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1.5.4.3.2.2.4B.6.1. Hurley Worsham b 22 Jan 1883 Pike Co., MO m. 1st) Martha K. Magee "Mattie" abt 1911 Pike Co., MO. She was b. 2 Oct 1889 of Pike Co., MO d/o James Magee & Safronia Peak. She is listed in the 1900 Cuivre, Pike, MO as Martha K b Oct 1889 age 10 & living with her parents. She is listed in the 1910 Cuivre, Pike, MO census as Mattie Magee age 20 & living with her father, James Magee & his 3rd wife Lyda J. The Magee family live two doors away from Hurley Worsham age 26 & his parents, George & Gladis Worsham. Mattie d. 30 Oct 1915 Cuivre, Pike, MO & bur Edgewood Cemetery, Pike, MO (Missouri State Board of Health Bureau of Vital Statistics Certificate of Death No. 31437 as Mrs. Mattie Worsham. Pike Co., MO Deaths 1878-1917 has Mrs. Hurley Worsham) Hurley m. 2nd) Mary Catherine Pence 27 Apr 1918 Pike Co., MO. He was of Edgewood and she was of Bowling Green. (Pike Co., MO Marriage Records) They were in the 1920 Cuivre, Pike, MO census. He is listed as Herley age 37 b MO & she is listed as Catherine age 23 b Kansas with son Hearl age 7 months.
1.5.4.3.2.2.5 Hines D. Worsham & Catherine Jane Triplett.
1.5.4.3.2.2.5.1. Nancy Jane Worsham b 19 Jul 1838. It was believed by the Hurst family that Nancy Jane was an Indian Princess and that Noah was supposed to have murdered a man enroute back from the Civil War, imprisoned in Nashville, TN and then escaped. There may have been a name change from Noah to Nayman after this, at which time he left MO and resided in AR. (Dan Lindsted, 2000) Some Hurst researchers have his name as Noah William Monroe Hurst. She d 4 Feb 1912.& is bur in an unmarked grave in Mill Creek Cemetery located in Lincoln Co., MO. Nancy md 2nd) Bill Eddy. After Eddy's death, she md 3rd) Henry Enlow abt. 1911. The death certificate has Enlow spelled Inlow. (Doris Dragon, 2001). According to information found about her, she was not an Indian Princess as her Worsham line is traced back to William Worsham who was living in Virginia in 1640.
Children (Dan Lindsted, 2000; Cookie MacCord, 2000; Doris Dragon, 2001; Joe Hurst, 2002, and various entries on Ancestry World Tree Project):1.5.4.3.2.2.5.1.1. Hines Jefferson Hurst b 1861 Lincoln Co., MO m. Louetla A. Taylor 16 Apr 1909 Corning, Clay, MO.
1.5.4.3.2.2.5.1.2. Martha should be James Madison b 14 Dec 1863 Lincoln Co., MO. He m. Mary Susan Bell Lafferty 25 May 1880 Lincoln Co., MO who was, b. 24 May 1861, dau, of David O. Lafferty and Susan Lighter Marce Verdier. He is on the 1930 Reyno, Randolph, AR census, p 3A, age 68 b MO m. at age 18 & she is age 68 as Mary B m. age 18. He d 13 Feb 1943 Reyno, Randolf, AR & bur. Johnson Cem., Reyno, AR
James and Mary's children: (Cookie MacCord, 2002)1.5.4.3.2.2.5.1.2.1. James Thomas Emanuel Hurst b. 4 Oct 1880 Lincoln, MO m. Cora Edna Tracy b. 21 Feb 1882. Children: Milburn Henry Hurst b 31 May 1901 m. Hattie D. abt 1920. (They are in the 1930 St. Francois, St. Francois Co., MO Census, p 11B. He is age 29 b AR & Hattie is age 26 with children Milburn, Jr. age 7; Everette W. age 4 yr 9 months; Dorothy M. age 2 yrs 7 months) He d Jul 1968 Hawthorne, Los Angeles, CA (SSDI & CA Death Index); Calvin Madison Hurst b 1 Jul 1902 m. Emma Jones . They are in the 1930 St. Francois, St Francois Co., MO census p 7A. He is age 27 & Emma is age 17 with dau. Olive N. age 2. He d 6 Sep 1970 Hawthorne, Los Angeles, CA (SSDI & CA Death Index); John Bell Hurst.
1.5.4.3.2.2.5.1.2.2. Madison M. Hurst b 14 Jun 1886 Reyno, Randolph, AR m. Julia Catherine Elizabeth Kirby 1904 Reyno, AR who was b. 21 Jun 1885. He d. 16 Dec 1980 Biggers, Arkansas & bur Johnson Cem., Reyno, AR. Children: Matilda Isbell Hurst m. Sylvester Moton Murray; Roy Hurst; Everett Washington Hurst; James Madison Hurst; Noah William Monroe Hurst; Harold Hurst; Mary Catherine Hurst m. James Newton Murray. (Descendants of Madison M. Hurst were posted on Hurst Family Genealogy Forum by Patricia Chancey Sullivan 10 Aug 2000)
1.5.4.3.2.2.5.1.2.3. Naaman Hurst b. abt 1889 m. Miss Leonard ab 1906.
1.5.4.3.2.2.5.1.2.4. Wesley Hurst b. 1889 Reyno, Randolph, AR.
1.5.4.3.2.2.5.1.2.5. Nathan Boss Hurst b. 20 May 1891 Reyno, Randolph, AR m. Edna J. Dunn 18 Apr 1914 Clay Co., AR by F. Neely, MG who was b. 9 Dec 1894 . He d 2 Oct 1967.
