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Barbados Worsam Family
Barbados is an island state consisting of 166 square miles (430 square kilometers) in the West Indies.
The Worsam family who lived on the Island of Barbados may be related to the Virginia Worsham family, however, no relationship has been found. This Barbados family was briefly discussed in the Worsham and Washam Family History on pp. vii-x.
According to family tradition, the Worsham family has ties to Barbados. Interestingly, family researcher, Raleigh Worsham, wrote "My father has brought up Barbados many times in our discussions on our family throughout the years and after discussing this with him again today, it is his belief from conversing with other family members that the Worsham's did come through Barbados. He also says that he read in the courthouse in Richmond that Barbados was colonized by the English in 1625 and that Worsham's are buried in Barbados. He mentioned that a John Worsham was one of the Worsham's that was in Barbados and he and other Worsham's are buried there.
Barbados was claimed for England in 1605 by Leigh’s Guiana expedition. It was first settled in 1626. Richard Ligon, first visited Barbados in 1647. Ligon lived in Barbados for 3 years, he drew a map, the earliest of Barbados, and his map identifies 285 plantations by name of owner. Richard wrote "A True and Exact History of the Island of Barbados (1657) A reprint of this book was published by Frank Cass Publishers in 1997, and was described:
In this facsimile of the 1673 second edition, the author describes his experiences in Barbados in the late 1640s and provides extensive descriptions of trees and other plants. Other topics include the lives of the natives, the expenses of plantation overseers, and the island's food and drink, government, flowers and herbs, and mines. The illustrations include line drawings of trees and other plants, architectural diagrams of a sugar curing house, and a large map that includes the names of the plantation owners of the time.
Donald Blankenship, 2001, writes in The Ship that brought Ralph Blankenship to America:
"We also know that the time of transit across the Atlantic was as much as 12 weeks and we further know that many of these trips took the sailing vessels first to Barbados or Jamaica as a way point en route to the English colonies in America. There in the Caribbean the ships would be provisioned again for the final leg north to the colonies. Some ships sailed from England directly to Virginia. The route they took probably was associated with the prevailing winds for that particular time of the year. Many passengers arriving in Barbados, which then was a fortified English stronghold, would lay over for a period of time to rest and recuperate from the rigors of the sea journey. The climate was warm, the beaches were lovely, and the rum flowed freely at the English pubs. Life in the Caribbean was wonderful while it lasted."
1. John Worsam b. abt. 1580 of London, England. (Virginia Carpenter Jansen & George Jansen Jr., 1999, had John Worsam b. abt 1590) John Worsam in early records is known as the "merchant of London."
John Worsam merchant of London, signed financial obligations 6 Aug 1636, 26 Jul 1654. John d aft 1654 London England. He had a son Richard. The 1636 agreement which was referenced came from:
"1658, 6 Mar John Godscall of London, merchant, son and sole executor of John Godscall of Colchester, Essex, merchant deceased, deposes that on 5 Feb 1636 Thomas Peade of London, merchant, and on 6 Aug 1636 John Worsam and Thomas Peade of London, merchants, signed financial obligations to his father. (MCD 8)"
Thomas Peade and Thomas Peal are probably the same person:
"On 28 Nov 1637 in the High Court of Admiralty was an entry: "On behalf of Thomas Peal and John Worsham Re. Damaged Barbados and Virginia tobacco in the Amity." Another entry was recorded on 27 Feb 1637/8 Peal and Worsham and the Amity on behalf of Francis. (Ref pages 378-9, source?)
Children:
1.1. Richard Worsam b. abt. 1600 of London, England. Richard Worsam in early records is known as "weaver of London." This Richard Worsam may have md Elizabeth Bersley 3 Oct 1634 in London, England. (London, England: Parish and Probate Records, London: Calendar of Marriage Licence Allegations, 1597-1648, Bk 17 Oct, 1634, London Co, England) If so, she would be his second wife.
