Dr. Nathaniel Scudder was a New Jersey delegate to the Continental Congress and signed the Articles of Confederation in 1777.
Nathaniel Scudder (May 10, 1733 – October 17, 1781) was an American physician and patriot leader during the Revolutionary War. He served as a delegate for New Jersey to the Continental Congress, where he was one of two delegates from New Jersey to sign the Articles of Confederation.
Dr. Nathaniel Scudder was the only active member of Congress to be “Killed in Action” in an American war.
Dr. Nathaniel Scudder was mortally wounded pursuing a British raiding party, Monmouth County, NJ, October 16, 1781
In 1777, Scudder became the colonel of his militia regiment and that fall was sent as a delegate to the Continental Congress. During the summer of 1778.
Scudder continued both forms of service for several years. Finally, on October 17, 1781, he led a part of his regiment to offer resistance to a British Army foraging party, and was killed in a skirmish near Shrewsbury.
Dr. Scudder was the only member of the Continental Congress to die in battle during the Revolutionary War. Learn More
I am trying to join D.A.R. and since William Scudder was my easiest
Patriot, that is the one the Sarasota DAR group wanted to use. I have twelve
that I could use, but guess I have to work on those myself…(smile)
I will get back to you when I am approved.
Hi MaryLou,
I’ll grant you a 24-Hour Pass to our Genealogy Database, so you can do more research. We encourage you to help support the maintenance of this database, by becoming a member for just $35 per year. Let me know if you have any questions Rich Scudder Board Member – IT Administrator
Hello Richard, my name is Christopher Channing Leiser, my paternal grandmother was Mary Elizabeth Scudder of Shelbyville, Tn- her father was Philip Scudder Jr/II. I am trying to find information about the family and confirm relation to Col Dr Nathaniel Scudder. I believe my great5 grandfather is Dr Joseph Scudder, Nathaniel’s son.
I am directly descended from Capt William Scudder of the American Revolutionary War. He is my Great (5X) Grandfather. How is he related to Col Nathaniel Scudder?
Hello Carolyn, per our database Col. Nathanial Scudder born 10 May 1733 had a brother Col. William Scudder born 6 Apr 1739 if this is your Great Grandfather. Do you have any other information that we can use to verify their linage?
Best regards, Rich Scudder Board Member
I’m the 6th or 7th great grandson of Nathaniel Sudder. Very interesting story. The picture of his death is an eye opener. Thank you very much.