1.5.4.3.2.2.5.1.2.6. Susan Jane Hurst b. 26 Jan 1894 Reyno,Randolph, AR m. James Kieffer Tracy, Sr b. 19 Oct 1886. Children: Ruth Emma Tracy; Nora Audria Tracy; Laura Tracy; Flora Tracy; Thomas Madison Tracy; Nathan Boss Tracy; James Kieffer Tracy; Mary Bell Tracy; Edna June Tracy & Lillian Katherine Tracy. In the picture taken Jun 1968, is L to R: Calvin Hurst's mother Cora Edna Tracy Hurst, Calvin Madison Hurst, Lillie Tracy d/o Susan Jane Hurst Tracy; Francis Greishaber h/o Ruth Emma Tracy; Emma Jones w/o Calvin Madison Hurst & Lillie's granddaughter. Picture courtesy Cookie MacCord, 2003.
1.5.4.3.2.2.5.1.2.7. Neely Monroe Hurst b. 1901 Reyno, Randolph, AR m.1st) Leoder Seawel; m. 2nd) Duetta Reynolds. Children: Susie Le Etta Hurst, Elga Hurst, Nelly Hurst, Mary Imogene Hurst, Jesse Hurst.
1.5.4.3.2.2.5.1.2.8. Julia May Hurst b.26 Sep 1902 Reyno, Randolph, AR1.5.4.3.2.2.5.1.3. William Hurst b 1866 (4-1870)
1.5.4.3.2.2.5.1.4. Rebecca "Patsy" Hurst b 31 Jan 1871 according to death certificate m. 1st McGinness & 2nd) Andrew Johnson 4 Apr 1886 Clay Co., AR & d 29 Apr 1958.
1.5.4.3.2.2.5.1.5. George Washington Hurst b 19 Apr 1874 m. Pearly Twiggs Jan 1898 Lincoln Co., MO & d 16 Feb 1958 St. Louis, MO. Bur Lakeview Memorial Gardens, MO age 83.
1.5.4.3.2.2.5.1.6. Malinda Isabelle Hurst b 18771.5.4.3.2.2.5.3. Thomas John Andrew Worsham b abt 1843 of Pike Co., MO. He is Andrew J. Worsham age 8 b MO in the 1850 census. He md. Amanda May M. abt. 1863 of Lincoln, MO. Amanda b abt 1844 MO. He is in the 1870 Union, Lincoln Co, MO census living with John Johnson age 66 b VA & Lucy Johnson age 61 b VA as John Washam age 27 b MO. He is in the 1880 Union, Lincoln Co, MO cens. as Thomas J. Washam age 37 b MO and his wife is May M age 36 MO. Thomas Worsham age 47 b MO m. 2nd) Nancy Raines Johnson 10 Jan 1889 age 56 b IN. Both had been married previously. Thomas s/o Hines Worsham & Catharine Triplett & Nancy d/o Samuel Eddy & Elizabeth Raines. (Greene Co., IL marriages 1877-1895 FHL Film 1310038) In the Audrain Co, Missouri Deaths, issue 19 Apr 1900, "John T. Worsham abt 54 d 16 Apr 1900 brother Richard & J. H. Worsham."
1.5.4.3.2.2.5.4. James H. Worsham b. 30 Dec 1843. This James H. Worsham and his family should be removed. This James and his family were incorrectly placed on page 392 beginning at paragraph 1.5.4.3.2.2.5.4. He is James H. Worsham, the son of Richard Worsham, 1.5.4.3.2.2.2A.1. on Page 384.
James Hinde Worsham b 3 Mar 1844 Lincoln Co., MO is the son of Hindes D. & Catherine Worsham. (6-1850) According to Henry A. Coll, 1999 his name is James Hyman Worsham. He md 1st) Parthena E. Smithers 10 Feb 1867 Lincoln Co., MO. (Wilma Worsham, 1999) They are listed in the 1870 Union twp., P. O. Auburn, Lincoln Co., MO Census. He is James Washam age 25 & wife, Phena is age 19. There is also a John Washam age 27 b MO with wife Amanda age 26 living with the family of John Johnson. Mrs. James Worsham d. 14 Jul 1891 in Audrain Co, MO. After her death, he md 2nd) Adda Margareth Seal. Audrain Co., MO Marriages Vol 3 1891 1896 has J. H. Worsham to Adda M. Seale Bk 3 p 55 at Slavens Residence 4 Aur 1892 by J. W. Owen Minister of the Gospel. He is listed in the 1900 Linn Twp., Audrain Co., MO census as James H. Washam age 56 & wife Margareth A. b. Apr 1857 MO. He d. Mar 6, 1902 Audrain, MO. His obituary states his name is James Hinde ex confederate died in Audrain Co. (No date) at Littleby Church in Audrain Co. He was b Mar 3, 1844 in Lincoln Co., MO. When he was 12 years old he moved to Lafayette Co. When the Civil War broke out he enlisted under Quantrail and Joe Shelby. After the War he returned to Lincoln County and was married to Parenthmis Smithers in 1867. They moved to Audrain County in the fall of 1878 and located northeast of Mexico, MO." The article goes on to list their children, the children of James Hyman. It also states: "Parthemis died in 1891 and James married Anna A. Seal who survived him." In "The men Who Rode with Quantrill" according to McCorkle, James Hinds (Hines) was with Quantrill in 1863.