Richard and his son, John, were deposed in 1641. Assuming his son was 21 yrs old and John was b. when his father was at least age16, Richard would have been b. bef 1604:
"On 25 October 1655, Henry Simons of St. Olave, Southwark, Surrey, citizen and tallow chandler of London, aged 53, deposed that on 20 August 1641, Richard Worsam, citizen and weaver of London, and his son John Worsam of London, merchant, signed a financial obligation to Mathew Wilton, citizen and tallow chandler of London, who had appointed John Fryer and William Fryer of Barbados, merchants, as his attornies. (Lord Mayor's Court of London, 6)" (Descendants of John of Sweffling Frere, Sr. and the Barbados by Opal Freer Spencer, 1998)
On 26 Jul 1654, William Williams of London, draper aged 22, deposes that on 28 Feb 1650 John Worsam of London, merchant, Richard Worsam of London, weaver, and Thomas Applewhaite of London, merchant, signed a financial obligation to George Nashe, citizen and merchant tailor of London, who has appointed Daniel Searle, Governor of Barbados, as his attorney. (MCD 5) (page 273, source?)
On 30 Oct. 1652 Richard Worsam, citizen and weaver of London, made out an indenture to his son John Worsam, citizen and clothworker of London. John Leak of Barbados, merchant, appointed attorney. (MCD 8)" & (pages 378-9, source?)
Richard Worsam, indenture to his son John, 30 Oct 1653, as a weaver signed financial obligation involving Barbados 26 Jul 1654. (Virginia Carpenter Jansen & George Jansen Jr., 1999)
Child:
1.1.1. John Worsam b. abt. 1616 London, England. John is the son of Richard Worsam and his connection to Barbados is established:
"On 25 October 1655, Henry Simons of St. Olave, Southwark, Surrey, citizen and tallow chandler of London, aged 53, deposed that on 20 August 1641, Richard Worsam, citizen and weaver of London, and his son John Worsam of London, merchant, signed a financial obligation to Mathew Wilton, citizen and tallow chandler of London, who had appointed John Fryer and William Fryer of Barbados, merchants, as his attornies. (Lord Mayor's Court of London, 6)" (Descendants of John of Sweffling Frere, Sr. and the Barbados by Opal Freer Spencer, 1998)
John md. Ann b. abt. 1620. John d. abt. 1669 in Barbados & Ann d. bef. 1667 in Barbados. Both are bur. at St. Joseph's Parish, Barbados. Their children were: John Worsam, Jr. b abt 1640; James Worsam b abt 1642 & Richard Worsam b abt 1644. (Worsham and Washam Family History, pp. vii-viii)
In the will of Thomas Goodall dated 8 Jun 1659, he lists servant, John Worsam. His executor was John Worsam son of John Worsam of Barbados.
GOODALL, Thomas Gent. 8 June 1659, RB6/14, p. 402 To be buried in Parish church of St Thomas; bros John Goodall & Joseph Goodall; Bridgett Pittman; William Calsteads, son of William Calsteads; Barsheba Behavious; Robert Nicholas; servant John Worsam; Thomas Arnoll; John Worsam, son of John Worsam of Bdos - Xtr. signed Tho: Goodall Wit: Roger Cowley, Anth: Perciboyce Proved 24 Nov 1659. (Barbados Records Wills And Administrations Vol I 1639 – 1680, 1979 abstracted by Joanne Mcree Sanders; Vol. I p 144, Barbados Record Book 6/15, p 202)
John Worsam’s children, James Worsam & John Worsam, Jr. are mentioned in the 1662 will of George Pearde of London, who was now living in Barbados. Executor of his will was friend, John Worsam, Sr.
PEARDE, George of London, now resident of Bdos, merchant. 17 May 1662, RB6/15, p. 202 Mo Alice Pearde widow - estate coming to me in Newport, Co. Devon; bro Simon Pearde; mentions death of bro Charles Pearde; bros Oliver Pearde & John Pearde; uncle Justinian Pearde & his wf; sis Mary Pearde; friend Richard Evans; James Worsam & John Worsam Sr - Xtr in trust. signed George (x) Pearde Wit: Arthur Collins, Charles Vickers Proved 22 July 1662" (Barbados Records Wills And Administrations Vol I 1639 – 1680, 1979 by Joanne Mcree Sanders; Vol. I p 273, from Lonnie Goodall, 2002)
John Worsam & his wife Ann are named in the 1662 will of his cousin, Richard Andrewes.
