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William Coram, Commander in Chief's Guard

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William Coram ObituaryAdded by: TomCoramObituary of William Coram published in Augusta Chronicle, Augusta, Georgia, on June 7, 1821.
Memorial to William Coram, Commander-in-Chief's GuardAdded by: TomCoramMemorial to William Coram, Commander-in-Chief's Guard
William Coram's Family BibleAdded by: TomCoramWilliam Coram's Family Bible
June 1777 Muster RollAdded by: TomCoramJune 1777 Muster Roll. In his book, "Commander in Chief's Guard," Dr. Carlos Godfrey wrote that William Coram transferred from the Virginia Line of the Continental Army to the Commander in Chief's Guard on May 1, 1777, at Morristown, New Jersey.
July 1777 Muster RollAdded by: TomCoramJuly 1777 Muster Roll. Wm Coram is #17. 55 total mustered. In his book, "Commander in Chief's Guard," Dr. Carlos Godfrey wrote that William Coram transferred from the Virginia Line of the Continental Army to the Commander in Chief's Guard on May 1, 1777, at Morristown, New Jersey.
August 1777 Muster RollAdded by: TomCoramAugust 1777 Muster Roll. Next Roll on File 5/78. According to Carlos Godfrey's book, "The Commander in Chief's Guard," William Coram was at the Battle of Brandywine, Delaware, on September 11, 1777, and at the Battle of Germantown, Pennsylvania, on October 4, 1777.
August through December 1777 Muster RollsAdded by: TomCoramTitle is incorrect. This roll is the August 11, 1777 Muster Roll only. William Coram is #17. 55 total members of Commander in Chief's Guard on this muster roll. Next roll on file at National Archives is May, 1778.
April 1778 Pay RollAdded by: TomCoramApril 1778 Pay Roll. Next Pay Roll on file is January, 1782. William Coram's pay was $6 2/3 per month. The Valley Forge Legacy Muster Roll Project lists William Coram's service at Valley Forge as running from December, 1777, through June, 1778, though sick absent in June, 1778.
April 1778 Pay RollAdded by: TomCoramApril 1778 Pay Roll. William Coram is #48. Next Pay Roll on file is January, 1782. William Coram's pay was $6 2/3 per month. The Valley Forge Legacy Muster Roll Project lists William Coram's service at Valley Forge as running from December, 1777, through June, 1778, though sick absent in June, 1778.
May 1778 Muster RollAdded by: TomCoramMay 1778 Muster Roll. The Valley Forge Legacy Muster Roll Project lists William Coram's service at Valley Forge as running from December, 1777, through June, 1778, though sick absent in June, 1778.
May 1778 Muster RollAdded by: TomCoramMay 1778 Muster Roll. William Coram is listed as "Sick in Quarters." The Valley Forge Legacy Muster Roll Project lists William Coram's service at Valley Forge as running from December, 1777, through June, 1778, though sick absent in June, 1778.
June 1778 Muster RollAdded by: TomCoramJune 1778 Muster Roll. William Coram was listed as "Sick ab." According to Carlos Godfrey's book, "The Commander in Chief's Guard," William Coram was sick absent at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, from June to October, 1778. The Valley Forge Legacy Muster Roll Project shows him at VF from 12/77 thru 6/78.
June 1778 Muster RollAdded by: TomCoramJune 1778 Muster Roll. William Coram is #130. He is listed as sick absent (see #125 above him and "do" notations following). According to Carlos Godfrey's book, "The Commander in Chief's Guard," William Coram was sick absent at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, from June to October, 1778.
July 1778 Muster RollAdded by: TomCoramJuly 1778 Muster Roll. William Coram listed as "Sick V. for+" where the "+" means that the page was torn at that point. According to Carlos Godfrey's book, "The Commander in Chief's Guard," William Coram was sick absent at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, from June to October, 1778.
July 1778 Muster RollAdded by: TomCoramJuly 1778 Muster Roll. Wm Coram is #130. He is listed as "sick v. forge." See commendts for #126 above him and "do" notations following. According to Carlos Godfrey's book, "The Commander in Chief's Guard," William Coram was sick absent at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, from June to October, 1778.