The will of James H. Worsham is in Audrain Co., MO Wills Bk 1 p 424 @ the FHL which is as follows:
"James H. Worsham being of sound and disposing mind do make and declare this to be my last will and testament. After my death, it is my will that all my real estate and personal property be disposed of as follows, to wit:
First, I desire that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid
Second, I give and bequeath to my wife Adda Worsham to hold and enjoy during her natural life, the North West quarter of the North East quarter of Section (15) Fifteen Township Fifty one (51) Range (7) Seven in Audrain County, Missouri, containing (40) Forty acres except twenty (20) feet off of the West side thereof, which is to be used as a pass way to the balance of said tract lying adjoining and south of said (40) forty acre tract herein described. She is to have from the balance of said tract an amount of land equal to the amount taken by said passway off of the West side of said (40) Forty acres tract, so as to give her full forty acres of land and all the appurtenances thereto belonging during her natural life free from all encumbrances, at her death thirty five acres of said forty acre tract which improvements thereon is to be absolutely to my son James Roy Worsham, who is the son of Adda Worsham. If said James Roy Worsham should die before his mother Adda, without issue, then said thirty five acres is to go to my sons Clarence, Albert, Jessie and my daughter Lillie Worsham Johnson or their heirs in equal shares. The remaining (5) five a res of said forty acre tract (40) to be, at the death of said Adda, divided equally among my son Clarence and my said daughter Lillie or their heirs.
Third: The balance of said tract in Section (15) fifteen Twp (51) fifty one Range Seven (7) in said County and State, I give to my son Clarence, and said daughter Lillie during their lives in equal shares and at their deaths to go to their heirs. Lillie is to have her share of the said remainder of said tract South of and adjoining the land herein given to my wife Adda & Clarence to have the balance, during their natural lives. That said Clarence and said Lillie shall in no way sell or encumber their interests in said land hereby given to them. Said Lillie is to give to said Clarence a passway on the West side of the land set off herein to her not less than twenty feet wide; as I have given her the choice part of said land.
Fourth, I give to my son Jessie Worsham the South West quarter of the North West quarter of Section (8) Eight Township (51) Fifty one Range (8) Eight and all the appurtenances thereto belonging situate in Audrain County, Missouri, during his natural life without power to either sell or in any way encumber said land and at his death to go to his heirs in equal shares.
Fifth, I give to my son Albert Worsham the South East quarter of the North East quarter of Section (7) Seven Township Fifty one (51) Range (8) eight in Audrain County, Missouri, during his natural life without power to either sell or mortgage or in any way encumber said land, and at his death to go to his heirs in equal shares.
Sixth. The land above described is subject to a Deed of Trust for four Hundred Dollars, - if said deed of trust is yet on said land at my death then said land is to be rented out to the highest bidder and the rent of said land to be applied to the payment of said deed of trust, interest and taxes, until the same is liquidated. Each forty acres to bear one half of said deed of trust and taxes. It is my wish that the Court appoint a trustee with bond, to take charge of said land and rent the same as herein provided, and when the said deed of trust and taxes are paid, then turn same over to parties herein named.
Seventh - I give to my grandson Carl Todd the sum of twenty five dollars.
Eighth- I give also to my wife Adde Worsham all my household goods, kitchen furniture, books etc and my black horse Dick
All erasures and interlineations herein were made before signing.
Given under my hand this 1st day of Jun 1900. His mark James H. Worsham
Attest: W. H. Kennan. We the undersigned witnesses in the presence of James H. Worsham sign our names in the presence of each other & at his request & he declared the same to be his will & W. H. Kennan in the presence of said James H. Worsham at his request signed the said James H. Worshams name to said Will. W. H. Kennan, J. R. Browning, J. T. Leeper"
James & Parthena children:
1.5.4.3.2.2.5.4A.1. Clarence C. Worsham b Jun 1868 Lincoln Co., MO. (2-1870) md Jennie E. Duke 23 May 1893 by J. H. Jackson a Clergyman at Mexico, Audrain, MO. (Audrain Co., Marriages 1891-1896 p 136). She is age 17 d/o J. H. Duke who gave his consent. Jennie b May 1878. They are in the 1900 Kansas City Ward 6, Wyandotte, KS census. Clarence is age 31 b Jun 1868 m. 7 years. Jennie is age 22 b. May 1878 m 7 years 4 children 2 living. Children are: Johnnie age 5 b. Aug 1894 MO & Freddie age 2 b. Apr 1895 KS. They are in the 1920 Linn, Audrain, MO census. Clarence C. is age 53 b MO & Jennie E. is age 38 b MO with children Fred age 21; Flossie B. age 18; Ruth age 11; Christina age 9; Clyde age 1 yr 4 mo. Halley L. Watts son-in-law age 23 is also living with them. They are listed in the 1930 Linn, Audrain, MO census. He is age 68 b MO m. age 21 as Clarence Washum. Jessie Washum is age 51 m. age 14 with child Clyde W. Washum age 11 b MO & granddaughter Juanita Washum age 14 b MO.
Children:
1.5.4.3.2.2.5.4A.1.1 John H. Worsham b Aug 1894 MO md Myrtle Waldron b. abt 1895 of Audrain Co., MO. J. H. Worsham to Myrtle Waldron Bk 9 p 355 1912-1917 of Mexico, P. O. of twenty years and Myrtle Waldron of Mexico, PO. Clarence Worsham, father of John W. Worsham (H above) in person giving his consent md 8 Jun 1915 Paster of M. E. South Church Mexico S. W. Hayne. (FHL Film 974691) Children:
1.5.4.3.2.2.5.4A.1.1.1. Juanita G. Worsham b. abt 1916 Audrain, MO. She md. Mr. Butler. Her obituary reads:
“Juanita G. Butler, 84, Holden, Missouri, passed away Mon, Jan 22, 2001 at Crown Care Center, Harrisonville, MO. She was born Aug 2, 1916, in Argentine, Kansas, the daughter of John and Myrtle Waldren Worsham. She had lived Independence, MO, before moving to the Holden and Kingville areas in 1945. In 1998, she moved to Harrisonville, Missouri. Mrs. Butler worked as a dairy farmer most of her life. She had worked for Fred Harvey's Cafeteria's for two years and for Super X drug stores in Kansas City. She was an avid quilter, who loved to fish, sew, and paint. She was known to be a hard worked by her family and friends. Mrs. Butler was a member of the Holden Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She is survived by one son, Ted Butler, Independence; one daughter, Kathleen Sumner, Holden; one sister, Ruby Worsham, Eldorado Springs. She was preceded in death by a sister Margaret Lee in 2000, and a great granddaughter, Jessica Sechrest in 1989. Funeral services will be held Fri, Jan 26, 2001 Holden. Interment will be at Medford Cem.”