ANDREWES, Richard 7 Nov 1662, RB6/14, p. 569 To be buried in St Johns Parish church; Col. Modyford & his Lady; William Leshly; Mrs. Wilmott Guest; Thomas Kendall Jr; Richard Clason tailor; Lt. Charles Watson; John Welfreed cooper; Edward Coffin; Maj. Byam; Mrs. Francis Romney; Mathew Testavin; sis Francis Joyce living in England - Xtrx; neice Hesser Joyce, dau of said sis; cousin John Worsam & Ann Worsam his wf - Xtrs in trust for property in Bdos; the chn of cousin Richard Leader decd. signed Richard (x) Andrewes Wit: John Henderson, Oliver (x) Rogers, James (x) Anderson Memo, Thomas Modyford Jr & his wf Francis Modyford. Proved 31 Mar 1663" (Barbados Records Wills And Administrations Vol I 1639 – 1680, 1979 by Joanne Mcree Sanders; Vol. I p 6)
Martin Noell, Knight of London wrote his will 23 Sep 1665 and mentions plantation in Barbados called Hornehall in joint title with John Worsam of Barbados. The will was proved 16 Sep 1691 Barbados. (Barbados Record Book 6/10, p 499 as abstracted by Saunders) Martin Noell was named in John Worsam’s 1667 will.
John Worsam, the merchant, made his will on 10 Sep 1667 & proved 1669. His desire was to be buried in St. Joseph's Parish where his wife Ann Worsam was buried.
"Worsam, John, merchant 10 Sep 1667, RB6/8, p. 23 To be buried in St Josephs Parish church where wf Ann Worsam was laid; sis in law Elizabeth Walker, formerly wf of Garvin Walker; bro & sis Lamb; bro's sis Gerard & his dau Hannah Gerard; bro Richard Romney & his wf; Sarah Browne, my wf's sis's dau born in Virginia, now at bro Romney's house; sons Richard Worsam & James Worsam; mentions Martin Noell; Xtr - eldest son John Worsam; bro in law John Godscall(?). signed John Worsam Wit: Charles Leigh, Richard Travis(?) Proved 13 Aug 1669 (Barbados Records Wills And Administrations Vol I 1639 – 1680, 1979 by Joanne Mcree Sanders; Vol I, p 400, from Lonnie Goodall, 2002 & Worsham and Washam Family History, pp. vii-viii)
Barbara Hymas, 2007, wrote that John's wife may be Ann Browne.
I am busy researching my Browne Family from Maryland and ran across some information that may help in identifying the maiden name of John Worsam's (born 1616 in London) wife Ann's maiden name. John Worsam mentioned in his will of 1667, a daughter of his wife's sister, Sarah Browne living who was living with Richard Romney and his wife. Sarah Browne was the daughter of John Browne and Margaret (possibly Romney). When her mother Margaret (who had married Wilford after her first husband's death) was ill, she specified that John Washington be appointed the guardian of her daughter Sarah and that she should be sent to live with her Uncle, Richard Romney in the Barbados. This makes Margaret and Ann, wife of John Worsam sisters. Richard Romney was some relation to Ann and Margaret, maybe even their brother, esp since he was mentioned in the will. Kind of confusing to be sure! I guess I will need to see if I can find out anything about Richard Romney.
Children of John & Ann:
1.1.1.1. John Worsham b. abt. 1640 Barbados & d. 1681 Barbados. He md 1st) unknown and md. 2nd) Mary Forster or Foster 12 May 1668 in Saint John, Barbados. (Barbados Records Marriages 1643-1800 Vol I, by Joanne Mcree Sanders, 1982, p 438: p 3, RL1/28)
Mary was the dau. of Alice. Mary d. 23 Aug 1679 Barbados. (Burials at the Parish of St. Michaels, Barbados Island, 1678 and 1679, "Hotten's Lists", pp 425-437, Edited by John Camden Hotten. Chatto and Windus, Publishers, London, England, 1874, Worsam, Mary [wife of John Worsam, Esqr.] Aug 23, 1679)
In the will of Thomas Goodall dated 8 Jun 1659, he lists servant, John Worsam. His executor was John Worsam son of John Worsam of Barbados.