August 1778 Muster RollAdded by: TomCoramAugust 1778 Muster Roll. Name misspelled as "Wm Corum." Listed as "Sick V. Forge". According to Carlos Godfrey's book, "The Commander in Chief's Guard," William Coram was sick absent at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, from June to October, 1778.
August 1778 Muster RollAdded by: TomCoramAugust 1778 Muster Roll. William Coram is #89. Name misspelled as "Wm Corum." Listed as "Sick V. forge." According to Carlos Godfrey's book, "The Commander in Chief's Guard," William Coram was sick absent at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, from June to October, 1778.
September 1778 Muster RollAdded by: TomCoramSeptember 1778 Muster Roll. Listed as "Sick abt." According to Carlos Godfrey's book, "The Commander in Chief's Guard," William Coram was sick absent at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, from June to October, 1778.
September 1778 Muster RollAdded by: TomCoramSeptember 1778 Muster Roll. William Coram is #88. He is listed as "sick abt." According to Carlos Godfrey's book, "The Commander in Chief's Guard," William Coram was sick absent at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, from June to October, 1778.
October 1778 Muster RollAdded by: TomCoramOctober 1778 Muster Roll. Enlisted 3/1778. Term of enlistment 3 years. According to Carlos Godfrey's book, "The Commander in Chief's Guard," William Coram was sick absent at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, from June to October, 1778.
October 1778 Muster RollAdded by: TomCoramOctober 1778 Muster Roll. William Coram is #86. According to Carlos Godfrey's book, "The Commander in Chief's Guard," William Coram was sick absent at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, from June to October, 1778.
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November 1778 Muster RollAdded by: TomCoramNovember 1778 Muster Roll. William Coram is #86.
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January 1779 Muster RollAdded by: TomCoramJanuary 1779 Muster Roll. Reenlisted and furloughed 18 Jan for 90 days.
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February 1779 Muster RollAdded by: TomCoramFebruary 1779 Muster Roll. Name misspelled as "Wm Corum." William Coram on furlough.
February 1779 Muster RollAdded by: TomCoramFebruary 1779 Muster Roll. William Coram is #86. Name is misspelled as "Wm Corum." On furlough.
March 1799 Muster RollAdded by: TomCoramMarch 1799 Muster Roll. Furloughed 18 Jan for 90 days.
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April 1779 Muster RollAdded by: TomCoramApril 1779 Muster Roll. Sick in Quarters. According to Carlos Godfrey's book, "The Commander in Chief's Guard," William Coram was sick in quarters during April and May, 1779.
April 1779 Muster RollAdded by: TomCoramApril 1779 Muster Roll. Wm Coram is #86. Listed as "Sick in Quarters." According to Carlos Godfrey's book, "The Commander in Chief's Guard," William Coram was sick in quarters during April and May, 1779.
May 1779 Muster RollAdded by: TomCoramMay 1779 Muster Roll. Sick in quarters. According to Carlos Godfrey's book, "The Commander in Chief's Guard," William Coram was sick in quarters during April and May, 1779.
May 1779 Muster RollAdded by: TomCoramMay 1779 Muster Roll. Wm Coram is #86. Listed as "Sick in Quarters." According to Carlos Godfrey's book, "The Commander in Chief's Guard," William Coram was sick in quarters during April and May, 1779.
June 1779 Muster RollAdded by: TomCoramJune 1779 Muster Roll. Headquarters. Term of Enlistment is War. Under command of Orr.
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July 1779 Muster RollAdded by: TomCoramJuly 1779 Muster Roll. Headquarters. Term of Enlistment is War. Crim Comd E.T.
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August 1779 Muster RollAdded by: TomCoramAugust 1779 Muster Roll. Term of enlistment is War.
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January, February and March 1780 Muster RollsAdded by: TomCoramJanuary, February and March 1780 Muster Rolls. Headquarters.
