Scharff/Scalf/Scarfe - Pasquotank Co., NC
Edward Scarfe came to the Albermarle Sound area of NC abt 1663 as an indentured servant.He had a son John Scarfe who married a Mary Greves.Their children (at least 6) used the name Scalf.James J. Scalf married a Sarah Richardson abt 1735/40.They had at least 6 children including AnnaScalf who married a Benjamin Richardson abt 1754/60.The family seemed to stay in the Pasquotank area until at least the mid 1700's.
In 1794 a Lemuel Richardson was born in NC.In 1800 a Nancy Scharff was born.They married abt 1818.Based on the names of their children, it seems likely that Nancy was part of this changing family name.If anyone has any information about the Sc???? family in Pasquotank, NC (Albermarle Sound) area, please let me know.