GENEALOGY OF THE SCULL FAMILY (#2) - of South Jersey (NJ)
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Source: The Daily Union history of Atlantic City and County, New Jersey : containing 
sketches of the past and present of Atlantic City and county, with maps and 
illustrations specially prepared, by John F. Hall; Atlantic City, N.J.: Daily Union, 
1900

SCULL FAMILY (2)
As early as September 10, 1685, the Scull family was represented in this country, when John 
and Nicholas Scull, descendants of Sir John Scull, Knight of Brecknock, England emigrated to
 America. They sailed from Bristol, England, on the ship, :Bristol Merchant,” John Stephens,
 commander.

In 1706. Edward Scull, their relative, came to America, settling west of the Allegheny 
Mountains, where are still residing many of his descendants in western Pennsylvania and Ohio.

1. John Scull, baptized October 15, 1666, came to New Jersey in 1694, with his wife , Mary. He 
was known as a whaleman, whales so being plenty at that time as to make the business very 
profitable. He acquired a large tract of land on the Great Egg Harbor river, and bought of 
Thos. Budd, in 1695, “250 acres of land lying on Great Egg Harbor river and Patconk creek, 
with the privilege of cutting cedar and commonidge for cattle on ye reaches and swamps as laid 
out by Thos. Budd for commons.” The first religious meeting (Friend’s Society) in this section
 was held at John Scull’s house. He died in 1745. His children were:
2. John, stolen when a child by Indians and never recovered. 3. Abel. 4. Peter. 5. Daniel, 
Collector of Egg Harbor township, Gloucester County, 1753. 6. Benjamin. 7. Margaret, m/ Robert 
Smith. 8. Caroline, m. Amos Ireland. 9. Mary. 10. Rachel, m/ James Edwards. 11. John 
Recompense, m. Phoebe Dennis. 12. Isaiah, m., had one daughter, Abigail. 13. Gideon, b. 1722;
 d. 1776; m. Judith Belange. 14. David, d. January 10, 1741-2. Infant, died unnamed.

11. John Recompense Scull, m Phoebe Dennis. He lived to be of great age and was a noted 
hunter. A script states he was paid in 1749 one pound for a wolf’s head. Children were:
15. Israel, lost at sea. 16. Sarah, m. David Scull; second Gwynne. 17. John R., m. Sarah 
Somers. 18. Phoebe, m. Nicholas Somers. 19. Sophia, m. first, -----Johnson, second, 
-----Gregory. 20. Mary, m. Joseph Cooper. 21. Abigail, m. John Somers. 22. Roxanna, m. Samuel
 Somers. 23. Rachel, m. John Chattin. 24. Elizabeth, m. Robert Risley.

Gideon Scull, b. 1722; m. Judith Belange, in 1750. She was the granddaughter of Ires Belange 
and Christiana De la Plaine, French Hugunots of Polton, France, and daughter of Jamed Belange, 
Sr. A record states that in 1753 Gideon was paid 10 pounds for two panther heads. Both Gideon 
and his wife died in 1776, of smallpox, contracted at Salem Quarterly Conference. Their 
children were:
25. Paul. 26. Mary, m. David Bassett. 27. James, b. October 2, 1751; d. August 25, 1812; m. 
Susannah Leeds, 1774. 28. Daniel. 29. Gideon, b. 1756; d. 1825; m. Sarah J. James. 30. Hannah,
 m. David Davis. 31. Judith, m. Daniel Offley. 32. Ruth, m. Samuel Reeve. 33. Rachel, m. 
Samuel Bolton. 34. Mark, m. Mary Browning . 35. Margorie, m. Daniel Leeds, 4th.

17. John R. Scull, m. Sarah Somers, daughter of James Somers, the miller of Bargaintown. They 
had:
36. Sarah Ann, m. Thomas Ireland. 37. Wesley, m. ----------. 38. Somers, m., first, 
-----------Williamson; second, Mary D. Tomlin. 39. Julia Ann, m. Peter Steelman. 40.Rachel, m.
 Lucas Lake. 41. Martha. 42. Phoebe, m. Jesse Lake.