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April, May, June and July 1780 Muster RollsAdded by: TomCoramApril, May, June and July 1780 Muster Rolls. Headquarters. According to Carlos Godfrey's book, "The Commander in Chief's Guard," William Coram was at the Battle of Connecticut Farms, New Jersey, on June 7, 1780.
April, May, June and July 1780 Muster RollsAdded by: TomCoramApril, May, June and July 1780 Muster Rolls. Wm. Coram is in right column. According to Carlos Godfrey's book, "The Commander in Chief's Guard," William Coram was at the Battle of Connecticut Farms, New Jersey, on June 7, 1780.
August, September, October, November and December 1780 Muster RollsAdded by: TomCoramAugust, September, October, November and December 1780 Muster Rolls. Headquarters. Next Muster Roll on file 7/1/1781.
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July, August, September, October, November and December 1781 Muster RollsAdded by: TomCoramJuly, August, September, October, November and December 1781 Muster Rolls. Yld 2 years Philadelphia. According to Carlos Godfrey's book, "The Commander in Chief's Guard," William Coram was at the skirmish at King's Bridge, New York, on July 3, 1781, and at the Battle of Yorktown, Virginia, on October 19, 1781.
July, August, September, October, November and December 1781 Muster RollAdded by: TomCoramJuly, August, September, October, November and December 1781 Muster Roll. Wm Coram is in right column. According to Carlos Godfrey's book, 'The Commander in Chief's Guard," William Coram was at the skirmish at King's Bridge, New York, on July 3, 1781 and at the Battle of Yorktown, Virginia, on October 19, 1781.
January 1782 Pay RollAdded by: TomCoramJanuary 1782 Pay Roll. 1 month pay of $6 60/90.
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February 1782 Muster RollAdded by: TomCoramFebruary 1782 Muster Roll. William Coram is #48. Philadelphia.
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June 1782 Muster RollAdded by: TomCoramJune 1782 Muster Roll. Time since last muster or enrollment 5/31. According to Carlos Godfrey's book, "The Commander in Chief's Guard," William Coram was sick at New Windsor, New York, from June 30, 1782 to September 1, 1782.
June 1782 Muster RollAdded by: TomCoramJune 1782 Muster Roll. William Coram is in right column. According to Carlos Godfrey's book, "The Commander in Chief's Guard," William Coram was sick at New Windsor, New York, from June 30, 1782 to September 1, 1782.
June 1782 Pay RollAdded by: TomCoramJune 1782 Pay Roll. 1 month pay of $6.60. According to Carlos Godfrey's book, "The Commander in Chief's Guard," William Coram was sick at New Windsor, New York, from June 30, 1782 to September 1, 1782.
September 1782 Muster RollAdded by: TomCoramSeptember 1782 Muster Roll. William Coram is #40. According to Carlos Godfrey's book, "The Commander in Chief's Guard," William Coram was sick at New Windsor, New York, from June 30, 1782 to September 1, 1782.
September 1782 Muster RollAdded by: TomCoramSeptember 1782 Muster Roll. Sick in Hospital at New Windsor. According to Carlos Godfrey's book, "The Commander in Chief's Guard," William Coram was sick at New Windsor, New York, from June 30, 1782 to September 1, 1782.
October 1782 Muster RollAdded by: TomCoramOctober 1782 Muster Roll. Time since last muster or enrollment 6/30.
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June 4, 1783, Return of Non-Commissioned Officers and PrivatesAdded by: TomCoramJune 4, 1783, Return of Non-Commissioned Officers and Privates. William Coram listed as Sergeant and Belonging to State of Virginia. According to Carlos Godfrey's book, "The Commander in Chief's Guard," William Coram was promoted to Sergeant on June 4, 1783 and was furloughed on June 6, 1783, for duration.
June 1783 Pay RollAdded by: TomCoramJune 1783 Pay Roll. William Coram is #46. According to Carlos Godfrey's book, "The Commander in Chief's Guard," William Coram was promoted to the rank of Sergeant on June 4, 1783, and on June 6, 1783, was furloughed at Newburg, New York, for the duration of the War. He was discharged on November 3, 1783.