John Worsam 300 Acres was named in the most eminent planter of 1673 Barbados. (http://www.genealogy-quest.com/collections/planters.html, 2002)
John was named in the 1672 will of William Huckle:
HUCKLE, William, planter Christ Church Parish, 10 June 1672, RB6/8, p. 486 Chn William Huckle, Thomas Huckle, Clarr Huckle, Benjamin Huckle, John Huckle, & Elizabeth Huckle; God ch Susan Colly; wf Elizabeth Huckle - Xtrx; friends John Wollastone & William Cockman - Overseers. signed William Huckle Wit: Tho: Poyer age 49, John (x) Wascham (Worsham?) Proved 10 Apr 1673." (Barbados Records Wills And Administrations Vol I 1639 – 1680, 1979, by Joanne Mcree Sanders; Vol I p 190, from Lonnie Goodall, 2002)
John Worsam was one of the most eminent planters in Barbadoes, 1673, with 300 acres. John was named in the 1673 will of John Horne:
HORNE, John Esq 20 Dec 1673, RB6/9, p. 55 Wf - Xtrx; friends Col. Henry Drax, Col. William Sharpe, & John Wheeler - Xtrs; wf - Overseer & Gdn of 3 sons & dau; eldest son John Horne at 21; bro William Horne; kinsm John Jinte; sis Margaret Jinte; friends Col. Edward Thornburgh & John Sadler merchant - Xtrs; uncle Capt. Thomas Holdipp & his wf; cousin John Wheeler & his wf & dau Judith Wheeler; cousin John Holdipp, as to James Holdipp & Richard Holdipp. signed John Horne Wit: Robt: Rich Jr, John Worsam, Lewis Cary, James Cesill Cod, fa & mo Maseford; kinsm Richard Horne; John Denham, son of Amy Denham. Proved 11 Feb 1673. (Barbados Records Wills And Administrations Vol I 1639 – 1680, 1979, by Joanne Mcree Sanders; Vol I p 186, from Lonnie Goodall, 2002)
John was witness to the will of William Huckle 10 Jun 1672:
William Huckle, planter, Christ Church Parish, 10 Jun 1672, RB6/8, p486; Chn William Huckle, Thomas Huckle, Clarr Huckle, Benjamin Huckle, John Huckle, & Elizabeth Huckle; God ch Susan Colly; wf Elizabeth Huckle - Xtrx; friends John Wollastone & William Cockman - Overseers. signed William Huckle; wit Tho Poyer age 49, John Wascham proved 10 Apr 1673. (Barbados Wills and Administrations, Vol. I: Wills and Administrations Page: 190)
John was involved in the slave trade in Barbados:
Colonial Papers: "May 24, 1677 Barbadoes, 266 (The Royal African Company's Factors in Barbadoes) to the Company. Arrival of an interloper belonging to Colonel William Sharpe, Chief Judge, John Worsam and Major John Hallerr, two of his Assistants (as our Stephen Gascoigne was informed by Colonel John Stanfast), Philip Cheeke and Roger Cowley, a Commissioner of Customs, which gives great encouragement to other people to take this liberty, seeing those that sit in great places and live by the King's Commissions presume to act as they do. The ship brought but 98 negroes, and but few or no elephants teeth. Advice of her arrival, came a little too late for they were twelve miles distant, and the negroes were landed and carried to Colonel Richard Bailey's plantation, close to the landing place, about an hour before the factors got there. Acquainted the Gonernor with it who sent for Colonel Bailey, and he told him the negroes were sent for by Judge Sharpe and the other before named. These men have been very solicitous to turn out the Company's factors from their offices for doing their duty. "Sure it would discourage the whole fraternity of interlopers if some of these be displaced for their disobedience to the King's commands." (Calendar of State Papers, Colonial Series ... By Great Britain Public Record Office, John William Fortescue, page 93.)
