitland Park, FL, and Frances Louise Scruggs of Fort Oglethorpe; two sons, Larry Skelf, Rossville and Staff Sgt. Robert W. Skelf, Jr., West Germany; 14 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

BOYD ABRAHAM SKELF
Son of Edward (Edmond) Skelf & Nellie (Worsley Rutledge
Boyd<Edward<Thomas Skelf

Boyd Skelf was born February 8, 1930 and died December 6, 1995 in Rossville, Walker County, Georgia. He married Catherine Cohen, age 18, on November 27, 1950.

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Boyd Abraham Skelf, age 66, of Rossville died Wednesday. He was the brother of the late Francis and Robert Skelf. Survivors include two daughters. Wanda Wooden, Rossville, Jean Rhodes, Ringgold, GA; stepbrother, Billy Sivley, Cleveland, TN, seven grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

I would like to thank Lauri Loewenburg for her contribution to the Skelf project. Without valuable input from Lauri, the Skelf section of this chapter could not have been completed.

Updates on these families will be posted as information becomes available.

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REBECCA SCALF AND JAMES HANKLE/HINKLE

It is my opinion that this Rebecca is the same Rebecca living in the home of Nate (Nathaniel) Cash on the1850 census of Carter County, Tennessee. Rebecca would have been born in 1825 according to this census. Barbara Bowman’s record states that Rebecca Scalf Hankle/Hinkle was born June 18, 1823 in East Tennessee.

A Rebecca Scalf did marry James V. Hankle/Hinkle in Washington County, Tennessee on September 12, 1850 according to the marriages of Washington County, Tennessee. William L. Cash was listed as the Bondsman. (See marriages of Washington County TN). This is most likely William L. Cash, husband of Malinda Scalf. William L. Cash is a relative of some nature to Nate (Nathaniel) Cash but the exact relationship has not been identified. In all likelihood, the Rebecca in the home of Nate Cash in 1850 is the same Rebecca who married James Valentine Hankle/Hinkle in Washington County, Tennessee.

Barbara Bowman gave the birth dates for the children of James Hinkle and Rebecca Scalf, as well as the marriage of Phebe Tennessee and Mary Hankle/Hinkle, daughters of James and Rebecca Scalf Hankle/Hinkle

The only reference I have for the children of Elizabeth Scalf and Maranda White is the statement made by Mrs. Roy Scalf concerning the children being raised by Rebecca Scalf and James Hankle/Hinkle.

From Barbara Bowman’s records, it is listed that a Joanna Jackson died on October 14, 1876. There is no reference as to who this Joanna might have been or when she was born. There is no reference as to where she died either. Other information suggests that a Joanna/Johanna married Frank Maine and lived in Illinois, but no county is mentioned. There might have been two marriages for Joanna and they may have been the same person. She may have been the sister of Jonah as stated in Barbara’s records.

In a letter dated January 29, 1984 from Catherine Scalf to Jean Grier concerning the family of Jonah Scalf of Illinois, Catherine states that James Hankle's g-granddaughter was born and grew up in the same area of Illinois.

She also states that James and Rebecca Scalf Hankle married in Tennessee and moved to Fulton County IL in the 1860s. She goes on to say that they brought with them children of Ran (Miranda) White and Elizabeth Scalf who were killed by Indians. James and Rebecca raised the two White children and their names were, Phebe and Wesley White. Rebecca Scalf Hankle died and James remarried and took in several children to raise. Jonah Scalf married several times in McDonough County and Fulton County, Illinois.

This is a quote from Catherine’s letter, "So perhaps Elizabeth was a sister to Rebecca who they think was a sister to Jonah Scalf who was gr. grandfather of Raymond Wilcoxen of Canton, IL."

FAMILY OF REBECCA SCALF
And
JAMES VALENTINE HANKLE/HINKLE

Rebecca Scalf was born June 18, 1823 in East Tennessee. She married James Valentine Hankle September 12, 1850 in Washington County, Tennessee. He was born December 13, 1827 in East Tennessee.