June 4, 1783 Return of the Whole Commander in Chief's GuardAdded by: TomCoramJune 4, 1783 Return of the Whole Commander in Chief's Guard. William Coram is #62. According to Carlos Godfrey's book, "The Commander in Chief's Guard," William Coram was promoted to Sergeant on June 4, 1783 and was furloughed on June 6, 1783, at Newburgh, New York, for the duration. He was discharged 11/3/1783
Bounty Land Warrant 1445Added by: TomCoramBounty Land Warrant 1445 issued on July 31, 1783, to William Coram for 233 1/3 acres. This copy was obtained from the State of Kentucky. Kentucky records show that no land patent was ever issued for Warrant 1445, meaning that the land was never claimed. VA soldiers could only claim lands in Kentucky or Ohio
July 31, 1783 Bounty Land Warrant CertificateAdded by: TomCoramJuly 31, 1783 Bounty Land Warrant Certificate issued to William Coram for his service in the Revolutionary War. Copied from files of National Archives. This document not found in footnote.com files.
November 18, 1791 Plat of Land Owned by William Coram in GeorgiaAdded by: TomCoramNovember 18, 1791 Plat of 420 acres Owned by William Coram in Wilkes County, Georgia. Part of Wilkes County later became part of Warren County which later became part of McDuffie County.
March 4, 1794 Bounty Land Warrant 12007Added by: TomCoramMarch 4, 1794 Bounty Land Warrant 12007
October 15, 1925 Letter from War DepartmentAdded by: TomCoramOctober 15, 1925 Letter from the Adjutant General of the U.S. War Department certifying that William Coram was a member of the Commander in Chief's Guard.
William Coram's BibleAdded by: TomCoramWilliam Coram's Bible
Willam Coram's BibleAdded by: TomCoramWilliam Coram's Bible, being held by William Coram's G-G-G-Grandson, Thomas Coram, Sr., in the sanctuary of Benevelonce Baptist Church, Benevolence, Georgia. The Bible is shown opened to the family history pages listing the dates of births of William Coram and Ann Hodo Coram and two generations of descendants.
William Coram's SignatureAdded by: TomCoramWilliam Coram's Signature as reproduced in "The Commander in Chief's Guard" by Dr. Carlos Godfrey. The signatures in the book were copied by Dr. Godfrey from pp. 668-670 of Benson Lossing's book, "Pictorial Field-Book of the American Revolution, Volume II" and came from 1783 pay receipts.
William Coram Signature and Description PageAdded by: TomCoramWilliam Coram Signature and Description Page. The signture of William Coram and the page describing the source of that signature are both excerpts from "The Commander in Chief's Guard," by Dr. Carlos Godfrey.
William Coram Signature from Pay ReceiptAdded by: TomCoramWilliam Coram Signature from Pay Receipt
William Coram Signature on Pay Receipt for Commander in Chief's GuardAdded by: TomCoramWilliam Coram Signature on Pay Receipt for Commander in Chief's Guard
William Coram Signature Source DescriptionAdded by: TomCoramFrom Page 668 of "Pictorial Field-Book of the American Revolution, Volume II." Description of source of William Coram Signature published in both "Pictorial Field-Book of the American Revolution" by Benson J. Lossing and in "The Commander in Chief's Guard" by Dr. Carlos Godfrey.
Footstone of William Coram Memorial, Eclectic, AlabamaAdded by: TomCoramFootstone of William Coram Memorial, Eclectic, Alabama
William Coram MemorialAdded by: TomCoramWilliam Coram Memorial
William Coram MemorialAdded by: TomCoramWilliam Coram Memorial
Washington's Priming Piece or Powder HornAdded by: TomCoramFrom "Historic Georgia Families" published in 1925 by Judge Lewis Wiley Rigsby. Wilbur Darius Harris died in 1952 in Greenville, SC. He left behind his wife, Montez Harris, and a daughter, who also went by Montez Harris. His daughter married Ashley A. Harris but passed away in 1969 without issue.
