Hi Mr. Cornwell,

I noticed on your comment board that you told an inquirer that Uhtred is in your family tree. He is also in mine which leads me to wonder if you might be related to my DAR relative, William Cornell. I have some interesting stories on William’s life as a Revolutionary soldier and know who his descendants are, but I can’t find anything more on his parents. His father, Capt. John Cornell, was a British soldier stationed in Dublin, Ireland where William was born. He died at the battle of Ticonderoga, and that’s all I know about him. William’s son, Dr. William Cornwell, changed the family name from Cornell to Cornwell. I wonder if Cornwell was the original name. I realize people didn’t pay so much attention to spelling then. It’s just a long shot, but since you seem to know something of your family history, I would like to know if you know of John or William Cornell, and if so, have you traced them back any further? I don’t know the name of John’s wife, William’s mother, but I know that after her husband’s death, she and 15 year old William went to New York where they supported themselves making and selling lace.

Sorry to bother you if you are not related. No need to reply if you have no knowledge of my relatives. I thought there might be a chance since you have traced your ancestry. I look forward to reading your books. I’m also a descendant of Alfred I, as many of your fans, the kings of Northumbria, and Rollon the Viking.

Carolyn Albins