He is listed as John Worsham Esq. in St. Joseph’s Parish on the list of inhabitants for 1680 with 11 servants, 7 freeman, 150 Negroes & 270 Acres of land. (Barbados Records-Tithable Lists, p 26)
John's will was written 17 Jun 1680:
"John Worsam Esq St Josephs Parish, 17 June 1680, RB6/8, p. 522 To be buried in St Michaels Parish church near decd wf Mary Worsam; best son John Worsam at 16; son Richard Worsam to be entered in St John's College in Cambridge, hopes he will enter priesthood; mentions William Grant; 3 youngest chn my 2nd son Richard at 21 & Mary Worsam* & Elizabeth Worsam* both at 18, all to be sent to England to bro Richard Worsam merchant of London; the Xtrs of Lt. Martyn Noel in behalf of the chn of said Noel; Margaret Brand - my wf's wearing apparell; Capt. Edward Eure; Mary Sharp, wf of Col. William Sharp; Samuel Husbands Esq & his wf; Robert Rich: (Richards or Richardsons) & his wf; bro in law John Foster & his wf; Col. Richard Bailey & his wf; mo in law Alice Foster; Lady Margaret Yeamans; Col. Edward Thornburgh and his wf; uncle and aunt Godscall; uncle and aunt Lambe; George Robinson merchant; Willaim Dumelow; John Mason & wf; John Pitts; Richard Barratt; Christopher Fowler; Roger Cawley Esq; John Hallett Esq; Chrispin Hooper; son John - Xtr; friends Col. William Sharp, Samuel Husbands Esq, & bro Richard Worsam - Xtrs; Wit: Chrispian Hooper, James Keith, Leolin Loyd, Edward Eure (also spelled Eyre), John Wadlowe, Mary Warner Proved 14 Xber 1681." (Barbados Records Wills And Administrations Vol II 1681 – 1700, 1980, by Joanne Mcree Sanders; Vol II p 379-386)
John Worsam’s estate in Barbados is referenced in the 1686 will of William Grant.
"GRANT, William Gent. St Josephs Parish, 30 Aug 1686, RB6/40, p. 505 Dau Ann Moore & her chn my gr chn Elizabeth Moore & John Moore by her husband John Moore, all at age or marriage; dau Angell Grant at 18 or marriage; dau Margaret Grant at 18; son Francis Grant at 21 - plantation joining Jacob Lucie, Francis Smith, John Vaughan, Bryan Blackman decd, and Allen Mackaskell; son William Grant at 21 - plantation where I dwell joining the lands of Jacob Lucie & the heirs of John Wortam; dau Elizabeth Grant; sons William & Francis - Xtrs; friends Col. John Waterman, Capt. Humphrey Waterman, son in law John Combs, & wf Elizabeth Grant - Xtrs & Gdns. signed Wm: Grant Wit: Samuel Spicer, John Moore, Willaim Burr Proved 13 Oct 1687." (Barbados Records Wills And Administrations Vol II 1681 – 1700, 1980, by Joanne Mcree Sanders; VOL II p 141-142, from Lonnie Goodall, 2002)
John died abt 1681 in Barbados. John and Mary were bur. St. Michaels Parish, Barbados.
Children:
1.1.1.1A.1 Richard Worsam b abt 1659 of Barbados md Mary Pickering abt 1694.
Thomas Pennett, a London merchant, named his friend Richard Worsham in his 2 Aug 1680 Barbados will.
