The Simon Compendium The Simon Scott Compendium- A Story of a Boy-Eunuch & His Adventures. V6.1 1850 – Archibald Scott, textile maker, moves from Yorkshire and prospers, setting the stage for the Scott fortunes. He dies in 1903, leaving 6 sons and 5 daughters. Intermarrying turns the Scott Family Tree into a maze. The Scott Family adopts the practice of sending “the fool of the family” into the service of the Church.  This happens 3 times: Jabez Scott, Adolphus Scott and Tom Scott are the 3....

The Simon Compendium The Simon Scott Compendium- A Story of a Boy-Eunuch & His Adventures. V7.0 1571-1610 - Life of the Italian artist Michelangelo Merisi de Caravaggio. C1600 - Caravaggio paints "Love Victorious," a work of art with a boy named Cecco as the model for Cupid. Although a eunuch, Cecco is painted as an intact Cupid.  Historical Note - Caravaggio was fond of using Castrati and prostitutes as models in his works. 1850 – Archibald Scott, textile maker, moves from Yorkshire and prosp...

The Simon Compendium The Simon Scott Compendium- A Story of a Boy-Eunuch & His Adventures. V6.5 1850 – Archibald Scott, textile maker, moves from Yorkshire and prospers, setting the stage for the Scott fortunes. He dies in 1903, leaving 6 sons and 5 daughters. Intermarrying turns the Scott Family Tree into a maze. The Scott Family adopts the practice of sending “the fool of the family” into the service of the Church.  This happens 3 times: Jabez Scott, Adolphus Scott and Tom Scott are the 3....