11.5.4.3.2.2.5.4A.1.1.2. Gertrude V. Worsham b. abt 1919 Audrain, MO.
1.5.4.3.2.2.5.4A.1.1.3. Ruby Viola Worsham b. of Audrain, MO.
1.5.4.3.2.2.5.4A.1.1.4. Margaret Lee Worsham b 31 Oct 1922 of Audrain, MO & d. 24 Nov 1999 Prairie Grove, MO. She md. Mr. Rumel. Her obit. reads: "The Morning News Fri. 26 Nov 1999, Prairie Grove - Margaret Lee Rumel, 77, of Prairie Grove died Nov 24, 1999, at Medi Home Nursing Home in Prairie Grove. She was born Oct 31, 1922, in Missouri to John H. and Mrytle Waldren Worsham. She was a retired nurse's aide and attended the Baptist Church. Survivors include two sisters, Juanita Butler of Nevada, MO, and Ruby Viola Worsham of Missouri; two grandchildren. Graveside services will be Sat in Bethesda Cem at Morrow. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be Teddy Pryor and Keith Musteen."
1.5.4.3.2.2.5.4A.1.2. Fred Arthur Worsham b 21 Apr 1898 Wyandotte Co. KS. He married 1st) Bessie abt 1918 He was listed on the World War I Draft Registrations for 12 Sep 1918 as age 20 as a Car Repairer for Sinclair Oil Co. His nearest living relative is Bessie Worsham. He has brown eyes & brown hair. He is age 21 b KS & living with his parents in the 1920 Linn, Audrain, MO census as a widower. He md 2nd) Lucy A. Willis abt 1920 of Benton, Osage, MO. Lucy was b 21 May 1900 KY. She was the daughter of George Linley Willis b 29 Dec 1869 Stoddard Co, MO & Margaret Alice Carter "Maggie" b. 6 Nov 1876 Colfax, McLean Co, IL & Margaret d. 22 Dec 1953. Margaret was buried buried in Cherryvale, Montgomery Co, KS with parents. George was a farmer, in 1910 living in Central Twp, Barton Co, MO & in 1920 they lived in Benton, Osage, MO. Fred A. is age 31 b KS in the 1930 Precinct 4, Lubbock Co., TX census with wife Lucy A age 29 b. KY m. age 19 & children: Fred A. age 9 & George D. age 5. Fred d Jan 1969 Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., KS.
Children:
1.5.4.3.2.2.5.4A.1.2.1 Fred Arthur Worsham b 8 Jul 1920 Laddonia, Audrain, MO. Fred md. 29 Jun 1941 of Lubbock, TX Maureen Ware b 31 Dec 1922. His obituary reads:
“Sat, Dec 12, 1998; Shallowater - Private services for Fred A. Worsham Jr., 78, of Shallowater were Friday. His body was donated to the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Worsham died Tue, Dec 8, 1998, in St. Mary Plaza. He was born Jul 8, 1920, in Ladonia, MO. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a retired auto mechanic, and he owned Fred's Garage. He was the first fire chief of the volunteer fire department in Shallowater in the mid-1950s. He volunteered with the Guadalupe Economic Services in the commodity program for 37 years. Survivors include his wife, Maurine; two sons, Fred III of Roswell, NM, and Dale of Wharton; a daughter, Debbie Evans of Shallowater; a brother, David of Florida; and five grandchildren. The family suggests memorials to the Joe Arrington Cancer Center or a favorite charity.”
Children:
1.5.4.3.2.2.5.4A.1.2.1.1. Fred Arthur Worsham md. Karen K. Bruster.
1.5.4.3.2.2.5.4A.1.2.1.2. Dale Marcus Worsham md. Carma J.
1.5.4.3.2.2.5.4A.1.2.1.3. Debra Susan Worsham md. Marshall Evans.
1.5.4.3.2.2.5.4A.1.2.2. George David Worsham b. 19 Nov 1924 Lubbock, TX. He md. 31 Aug 1947 Coralynne Jean Barnett b 5 Feb 1927 Harvey, Cook Co, Illinois.
Children: (Danny Ray Worsham, 2004)
1.5.4.3.2.2.5.4A.1.2.2.1. Danny Ray Worsham b Kansas City, Wyandotte Co, Kansas, md 1st) Thipsuda Chachit of Thailand & md 2nd) Cirila Gagarino of Phillipines.
Child of Thipsuda:
1.5.4.3.2.2.5.4A.1.2.2.1A.1. Suzanne Denise Worsham b Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
Child of Cirila:
1.5.4.3.2.2.5.4A.1.2.2.1B.1. David Vincent Worsham b Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
1.5.4.3.2.2.5.4A.1.2.2.2. Davi Denise Worsham b 5 Jul 1955 Bartlesville, Washington, OK & m Ralph Michael Mascaro III 27 Dec 1973. They have 2 children: Carrie Christine Mascaro b 15 Feb 1977 & Ralph Micheal Mascaro IV b 27 Mar 1979. (Danny Ray Worsham, 2008)
1.5.4.3.2.2.5.4A.1.3. Flossie B. Worsham b abt 1902 of Audrain Co, MO.
