Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 9814, John Cordell, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
bordell, John Judith
W 9814
CONTENTS

No. 1987.
Missouri.
Judith Cordell, deceased, widow of John Cordell, who died in the year 1800. of St. Louis in the State of Missouri, who was a Chaplain in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded by _____ in the Virginia line for 2 years.
Increased from $480.00 per annum. Inscribed on the Roll of Missouri at the rate of 600 Dollars _____ Cents. per annum, to commence on the fourth day of March, 1831, ending on the 21 st August, 1842, the day of her death.
Certificate of Pension issued the 12. day of October, 1844 and sent to J. A. Dickens, Present.
Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowances ending
$8.100.00
Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the
Recorded by W. M. Stewart Clerk, Book 6 Vol. 1 Page 203.
The certificate in this case was sent to Hiram Cordell, the son and Administrator of the late Judith Cordell, at St. Louis, Missouri, per request to Mr. V. Ellis within.
Rept. by letter to Pen. Agent October 12. 1844.
Let. to Hiram Cordell Nov 22/44 " " J. A. Dickens " 27 "
Paid at the Treasury under the act of 6. April, 1838 from 4 th March to 21 August, 1842. Agt. notified 10. Dec. 1842
Julius M. Ward, Jbly. 26/57 Same May 8. "
She d. Aug 21-1842 AB

The certificate in this case was sent to Hiram Cordell, the son and Ad- -ministrator of the late Judith Cor- -dell, at St. Louis, Missouri, per request of Mr. V. Ellis, - see within.
Repd. by letter to Pension Agent Oct. 12th. 1844.
Let. to Hiram Cordell, Nov. 22. 1844
" " J. S. Dickens. " 27. "
Paid at the Treasury under the act of 6. April, 1838, from 11 th March, to 21 st August, 1842. Agt notified 10. Dec., 1843.
Julius M. Ward, Feby. 26. /57
Same - May 8. "

29.14 Mrs. Inaith Coralli's declaration Missouri
admitted Capt. 271 A480

State of Missouri County of St. Louis.
On this 20th day of October 1837 personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the peace in Her Bon- showing township, St. Louis Co. Mo. Judith Cordell a resident of said County & State aged Eighty four years who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed July 4 th 1836. That she is the widow of the late Rev. John Cordell who was first a Captain & then a Chaplain in the Virginia Line in the Army of the Revolution, but whether of the Continental or State lines she does not know - that he entered the Army at an early period of the War, but at what precise time she does not know - that by reason of the loss of her memory through age & recent illness she cannot remember many particulars respecting his services - but that she knows that he went to the North & was in the Army & was captured at the battle of Brandywine, as he always stated, & was confined some months in Philadelphia, in prison, & that he came home to Fauquier Co. Virginia (which was the place of his residence before & after & during the War) in the year 1779 & that she was married to said John Cordell on the 19th day of June 1779. that said Cordell shortly afterwards returned to the Army & went back from the Army several times, & sometimes was gone several months before he returned, and that he continued to do so for two or three years after they were married - that this declarant cannot recollect the exact time he left the service - but she

has no recollection of ever hearing that he resigned his station & does not believe he did resign - This declarant states that she was the widow of Bennet Price when she married said John Cordell - that her maiden name was Judith Blackwell & she is the sister of the late Capt Thomas Black- well who was an officer in the Virginia line - that she was married to Bennet Price in 1769 she died in 1774. This declarant also says that her husband John Cordell died in the year 1800 in St. Louis County & that she has never since married, but has always remained & is still his widow as will more fully appear by the testimony herewith sent. She further states that she has now in her possession her husband's family record contained in a book called "Illustration of the Book of Common Prayers" & which book he used in his religious exercises & which contains the date of her marriage, & the births of her children, in the hand writing of her said husband John Cordell, & by which it appears as follows sent. "John & Judith" "Cordell married 19 th day of June 1779." - also "Stephen B. Cordell born 20 th March 1780" - also "Arthur Cordell born 12 th October 1781." - also "Harriet Cordell born 22 nd May 1783" - also "Miriam" "Cordell born 27 th March 1785" and that there are other entries all in the hand writing of her said husband respecting the ages of their other children. This declarant further states that the marriage ceremony between herself & said John Cordell was performed by the Rev Mr. Craig

of Franklin County - that her husband Shurf & family removed from Franklin Co. to Frederick Co. Virginia - & from Frederick Co. to Louisville Kentucky & from Louisville to Vincennes Indiana & from there to this County about the year 1798 in which her said Cordeall died at age in 1800 -
Sworn & subscribed.
This 20th October 1837
before me a Justice of
the peace
Harvey Sappington. J.P.
Judith his Cordeall Dank
Subscribed
I certify that Mrs. Judith Cordeall has been for many years known to me as a lady of an unimpeachable character, & that she is fully entitled to credence in her declarations & statements.
I further certify that she is unable by reason of age & recent illness (which have much impaired her bodily & mental faculties) to attend Court to make her declaration. I further state that I have myself no doubt of the correctness of her declaration. Given under my hand & seal this 20th Oct. 1837
Harvey Sappington J.P.

State of Missouri County of St. Louis
I, Edwin H. Shepard a Notary Public duly qualified in and for the County of St. Louis hereby certify that Hartley Sappington Esq. whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument of Certificate was at the date thereof a Notary of the peace in and for the said County and that full faith and credit are due to all his acts as such
Given under my hand and seal of office at the City and County of St. Louis Missouri this 21 st day of October 1837 Edwin H. Shepard Notary Public St. Louis County Missouri
2914 Mrs. Sarah Correll's
acknowledgment
Notary Public
admitted
April 2nd
1838

I know all men by these presents that I Hiram Cordell administrator of the Estate of Judith Cordell dec d late of this County who was the widow of John Cordell formerly a Captain & a Chaplain in the Virginia line in the Revolutionary War do by these presents authorize Sampson Francis A. Dickinson of Washington City as my agent & attorney to apply to the Secretary of War or Commissioner of Pensions for an increase of pension due to my mother & intestate Judith Cordell widow as aforesaid & in any and all ways to prosecute her claim to an increase of pension under any existing pension law of the United States & to receive the same if allowed & pay all sums of money due on account thereof & to receipt for the same

and to do any & all acts in the premises which I could do if personally present, as witness my hand Seal this 3rd day of September 1844
Hiram Cordell
State of Missouri } ss
County of St. Louis } Be it remembered that on this 3 rd day of September Anno Domini Eighteen hundred and forty four before the un- dersigned a Justice of the peace within and for County aforesaid Came Hiram Cordell who is personally known to me to be the same person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument of writing as a party thereto, and acknowledged the same to be his act and deed for the per- sones therein mentioned.
Taken and certified the day and year aforesaid.
Diogenes McIntire
Justice of the Peace

I certify that I am well ac- quainted with William Fordell who has executed the foregoing known that he is reputed & believed to be the son of Mr. Judith Fordell who was enti- tled to a pension at this pension agency recd. the same through said William Fordell in her life time. There is no question of the identity - he being the same William Fordell who recd. the pension for his mother.
The facts above stated I know to be true Wm. B. Anderson
St. Louis, Mo September 3. 1844

State of Mississippi ss. I, Stephen A. Barlow Clerk of the County of Louis 3 I, Stephen A. Barlow Clerk of the County Court within said County, certify that Diogene Wetmore whose name is subscribed to the within Certificate of acknowledgement, was on the day of the date thereof and now is an acting Justice of the peace within said County duly elected & qualified, that the signature to said Certificate is his genuine signature and that said Certifi- cate is in due form of law.
In Testimon, whereof I here set my hand and affix the seal of said Court at office in the City of St. Louis the 5 th day of September eighteen hundred and forty four
S. A. Barlow Clerk
J. Smith Correll Secy J. M. Means
H. A. Dickinson Atty
W. E. ... J. H. ...
enl 4 July N36 Nov: 1987
all issued to H. A. Dickinson

2/6 Johannis ordell ejus Liber Natus 29 th Aprilis Anno Dom. 1749
Judith, wife of John Cordell Born Jan. 6 th 1753 Married June 19 th 1779 Aet. 26 annos
1814 1953
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September 16, 1939
AW BA-J/AWT John Cordell W. 9814
Mr. Tryon M. Shepherd 22 Willis Street Westminster, Maryland
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of John Cordell, who served from Virginia, and whose widow, Judith, was allowed pension while living in St. Louis County, Missouri.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in claim for pension, W. 9814, based upon service of John Cordell, in the War of the Revolution.
The date and place of birth of John Cordell and names of his parents are not given.
While residing in Fauquier County, Virginia, John Cordell was Captain of the Virginia troops, early in the Revolution, dates of this service not shown. He was appointed, January 1, 1777, Chaplain in Colonel Daniel Morgan's 11th Virginia Regiment, was captured at the battle of Brandywine, and held in prison in Philadelphia, until early in 1779, when exchanged, after which he served as Chaplain, until August 18, 1781.
John John Cordell married June 19, 1779, in Fauquier County, Virginia, Judith, the widow of Burnet or Bennet Price, whom she married about 1769, and who died about 1774. The maiden name of Judith was Black-

well; she was born January 6, 1753, place not stated, nor are the names of her parents given.
John Cordell and his wife, Judith, moved from Fauquier County, Virginia, to Frederick County, Virginia, to Louisville, Kentucky, to Vincennes, Indiana, and about 1798, moved to St. Louis County, Missouri. John Cordell died in said County, sometime in the month of April, 1800.
His widow, Judith Cordell, was allowed pension on account of the service of her husband, John Cordell, on her application executed October 20, 1837, at which time she was a resident of St. Louis County, Missouri.
She died in St. Louis County, Missouri, August 21, 1842.
The following names of the children of John Cordell, and his wife, Judith, are shown in the claim:
Stephen B. born March 20, 1780 Arthur " October 12, 1781 Harriet " May 22, 1783 Hiram " March 27, 1785
Their son, Hiram Cordell, was living in 1844, St. Louis County, Missouri.
Reference was made to "other children" of John Cordell, and wife, Judith, but their names were not designated; their grandchildren were referred to, also, no names shown.
The widow, Judith Cordell, was the sister of Captain Thomas Blackwell, an officer of the Virginia troops in the Revolutionary War.
Mrs. Catharine Cordell was eighty-six years old in 1837, then a resident of St. Louis County,