Richard & Mary’s children are mentioned in the will of Sir Henry Pickering, Baronet of Barbados dated 15 Apr 1705. He mentions nephew and God son Richard Warsam, Jr. at 21 and his 3 sisters Constantia, Richilinda, and Henrietta Maria Worsam and Maria Worsam. It was his desire that his body be interred at Watton Co., Cambridge, England. He mentions his bro & sis Worsham & their children. The will was proved 25 May 1705. (Barbados Record Book 6/16, p 255 as abstracted by Saunders)
Richard & Mary are mentioned in the Will of Thomas Shaw, merchant written at St. Michael's Parish, Barbados on 20 Nov 1720:
Thomas Shaw, merchant; St Michaels Parish, 20 Nov 1720, RB6/6, p 137: Dau Sarah Shaw at 17 - land in St Michaels Town near Cheapside or Broad Streer I purchased of Dame Grace Pickering and Richard Worsham Esq and wf Mary Worsham, part I sold to John Wadsworth merchant, whereon John Grove and William Hasleton now live; son Thomas Shawe at 21 - storehouse in Watson's Alley in St Michaels Town lately purchased of William Reed merchant decd; my wf Eliza Shaw - Xtrx. proved 26 Nov 1720 (Barbados Wills and Administrations, Vol. III: Wills and Administrations, Page: 305)
Richard Worsam died before 16 Feb 1725/6 Barbados. Richard Worsam, Gent. Wrote his will 6 Sep 1720 while lodging at Mrs. Alice Limbrigs on Gerrard St., Parish of St. Ann's Westminster. He was of weak and tender body. He mentions his son Richard Worsam, 2 daughters (blank) Worsam and Henrietta Constantia Worsam - remainder of his estate in England or Barbados; wife Mary Worsam to be Executrix and guardian of his children to age 21. Wit: G. Pickering, Margt Fitzhugh, Mary--(blank). Recorded 16 Feb 1725/6 Barbados. (Barbados Record Book 6/22, p 547 as abstracted by Saunders)
The Will of Bridget Walrond, spinster was written at Christ Church Parish on 10 Jan 1720. She mentions Richard Worsam late of the parish of St. George Barbados but now of London Esq. and his wife presented by Daniel Hooper and James Elliot Esq. Attys: "She wrote that Bridget Walrond spinster has lately departed this life at the said parish after having made a nuncupative will and bequeathing 1000 lbs to the wf and chn of your petitioner and made his said wf Xtrx thereof." Further states, "Cousin Worsam’s children and herself...Letters of testamentary granted to the wf of Richard Worsam, Esq. Proved 15 May 1721. (Barbados Record Book 6/6, p 296 abstracted by Saunders.)
Richard Worsham subscribed to the production of a map of Barbados by William Mayo whose surveys were conducted between 1717 & 1721 and which was published in 1722 and showed the position of 976 plantations with the name of the owner at the time of the survey. (The Genealogist' Magazine Vol 17. No.9, Mar 1974, p. 498)
Children:
1.1.1.1A.1.1 Richard Worsam b. abt. 1695 Barbados; d. 10 May 1766, Philadelphia, PA. (PERiodical Source Index & England, Scotland, Ireland: Musgrave's Obituaries Prior to 1800) Richard was "One of the Council of Barbadoes" (Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography, Full Context of UK and US Directories, 1680-1830) He is named in the 1705 will of Sir Henry Pickering.
1.1.1.1A.1.1.1. Charlotte Worsam is assumed to be a daughter of Richard Worsam, since, Charlotte is a descendant of Richard and Mary Worsam who owned the Constant Estate in Barbados and Richard is the only known surviving son of Richard and Mary. Charlotte Worsham md John Prettejohn of Barbados in 1771. John and Charlotte lived at Constant Plantation, Barbados (sugar estate )and Hare Hatch, Berks, UK. (Catriona Aldridge (nee Prettejohn, 2004)
Catriona Aldridge (nee Prettejohn) London, England, 2004, writes:
"I am related to Catherine Worsham (sometimes spelt Worsam) who married John Prettejohn (d.1803) There are family graves at St Georges Church Barbados. Some information that the Constant Estate owners in Barbados have recently given me shows that in 1705 Sir Henry Pickering owner the estate bequeathed £500 to nephew Richard Worsham RB 6/16/255 Richard and Mary Worsham owned the estate in 1720 RB3/32/91 and it was divided in half. In 1765 John Prettejohn owned the estate through marriage to Catherine Worsham. He joined up the two estates again. The estate then stayed with descendants of their family until 1900 when it was bought by the Robinson family who still own it today. We have silver with our Prettejohn crest from those days. They also had a big house in Hare Hatch Berkshire. Their daughter Charlotte Worsam married Gen Frederick Maitland and they lived in Sussex UK, still having connections with the lands in Barbados. The current owner of the house has a picture drawn by the general of the house and his children a copy of which she is mailing me."