1.5.4.3.2.2.5.4A.1.4. Daughter Worsham b abt 1905 of Audrain Co, MO & d. 18 Feb 1909 Audrain, MO.
1.5.4.3.2.2.5.4A.1.5. Futhe Worsham "Ruth" b abt 1908 of Audrain Co, MO. (2-1910; 11-1920)
1.5.4.3.2.2.5.4.A.1.6. Christina Worsham b abt 1911 Audrain Co, MO. (9-1920)
1.5.4.3.2.2.5.4A.1.7. Clyde W. Worsham b 15 Aug 1918 Audrain Co., MO (1 yr 4 mo-1920; 11-1930) He m. Frances Millikan. He d 26 Mar 1979 Audrain Co., MO (SSDI b 15 Aug 1918)
Clyde’s son’s obituary was in "The Examiner" 2 Feb 2007:
Thomas Ray Worsham, 58, of Independence, MO., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2007, at his
home. Tom was born July 2, 1948, in Independence, Mo., to Clyde and Frances (Millikan) Worsham. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Tom graduated from Ft. Osage High School in 1967 where he designed the Osage Indian logo. Mr. Worsham loved to hunt in his spare time and was a huge NASCAR fan. He was an artist and had studied at the Kansas City Art Institute. He was an Automotive Systems Engineering member as well as a member of the Society of Plastic Engineers. Tom is survived by his son, Paul Worsham; daughter, Pamela Thieme; granddaughters, Sydney and Alexandria Thieme; mother, Frances Worsham; brothers and sisters, Carole Lane, Clyde Worsham, Linda Small, Marilyn Haney, Larry Worsham, Clarence Worsham, Nancy Martin, Kathy Sweet, Rick Worsham, Sherry Shull, Mary Yakel, LaVita Bower and spouses; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many special friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Clyde in 1979. Scripture Service will be Monday, Feb. 5, at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday in the chapel. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Woodlawn Cemetery. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.
1.5.4.3.2.2.5.4A.2. Albert Washington Worsham b 22 Mar 1874 of Audrain, MO md Sarah Emaline Willingham b. Sep 1878 of Audrain Co., MO. Albert Worsham md Emma Willingham Bk 3 p 507 md at Rising Sun 25 Oct 1896 by R. D. Chum (?) Preacher of the Gospel. (Audrain Co., MO Marriages Vol 3 1891 1896, FHL) Albert d. 4 Aug 1950 Lubbock, TX & & Sarah d. 6 Oct 1965 Lubbock, TX.
Children:
1.5.4.3.2.2.5.4A.2.1. Fred Richard Worsham b 22 Jul 1899 Mexico, Audrain, MO & d 19 Jan 1970 Wolfforth, Lubbock, TX. Fred md Corrilee Allman 10 Aug 1925 Lubbock, TX. Corrilee's obit appeared in the Fri, May 3, 2002, The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal:
WOLFFORTH — Services for Corrilee Worsham, 95, of Lubbock will be at 3
p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church of Wolfforth with the Rev. Leroy Patterson officiating. Burial will be in Resthaven Memorial Park under the direction of Resthaven Funeral Home of Lubbock. She died Wed, May 1, 2002. She was born Nov. 17, 1906, in Forney and married Fred R. Worsham on Aug. 10, 1924, in Lubbock County. He died Jan. 12, 1970. She was a graduate of Wylie High School and was a homemaker. She had been a member of the Wolfforth First Baptist Church since 1940 and taught Sunday school for many years. She had been a Lubbock resident since 1930. A grandchild preceded her in death. Survivors include three sons, Jonas of El Paso, Aubrey of Possum Kingdom and Charles of Lubbock; a sister, Ann Fergerson of Amarillo.
1.5.4.3.2.2.5.4A.2.2. James Hindland Worsham b. 20 May 1902 md. Blanch Lorena Loving. Published in the Tue, Sep 12, 2000 The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal:
Services for Lorena Worsham, 90, of Lubbock will be Wed at W.W. Rix Chapel
with the Rev. Tim Winn and the Rev. Terry Jones officiating. Burial will be in City of Lubbock Cemetery under the direction of Rix Funeral Directors. She died Sun, Sept. 10, 2000, at Brownfield Rehabilitation Care Center. She was born Aug. 16, 1910, in Gainesville. She married James Hindlan Worsham on Dec. 23, 1926, in Lubbock. He died Aug. 27, 1967. She was a homemaker. Later in life she became a nurse's aide at the Lubbock Memorial Hospital for several years. She was a member of College Avenue Baptist Church for 10 years before transferring her membership to New Deal Baptist Church for 45 years. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Bula Mae Worsham, in 1935 and a son, Glen D. Worsham, on Nov. 2, 1988. Survivors include two daughters, Alice Perry of Lubbock and Margaret Altman of Plains.
1.5.4.3.2.2.5.4A.2.3. Infant Worsham b abt 1934 Audrain, Missouri & d Apr 1936 Mexico, Audrain, MO.