Missouri, with her son, Presley Cordell; she was the widow of George Edward Cordell, brother of the Reverend John Cordell of the Revolutionary War. The said Catharine Cordell was born and reared in Northumberland County, Virginia, and was present at the marriage of Reverend John Cordell and Judith Price.
The above named Presley Cordell was born March 5, 1779, and before moving to St. Louis County, Missouri, had resided in Loudoun County, Virginia.
The papers on file in this claim contain no further discernible family data.
In order to obtain the name and address of the person who received the last payment of this pension, you should apply to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data:
Judith Cordell, widow of John Cordell Certificate #1987 Issued October 12, 1844 Rate $600.00 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831 Act of July 4, 1836 Missouri Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

General Land Office May 19. 1853.
Sir:
Will you please enclose to me the papers in the Pension Office upon which a pension for $480 per Annum was granted to Judith Cordell, under the Act of July 24 th 1836. - See Missouri Roll - for the service of John Cordell a Chaplain in the Continental Line.
It is important that these papers should be examined in connection with a claim for bounty land under the Act of August 31 st 1850.
Very Respectfully Your obedt Servt
Commissaire.
L. P. Wald. Esq Commr of Pensions

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
October 3, 1844.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An Act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," and the third section of the Act of August 23, 1842, extending the time within which pensioners may receive their pensions from the pension agents, The Adm. rs of Judith Bordell, decd. a Pensioner on the Roll of the Missioni Agency, at the rate of Four hundred & eighty Dollars and Cents per annum, under the law of the 4 th July 1836, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of March — to the 21 st August 1842.
Respectfully, yours,
Wm. L. Harris
Comptroller.
To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, Present.

August 29, 1938
John Cordell W. 9814 BA-J/AWF
Mr. C. G. Cordle 1009 Adrian Street Augusta, Georgia
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letters in which you request information in regard to the following soldiers of the Revolutionary War:
John Butler from Bristol Parish or Prince George County, Virginia;
William Butler of Prince George County, Virginia, later settled in Brunswick County, Virginia;
Thomas Lewellen, served with the North Carolina Line, later of Virginia;
John Cordell (Cordle), captain and chaplain in the Virginia troops.
Revolutionary War data furnished by this office are obtained from claims for pension and bounty land which have been made to the United States, based upon service in that war.
A search of the records fails to show such claims on file on account of the Revolutionary War service of Thomas Lewellen. The name was searched under various spellings.
In order to identify the records of the John and William Butler in whom you are particularly interested, as much as possible of the following data relative to each soldier are essential- approximate dates of birth and death and places of residence

at enlistment and after service.
The Revolutionary War record of John Cordell is furnished you herewith.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

August 29, 1938
John Cordell W. 9814 BA--J/AWF
Mr. C. G. Cordle 1009 Adrian Street Augusta, Georgia.
Dear Sir:
The data which follow concerning John Cordell were obtained from papers on file in claim for pension, W. 9814, based on his service in the War of the Revolution.
The date and place of birth of John Cordell were not given, nor were the names of his parents stated.
While residing in Fauquier County, Virginia, John Cordell was captain of Virginia troops, early in the Revolution, dates of this service not shown. He was appointed, January 1, 1777, Chaplain in Colonel Daniel Morgan's 11th Virginia Regiment, was captured at the battle of Brandywine, and held in prison in Philadelphia, until early in 1779, after which he served as Chaplain, until August 18, 1781.
John Cordell married June 19, 1779 in Fauquier County, Virginia, Judith, the widow of Burnet or Bennet Price, whom she married about 1769, and who died about 1774; her maiden name was Blackwell, and she was born January 6, 1753, place not stated, nor were the names of her parents given.
John Cordell and his wife, Judith, moved from Fauquier County, Virginia, to Frederick County, Virginia, to Louisville, Kentucky, to Vincennes,

Indiana, and about 1798 to Saint Louis County, Missouri.
John Cordell died in Saint Louis County, in the month of April, 1800.
The widow, Judith Cordell, was allowed pension on account of the service of her husband, John Cordell, on her application executed October 20, 1837, at which time she was a resident of Saint Louis County, Missouri.
She died in Saint Louis County, August 21, 1842.
The following names of the children of John Cordell, and his wife, Judith, are shown in the claim:
Stephen D. born March 20, 1780 Arthur " October 12, 1781 Harriet " May 22, 1783 Hiram " March 27, 1785.
Their son, Hiram Cordell, was living in 1844 in Saint Louis County, Missouri.
Reference was made to "other children" of John Cordell and wife, Judith, but their names were not designated; their grandchildren were referred to, also, no names shown.
The widow, Judith Cordell, was the sister of Captain Thomas Blackwell, an officer of the Virginia troops in the Revolutionary War.
Mrs. Catharine Cordell in 1837, eighty-six years of age, was a resident of Saint Louis County, Missouri, with her son, Presley Cordell; she was the widow of George Edward Cordell, brother of

Reverend John Cordell of the Revolutionary War; she was born and reared in Northumberland County, Virginia, and was present at the marriage of Reverend John Cordell and Judith Price.
The Presley Cordell referred to herein was born March 5, 1779, and before moving to Saint Louis County, Missouri, had resided in Loudoun County, Virginia.
The papers on file in this claim contain no further discernible data in regard to family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

August 19, 1938
BA--J/AWF John Cordell W. 9814
Honorable Henry C. Luckey Lincoln Nebraska
My dear Mr. Luckey:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request to know the names of the heirs of Reverend John Cordell, who served in the Revolutionary War, and the location of the six thousand acres of land which your constituent states they received in 1837, also, any other information in regard to him.
The transactions referred to in the copy of the descriptions of the land and certain payments for service of John Cordell, submitted by you do not pertain to the records of this office, but to Virginia State records. The Revolutionary War records of this office have been searched and a claim for pension found based upon service of Reverend John Cordell in that war, which claim was made to the United States. All papers in that claim, W. 9814, have been examined carefully and the following data found.
The date and place of birth of John Cordell were not given, nor were the names of his parents stated.
While residing in Fauquier County, Virginia, John Cordell was captain of Virginia troops, early in the Revolution, dates of this service not given. He was appointed, January 1, 1777, Chaplain in Colonel Daniel Morgan's 11th Virginia Regiment, was captured

at the battle of Brandywine, and held in prison in Philadelphia, until early in 1779, after which he served as Chaplain, until August 18, 1781.
John Cordell married June 19, 1779 in Fauquier County, Virginia, Judith, the widow of Burnet or Bennet Price, whom she married about 1769, and who died about 1774; her maiden name was Blackwell, and she was born January 6, 1753, place not stated, nor were the names of her parents shown.
John Cordell and his wife, Judith, moved from Fauquier County, Virginia, to Frederick County, Virginia, to Louisville, Kentucky, to Vincennes, Indiana, and about 1798 to Saint Louis County, Missouri. John Cordell died in Saint Louis County, in the month of April, 1800.
The widow, Judith Cordell, was allowed pension on account of the service of her husband, John Cordell, on her application executed October 20, 1837, at which time she was a resident of Saint Louis County, Missouri. She died in that county, August 21, 1842.
The following names of the children of John Cordell and his wife, Judith, are shown in the claim:
   Stephen D.  born  March  20, 1780    Arthur  "  October  12, 1781    Harriet  "  May  22, 1783    Hiram  "  March  27, 1785.   
Their son, Hiram Cordell, was living in 1844 in Saint Louis County, Missouri.
Reference was made to "other children" of John Cordell and wife, Judith, but their names were not designated; their grandchildren were referred to, also, no names shown.
The widow, Judith Cordell, was the sister of

Captain Thomas Blackwell, an officer of the Virginia troops in the Revolutionary War.
Mrs. Catharine Cordell in 1837, eighty-six years of age, was a resident of Saint Louis County, Missouri, with her son, Presley Cordell; she was the widow of George Edward Cordell, brother of Reverend John Cordell, and was born and reared in Northumberland County, Virginia, and was present at the marriage of Reverend John Cordell and Judith Price.
The above noted Presley Cordell was born March 8, 1779, and before moving to Saint Louis County, Missouri, had resided in Loudoun County, Virginia.
The papers on file in this claim contain no further discernible data in regard to family.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

June 24, 1958
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Benjamin Bridge, S. 42094 John Cordell, W. 9814 BA-J/MLB
Mrs. Frank Larner Box 37 Warsaw, Illinois
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter of recent date, in which you request the records of the following named soldiers: John Cordell and his two sons, John, Jr. and Richard Cordell of Virginia; Captain John Potter of New Jersey; Jesse Scudder and his father, Benjamin Scudder, originally from Elizabeth, New Jersey, all soldiers of the Revolutionary War, also the War of 1812 records of Enoch Scudder and his brother, Benjamin Scudder, sons of Jesse named above, and Benjamin Bridge who, you state, served in both Revolutionary War and War of 1812 and was pensioned in 1818 and died April 17, 1843.
Because of the great demand for Revolutionary War and War of 1812 data , and the limited trained clerical force available for furnishing such information, it is impossible to comply in full with each request which requires so much time and research.
You are furnished herewith the records of John Cordell and Benjamin Bridge, both soldiers of the Revolutionary War. It is not shown that Benjamin Bridge served in the War of 1812.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator
See her letter re Benjamin Bridge S. 42094