The children of Rebecca and James are from a Bible record of a descendant and records from Barbara Bowman.

Children of Rebecca Scalf and James Hankle are:

     1) Mary Lucinda Hankle - born September 24, 1854; married Thomas Lickes, May 11, 1872.
     2) Phebe Tennessee Hankle - born July 25, 1861; married Albert Boroman, December 25, 1876.
     3) Westly Hankle - born May 05, 1863.
     4) John Franklin Hankle - born March 11, 1866.

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JOHN FRANCIS SCALF
1839-1925

This chapter will cover what is known about John Francis Scalf of Illinois. John Francis is said to have been a brother of Jonah Scalf. However, we have been unable to confirm this with documentation at this time. I have listed John F. as Jonah's brother because the grandmother of Barbara Bowman states that they were brothers. There seems to be a considerable amount of years between their births, but I'm sure that she would have known who her grandfather’s family was.

The exact parentage of Jonah Scalf and John Francis Scalf is not clear. Elmer Scalf believed them to be sons of John Scalf and Temperence Wiley of Halifax County, North Carolina. I cannot confirm or deny this at this time and they may very well have been. However, it is reported that Jonah had a sister Rebecca who married James Valentine Hankle/Hinkle in Carter County, Tennessee. If this is correct, then this indicates that these folks were from Carter County, Tennessee.

Possibly, the birth dates of both Jonah and John Francis Scalf are off and they may have been born closer together than records indicate. Although there is no confirming evidence at this time that Jonah and John Francis were sons of Benjamin Sr., other evidence seems to suggest that they were.

These two men were in the Illinois and Iowa area along with other family members that appear to belong to the Benjamin Scalf Sr. line. It is stated in Chronicles of the Scalf Family and Scalf Family History that at least Jonah was possibly from the John Scalf line of Halifax County, North Carolina. However, I have found no evidence that he was. There seems to be more evidence that he was from Benjamin's line but I could be wrong and any information to confirm or deny this is certainly welcome. Any, and all help on this line of the family would be greatly appreciated.

John Francis Scalf stated that he was born in Virginia on several different records. His second wife, Mary Helen Ferguson also stated this on his death record. It has also been stated that he was born in Evansville, Indiana. Due to this statement, it should be noted that some of the Ira Scalf line was living in Evansville, Indiana for a time, and further research could prove a link to the Ira Scalf line as well.

John Francis Scalf married Sarah Ellen Millison on October 22, 1872 in Peoria, Illinois by W. C. Kneff. (See marriages of Illinois and marriage license on website). Fourteen months later, Sarah Ellen Millison Scalf died. According to a newspaper account, she died in December of 1873. It is unknown if the son lived or not as no records have been found concerning him. There was no mention of the death of this son in the newspaper clipping on Sarah Ellen's death.

Note: Sarah E. Scalf had a business selling sewing machines. The Peoria City Directories listed Scalf, S E, sewing machines - Adams bs 5 res 2 b Franklin, and Scalf, John F. cabinet maker - res Adams bs2 b Franklin. Sarah Scalf died on or about the 14th day of December, 1873 in Peoria Illinois, leaving a husband John F Scalf and one child, a son Frances Norman Scalf. Francis Norman Scalf, 2 months, 30 days, died or buried 3-11-1873?. (Courtesy - Rick)

Link to newspaper article concerning the death of Sarah E. Scalf - December 20, 1873 - Part 1, Part 2, & Part 3

Sarah Ellen Millison was buried December 16, 1873 in the Springdale Cemetery, Peoria County, IL

John Francis was very upset over the death of his wife and the cause of her death. It is unknown where he may have gone after Sarah Ellen's death for he cannot be found on any of the census records of Peoria County, Illinois or the surrounding area. John Francis is r