1.5.4.3.2.5.4A.3. Jesse Luigi Worsham b 22 Sep 1881 of Audrain, MO(18-1900) md Fannie Belle Niles 4 Oct 1902 Mexico, Audrain Co., MO. Jesse J. Worsham to Fannie B. Niles Bk 6 p 102 Fannie of Mexico 4 Oct 1903 by John Anderson a preacher of the Gospel ME. Church. (Film 174689 Vol 6 1902 1907) He is in the 1910 San Antonio, Bexar Co, TX cens as J. L. Worsham age 28 b MO working as a poultry dealer and his wife is Fannie B. age 27 b MO. In the World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1918, he is Jesse Luigi Worsham living in San Antonio, Bexar Co, TX, nearest relative is Albert Worsham of Hedley, Donley Co, TX (brother), and he worked as a wholesale produce dealer.
Children: Jesse Wesley Worsham b. 20 Jan 1907 d. Feb 19, 1908, Jesse James Worsham b. 25 Feb 1911 d. 10 Aug 1911, Mary Belle Worsham b. 6 Mar 1913. (Hank Coll, 1999)
1.5.4.3.2.2.5.4A.4. Olga Worsham. (Hank Coll, 1999)
1.5.4.3.2.2.5.4A.5. Rose Worsham. (Hank Coll, 1999)
1.5.4.3.2.2.5.4A.6. Fannie Worsham. (Angie King, 2000)
1.5.4.3.2.2.5.4A.7. Lillie Worsham md Mr. Johnson as she is Lillie Worsham Johnson in her father's will. In Pike Co., MO Marriage Bk 6 pg 12 is a marriage for Ida Worsham to Silas M. Johnson on 21 Dec 1884 by J. W. Mosby, JP. Silas is of Lincoln Co., MO & Ida is of Eolia, Pike Co. In the Cemetery Inscriptions of Pike Co., Vol 9, p 77 by Pike Co. Chapter DAR, 1991 is Ida Johnson bur 19 Dec 1894 in Riverview Cemetery, Louisiana, Pike Co., MO. (No birth date) Silas Johnson b 13 Dec 1845 d 29 Aug 1930 & bur 31 Aug 1930 Riverview Cem. Pg 8. In Bk 7 pg 13 Marriage Records of Pike Co. there is a Grace Worsham who md Louis Jordan 21 Dec 1884 by J. W. Mosby, JP. Grace is of Eolia, Pike Co., MO & Jordan is of Pike Co. The funny thing about this entry is that in the index he is listed as Louis Jordan & on the marriage record, he is listed as Jordan Harris. Note that Ida & Grace were married on the same day by the same Justice of the Peace and both are of Eolia, Pike Co. so they are probably sisters.
1.5.4.3.2.2.5.4A.8. Perhaps the mother of the grandson, Carl Todd mentioned in James' will is Viola Worsham who md E. W. Todd 29 Jan 1892 Audrain Co., MO. (Audrain Co. Marriages Bk 3, p 4)
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1.5.4.3.2.2.5.6. Richard Francis Worsham b 6 Apr 1849 Lincoln Co., MO d 30 May 1933 Audrain Co., MO. (Audrain County, Missouri Obituaries, 1930-1942; Weant, Kenneth, ed. Audrain County, Missouri, 4176 Deaths Reported in The Mexico Intelligencer. Orem, UT: Ancestry, Inc., 1999) Richard m. Lydia Lovell Colbert. She was b 19 Sep 1853 d 27 Jan 1896 (Audrain Co., MO Deaths, 1876-1905 as Mrs. Lida L. Worsham & Mrs. R. T. Worsham)
In The Atlanta Constitution Feb 17, 1889, p19: From Mexico, Mo Dispatch:
"Dick Worsham had on exhibition in this city a hen's egg which is a great curiosity. Upon one end of the shell, which is of extraordinary size, could be plainly discerned a number of war ships at sea gliding upon the water's calm surface. Three vessels are plainly visible. Turning the egg gradually over a seaport comes fully in view, resembling the harbor of Apin? The similarity is striking, indeed, and the Samoan matter at once enters the mind on beholding the egg, which is the product of a hen that some German neighbors of Worsham brought from the old country three years ago. The extraordinary figures upon the shell are thought to have peculiar significance just at the time when a war is imminent between Germany and America.
According to the 1900 North Wilson, Audrain Co, MO census, Richard F. & Mary E. Worsham were md for 3 yrs and she was the mother of 3 children and one was living. Therefore, Coleman and Bessie Worsham were children of Richard’s first wife, Lydia.
Richard md. 3rd) Helen b abt. 1860 of of Mexico, Audrain, MO. They are in the 1930 Mexico, Audrain Co, MO census as Richard Worsham age 91 b MO & Helen age 70 b MO. According to Quantrills Raiders, Civil War: Richard Francis Worsham, Anderson Observed his 93rd birthday in 1932, Mexico, Mo.
Paragraphs 1.5.4.3.2.2.5.6B.1. & 1.5.4.3.2.2.5.6B.2. change to 1.5.4.3.2.2.5.6A.6. & 1.5.4.3.2.2.5.6A.7.
Add child:
1.5.4.3.2.2.5.7. Mary Washam b 9 Jan 1854 Lexington, MO d 6 Jun 1927 Silex, Lincoln, MO & bur Sitton Cem. On Certificate of Death 18793 it was stated she was d/o Miles Washam & Catherine Triplett & was married to William Washam a cousin. (Her husband was a son of Miles Washam & Lucy Johnson see 1.5.4.3.2.2.4B.3 William D. S. Worsham page 391. Mary was a daughter of Hines D. Worsham and was living with her mother, Catherine in the 1870 Pike Co., MO census.