June 27, 1938
Mrs. Frank Larner Box 37 Warsaw, Illinois
BA-J/AWF Benjamin Bridge S. 42094 John Cordell W. 9814
Dear Madam:
The Revolutionary War records of Benjamin Bridge and John Cordell follow as found in pension claims.
Benjamin Bridge-S.42094
The data furnished herein concerning Benjamin Bridge were obtained from papers on file in pension claim, S. 42094, based on his military service in the Revolutionary War.
The date and place of birth of Benjamin Bridge were not given, nor were the names of his parents stated.
Benjamin Bridge enlisted in Morristown, New Jersey, sometime in March, 1776, served as a private in Captain Joseph Lindley's company, and in Colonel Baldwin's Regiment of Artificers, marched to Canada was there until in the fall, returned to Morristown, and was in the battles of Trenton and Princeton, and was discharged in Morristown after having served one year.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 18, 1818, at which time he was aged about sixty-six years, and a resident of Butler

County, Ohio.
The soldier, Benjamin Bridge, was living in 1821 in Preble County, Ohio.
The papers on file in this claim contain no reference to wife or children of Benjamin Bridge.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly the date of death of this pensioner, you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D. C., and furnish the following data:
Benjamin Bridge Certificate #14457 Issued September 18, 1819 Rate $8.00 per month Commenced May 18, 1818 Act of March 18, 1818 Ohio Agency.
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John Cordell-W.9814
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in pension claim, W. 9814, based on the service of John Cordell during the War of the Revolution.
The date and place of birth of John Cordell were not given, nor were the names of his parents stated.
While residing in Fauquier County, Virginia, John Cordell was captain of Virginia troops, early in the Revolution, dates of this service not given. He was appointed, January 1, 1777, Chaplain in Colonel Daniel Morgan's 11th Virginia Regiment, was captured at the battle of Brandywine, and held in

in prison in Philadelphia, until early in 1779, after which he served as Chaplain, until August 18, 1781.
John Cordell married June 19, 1779 in Fauquier County, Virginia, Judith, the widow of Burnet or Bennet Price, who she had married about 1769, he died about 1774; her maiden name was Blackwell, and she was born January 6, 1753, place not stated, nor were the names of her parents shown.
John Cordell and his wife, Judith, moved from Fauquier County, Virginia, to Frederick County, Virginia, to Louisville, Kentucky, to Vincennes, Indiana, and about 1798 to Saint Louis County, Missouri. He died there in the month of April, 1800.
The widow, Judith Cordell, was allowed pension on account of the service of her husband, John Cordell, on her application executed October 30, 1837, then a resident of Saint Louis County, Missouri. She died in that county, August 31, 1842.
following names of The names of the children of John Cordell and his wife, Judith, are as shown in the claim-
   Stephen D.  born March  30, 1780    Arthur  " October  13, 1781    Harriet  " May  22, 1783    Hiram  " March  27, 1785.   
Son, Hiram Cordell, was living in Saint Louis County, Missouri in 1844.
Reference was made to "other children" of John Cordell and wife, Judith, names were not designated; their grandchildren were referred to, also, no names shown. but their
The widow, Judith Cordell, was the sister of Captain Thomas Blackwell, an officer of the Virginia troops, War of the Revolution.
Mrs. Catharine Cordell in 1837, eighty-six years

4- of age, and  was a resident of Saint Louis County, Missouri, with her son, Presley Cordell; she was the widow of George Edward Cordell, brother of Reverend John Cordell, and was born and reared in Northumberland County, Virginia, and was present at the marriage of Reverend John Cordell and Judith Price.
The above noted Presley Cordell was born March 5, 1779, and before moving to Saint Louis County, Missouri, had resided in Loudoun County, Virginia.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

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July 17, 1931
Joseph C. Mason 309 Investment Bldg. Washington, D. C.
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section AWF
Dear Sir:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 9814, that John Cordell was born April 29, 1749, place not stated. names of his parents are not given
While residing in Fauquier County, Virginia, he served early in the war as captain, length of this service not given.
He was appointed, January 1, 1777, chaplain in Colonel Daniel Morgan's Virginia Regiment, was taken prisoner at the battle of Brandywine, and held in Philadelphia, until early in 1779, after which he served as chaplain until August 18, 1781.
He moved to St. Louis County, Missouri, about 1798, and he died there in April 1800.
The soldier married, June 19, 1779 in Fauquier County, Virginia, Judith, widow of Burnet or Bennett Price, who died in 1774. Her maiden name was Blackwell and she was born January 6, 1753.
She was allowed pension, on account of the services of John Cordell, on her application executed October 20, 1837, then a resident of St. Louis County, Missouri.
She died August 21, 1842 in St. Louis County, Missouri.
The following children were referred to-

  Stephie B.  born March  20, 1780    Arthur  " October  13, 1781    Harriet  " May  22, 1783    Hiram  " March  27, 1785.  
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator
ADMINISTRATOR ROOM 404 BUILDING DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR UNITED STATES

au 7 February 4, 1926.
Mary M. Shepherd 445 N. 27th St Lincoln, Nebr.
Madam:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 9814, it appears that John Cordell was born April 29, 1749, place not stated.
While residing in Fauquier County, Virginia, early in the War served as a Captain, length of service not stated.
January 1, 1777, he was appointed Chaplain in Colonel Daniel Morgan's Virginia Regiment, he was taken prisoner at the battle of Brandywine, and held in Philadelphia, until the beginning of 1779, when he again served as Chaplain until August 18, 1781.
He moved to St. Louis County, Missouri about 1798, where he died in April 1800.
Soldier married June 19, 1779 in Fauquier County,

Virginia, Judith, born January 6, 1753 (maiden name Blackwell) widow of Burnet or Bennet Price, who died in 1774.
She was allowed pension, on account of the services of John Cordell, on her application executed October 20, 1837, while a resident of St. Louis County, Missouri; and she died there August 31, 1842.
Only children referred to-
Steptoe B. born March 20, 1780. Arthur " October 12, 1781. Harriet " May 22, 1783. Hiram " March 27, 1785.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

Washington, D. C., _____, 19____
Brandy Sept 11, 1777 Mercer Oct. 22, 77
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of John Cordell , a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
W. 9814
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Early period of the War as Captain   Jany 1, 1777 until after Chaplain Daniel Morgan 11 Va.   the battle of Brandywine when he was captured and   imprisoned in Philadelphia until the beginning of 1779; and served   again as a Chaplain until August 18, 1781.  
Battles engaged in, see above
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Tauquier Co. Va.
Date of application for pension, Oct. 20, 1837. Her claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, St. Louis Co. Missouri from about 1798.
Age at date of application, born Jany 6, 1753.
Remarks: he was born Apr. 29, 1747, married in Fauquier Co. Va., June 19, 1779. Judith (Blackwell) Price wid. of Burnett Price who died 1774. John Cordell died in April 1800 in St. Louis Co., Mo. where she died Aug. 21, 1842. Only children stated: Steptoe B. born Mch. 20, 1780; Arthur b. Oct. 12, 1781; Harriet b. May 22, 1783; Hiram b. Mch. 27, 1785.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.
Office note: Testimony relative to marriage of Dolly Stammer does not refer to John Cordell who mar. Judith (Blackwell) Price.

August 19, 1939
The Pension Bureau Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
Request that I be furnished a statement as to the service of John Cordell who was a Chaplain in Col. Daniel Morgan's Virginia Regiment (appointed Jan. 1, 1777- Served until Aug. 18, 1781) during the Rev. War.
Records should show that Judith Blackwell Price Cordell, his widow, was allowed a pension on her application executed Oct. 20, 1837, then a resident of St. Louis County, Missouri. Judith Cordell died Aug. 21, 1842.
If your records do not show the service of John Cordell, I would appreciate a verification as to the pension records in his widows case.
Thanking you in advance for your help in this matter, I am
Very truly yours,
Tryon M. Shepherd 22 Willis Street Westminster, Md.

THE ACADEMY OF RICHMOND COUNTY
BOYS' HIGH SCHOOL: FOUNDED BY THE STATE OF GEORGIA JULY 31, 1783
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
THE JUNIOR COLLEGE OF AUGUSTA
CO-EDUCATIONAL FOUNDED BY BOARD OF EDUCATION OF RICHMOND COUNTY, AUGUST 15, 1925
1009 Adrian St. AUGUSTA, GEORGIA August 18, 1938
The U.S. Veterans Administration Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
Can you give me information about the family or residence of John Cordell (or Cordle), captain and chaplain in the Continental Line January 1, 1777-January 1, 1779, and officer and chaplain in State troops of Virginia to February 10, 1781?
Very truly yours,
C. G. Cordle C. G. Cordle

HENRY C. LUCKEY 1st Dist. NEBRASKA
HOME ADDRESS: LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
COMMITTEE ON POST OFFICE AND POST ROADS
Congress of the United States
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C.
August 12, 1938
Lincoln
Mr. Michael J. McGirr, Committee on Invalid Pensions House of Representatives Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. McGirr:
Will you kindly give me a little help?
One of my constituents wants to know who the heirs are and where the land is located that was given in bounty for the services of Rev. John Cordell, referred to in the attached sheet. If you will kindly refer the information I am transmitting to you to the proper committee, informing them to advise me directly, I shall appreciate it very much.
We had a great day out here on August 9th. Although the primary vote was very light, it was most gratifying to me personally.
With kindest greetings,
Sincerely yours,
Henry C. Luckey
Member of Congress
HCL/e

Rev. John Cordell appears to have served in the Revolutionary Army as a captain as well as a chaplain. The muster rolls record him as appointed chaplain, 11th Va. Regiment Feb. 15, 1777. The Auditor of Virginia certified 1843 that he had settled his accounts with Virginia April 4, 1783, for services ending Jan 1st, 1779.
Jan. 30, 1837, his heirs received six thousand acres of land for three years service (Report 1063. 27th Congressional Session). Va. State Document No. 31, 1835, says he was Captain from January 1, 1777, to Jan. 1, 1779, and chaplain to Feb. 10, 1780 1781. He then received 4000 pounds advanced to him for the use of the army. He served upwards of four years and is entitled to bounty land for service of three years as Chaplain. Report No. 457, 28th Congressional Session says he was taken prisoner at Brandywine and kept in captivity till the beginning of 1779, when he became a supernumerary officer and as such his heirs received bounty. General Dan'l Morgan certified in 1792 that John Cordell was Chaplain to his regiment Jan 1, 1777. And so did Chief Justice Marshall.

