I am trying to place where, why, and how, my grandfather's families name went from Scott, in 1880 census records to the name Scaf/Scaff in the 1900 census records? Then in the later records all but my grandfather went back to the name Scott. My Grandfather was William T. Scaff, (Scott), his Father was James M. Scott of Martinsburg, Monroe, Kentucky B. April 1848. William's mother was Polly C.Murley-Scott B. April 1850, they were married in Tennesee.the oldest sister of William was Lucy B. Scott B.June 1874?, then Ella Scott B.Sept 1880, Brother Isiah E. Scott B. Jan? 1882, himself was born August 1886-87, and a younger brother Jessie F. Scott B.Dec.1888 All said to be born in Kentucky. Now in the 1900 census they are Scaf. Williams Draft Card in 1917 it shows him being Willie T.Scaff / William T. Scaff. Now All the family members, All but the sisters, went back to the Scott name in 1910-1920-1930. Can anyone help me with any information on this Family in ANY way? Email me at
dlcarltondavis@yahoo.com THANK YOU