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1.5.4.3.2.2.5.6A.1. Christopher Columbus Worsham m. Mary E. Fisher Bk 3 p 11 18 Feb 1892 by J. A. Mumpower filed 18 Feb 1892 at Wm. Fisher’s. (Audrain Co., MO Marriages Vol 3 1891 1896, FHL)
1.5.4.3.2.2.5.6A.6. Coleman Younger Worsham b Aug 1885 MO d 6 Jul 1935, age abt 51 Audrain Co., MO. (Audrain County, Missouri Obituaries, 1930-1942; Weant, Kenneth, ed. Audrain County, Missouri, 4176 Deaths Reported in The Mexico Intelligencer. Orem, UT: Ancestry, Inc., 1999)
1.5.4.3.2.2.5.6A.7. Bessie Worsham md B. H. Bickel p 47 Ben H. Bickel of Columbia Boone MO and Bessie Worsham of Mexico Audrain of 17 years Dick Worsham father of Said Bessie Worsham personally gives his assent to said marriage 29 Aug 1912 by E. S. Gibbs ordained Minister of the Gospel (FHL Film 974691)
1.5.4.3.2.2.5.6B.1. Richard Carson Worsham m. Virginia Lee Bise who was b 7 Sep 1899 Audrain Co., MO d/o Robert Bise & Rosa d 27 Mar 1924 Mexico, Audrain, MO age 24 years 6 months 20 days of Biolateral lobar pneumonia & bur Beaver Dam, Audrain Co., MO. Informant Robert Bise, Centralia, MO. Route No. 3. (Missouri State Board of Health Bureau of Vital Statistics Certificate of Death No. 3714 -could not read maiden name of mother)
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1.5.4.3.2.2.7. Francis M. Worsham "Frank" b abt 1825 Pike Co, MO did not marry Lettie Ann Harber. Lettie md Francis Marion Worsham b Jan 1849 Union Co, Illinois. This Francis may be in the 1856 Nevada City, Nevada Co, CA Business and Residential Directory; as F. M. Warsham, house, American Hill, miner. Frank Worshan is in the 1860 Bloomfield, Nevada Co, California, cens, p 512. Frank was age 38 b Missouri, a day laborer.
1.5.4.3.2.3. Whitley Worsham b abt 1787 Chesterfield Co, VA. Her name may be Evis Whittey Worsham. She was named Whittey, in her fathers will dated 24 Jun 1806. She may have md 1st) Archibald Cashion bef 1805. Apr 1805, Charlotte, Mecklenburg, NC, Ordered by the court that Evis W. Cashan adm on Estate of Archibald Cashan, Decd, who appeared in Court and was Qualified and bound with John Washam, Security, in L100. Ordered also that Charles Harris, Esqr., John Harris, & Ro. Sloan be and appointed a Jury to lay off to Evis W. Cashan an allowance for one Years Maintainance agreeable to act of Assembly. (Bk 4, p. 526, Court of Common Pleas & Qtr Sessions) Archibald Cashion is believed to have md. 1st) Evis Whittey Worsham. Evis apparently md 2nd) Neel Brawley Harris aft 1806. May 1811, Mecklenburg, NC, Archibald Frew vs. John Worsham, Exrs. Ordered that "Scire facias" issue to the Heirs of Jno. Worsham, Decd., to appear at our next Court to Shew cause why the real estate of the Deceased should not be subject to the payment of the Jugdt. & Costs in this Suit. Ordered that John Harris be appointed Guardian for William, Branch, Nanny, James & Dicey Worsham, minor Heirs of John Worsham, Deceased, and that notice be Served on Dicey Worsham, Widow of Sd. John, Elvis W. Worsham intermarried with Neel Brawley Harris & Miles Worsham, and on John Harris, Guardian as aforesaid. (Bk 5, p156, Court of Common Pleas & Qtr Sessions)
1.5.4.3.2.4. Miles Worsham b abt 1790 md Mary Ann Sterns 7 Dec 1824 Mecklenburg Co., NC. He lived in Rowan Co., NC & McMinn Co., TN.
1.5.4.3.2.5. William Worsham b 1792 Amelia Co., VA. He probably did not marry 1st) Francis Ann Bailey 24 Aug 1818 Rowan Co., NC. He served in the War of 1812. He md Elizabeth Irwin 14 Sep 1824 Rowan Co., NC. Descendants lived in Mecklenburg Co., NC; Obion Co., TN; McNairy Co., TN; Lawrence Co., AR.
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1.5.4.3.2.5.1. Elizabeth Washam b abt 1825 of Mecklenburg Co., NC. (25-1850) (Added child of William & Elizabeth Irwin Worsham) She was born 1825-1830 in the 1840 Mecklenburg Co, NC census in the home of her father William Worsham. Elizabeth Warsham m. Thomas P. Massey in Mecklenburg Co, NC 24 Oct 1843, witness: James Johnston. They are in the 1850 District 3, McNairy, TN census as Thomas Massey age 27 b NC & Elizabeth age 25 b NC with children: Martha Massey age 5 b NC & William Massey age 2 b TN.
1.5.4.3.2.5.2. Washam b abt 1827 of Mecklenburg Co., NC. He was born 1825-1830 and is in the 1840 Mecklenburg Co, NC census.