William Coram Listing in "Historical Register of Virginians in the Revolution"Added by: TomCoramWilliam Coram's Listing in "Historical Register of Virginians in the Revolution" The "WD" notation in his listing means that William Coram's service record was stored at the War Department. Gwathmey, John H. Historical Register of Virginians in the Revolution. Richmond, 1938 (Ref. E263 V8 G9)
William Coram Listing in Georgia Marriages and DeathsAdded by: TomCoramWilliam Coram Listing in Georgia Marriages and Deaths
William Coram Obituary from The Missionary NewspaperAdded by: TomCoramWilliam Coram Obituary from The Missionary Newspaper
William Coram's Obituary from The Georgian NewspaperAdded by: TomCoramWilliam Coram's Obituary from The Georgian Newspaper
William Coram Memorial Article from Lake Martin Living MagazineAdded by: TomCoramWilliam Coram Memorial Article from Lake Martin Living Magazine
William Coram Memorial Article from Lake Martin Living MagazineAdded by: TomCoramWilliam Coram Memorial Article from Lake Martin Living Magazine
William Coram Memorial Article from Lake Martin Living MagazineAdded by: TomCoramWilliam Coram Memorial Article from Lake Martin Living Magazine
William Coram and Union Baptist Church, Thomson, GeorgiaAdded by: TomCoramWilliam Coram and Union Baptist Church, Thomson, Georgia
William Coram and Union Baptist Church, Page 2 of 3Added by: TomCoramWilliam Coram and Union Baptist Church, Page 2 of 3
William Coram and Union Baptist Church, Page 3 of 3Added by: TomCoramWilliam Coram and Union Baptist Church, Page 3 of 3
William Coram's Entry in "Roster of Georgians in the Revolution"Added by: TomCoramWilliam Coram's Entry in "Roster of Revolutionary Soldiers in Georgia"
William Coram Militia Service After Revolutionary WarAdded by: TomCoramWilliam Coram Militia Service After Revolutionary War
William Coram Charter Member of Union Baptist Church, Thomson, GeorgiaAdded by: TomCoramWilliam Coram Charter Member of Union Baptist Church, Thomson, Georgia
William Coram Name as Written by Himself in Minutes of Union Baptist ChurchAdded by: TomCoramWilliam Coram Name as Written by Himself in Minutes of Union Baptist Church
William Coram Handwritten Minutes of Union Baptist Church, Thomson, Georgia #1Added by: TomCoramWilliam Coram Handwritten Minutes of Union Baptist Church, Thomson, Georgia #1
UBC Minutes 0615 to 0616.jpgAdded by: TomCoramWilliam Coram's Handwritten Minutes of Meetings of Union Baptist Church, Thomson, Georgia. Minutes are from June, 1815 through June, 1816. William Coram was the second Clerk of the Church.
William Coram Minutes for Union Baptist Church, Thomson, Georgia #3Added by: TomCoramWilliam Coram Minutes for Union Baptist Church, Thomson, Georgia #3
William Coram's Death Noted in Minutes of Union Baptist Church, Thomson, GeorgiaAdded by: TomCoramWilliam Coram's Death Noted in Minutes of Union Baptist Church, Thomson, Georgia
William Coram in Index of Revolutionary War Pension Applications in National ArchivesAdded by: TomCoramWilliam Coram in Index of Revolutionary War Pension Applications in National Archives
William Coram's Certificate of Service in Commander in Chief's GuardAdded by: TomCoramWilliam Coram's Certificate of Service in Commander in Chief's Guard
William Coram Listing in Pierce's RegisterAdded by: TomCoramWilliam Coram Listing in Pierce's Register
William Coram Land Bounty WarrantAdded by: TomCoramWilliam Coram Land Bounty Warrant
William Coram Land Bounty WarrantAdded by: TomCoramWilliam Coram Land Bounty Warrant
William Coram Listing in 1817 Georgia Property Tax DigestAdded by: TomCoramWilliam Coram Listing in 1817 Georgia Property Tax Digest