Henry Bldg 601 1941-57 COMMITTEE ON INVALID PENSIONS
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES U. S.
Washington, D. C., August 15, 193 8
Respectfully referred to
Veterans Administration for consideration and reply. Please address reply to Congressman Luckey at Lincoln, Nebraska.
same JOHN LESINSKI, Chairman of Committee.
By M. J. M. Gist Clerk.

Mrs Finch
Finch
For your files no answer required
Mr. Morgan was advised letter sent July 17-1931

Mrs. Francis
DEPUTY COMMISSIONER S JUL 20 1931 BUREAU OF PENSIONS
July 18
request cancelled by Mrs. Morgan
PREPARE REPLY FOR MY PERSONAL SIGNATURE E. W. MORGAN, ACTING COMMISSIONER
My dear Mr. Morgan:-
On June 23, 1931, I
wrote to you as Director of Pensions requesting certain information concerning my grandfather, the Rev John Cordell, a Chaplain in the Revolutionary war. He was with the 11 th Virginia from May 1777 with notation "apparated Feb 15, 1777" and on subsequent rolls to Oct 17, 1777 which last notation shows him a "prisoner with the enemy." No reply has been received from the Bureau. Will you cause an inquiry to be made and furnish me with the desired information and oblige
Yours Very Truly
Hon E. W. Morgan. Washington D.C.
Joseph C. Mason 309 Investment Bldg

23rd June 1931.
Hon. E. W. Morgan, Director of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
My dear Mr. Morgan:
If the Bureau of Pensions can locate the pension of the Rev. John Cordell, who is thought to have served as Chaplain on Washington's staff sometime during the Revolutionary War, will you please give me whatever information may be found. If available, please give following information:
Names and addresses of his parents.
Name and address of his wife, or wives (he was married twice) one wife being Judith Steptoe.
Which drew a pension?
With what organization was he connected when he entered the service?
Thanking you for whatever information you may be able to give me, I am
Yours very truly,
Joseph C. Mason
Joseph C. Mason, 309 Investment Bldg., Washington, D. C.
JCM:lg

Dallas, Texas. March-24-1926.
U.S.Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sirs:
Will you please have sent to me a copy of the application for pension as filed by JUDITH CORDELL widow of Chaplain (Capt) John Cordell of the 11th Virginia Regiment--of the Revolutionary War.
Mrs. J. Carter Bardin, 429 Centre (Donna Cordell)

Dallas, Texas. March-15-1926
U.S.Bureau of Pensions: Revolutionary War Records, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sirs:
For D A R purposes will you please have sent to me a copy of data on file in your Dept, pertaining to the Rev.War service of my Ancestor
JOHN CORDELL Chaplain of a Virginia Regiment.
Donna Cordell Bardin, Mrs. J. Carter Bardin (Mrs. J. Carter Bardin) 429 CENTRE ST

Grand Lodge A.: F.: and A.: M.: of Nebraska COMMITTEE ON MASONIC EDUCATION OFFICE OF CHAIRMAN
JOHN WRIGHT, GRAND MASTER
COMMITTEE:
CHARLES M. SHEPHERD AMBROSE C. EPPERSON EDWIN H. GERHART N. DWIGHT FORD RALPH O. CANADAY
445 NO. 27TH STREET
Lincoln, Nebraska
Jan. 1 st 1926
Pensions Bureau
I am writing requesting the record of two Chaplains by the name of Cordell who went from Virginia to the revolutionary War. Any information you may be able to give me I will greatly appreciate it.
Very sincerely Yours Mary M. Shepherd
445 N. 27 th St. Lincoln Neb.
John J. Fredette W9874 the only one of Va. or Penn as Chaplain

High School Teachers Association of New York City
Rev 2 ct stamp
MISS DELA P. MUSSEY VICE-PRESIDENT MORRIS HIGH SCHOOL NEW YORK MISS MABEL L. PERRY SECRETARY RICHMOND HILL HIGH SCHOOL RICHMOND HILL LORING B. MULLEN TREASURER GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL NOSTRAND AVENUE, BROOKLYN
CLYDE R. JEFFORDS PRESIDENT BOYS HIGH SCHOOL MARCY AND PUTNAM AVENUES BROOKLYN
ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
ALEXANDER L. PUGH HIGH SCHOOL OF COMMERCE MANHATTAN
MISS HARRIET E. WYCKOFF EASTERN DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL BROOKLYN
FRED C. WHITE MORRIS HIGH SCHOOL THE BRONX
19 Union Park Ave., Jamaica, N.Y.,
May 14, 1923
Commissioner of Pensions
Adjutant General, War Department, Washington, D.C.
in re military service of Capt. John Cordell, 11th Virginia Inf., American Revolution.
Dear Sir:
Pension service
Please send me the military record of my ancestor, Rev. John Cordell, who seems to have served as Chaplain and Captain of the 11th Virginia Infantry from Feb. 15th, 1777 until the end of the war. He lived in Leesburg, Virginia, and was granted 6000 acres of land and considerable backpay by Congress at the close of his services. Any further information regarding him, or further sources of information will be very welcome.
Very truly yours,
Clyde R. Jeffords
Clyde R. Jeffords
Rebated A.G.O. MAY 14 1923

John H. H. H. H. Ginn Springfield, Illinois
March 4, 1921
Dept. of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation Washington, D.C.
Kindly furnish me statement of history record of John Corbett, who served as Corbett is a Victim's Relief, and I am truly Yours sincerely,
John H. H. H. H.

John H. Lloyd & Co. Grain Springfield, Illinois
Rev 1/20
March 4, 1921.
Dept. of The Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
Kindly furnish me statement of Military record of John Cordell, who served as Chaplain in a Virginia Regiment, and was captured at Brandywine. He was a pensioner, I am told.
Yours respectfully,
John H Lloyd Box 600
JHL.
RECEIVED MAR 10 1921

and Oblige.
Sincerely
Mrs. Emma Lee Gibbs Babb 721 West State St. Jacksonville. Deliver.
George Fankersly was a Private in Virginia troops.
List of Revolutionary troops of Virginia Eight annual report of State Library, Vol 8th Page 427.

revt DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF PENSIONS WASHINGTON, Jan. 7, 1921
Respectfully returned. To enable this Bureau to identify the pension cases of the parties referred to you should state the company and regiment in which each served,
F. D. BYINGTON
Commissioner.
John Woodell served as Chaplain 14th Virginia and Virginia State Regiment May 1779 to 10th February 80 Page 171 Eighth Annual Report of the State Librarian of Virginia P 112 containing list of Virginia Soldiers in the Revolution war

10000 Rev 777 Barnes Jacksonville, FL Dec. 22-1920
Pension Office Washington, D.C. Gentlemen:
Please give me the names of one or two of the children of George Tankersley and the date of their births. I have the record complete except the names of his children - also would like the record of John Cordell

PENSTON U. S. JUL 26 1920 OFFICE

2 nd Stamp on Envelope Rec'd 7/1/20
Rev. Secy C.S.W.
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA PHILADELPHIA
THE TOWNE SCIENTIFIC SCHOOL
CHEMISTRY
July 25, 1920
Revolutionary War Section of the U.S. Pension Office, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
Since having been in the military service of the United States, I have become interested in securing whatever records may be in existence of service of my ancestors in the Revolutionary War. I have been directed to write to you for such information.
The names in which I am interested, together with what information I have concerning each, follows.
 (1) Edmund Baxter ney  (2) John Baxter ney 
The first Captain and the second a private in the 8th Company of the 4th Battalion of Washington County (Pa) Militia. Later lived in Ohio Co. W. Va.
S8744 - (3) John Humphreys - a Lieutenant from Chester Co. Pa. - wife Anna North lived later in Jefferson Co. W. Va.

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA PHILADELPHIA
THE TOWNE SCIENTIFIC SCHOOL
CHEMISTRY
(4) Humphrey ref Keyes - of Jefferson County W. Va. - wife was Sarah Hall. W9814 (5) John Cordell - Chaplain - from Virginia - wife Elizabeth Edwards . (6) Richard O'ne O'Connor - of Virginia or Maryland - wife Mary Orme
I shall be very much interested to receive whatever information may be available relative to any or all of these men.
Very truly yours
Allan S. Humphreys
(Formerly 2nd Lieut C.W.S., U.S.A.)
Present Address:
Harrison Laboratory, U. of Penn, Philadelphia
Address after Sept 1st 1920
947 S. Jefferson, Springfield Missouri.

Recd. Dec 1
Bonners Ferry Ida Nov 28-1916 Commissioner of Pensions.
Dear Sir will you kindly tell me if Thomas Massie who was an Ensign from Goochland Co Va in the Rea War. A Pensioner? Did he ever draw a Pension?
Did his wife survive him. would like all the information you can give.
and also John Cordell of Va Probably from Norfolk County He was a Chaplain in the Rea- War. Did he draw a Pension. When did he die? and did wife survive him? I wish a full record of service of each ones service in the Rea War.
Sincerely
Lillie Massie Duvall.