27. James Scull, b. October 2, 1751; m. Susannah Leeds, daughter of Daniel Leeds and Susannah 
Steelman. The ceremony performed according to the Friend’s custom, May 1774. They had:

43. Daniel, b. June 3, 1775; m. Jemima Steelman. 44. Gideon, b. October 30, 1777; m. Alice 
Higbee. 45. Dorcas, b. October 7, 1780; m., first, Samuel Ireland; second, Jonas Leeds. 46. 
Paul, b. April 2, 1783; m. Sarah Steelman. 47. James, b. March 25, 1786; m., first, Lorina 
Steelman; second, -----Smith. 48. Susannah, b. January 25, 1789; m. John Steelman. 49. Hannah,
 b. June 20, 1792; m. Edward Leeds. 50. Joab, b. March 2, 1796; m. Ann Stackhouse.

29. Gideon Scull, b. 1756; m. Sarah J. James, who was a recommended Minister of the Society of 
Friends. Gideon sold his share of the patrimonial estate to his brother Mark ands removed to 
Salem County, Lockheartstown. This was the Swedish name for the place on Old Man’s Creek where 
Gideon was a merchant. This place was called Sculltown for than 60 years, the name being 
changed to Asburn. Gideon and wife were member of Pilesgrove Monthly Meeting. He died in 1825,
 aged 69 years. His children were Abigail, died young ; Abigail second, died 1867 in 
Philadelphia, of old age. James died at sea, 1820. Jonathan, Offley, Hannah, m. William 
Carpenter, Salem County. Sarah, David, b. 1799, m. first, Lydia Lippincott; second, Hannah D. 
Wood. Paul. Gideon.

43. Daniel Scull, b. June 3, 1775; m. Jemima Steelman, daughter of Daniel Steelman and Catherine Steelman. They had: 51. Judith. 52. Rebecca.

44. Gideon Scull, b. October 30, 1777; m. Alice Higbee, probably daughter of John Higbee and Alice Andrews. They had: 53. Mary, m. Samuel Ireland. 54. Joseph. 55. James. 56. Mark. 57. Daniel, m. Leah Somers. 58. Samuel. 59. Edward. 60. Alice, m. Samuel Doughty.

46. Paul Scull, b. April 2, 1783; m. Sarah Steelman, daughter of Zephaniah Steelman and Rebecca Ireland. They had: 61. Anna Maria, b. March 12, 1809; d. February 16, 1894;m. Benjamin /turner, son of Peter turner and Mary Leeds. 62. Zephaniah, b. December 10, 1810; d. August 25, 1887; m. Mary Leeds. 63. James, b. October 3, 1813; d. January 4, 1872; m. Amelia Smith. 64. John, b. November 3, 1815; d. January 17, 1894; m. Mary Leeds, daughter of Cornetia and Ann Dutch Leeds. Lewis W., b. May2, 1819; m., Esther Smith, August 22, 1846; second, Mary H. Sooy Higbee, daughter of Jonathan and Abigail Brown Sooy. August 16, 1862. Lardner, b. May 13, 1822; d. February 1, 1897; m. Josephine Leeds. 67. Dorcas, b. December 10, 1824; d. June 17, 1867; m/ Thomas Bowen, son of Josiah and Leeds Bowen.

47. James Scukk, b. March 25, 1786; m., first, Lorina Steelman, daughter of Damiel and Catherine Steelman. They had: 68. Abigail. 69. William. 70. Gideon.

48. Susannah Scull, b. January 25, 1789; m. first, John Steelman, son of Absalom Steelman. They had: Sarah. James. John. Hannah and Angelina.
Joab Scull. B. March 2, 1796; m. Ann Stackhouse, of Camden, N. J. They had: 71. Ann. 72. Emma. 73. William S. 74. Mary Jane. 75. Caroline.