Catriona Aldridge, 2007, provided The Prettejohn Coat of Arms which is on old family silver. The official note from The College of Arms in London:
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The arms on the right hand of the shield must be intended to represent the family of Worsam; the first and fourth quarterings seem in fact to be the arms of a Wolstenholme family. There are no arms officially recorded here for families of Prettejohn or Worsam, and families in that position often merely adopt the arms of families of a similar name. Being in impaled form, the heraldic method represents a marriage. The practice of impalement involves a vertical division of the shield, with the arms of the husband placed on the left-hand side and the arms of the wife on the right."
Children: (Arthur French, UK, 2004)
1.1.1.1A.1.1.1.1. Catherine Worsham Prettejohn b 1772 md Frederick Maitland. Frederick Maitland, esq. of Hollywich, in Sussex, b 3 Sep 1763, a general officer in the army, m. 11 Nov 1790, Catherine Worsam, daughter of John Prettejohn, esq. of the Island of Barbadoes. (Burke's Commoners of Great Britain and Ireland; A Genealogical and Heraldic History of The Commoners of Great Britain And Ireland Enjoying Territorial Possessions or High Official Rank)
1.1.1.1A.1.1.1.2. John Prettejohn b 1778 in Barbadoes, West Indies md 1st) Augusta Buckley 1802; md 2nd) Laura Cole 1840.
1.1.1.1A.1.2. Constantia Worsam b. abt. 1697Barbados; d. aft. 1725 of Barbados. She is named in the 1705 will of Sir Henry Pickering.
1.1.1.1A.1.3. Richilinda Worsam b. abt. 1699 Barbados; d. aft. 1725 of Barbados. She is named in the 1705 will of Sir Henry Pickering.
1.1.1.1A.1.4. Henrietta Maria Worsam b. abt. 1701 Barbados; d. aft. 1725 of Barbados. She is named in the 1705 will of Sir Henry Pickering.
1.1.1.1A.2. Elizabeth Worsam b. abt. 1662 Barbados. She was named in her fathers 1680 will as Elizabeth age 18. She may be Elizabeth Worsam md. Thomas Thompson, 21 Feb 1692/93, Saint Katherine By The Tower, London, London, England. (IGI
1.1.1.1A.3. Mary Worsam b. abt. 1662 Barbados. ) She was named in her fathers 1680 will as Mary age 18.
1.1.1.1A.4. John Worsam b. abt. 1664 Barbados. He was named in her fathers 1680 will as "best son John at 16. John md. Mary b. 1659 & d. 1682. John was knighted by Charles II for loyalty to crown during great rebellion. (Georgeann Malowney, 2001)
John may be Capt. Washam: Ship: 90 rebels sailed on the ship Happy Return, under Capt. Washam, after the Monmouth Rebellion of 1685. The prisoners were put on board at Weymouth. They were delivered to John Browne and co for Sir. William Booth of Barbadoes. Thomas Rason was sold to Col. John Simpson. (http://gvaut.rootsweb.com/acv/d1423.htm, 2000)
Child:
1.1.1.1A.4.1. Richard Worsam b. 1701 Barbados. Richard md Katherine who died 1764 in Barbados. He probably came to Philadelphia. aft. the fire at Bridgton. (Georgeann Malowney, 2001) Richard was a member of the King's Council at Barbadoes. (John Marshall, 1998) Richard had an indentured servant, 4 Nov 1725, named Richard Snowden born abt 1704 of York, England, occupation was book keeper and his destination was Barbados.
Richard d. 1766 Philadelphia, PA & was bur. at Christ Church, Philadelphia, PA. According to "Life of General George Gordon Meade: Commander of the Army of the Potomac" by Richard Meade Bache, p 3:
George (Meade), in 1768, married Henrietta Constantia Worsam, who was a daughter of the Hon. Richard Worsam, of his Britannic Majesty's Council, in the island of Barbados, who died, in 1766, while on a visit to Philadelphia.