I have a record of two Thomas Massies nr. 7.403 one born in 1747 The other in 831235 1759 Both were Capt both promoted to rank of Major Both Virginians - But neither are the ones I am seeking.
Now I wish record of the Ensign. It seems there were so many Thomas Massies in the Revolution from Va But as yet have not the right one.
Hoping this time to meet with success.
Sincerely
Lillie Massie Duvall Bonners Ferry Ids Box 503

1916 Dec. 18. Hist. to Mrs. Lillie M. Duvall. &
1920 Aug. 13. Hist. to Allan S. Humphreys. au
1921, Feb. 11 Hist. to Mrs. Emmaseen G. Babb. Eu
1921, Apl. 8 Hist. to Inott. Lloyd - - Eu
1923 July 24 Hist to C. R. Jeffords au
1926 Feb. 4. " " Mary H. Shep. au
1926 Apr. 29. " " Mrs. D. C. Ben. au
1931 July 17. " " Joseph C. M. au
1958 June 27. " " Mrs. Frank Turner au
see her letter in Benjamin Bridge S. 42094 au
1938 - Aug. 19. Hist. to Long Henry C. Buckley au
1938. Aug. 29. Hist. to C. B. Cordle au
1939. Sept. 16. " " Tyrone M. Shepherd au
Rej WIDOW, &c.
File No. 9814
Judith Cordell Wid. of John Cordell Chaplain Berlin
Act: July 4/36
Index: Vol. A , Page 145

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States, of the fundth 4 th of July, 1836, Judith Cordell, deceased - who was the widow of John Cordell, who was a Chaplain in the Revolutionary War, was entitled to a pension, at the rate of six hundred dollars per annum, commencing on the 4 th March 1831, and ending on the twenty first of August, 1842, the day of her death, which will be paid upon the production of the proper vouchers to to Miriam Cordell, Administrator, for the sole and exclusive benefit of the child or children of said Judith Cordell, deceased: after having deducted the amount already paid said Judith Cordell, during her life.
This pension has been increased from six hundred  four hundred & eighty ($480-) dollars per annum.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 12 th — day of October — one thousand eight hundred and forty= four —
Secretary of War.
Examined and } Countersigned. }
Commissioner of Pensions.

St Louis March the 30 th 1838
I Hiram Cordell hereby certify That of this day cut out of the Book called the Illustration of the Book of common Prayers the leaf hereto annexed which contains the date of my mother's marriage that the entry is in the hand writing of my Father the late John Cordell who was Chaplain in the Army of the Revolution and the Book belonged to him & is now in the possession of my mother who is his widow
Hiram Cordell
State of Missouri } County of Saint Louis } Be it Remembered that on this Thirtieth day of March in the year of Our Lord One thousand Eight hundred and thirty Eight before me Henry Chouteau Clerk of the County Court within and for the County of Saint Louis in the State of Missouri personally appeared Hiram Cordell personally known to me who being by me duly sworn on his oath saith that the foregoing statement by him subscribed is true
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at office in the City of Saint Louis in the County and State aforesaid the day and year before written
Henry Chouteau Clerk

Missouri 1987 Judith Cordell widow of John Cordell
who died on the _____ 1800 of St Louis in the State of Missouri who was a Captain in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the reg t commanded by Col _____ in the Virginia line for two years
Inscribed on the Roll of Missouri at the rate of 480 Dollars _____ Cents, per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 th day of April 1838 _____ and sent to H. A. Dekins Esq. Washington.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1838 $3360. — Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sep 38 240. —
$3600. —
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3 rd . }
Recorded by
Wm H Allen
Clerk
Book
A
Vol.
2
Page
189

June 7.
Com-
James L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions. Mrs. Cordelia North 1987
ion ion ast

Washington. 6 June 1838
Sir,
M c Hiram Cordell in a letter dated "St. Louis Mo. May the 18 th 1838." says "A certificate for my mother's pension I presented it this day to the Commissioner of Pensions for settlement he informed me that Congress had made no appropriation as yet for the payment of pensions for this year therefore he could not pay it until it was made." M c Cordell I presume means the Pension Agent at St. Louis Mo. had no money to pay his mother's pension & writes the above in consequence of not being able to receive the pension on application. Should the Pension Agent not have money will you be so good as to have some remitted. Very respectfully,
Yours James L. Edwards Esq. Com r of Pensions. Francis A. Dickinson.

Glenn Br. Nov 4/44 Main Forest.
Is there a pension you are? Mr. Henry.
C 566 Dec 10-15/44
Human Office
First Canall Mr. Hill
1987 Nov Nov 36.
To the Honorable free The Secretary of War
Washington City
D. C.
Manchest mo Nov 36

St Louis Missouri November the 4 th 1846 to the Honorable Secretary of War
Dear Sir I take the liberty to address you in quest of information which I trust you will be kindly enough to give. Myself being the Administrator on Judith Cordell's Estate who was a Pensioner of the United States & Widow of John Cordell Sec. who was a Chaplain in the Army of the Revolution the said pensioner having lately been allowed an increase of Pension I wish to know of you officially whether this increase of pension is considered a part of her estate and to be divided among her Children and Grand Children or whether the living Children at her death is only entitled to the benefit of the Pension I was informed by Mr Ellis who is my agent at Washington in a letter accompanying your certificate for drawing the pension that the living Children only was entitled to the benefit of it but the Judge of the probate Court is not willing to act on such information but contends that it belongs to the estate of the pensioner and to be divided among all her heirs. Your information from you on this matter will be thankfully received and satisfactory to all parties. I remain with respect Hiram Cordell

Pension Office May 20, 1833
Sir.
Agreeably to your request, I enclose herewith the papers upon which Judith Cordell, widow of John Cordell, was allowed a revolutionary pension.
Very respectfully, Wm H. Serot. S. Cole. Ch. Clerk
John Nelson, Esq., Comm d Genl Land Office

Dorchester Johnson Co Mo April 6 th 1867.
Sir.
The communications from your office and the Auditors have been received. The answers to the questions concerning Mr Stephenson I can not now answer. You stated that you did not find the name of John Cordelle as a pensioner. Now I presume you make a difference between pension and pay; Under which head his Compt I cannot tell . He was Chaplain to the Virginia Regiment, raised by that State & independent of the United States. However Congress assumed the payment of pensions to this Regiment upon Virginia conceding to some proposition which after some delay was done. The settlement was made about five years ago. Land was granted and our informant states that money to a considerable amount is due either as pension

or pay. Upon this subject I wish information and if such is the case the amount &c &c.
Very Respectfully Your Obedt Servt Julius M Ward
Geo C Whiting Esq Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.

I certify that I wrote and attended to the execution of the declaration of Mrs. Judith Cordell for a pension, and that I saw & examined the family record to which she refers. I have every reason to believe it genuine - that the family is one of great respectability & highly esteemed in St. Louis County Mo - that they reside about 20 miles from St. Louis City - that I also wrote & attended to the execution of the deposition of Mrs. Catherine Cordell, Mr Stephen Lambham & Mr. Hiram Cordell, & Mr Presley Cordell all of whom stand high in their County as persons of character. Mr. Presley Cordell was in 1830-1 one of the delegates

for London be of it is a man of intelligence = that I also examined the family records referred to in the depos ts of Mr. Catherine Leonard & Mr. Purley Leonard & have every reason to believe it genuine. ————
Washington Ellis
Washington 9 Nov 1837.

I hereby certify that I have this day examined the family record of Mr. John Cordell's family contained in a Book called "Illustration of the Book of Common prayer " from which it appears that John Cordell & Judith his wife were married on the 19th of June 1779 & that their eldest son Stephen B. Cordell was born March 20th 1780. = that the entries in said book appear to have been made many years ago & to have been made by Mr. John Cordell, Upon my knowledge of the family & their character & respectable standing I have no doubt of the truth of all

the statements contained in the deposition & declaration which I have this day certified. —
I further certify that Mrs. Judith Corrall has been many years a widow & is still the widow of said John Corrall. Given under my hand Seal this 20th day of October 1837.
Wartley Sappington J. B.
The deposition of Presley Corrall aged 58 years who being duly sworn says he is the son of George Edwards Corrall & Catherine Corrall & the nephew of John & Judith Corrall - that he removed from London Co. Va. about a year ago to this County - that he has always understood his Uncle John Corrall was a Chaplain in the Virginia line in

the Revolutionary War, & was captured at Brandywine & imprisoned at Philadelphia for some months - that he has often examined the family records of his father's family that this day examined it finds that he was born on the 5 th March 1779 which corresponds with what he has always understood was his age. This document has also this day examined the family records of his mother's family finds therein that his mother & aunt John & Judith Cordell were married 19 th June 1779 & that their eldest son Stephen B. Cordell was born 20 th March 1780. This document further states that his mother Cordell removed from Virginia many years ago & as he has always understood died in this county in 1800 & that his widow Judith Cordell has never since been married.
Sworn Subscribed this 20 th October 1837 before me a Justice of the peace
Harvey Scappington
I am well acquainted with Mr. Parley Cordell & state that he is entitled to full confidence.
Harvey Scappington - 10

State of Missouri } County of St. Louis }
I Edwin H. Shipman a Notary Public duly qualified in and for the County of St. Louis hereby certify that Hartly Tappington Boyne whose name is subscribed to the foregoing certificate was at the date thereof a Justice of the peace in and for the said County and that full faith and credit are due to all his acts as such
Given under my hand and seal of office at the City and County of St. Louis Missouri this 21 st day of October 1837 Edwin H. Shipman Notary Public St. Louis County Missouri
Certificate of the Justice of the peace

Stephen Lanham deposition

The deposition of Stephen Lanham of St. Louis Mo aged 54 years who being first duly sworn says that he is well acquainted with Mrs. Judith Cordece & knows that she is the widow of Mr. John Cordece who died in this County about the year 1800 that she has ever since his death remained his widow. that he always understood that said John Cordece was in the Army of the Revolution in the Virginia line, but that he knows nothing of his services except from the family - that the State of Virginia has granted Bounty Land to his heirs - that this depo- -nent has formerly seen & has this day examined the family record of said Cordece contained in a Book called "Illustrations of the Book of Com- -mon prayer" and that it therein appears in the hand writing of said