62. Zephaniah Scull, b. December 10, 1810; m. Mary Leeds, daughter of Stacey Leeds and Mary Jackson. They had: 76 Rebecca, b. June 24, 1836; d. June 24, 1859. 77.Susannah. 78. Ebenezer.

63. James Scull, b. October 3, 1813; m. Amelia Smith, daughter of Steelman Smith and Ann Bowen. They had: 79. Helena, b. November 20, 1844; m. Harry Vansant. 80. Elizabeth, b. October 22, 1846; m. Charles Steelman. 81. Henrietta, b. March 16, 1849; m. John Townsend. 82. Albert C, b. September 22, 1855; m. Ella E. Cox.

64. John Scull, b. November 3, 1815; m. Mary Leeds, daughter of Cornelius Leeds and Ann Dutch Leeds. They had: 83. Morris T. , b. February 21, 1848; m. Sarah Campbell. 84.Anna M., b. March 11, 1885; m. Silas Higbee.

65. Lewis W. Scull, b. June 2, 1819; m. Esther Smith daughter of Steelman Smith and Ann Bowen Smith. They had: 85. Henry S., b. June 4, 1847; m. Mary Brunner, October 2, 1868. They had: Florence E., Lewis Brunner, Mae E., Harry DeMar, Nan B., Frank Rae, Emily C., Charles Landell, and Helene M. 86 Ella M., b. January 7, 1851; d. March 1, 1879.

66. Lardner Scull, b. May 15, 1822; m. Josephine Leeds, daughter of Jesse Leeds and Ann Bowen Steelman, October 12, 1852. They had: 87 Ann M., b. March 9, 1853. 88.Thomas B., b. July 22, 1853. 89. Bertha, b. September 13, 1857; m. Gilbert Smith. 90. Essie, b. November 26, 1861. 91. Sallie, b. February 1, 1864; m. Jonas Higbee.

3. Abel Scull was the father of Joseph Scull, b. 1731, who at one time was one of the wealthiest men in South Jersey. In taking up arms against Great Britain in the Revolutionary War, Joseph converted his personal property into Continental money, which was never redeemed, and the war left him little but his lands. Washington recommended Joseph Scull for promotion in the following words: He is a young man, but a brave soldier, and deserves promotion. He married Sarah -------. His will contains the following item: “ I give and devise unto my wife Sarah, my negro boy, and after the death of my wife Sarah, I do order that said negro boy beset free.” He died September 30, 1810. He had: 92.Abel. B. June 3, 1760, who m. Alice Collins. 93. Enoch. 94. Mary, m. ----English. 95. Naomi, b. April 20, 1763; m. Nicholas Frambes; d. February 1, 1816. 06. Rachel, m. ------Higbee. 97. Martha, m. ------Price.

92. Abel Scull, b. June 3, 1760; m. Alice Collins, daughter of Dr. Richard Collins, the first resident physician in Gloucester county. They had: 98. Joseph, b. January 2, 1790; d. May 16, 1853;m. Susannah Blackman. 99. Richard, m. Elizabeth Hickman. 100 Andrew, member of the Home Guard, 1812; d. . aged 94; m., first. Eunice Scull; second, Mary Gifford. 101. Enoch, m. Ann Hickman. 102. Mary, m., first, Andrew Blackman, second Daniel English; third; Clayton Leeds.103. Sarah, m. first, Capt. Robinson; second David Smith. 104. Elizabeth, m. John Broderick. 105. Nancy, m., first, George Hickman; second , Elvy Scull; third, William Smith.

