GGGfather, John Scaff married to Betty E. Ward was born in Perquimans County, NC abt. 1844. Had dubious distinction of fighting for both the Union and Confederate armies (and deserted from both!). Children were William Cooke Scaff m. Mary Luvinia Lane, Jim Scaff, Maggie Scaff, Connie Scaff, Sally Scaff and Mary Scaff.
This ring a bell with anyone???
Have Fun...Mike Smith