John Cordell as follows "John & Judith" "Cordell married 19 th day of June 1779" It also appears that their eldest son Stephen B. Cordell was born 20 th March 1780. There are also other entries of the births of their other children in the same hand writing which this deponent firmly believes to be in the hand of said John Cordell.
Sworn & subscribed before me this 20 th day of October 1837
Harvey Sappington
Stephen Lamborn deponent
I certify that I have been for many years acquainted with Mr Stephen Lamborn, & that he is entitled to full & implicit confidence as a witness.
Harvey Sappington

This deponent further states that by reason of age & sickness Mr. Smith Kendall is utterly unable to attend herself to make her declaration, in the opinion of this deponent —
Stephen Lanham
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 20 th day of Oct 1837.
deponent
Harvey Sappington Esq.
State of Mississippi County of St. Louis
I Edwin H. Shepard a notary public duly qualified in and for the County of St. Louis do hereby certify that Harvey Sappington Esq. whose name is subscribed to the foregoing certificate was at the date thereof a Justice of the peace in and for the said County and that full faith and credit are due to all his acts as such.
Given under my hand and seal of office at the City and County of St. Louis Mississippi this 21 st day of October 1837
Edw. H. Shepard Justice
St. Louis County Mississippi

The deposition of Catherine Cordell who is the widow of George Edwards Cordell who was the brother of John Cordell formerly of Fauquier County Virginia State of St. Louis Co. and - This deponent being duly sworn states that she is now 86 years of age, in good health & of sound mind & memory - that she was born in England in Northumberland Co. & was married to the brother of John Cordell & removed to Fauquier Co., & then to this County about two years ago with her son Presley Cordell - that she was present at the wedding of John Cordell & Judith Price in Fauquier Co. Virginia with her husband George Edwards Cordell - that the only means she now has of ascertaining the date of the marriage is by the age of her son Presley Cordell - that she well remembers carrying her son Presley Cordell to the wedding & that he was then three months old - this fact she as well remembers as any other incident of her whole life - that she also remembers that whilst Mr. John Cordell was in prison at Phila- -delphia he often wrote to her husband

from Philadelphia = that she then & always since understood that he had been taken a prisoner of war at the battle of Bran- -dywine = that said John Cordell was a chaplain in the Army at the time he was married I came home from the Army to be married & went back again to the Army & frequently after- -wards came home & went back to the Army = that this deponent cannot say how long he was in the Army but she has no recollection of hearing that he resigned before the war ended = This deponent further says that she has in her possession her family bible which contains her family record, & that she has this day examined it & finds that her son Presby Cordell was born on the 5th March 1779, & this is the same Presby Cordell whom she carried to the wedding of

John & Judith Cordell at the age of three months, at her birth. This deponent further states that the present Mrs. Judith Cordell, widow of John Cordell is the same person who was Judith Price who was married to John Cordell aforesaid, & that she has never married since the death of her husband John Cordell which took place upwards of 30 years ago.
Sworn & subscribed before me this 20th day of October 1837 Harry Sappington E.P.B.
Catherine her Cordell Mark
deponent
I certify that Mrs. Catherine Cordell is a lady of respectability. I entitled to full confidence, & I further certify that I have personally examined her family records whereby it appears that Presley Cordell was born 5th March 1779. Harry Sappington E.P.B.

State of Missouri } County of St. Louis }
I, Edwin H. Shepard a Notary Public duly qualified in and for the County of St. Louis hereby certify that the foregoing Certificate was at the dates thereof a true and correct copy of the original thereof, and that full faith and credit on due notice to all his acts as such
Given under my hand and seal of Office at the City and County of St. Louis Missouri this 21 st day of October 1837
Edwin H. Shepard Notary Public St. Louis County Missouri
Catharine Corcelle Alfred Stein

2 Chesapeake Ellis Eno accomack C.H. Va

St Louis Nov. 22 nd 1837
Sir In answer to your note of the 22 nd Ultimo, it affords me great pleasure to state, that Hiram Cordill & Stephen Canham both of this county, and with whom I am well acquainted, are gentlemen of high respectability. Their words or assertion in any shape, would I presume, be as confidently relied upon as that of any other man in the County -
Very Respectfully Yr Servant W. H. Stokley

Washington. 27 Nov 1837.
Sir,
Enclosed I have the honor to present the claim of the widow of John Cordell for a Pension. Be so good as to file these papers. I have written for a certificate of the date of marriage & so soon as it arrives and a copy of the papers upon which the State of Va. granted Bounty Land I will prepare an abstract of the case.
very respectfully
Yours &c
James L. Edwards Esq.
Francis A. Dickinson Com: of Pensions.

Stearns Cordeille deposition

The deposition of Miram Cordell of the county of St. Louis Mo. age 52 years who being duly sworn states that he is the son of John & Judith Cordell - that said John Cordell was a Captain & Chaplain in the Revolutionary War - & that he died in April 1800 in this county - that his mother Judith Cordell has always remained his widow - that this deponent has often heard his father speak of his services of being taken a prisoner at Brandy- wine of being confined in Jail at Philadelphia & that he never heard of his resigning his commission at any time during the war - that he has very often seen & examined, & has this day examined the family records of his fathers family & that it therein appears in the hand writing of his said father that his father & mother aforesaid were married on

the 19 th day of June 1779 that his eldest brother Stephen B. Cordell was born on the 20 th March 1780. This deponent also states that these father's entries are in a Book used by his father in his Religious exercises called " Illustration " "of the Book of Common Prayer ". This deponent also states that the State of Virginia has allowed this deponent & the other heirs of sd John Cordell Bounty Land for his services. -
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 20 th day of October 1837
Burty Sappington E P B
Hiram Cordell
Deponent
I certify that I have been for many years acquainted with Mr Hiram Cor- =dell & that he is entitled to full & implicit confidence as a witness. Burty Sappington E P B

This deponent further states that his said Mother is utterly unable to attend Court to make her declaration, by reason of age & bodily infirmity, being now confined to the house by reason thereof.
Miriam Cordell deponent
Sworn to & subscribed this 20 th day of Oct. 1837
before me Hartley Sappington T. J. B.
State of Missouri } County of St. Louis } I, Edwin H. Shepard a Notary Public duly qualified in and for the County of St. Louis hereby certify that Hartley Sappington Esq. whose name is subscribed to the foregoing certificate was at the date thereof a Justice of the peace in and for the said County and that full faith and credit are due to all his acts as such
Given under my hand and seal of office at the City and County of St. Louis Missouri this 21 st day of October 1837
Edwin H. Shepard Notary Public St. Louis County Missouri

State of Missouri } County of Saint Louis } I hereby certify that Hiram Cordell son and one of the heirs of Judith Cordell has qualified in the Probate Court of the County of Saint Louis aforesaid as the Administrator of her Estate, and that it appears to me by satisfactory proof that said Judith Cordell died in this County on the twenty first day of August in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty two.
In testimony whereof I Peter Ferguson sole Judge of said Probate Court hereunto set my hand, and there being no clerk of said Court I hereunto affix the seal of said Court at office in the County of Saint Louis and State of Missouri this third day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty four. -
Peter Ferguson Judge of S t Louis Probate Court.
Treasury Department Third Auditor's Office 2 October 1844
I certify that the above is a true copy of the original certificate on file in this office with the aff x of Judith Cordell. John Hagner Actg

Rec d in letter 15249
Warrenton Feb. 20th 1838 Clerk's Off. Frank. Co. Court
Dr. Sir,
I rec d . on Sunday last yours of the 13th inst. requesting a search for some evidence in relation to the marriage of John Cadlee to Judith Price. Please say to Mr. Ellis that I have not been able to find any thing in the Office furnishing evidence of said marriage, altho I have looked with some care and diligence. I cannot say that no such evidence is in the Office, for the fact is, that the arrangement of papers in the Office about that time (1779) is so imperfect and disordered, that it would require a search of a week or two, to enable me to say with positiveness that no such evidence is on file. About the year 1785 the Clerk seems to have commenced kept kept a regular record of marriages. If Mr. Ellis has good reason to believe such evidence is to be had here, we will take pleasure in making further searches.
Yours Respectfully
Thos. P. Knox

Judith Cordell, widow of John Cordell Missouri est 1836 or 1838 admitted Paris L.P.W.

Judith Cordell its spouse
Suspended
for original record of marriage for which Mrs. F. A. Dicken has written.
Apr 6. 1838

Judith Cordell
Widow of John Cordell
Chaplain -
$ 600 13 increase to
per ann. to terminate
21 August 1842, when she died; payable to Hiram Cordell, administrator, for the sole and exclusive benefit of the child or children of said Judith Cordell, dec d . 13 Deduct former payments -
Miss s roll -
Send cert: to
F. A. Dickinson
Present.

Washington Oct 12: 1844
Mr. Edwards
Sir Please send the certificate in the case of Mrs. Judith Goddard to Hiram Goddard her son at St. Louis Missouri
Joby v of St Washington Ellis for H. G. Goddard

Washington 11 Oct. 1844.
Sir,
Some days since Mr. V. Ellis filed at your Office a Power of Attorney from William Cordell son of John Cordell and his wife Judith Cordell, & also Administrator on the Estate of said Judith Cordell, Authorizing me to prosecute his claim for the difference between the Pension of a Captain and Chaplain, the said John Cordell having been a Chaplain and the widow only having received the pension of a Captain. - I also procured, from the 3 d Auditor's Office, a certificate showing the said William Cordell to be son and administrator as represented. My reason for addressing you this letter at the present time is that Mr. Ellis is obliged to leave the country very soon and is anxious to settle all his business before he goes. -
Yours very respectfully
J. B. Edwards Esq
Francis A. Dickinson.
Com te of Pensions.

Washington 20 Nov: 1844
Sir,
In the case of Mr. Judeth Cordell dec d . the Administrator is anxious to know who are, by law, entitled to the pension which he, as Administrator, received. so as to enable him to make a legal distribution. - He wishes something from you stating what heirs, of his mother, are entitled. As the money is claimed by the children, and by the grandchildren or heirs of the children.
Yours very respectfully Francis Atkinson.
James L. Edwards Esq. Com r of Pensions.