98. Joseph Scull, b. January 2, 1790; d. May 16, 1853; was a member of the Home Guard in the War of 1812. He was for many years a Justice of the Peace and a prominent and well respected man in local affairs. He m. Susannah Blackman, and their children were: 106. Alice, m. Stacy Powell. 107 Andrew, m. Rhuhama Champion. 108.Abel, m. Sylvia Ann Champion. 109. Joseph, b. August 22, 1826; m. Hannah Gifford. 110. Susannah, m. Enoch Champion. 111. Sarah, died on infancy.

99. Richard Scull, m. Elizabeth Hickman. They had: 112. Philip, m. Lydia Hickman. 113. Ann, m. Beetle Edwards. 114. Mary, m. William Joline. 115. Elizabeth, m. Cornelius Vanderwater. 116. George, m. Cinderella Shaw. 117. Hannah, m. Henry smith. 118. Margaret, m. Thomas Winner. 119. Alice, m. Brazier Wescott. 120. Richard, m. Eunice English. 121. Caroline, m. Alpheus Barrett. 122. Thomas Edward. 123. Abel J., twins. Abel J. m. Hannah Ann Steelman.

100. Andrew Scull, m., first, Eunice Scull, daughter of Enoch Scull. They had: Samuel, d. in Key West. Sarah, m. Jonathan Doughty. Richard, a babe.
100. Andrew Scull, m, second, Mary Gifford. they had: 124. Richard, b. August 25, 1826. 125, Robert, b. August 1829; killed in the battle of Cold Harbor, Civil War, June 1, 1864; m. Ann Stevens. 126. Eunice, b. 1832; m. Benjamin Hickman, 127. Elizabeth, b. 1834; m. John Willits. 128. Margaret, b. 1836; m. John Dickson. 129. Ann, b. September 13, 1838; m. Nicholas Hickman. 130. Andrew, b. April 25, 1840, m. Maria Barrett. 131. Mary, b. August 11, 1842; m. Jesse Barrett. 132. Mittie, b. August 9, 1844; m. John J. Gardner, January 1, 1873. 133. Rejoice, b. June, 1846; m. Chester Barrett. 134. Alice, b. June 25, 1850; m. Enoch Thompson Gifford.

101. Enoch Scull, m. Ann Hickman. They had: 135. Thomas , m. Sarah Trout. 136. John, m. Beulah Risley. 137. Morris, d. young. 138. Lydia, m. Jesse English. 139. James , m. Charlotte Remine. 140. Walter , m. Susan Joslyn. Enoch, m. Elizabeth Smith. 142. Eliza. 143. Philip. 144. Mary.

107. Andrew Scull, m. Rhuhama Champion. They had: 145. Elizabeth, m. Henry Dennis. 146. Susan, m. William Jeffries. 147. Elmer. 148. Sylvia, m. Richard Risley. 149. Martha, m. Benj. Lee. 150. Joseph, m. Mary Somers, daughter of Jesse Somers.

108. Abel Scull, m. Sylvia Champion. They had: 151. Abel. 152. Martin Van Buren.

109. Joseph Scull, b. August 22, 1826; m. Hannah Gifford. They had: 153. Sarah Elizabeth, . George W. Smith. 154. Juliette, d. 1879. 155. Martin Van Buren, m. Florence Somers. 156. Emily Gifford, m. Stewart H. Shinn. 157 Josiah H.. 158. Susanne. 159. James Gifford. 160. Harriett Somers, m. Harry B. Leeds.

125. Robert Scull, b, August 1829; m. Ann Stevens. They had: 161. Samuel, m. Annie Lloyd.

130. Andrew Scull, b. April 25, 1840; m. Maria Barrett. They had : 162. Mary L., m. Job Gifford. 163. Elizabeth, m. Eugene Alden. 164. Hannah, m. Smith Collins. 165. Ann, m. Wesley Somers. 166. Sarah, m. Henry Sooy. 167. James. 168. Cornelia.

120. Richard Scull, m. Eunice English. They had: 169. Thomas, m. Annie M. Risley. 170. Christopher English, m. Annie Cordery. 171. Joanna, m. William L. Lore. 172. Richard


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