Child:
1.1.1.1A.4.1.1. Henrietta Constantina Worsam b 5 May 1748 Barbados. (IGI) Henrietta md. George Meade son of Robert Meade and Mary Stretch, 5 May 1768 Philadelphia, PA. Robert Meade was living in Philadelphia as early as 1732, having arrived here probably from Barbados where he had relatives. (Life of General George Gordon Meade: Commander of the Army of the Potomac by Richard Meade Bache, page 2)
George Meade b 27 Feb 1741 Philadelphia, PA. He was a Pvt. in the 3rd Philadelphia Battalion between 1775 and 1776. He d 9 Nov 1808 at Philadelphia, PA, at age 67. He was bur. at St. Mary's RC Church, Philadelphia, PA. (John Marshall, 1998) Henrietta d. 27 Aug 1822 at Edgebarton, England.
Helaine Melnick, 2001, wrote:
"George Meade died from gout, Philadelphia - 40 Sansom Street, Names of Foreigners Who Took the Oath of Allegiance to the Province and State of Pennsylvania: Vol 2 [p.55] According to the Act of 5th Deer. 1778. GEORGE MEADE, took the Oath in 1777 as by testimony appears. Occupation: In 1762, George joined the firm. Favored trading frounds were the Windward Islands and the Barbadoes, where George was stationed. They imported rum, sugar, and able-bodied young Negroes. After Garret's death, the company becomes known as George Meade and Company. Brother in law Thomas Fitzsimons became a partner. The company had to dissolve after the war. 1762 joined his brother Garret in continuing their father's shipping business; Children: Catherine Meade b 1769; Elizabeth Meade b: 1770; Henrietta Meade b 1771; Garret Meade b: 1772; Maria Meade b 1774; George MEADE b 1774; Robert Meade b: 1775; Richard Worsam Meade b: 23 JUN 1778 in born in a farmhouse where the family had fled as the British invaded Philadelphia, Chester; George Meade b: 1780; Charlotte Meade b 1781."
1.1.1.2. James Worsam b. abt. 1642 of Barbados. James was named in the 17 May 1662 will of George Pearde.
1.1.1.3. Richard Worsam b. abt. 1646 of Barbados. Richard Worsam, s/o John & Ann Worsam, is probably the Richard Worsham, merchant of London who freighted goods from Virginia on 24 May 1678. His cargo was 20,000 lbs of Tobacco and 55 cowhides in the hair. The Ship's Master was Rd. Guard. The Subsidy to be paid was 17£ 9 shillings and 10 l/2 d. Additional Duty was 74£ 4 shillings & 7 d. (Survey Report No. 6044, p 19, Depository: Public Record Office. Title: Port of London; English merchants’ imports to London; record made by the Controller of Tunnage & Poundage. References: Lists of Exchequer; Queen’s Remembrance; Port Book; 1565-1700, Part I, p. 26 Virginia Colonial Records Project 05762)
Richard was named in the 1680 will of Thomas Pennett. Pennett, Thomas of London, merchant 2 Aug 1680, RB6/14, p. 181:
Neice Ellen; all chn of son Benjamin Pennett; my bro for his great unkindness; wf of cousin Thomas Orchard; friend Charles Ballet; friend Richard Worsham; my fa; my wf - Xtrx; Parish of St Marys. signed Thomas Pennett Wit: Francis (x) Pyman, Magely (x) Young, John Cliff, Chas: Hallets Proved 1 Feb 1680 (Latin follows) (Barbados Records Wills And Administrations Vol I 1639 – 1680, 1979, p 276, by Joanne Mcree Sanders)
1.2. Worsham b. bef. 1615 of London, England. She is believed to have md. Mr. Andrewes and had a son Richard Andrewes, who in his 1662 will, named his "cousin John Worsam & Ann Worsam his wf - Xtrs in trust for property in Bdos."
Child:
1.2.1. Richard Andrewes b. aft 1629 & d. abt 1663 Barbados
1.2.2. Francis Andrewes of England md. Mr. Joyce & had a dau. Hester Joyce. They are named in Richard Andrewes 1662 will.