Baltimore July 9/44
Sir
You will oblige me if you will send me the pension forms under acts of the June 1832 & under acts for relief of widows & orphans 1838 since that period.
I received a pension for Mrs Judith Cordell of Md. about 5 or 6 yrs ago as widow of John Cordell Chaplain Va. since. She lived till 1842 . Is she not entitled to ad- -ditional pension? She was married somewhere about 1780 I think. Her papers will show, their for of adw. wished me to enquire. I forgot it when in Washington.
Please address me at St Louis Mo. 30-10-44
William Ellis

No 1987
Missouri
Judith Cordell, deceased, - widow of John Cordell
who died on the — in 1800 - of St. Louis (in the State of Missouri who was a Chaplain - in the — commanded by Captain — of the — commanded by — in the Virginia
line for 2 years - Increased from $480.00 per ann:
Inscribed on the Roll of Missouri - at the rate of 600 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834. (ending on 21 August 1842, the day of her death
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 day of October 1844 and sent to F. A. Dick - now present —
Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending —
$8.100.
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3 } }
Recorded by W. Stewart Clerk Book — Vol. 1 — Page 203
The certificate in this case was sent to Hiram Cordell the son and Administrator of the late Judith Cor- -dell — at Saint Louis Missouri per request of Mr. V. Ellis — see with- -in. —
Repr. by letter to Pen Agent October 12. 1844
let to Hiram Cordell No 22 d 44 " D. A. Dickinson No 27. 1844
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of 6. April 1838 from 4 th March to 21. Aug 1842. Age notified 10 Dec 1842
Julius M. Ward Feb 26/57 Same May 8, 1857

1 The undersigned begs leave respectfully to state to Gov t Tazewell, that Hiram Cordell, one of the heirs of John Cordell a chaplain in the war of the Revolution, has confided to him the collection of additional evidence in support of the claim of his father for Land bounty, with instructions to ask for a reconsideration of the case - The undersigned respectfully asks, that the case with the Documents &c. may be referred to the Commissioner, in order that a reconsideration may be had.
Nov: 10 th 1834
Very respectfully
M c G. Mosby Atty: for H. Cordell.
Norfolk Borough
April 1. 1834
I knew formerly in the Borough of Norfolk, between the years 1795 and 1800 a man named Cordell. He married a Miss Stammer the daughter of one Mrs. Smith and the sister of the present Mrs. Rebecca Campbell
J. Tucker
Norfolk Borough to wit.
This day personally appeared before me an alderman of the Boro: aforesaid James Tucker and made oath to the above statement. Witness my hand this 3 rd April 1834
Thom Williamson Ald r .
Norfolk Borough April 1. 1834
I Peter Lugg do hereby certify that I was well acquainted with John Cordell formerly of the Borough of Norfolk. I remember him as far back as the year 1790, and during the following years till his death which I think took place somewhere about the year 1799 or 1800 - John Cordell married a Miss Dolly Stammers of this town a daughter of one Mrs. Smith who kept a boarding house or Tavern many years, and a sister of the present Mrs. Rebecca Campbell of Norfolk another daughter of Mrs. Smith - I frequently saw the said John Cordell at the House of said Mrs. Smith and tho' I had no intimacy with him knew him as well as I know most persons with whom I have no intimacy. His name was sometimes pronounced Cordle for shortness - I remember well it being said at that time that the said John Cordell had been a Chaplain in the Army.
P. Lugg
Norfolk Borough To wit
This day personally appeared before me M. King an Alderman of said Boro: Peter Lugg and made oath to the above statement - As Witness my hand this first day of May 1834
M. King Mayor.

This is to certify, That it appears from a List in this Office of such Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia Continental Line, during the Revolutionary War, as settled their Accounts, and received Certificates for the balance of their Full Pay, according to an Act of Assembly, passed the November Session, 1781, that a Certificate issued on the 4 th day of April 1783, in the name of John Cordell as Chap: for £94.11.2., which Certificate appears to have been delivered to Gen l Morgan and was given for services prior to the 1 st January, 1782. To Wit, pay as Capt. from 1 st January 77 to 1 st January 1779. Given under my hand at the Auditor's Office, Richmond, this 30 th day of May 1834.
{No Seal of Office}
Jas. E. Heath Auditor
This is to Certify, That it appears from a List in this Office of such Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia Continental Line, during the Revolutionary War, as settled their Accounts, and received Certificates for the Balance of their Full Pay, according to a Act of Assembly, passed the November Session, 1781, that a Certificate issued on the 4 th day of April 1783, in the name of John Cordell as Chap. for £94.11.2., which Certificate appears to have been delivered to Gen l Morgan and was given for services prior to the 1 st Jan y . 1782. To Wit - Pay as Capt. from 1 st Jan y 77 to 1 st Jan y 1779. Given under my hand at the Auditor's Office, Richmond, this 26 th day of May 1834.
{No Seal of Office}
Joseph Jackson clk Auditor's Office
Norfolk Borough at a Hustings Court continued and held the 3 rd of May 1834. The court doth certify that it has been made appear to the court by the affidavits of Peter Lugg and Mary Willoughby (now filed) that Mrs. Rebecca Campbell of this Borough an applicant for the Land bounty of John Cordell late of this town as a Chaplain in the Revolutionary War is the only surviving heir of her sister Dolly Cordell deceased wife of said John Cordell. That the said Dolly Cordell survived her said husband John Cordell and that the said John Cordell died leaving no heirs.
I John Williams Clerk of the Hustings Court of the Borough of Norfolk in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that the above is a true copy from the records of the said Court. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this 6 th day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty four. and of the Independence of the United States the fifty eighth.
Jn o Williams, C.C.

To The Executive of Virginia
The undersigned begs leave most respectfully to represent to your honorable body, that he is an inhabitant of the State of Missouri, and has visited Virginia for the purpose of obtaining (as Attorney in fact) the Land bounty for the heirs of John Cordell Chaplain in the Revolutionary Army; that he is now on expenses, and only waits for the decision of your honorable body in the application he now begs leave to present, to enable him to return home. The undersigned therefore respectfully asks that the claim to Land bounty founded on the Revolutionary services of John Cordell Chaplain, may be reconsidered and such disposition made of it, as under the circumstances of additional proof may seem just & right. The undersigned begs leave in conclusion to add that he herewith files an original Certificate of General Dan l Morgan of the services of John Cordell as Chaplain of the 11 th Virg a Reg t and of his having become Supernumerary, which the undersigned is lead to hope will be conclusive of the justice of this application-
Most respectfully Rolt. Sewright-
A list of officers whose names are on a list now in the Executive Department headed "A Roll of the Resigned & Supernumerary officers of the Virginia Continental and State Lines" - who are shewn to have been supernumerary and who have received Land bounty - The object in referring to this list, is, to shew that these Officers must have become supernumerary before the passage of the law of May 1779 giving land bounty. This can only be inferred by supposing that this list was made out & prepared either in the latter part of 1779, or early in 1780, these being the two periods , in one of which, it is believed to have been drawn up; there having been no derangement of the Army by which Supernumeraries could have been made, between either of the above named periods, & 1778, when a derangement did take place -
  Nath l Lucas (Captain) 4000 acres. 1784 June Sam l Cobbs (Lieut) 3630 Acres 1807 Sep.   Peter Garland " 4000 " 1783 May Robert H. Saunders " 2666 2 / 3 " 1832 Nov.   " " 1222 " 1809 Nov. Thomas Glapcock " 2666 2 / 3 " 1784 Ap l   Thomas Blackwell " 4000 " 1783 Sep. James Smith " 3111 1 / 3 " 1807 Feb.   " " 1333 1 / 3 " 1806 Aug. " " 370 " 1808 Feb.   Nath l Welch. " 4000 " 1783 Ap l Alex r Keith " 2666 2 / 3 " 1831 Oct.   " " 888 2 / 3 " 1832 Dec. John Marston " 2666 2 / 3 " 1783 May   John Tibbs. (Lieut) 3111 " 1800 Ap l Charles Russell " 2666 2 / 3 " 1783 Ap l   " " 370 " 1808 Feb. Samuel Carty " 2666 2 / 3 " 1783 July   Reuben Briscoe (Capt) 4000 " Robert Elliot " 2666 2 / 3 " 1806 Jan.   " " 1333 1 / 3 " " " 259 " 1808 Feb.   John A. Holt " 4000 " 1782 Dec. James Barnett " 3444 "   Thomas Armslead " 4000 "   William Hudson (Lieut) 2666 2 / 3 " 1803 Sep.   John Mountjoy (Capt) 4000 " 1800 Ap l   " " 555 " 1807 Sep.   Richard Taylor (Lieut) 2666 2 / 3 " 1811 June 
Sept 30-1778-

