Hi stephenh:
Thanks for the interesting question!
First, the correct spelling of Dr. Cordell's name is:
Eugene Fauntleroy Cordell
There is some information about Dr. Cordell out there, including
biographical information at:
University of Maryland: Health Sciences and Human Services Library:
Historical/Special Collections
http://www.hshsl.umaryland.edu/resources/historical.html
Quote: "CORDELL HISTORICAL COLLECTION
The largest of our Historical Collections and the broadest in scope,
the Cordell Collection exceeds 3,800 volumes. It is named for Dr.
Eugene Fauntleroy Cordell, an outstanding Maryland medical
historiographer, physician, author, and teacher. Dr. Cordell's own
writings include the comprehensive two-volume centennial history of
the University of Maryland, published in 1907. Still our definitive
authority, the work includes extensive information about both faculty
and alumni from the University's first 100 years. In addition, Cordell
also wrote MEDICAL ANNALS OF MARYLAND 1799-1899, which chronicles
developments in the practice of medicine in Maryland during that
period and includes extensive biographical sections. In 1903, Dr.
Cordell became Chair of the History of Medicine, and also Librarian.
Although he was not formally trained in the profession of
librarianship, he successfully and effectively held that position
until his death in 1913."
Apparently, Dr. Cordell graduated medical school in 1868 and served as
President of their Alumni Association, as can be seen here:
REPORT OF THE BLUE RIBBON TASK FORCE: THE MEDICAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, INC
http://www.medicalalumni.org/history/history.html
Quote: "'Much may be done by an active and influential association,
both through moral influences and substantial support, to stimulate,
encourage and strengthen the efforts of those who, for the time being,
direct and control the destinies of the institution.' Eugene Cordell,
M.D. (Class of 1868)
24th president, Medical Alumni Association"
Information about Dr. Cordell's birth, marriage, family, and death can
be found at:
The Gaskins Family Tree
http://gaskins.freewebsites.com/genealogy/fam/fam00975.htm
http://gaskins.freewebsites.com/genealogy/fam/fam00915.htm
Quote:
"Eugene Fauntleroy CORDELL
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Born: WFT Est. 1828-1854at: U.S.A.
Married: 17 Sep 1873 at: U.S.A.
Died: Jan 1913 at: U.S.A.
Father:Levi O'Conner CORDELL
Mother:Christine TURNER"
As for Dr. Cordell's relationship with the city of Bethesda, Maryland
- I can find no *direct* connection. However, the University of
Maryland, which he attended and wrote about, is in "nearby" Baltimore
and Dr. Cordell's historical research spread over all of the state.
Another point to consider is that since Dr. Cordell was an important
early medical historian and the National Library of Medicine
(http://www.nlm.nih.gov/) is located in Bethesda, there's a connection
there as well (perhaps worthy of naming a street after the good
doctor). ;-)
I hope that this information has been of assistance to you in your
research.
Thanks.
websearcher-ga
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