January 2, 2005:

The Scharf family were among the early settlers in Goulbourn Township.
They are in the 1820 census for Goulbourn.

Hi,
I  noticed your interest in the Scarf / Scharf family who were early 
settlers in the Bytown/Ottawa area of the Ottawa valley, at Hazeldean, 
March, Nepean and across the river at Templeton.

I have been researching the early Irish origins of my Scarf/Scharf family 
at Old Leighlin and Castlecomer, County Kilkenny.  I am descended from 
John Scarf and Jane James of Nepean. He was the nephew of James Scharf 
who settled at Hazeldean circa 1820-21.
Do you have any information on the family before 1820? 

Regards
Darryl Scarff
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Hello Al,
Many thanks for your reply. Yes, please add my enquiry to the site.

Regards
Darryl Scarff
July 16, 2008:

Mr. Scharff says in his e-mail, above, that his Scharff ancestors came from Old Leighlin.
The John Scharf on the McCabe List in 1829 has an 18 year old son named Beecham, living
with his grandfather, Thomas, at Old Laughlin (sp?).

Also, Brian Scharf is researching his ancestors, James & Ann Scharf who settled in
the Ottawa area c. 1820.
... Al
December 19, 2008:
Hi Allan,I just thought I would drop a note to you about our visit to Ireland in March09
Cousin Darryl Scarff from Sydney,AU contracted a company in Ireland to engrave our family 
line on a stone plaque to be mounted on a monument. Our family line which includes the 
Scarf,Scarff,Scariff,Scharf names as well as other variant spellings have been traced 
and confirmed back to 1515 in the Leighlenbridge,Ireland area.

The dedication of the monument will take place on or about March 16/08 at the St.Lazerian 
Cathedral Cemetery,in Leighlenbridge. We hope to see many Family members there.This plaque 
was the brainchild of fellow researcher Charles "Darryl" Scarff who has been responsible 
for much of the research in Ireland over the past few years. Having come this far in our 
family research is attributable in the most part to Darryl.

Enquiries may be sent to dellscarf@hotmail.com
Thank you Allan.
Our families wish all the best for you and Grace and the rest of your family during the 
holiday season. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Merry Christmas

... DellRay Scarf

February 18, 2009:

Greetings fellow Scarf/Scharf/Scharfe/Scariff/Scarff family researchers, 

The gravestone has been cut and shaped from a beautiful slab of “Kilkenny Blue” sandstone. 
I have received a cell-phone image from the stone mason, of the raw slab (1.2 metres wide-1.5 
metres high). Engraving has commenced and installation has been assured for completion by the 
end of February. 

I will arrive in Ireland 10th March and return to Australia 4th April. Our Irish cousins have 
contacted the Anglican Dean of St. Lazerian’s Old Leighlin Cathedral and the R.C. Parish 
Priest of Leighlinbridge to arrange for a short graveyard dedication. They have chosen 
Saturday 21st March as the most convenient date to suit the needs of most interested individuals.

I attach an image of the final draft which is being inscribed. You will note the absence 
of some death years. Those details can be added when confirmed by future research. 

I have written to each respondent to acknowledge and express my appreciation for their 
financial contribution, support and participation in this project which has truly been an 
exciting voyage of discovery. It is not too late to participate with a contribution if you 
feel so inclined. We are one family and this memorial gravestone stamps our family name and 
origins on this community for all to see. It is not one person’s endeavour. It is a 
collaborative family enterprise by all of you. Thank you. 

I will ensure that appropriate photos are taken to record the gravestone and event. 

I continue to concentrate my main research on the “Irish origins” of our family. On my 
upcoming visit to Ireland,  I will spend some time in Dublin at various locations in pursuit 
of new information. The amount of material I now possess is substantial to the extent that 
the only efficient method of distribution would be via CD. It would be too expensive to print 
and offer for purchase. My master document now exceeds 6500 pages plus several thousand 
images, maps and BMD certificates. Too large to print. Too large to mail. Too expensive for a 
small production run. Eventually I will solve this problem and distribute my material to 
interested relatives before time, health and gravity bring me to a halt. 

Very Best wishes

Darryl Scarff
Australia

March 9, 2009:

Hello cousins,

I have received confirmation that the installation of the family memorial gravestone has 
been completed. 

On behalf of all family members I wish to acknowledge the efforts of all who contributed 
with any of the time, effort, information and financial support which has enabled the 
completion of the project. 

I leave for Ireland tomorrow, Monday at 5:00pm, in 22 hours time. I will ensure that 
photographs are taken to record the event. I will report back upon my return home on 4th April.

... Darryl Scarff
 April 15, 2009:

The project has been completed! The memorial stone looks great and has evoked much comment. 

The day was slightly overcast but it did not dampen the spirits of an assembly of 50 related 
descendants of those named on the memorial stone. Everyone was pleased with the attendance. 
I was not sure how many people to expect, so it was a pleasant outcome to find such a good 
rollup. 

The graveyard ceremony involved readings by both the Anglican Dean, Gordon Wynne and the 
Catholic Priest, Fr. Tom Lalor, followed by a short commentary by myself and Dell Scarf 
describing the interpretation of the groups of names on the stone.  

The occasion was captured on DVD recording which also includes candid still shots of 
individuals around the graveyard, inside the Cathedral and afterwards at a family gathering 
at “The Lord Bagenal” Inn at Leighlinbridge. It was a great success and makes for interesting 
viewing. 

Four DVD copies and four 10” x 8” copies of a photo of the group of 50 have been produced, to 
enable copy and distribution in 4 different countries. Copies can be ordered from the 
following people: 

Dell Ray Scarf will cover Canada and the USA

Agnes Scariff-Lalor will cover Ireland and the UK.

I will cover Australia.

The cost will be about 50 euro / $100.00 AUS with payment up front. 

I suggest that anyone interested should contact me as a central co-ordination point and 
once we have the numbers, a more specific price  can be confirmed and I can pass on the 
orders. Please be patient as this could take several months to coordinate and deliver. 

My congratulations and thanks to all involved. You have made it a great success. 

Very best wishes, 

Darryl Scarff

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