The names of Cyrus L. Roberts , Jesse Walton & Nathan Currell are the only names on this list who appear not to have drawn land bounty. Walton has never presented his claim, and I have reason to believe Roberts never has of Currell I know nothing. From the foregoing it seems that 21 Supernumerary officers on this list have received land bounty.
May 19 th 1836
Respectfully M c Ginnis
Claim of John Cordell's heirs to land bounty. "Advice." This claim appears to be for services as Captain, or as Chaplain, or perhaps in both characters, just as we may choose to guess. For services neither clerical, military nor mixed, is it, in my opinion, capable of being sustained. The clue to the whole difficulty it seems to present, may be found in the fact of the pay of Chaplains being the same with that of Captains. Hence John Cordell, Chaplain, was paid as Captain: Hence the £4000. item appears in the settlement of Cordell's account as Captain, and elsewhere as a payment to the Reverend J. Cordell . The payment of £6.15.6 to Cordell as Chaplain, in August 1781, does not prove him to have been Chaplain at that time, as the Commissioner seems to suppose, but only that he was then paid for previous services: When these were rendered, is in no way shown. That item was doubtless taken into view in the final settlement in 1783, when no claim was set up for services after January 1779, the date at which that settlement shews they ceased. The fact, I doubt not, was that Cordell's whole service was as Chaplain from the 1 st January 1777 to the 1 st January 1779 - a service giving no title to land Bounty."
Frederick County State of Virginia
I do hereby certify that the Bearer hereof, John Cordell acted as a Chaplain to the 11 th Virg a Reg t under my command  from the 1 st day of Jan y 1777 until after the battle of Brandywine when he was captured by the enemy & remained a prisoner of war till the beginning of the year 1779 and that during his captivity a different arrangement of the army taking place, he became a Supernumerary - and was discharged from the army after his exchange, as such. I also further certify, that when it was known that the officers of the army were to be allowed the depreciation of their pay (he said Cordell applied to me to be informed, in what manner he should make out his account. Mentioning at the same time a difficulty that lay in his way, that made the undertaking rather dubious with him which was, that after his exchange, he had rec d at Philadelphia agreeable to an order from the commissioners of the board of War, one years extra pay - Herein he said he had a doubt whether that was to be considered as a donation from Congress made to officers in general in like circumstances with himself or otherwise, and asked my advice whether it would be proper to to the credit of the United States to which I replied, that the case was new to me, but I thought it would not be improper to insert it in the account insert it in his account & that if it should be wrong presumed the Auditors would correct it; But it appears that the account was settled by them as stated, and that he is thereby deprived of the donation (if to be considered as such) intended him, at least

in part - Given under my hand this 28 th of June 1792
Dan l Morgan late Brigad r Genl l
I was very well acquainted with General Morgan and have often seen what I understood to be his writing. The foregoing certificate bears a general resemblance to his writing but I cannot recollect it sufficiently to say with any positiveness that the writing is his. I was myself an officer in the 11 th Virginia regiment in 1777 and recollect that Mr. Cordell was its Chaplain.
J Marshall May 28 th - 34
Richmond Virginia February 10 th 1781
Sundry Accounts Dr to Cr B T
Officers of the Army for moneys advanced
  continued 529 20 —   Warrant Ensign Geo Washington 24 00   Rev d John Cordell 4 00 00   Ensign Willis Wilson 24 00   Lieut Wharton Lucas 32 40   £64.9 60 
Extract from Journal B. page 21.
Jas Heath Aud. Aud. Off. May 28. 1834
Petition for Bounty land, Hrs of John Cordell - Capt. & Chaplain Col. Line -
I have reported upon this claim in the printed list of Officers N o . 2 To which I refer your Excellency, for a statement of facts &c.
Reply Submitted
To his Excellency Gov. Tazewell
M c H Smith Com r &c. May 24 th 1834
Richmond May 30 th 1834. Sir
I am sorry to be troublesome to your Excellency; but hoped to be excused for it, when the object of this communication shall be known - to wit - a desire to rectify a mistake. In reporting upon the claim of the heirs of John Cordell for Bounty land, I have said - that he received £4000 Feby 10 1781, for the uses of the army. This was a mistake - It originated thus. I look'd the result of the settlement, which is found in N o . 1 of the Cont l officers Accounts, in the 1 st Auditor's office. I did not examine particularly the items on the Credit side of the ac t - I did not therefore notice the credit of £4000 against his account for services as Captain. I found in one of the Auditor's old journals; an entry (a copy of which has been furnished) shewing a payment under the head of advances to officers of the Army, of £4000 to the Rev d John Cordell. I took this entry as proof of payment to Cordell as Chaplain, on (which the amount £4000 rendered

probable) as proof of an advancement made for the use of the army. In this I was in error. It seems that this sum was credited against the services of Captain Cordell. But although I have been thus far in error; I was not mistaken in considering this entry evidence of Cordell being Chaplain, when £4000 was paid, or advanced to him, Proof of which will be found in the fact - that this entry is under the head of advances to the officers of the army. Cordell was then an officer of the Army. Was he Captain? No. He would have been called Captain, if he had been. He was Chaplain: and was named in the entry the Revd M c Cordell - The Chaplains were frequently thus designated, in the Public Records. They were called reverend without the addition of Chaplain. If therefore the sum of £4000, was paid to John Cordell for his services as Captain; it nevertheless furnishes proof, that he was, in Feby 1781, a Chaplain either of the Continental or State line - it is immaterial which. He was paid for his services as Captain, whilst he was Chaplain.
But the entry in the Book of Army Accounts to which I last referred your Excellency puts it beyond a doubt that Cordell was Chaplain, in August 1781. This is a Book of Accounts of (I believe) Cont l officers, or of officers for the time being in Continental Service. The payment of £4.15.6 New York Currency, or $11.84 90 tho Specie, on the 25 th Aug t 1781 was for his services as Chaplain. He was paid by a paymaster at the North: where, there is reason to believe, his service was performed, and all his pay received. The Settlement of Continental officers accounts No. 1. 2. 3. in the 1 st Auditor's Office, were the last settlement of those accounts which were made by State Auditors. For services rendered after 1779, Cordell must have settled, before other Auditors or Com ee &c. If he was a State Chaplain as I have supposed him, he could not have settled before those Auditors; who were appointed to settle Continental officers' accounts, and those only.
Respectfully M c H Smith Com ee &c May 30 th 1834
To his Excellency Gov r Tazewell } W.B.
The enclosed certificate of the auditor proves that Cordell was paid as Captain, whilst he was Chaplain
To his Excellency Gov r Tazewell Sir
Since my report was made to you, on the petition of Cordell's heirs for Bounty land, I have examined a Book of Army Accounts which came into my possession after the printed report was made, to which you were referred by me. An entry in this book proves that Cordell was Chaplain in the Revolutionary Army, at a later date than that mentioned in my printed report of this Claim. The entry is in the following words &c. "August 18 th 1781 John Cordell Chaplain received of Elias Boudinot, Cash, New-York Currency £4. 15. 6. - in Specie $11.84 90 tho . My printed Report shews John Cordell in

service as Chaplain down to Feby 10, 1781, when he as an officer then in the Army, received £4,000 probably for the use of the Army. The entry to which I now refer your Excellency proves that Cordell was Chaplain August 18 th 1781. I have thought it my duty, to add this statement to my Report upon the Claim of Cordell's heirs.
Reply Submitted
To his Excellency? Gov t Tazewell
M c H Smith (Com r . &c) May 28 th 1834
N.B. I refer to the enclosed extract & certificate of the Auditor mark'd A.
Can the representatives of a Chaplain entering the service previous to the law promising land Bounty to Chaplain (See Stat: at large Not: 10. page 161) & who was by the Army arrangements dispersed and returned as a supernumerary - before the passage of that law and without serving three years Claim land Bounty?
I have examined this question referred to me, & am of opinion, that the representatives of a Chaplain thus situated cannot Claim land Bounty - The Act promises to every Chaplain who who hath or shall serve in that office for the space of three years, or during the war, the like quantity of land allowed to Commissioned Officers drawing the same pay and rations. In this Act service for the space of three years is an indispensable condition to the claim of bounty land.
I am further of opinion that if service has been rendered by a Chaplain for three years but before the passage of this Act he retired as Supernumerary, that he cannot by reason of that service Claim Bounty land. If such a claim could be sustained it must be by force of the word hath . This term does I think does not refer to services completed before the passage of the act. All our land Bounties were to be discharged after the end of the war, and the language of acts is frequently adapted to that fact. So that language in its literal import retrospective is often to be construed as retrospective from the end of the war, & not from the passage of the act. In other ways language in its literal import retrospective, in its construction to be controlled by the objects of the legislature and the circumstances on which the enactment is to act operate. The service of an officer before the land bounty law could not give him a claim to land bounty, and there is no legislation on the subject, which shows an intention in the Assembly, to give land bounty to an Officer who was in the service and became supernumerary before the passage of the land bounty laws.
The Act of 1780 Stat. page 375 Vol  page 10 gives land bounty to the representatives of officers dying away in service previous to the passage of the land bounty laws. But here the grant is made on  because of the death. Every officer by his commission was to serve during good behaviour and of course to the end of the war, unless displaced by the arrangements of the army. When the officer was slain or died in the service it was liberal in the Assembly to presume that if his life

had been spared he would have continued to serve until he became entitled to Land bounty and to provide for his representatives on that supposition: but I know of no rule of construction that would give a living supernumerary officer, the benefit of this presumption or of the legislation founded on it. As to such officers there is nothing to shew that at the time this act was passed or afterwards, there was any intention to give a retrospective reward for service rendered & terminated before the passage of the land bounty laws. To construe the term hath in this act retrospectively would place the officers specially enumerated in this Act on better grounds than the officers generally, a thing never contemplated by the Assembly - I think the term hath in this law should be construed as to apply to persons in service at its passage; and whose services previous & subsequent to its passage together amount to three years. So construed these officers would stand exactly on the ground occupied by other officers which I think was the intention of the Legislature. So construed there must be a service after the passage of the act to entitle the claimant to land bounty
S.S. Baxter Atty Genl
Executive Department Feb 6 1838
The foregoing pages 1 to 8. contain true copies of papers filed in this Department
Wm H Richardson Secy Com.
J.S. Baxter Atty Genl
had been spared, he would have continued to serve until he became entitled to Land Bounty, and to provide for his representatives on that supposition: but I know of no rule of construction that would give a living supernumerary officer, the benefit of this presumption or of the legislation founded on it. As to such officers there is nothing to shew that at the time this act was passed or afterwards there was any intention to give a retrospective reward for services rendered & terminated before the passage of the Land Bounty laws. To construe the word hath in this act retrospectively would place the officers specially enumerated in this act on better grounds than the officers generally, a thing never contemplated by the Assembly. I think the term hath in this law should be construed as to apply to persons in service at its passage and whose services previous and subsequent to its passage together amount to three years. So construed these officers would stand exactly on the ground occupied by other officers which I think was the intention of the Legislature. So construed there must be a service after the passage of the act to entitle the claimant to Land Bounty.