1.5.4.3.2.5.3. John E. Washam, was paragraph 1.5.4.3.2.5B.1. (21-1850; 30-1860; 41-1870) John m. Nancy C. abt 1860.
Children:
1.5.4.3.2.5.3.1. Martha J. Washam m. James McRee 2 Oct 1887 Obion, TN.
1.5.4.3.2.5.3.2. Mary Elizabeth Washam b 7 Aug 1863 Obion, TN md 1st) Ulysses J. G. Warsham 28 Feb 1889 Madison Co, TN. The IGI record has M. E. Worsham, Sex: F, Spouse: U. J. Worsham, Mrg 28 Feb 1889, Madison, TN, Batch # M519485. Ulysses (1.5.4.3.2.5B.3.3.) is the son of Thomas J. Washam & Susan T. Floyd on page 398. Mary m. 2nd) Asa A. Hill abt 1897 of Weakley, TN. Asa b Jul 1869, the son of Rufus C Hill b Sep 1839 TN & Tennessee b Jul 1849 TN. Asa and Mary had no children. Mary Hill, a widow, is living with her daughter in the 1920 Hickman, Fulton, KY census. In 1930 she is Mary Hill age 65 b TN, living in Hickman, Fulton, KY with her daughter, Nora Cochrun. Mary Elizabeth Hill d 18 Jan 1950 Hickman, Fulton at age of 86. Her father was John Warsham, mother, Nancy Toombs, & informant was Nora Cochrum. Burial was in City Cem, Hickman, KY.
1.5.4.3.2.5.3.3. Virginia A. Washam
1.5.4.3.2.5.3.4. Amanda Caroline Washam b 20 Sep 1869 Troy, Obion, TN, d 16 Oct 1953 Terre Haute, Vigo, IN bur 19 Oct 1953 Roselawn Mem., Terre Haute, Vigo, IN Section I, Lot 136. Amanda md Jasper William Bryson 29 Dec 1892 Obion, TN. (IGI) Jasper b 7 Oct 1855 Cane Cove, Calhoun, AL, d 28 May 1904 Rives, Obion, TN, bur 29 May 1904 Stovall Cemetery, Obion, TN. Children: Mozell Bryson b 5 Sep 1894 Obion, TN, Verna B Bryson b 7 Oct 1899 Obion, TN. Amanda and children went to Nashville and there the children were raised in a Masonic home. (Samuel E. Alsup, 2004)
1.5.4.3.2.5.4. William C. Washam "Bill", was paragraph 1.5.4.3.2.5B.2. (20-1850; 28-1860; 39-1870; 50-1880) John m. 2nd) Mary Angeline Smith b Mar 1850 McNairy, TN & d. 16 Jul 1921 McNairy, TN.
1.5.4.3.2.5.4B.2. Nancy Elizabeth Washam b 7 May 1877 McNairy, TN was paragraph 1.5.4.3.2.5.2B.2. She m. Benjamin Franklin Davis b 16 Aug 1858 Madison, TN & d. 20 Oct 1933 Nashville, Howard, AR. They are in the 1900 Chester Co, TN census. Nancy d. 6 May 1914.
1.5.4.3.2.5.4B.3. John Baguell Washam m. 1st) Daisy Duke 7 Apr 1904 McNairy, TN. John m. 2nd) Essie Margaret Howell who m. 1st) William Otto Sanders 9 Mar 1919. (Terry Albers, 2004)
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1.5.4.3.2.5.4B.3A.1. Billie Andrew Washam m. Ruby Estelle Cagle 1930 Bemis, Madison, TN. Her obit appeared in the Chester County Independent:
Ruby Estelle Cagle Washam Sep 19, 1910 - Apr 11, 2004, Ruby Estelle Cagle Washam, 93, of Memphis died Apr 11, 2004, at Saint Francis Hospital. Funeral services will be Thu, Apr 15, at Pleasant Springs Methodist Church in Deanburg. Burial will be in Cagle Cemetery across from the church. Memphis Funeral Home on Poplar is in charge of arrangements. She was born in the Deanburg community of Chester Co, the daughter of Walter Neverson Cagle and Vercie Ann Bevel Cagle. She married Billie Andrew Washam in Bemis in 1930, and lived there for 13 years before moving to Memphis in 1943. She was a homemaker. She is survived by a daughter, Doris Jernigan (David) of Memphis. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Bill Washam, in 1982, and a sister, Bessie Cleo Cagle, in 1984.
1.5.4.3.2.5.4B.3A.3. Nolen Washam m. Ruby Bessie Faye Archer. Ruby m. 1st) Warren Garner. (Terry Albers, 2004)
1.5.4.3.2.5.4B.4. Maggie Washam b 29 Aug 1880 McNairy Co., TN m. Logan A. Sipes b. Aug 1874 McNary Co., TN who was a brother to Dave Washington Sipes. Maggie & Logan were in the 1900 McNairy Co., TN census; 1910 Lafayette Co., MS census. Maggie was a wd in the 1930 McNairy Co., TN census. Children: Frank Sipes b Oct 1898; Odie M. Sipes b abt 1904; Wayne Sipes b abt 1915 & Lanern (?) Sipes b abt 1918.
1.5.4.3.2.5.4B.5. George Washington Washam had blue eyes & brown hair. (World War I Draft Registration Card)
1.5.4.3.2.5.4B.5.1. Buford H. Washam b 26 Oct 1911 McNairy, TN. He m Flossie Brooks & he d. 31 Jan 1998 Bethel Springs, McNairy, TN.
1.5.4.3.2.5.4B.5.2. Georgia Marie Washam b 10 May 1919 McNairy, TN & m. R. A. Kiser. Georgia d. Aug 1996 Selmer, McNairy, TN.
1.5.4.3.2.5.4B.6. Nora Mae Washam b 10 Apr 1881 McNairy Co., TN m. Dave Washington Sipes. They are in the 1900; 1910 & 1920 McNairy, TN census records. Children: Wilma Sipes b. abt 1901; Arbry L.Sipes b 20 Dec 1904; Birdie Sipes b abt 1907; Charlie Sipes b 1910; Lessie Sipes b abt 1913; Herman Sipes b. abt 1917; Jewel Sipes b abt 1919.
1.5.4.3.2.5.4B.7. Saphronia Washam “Fronie.” She m. 1st unknown. She m. 2nd) Hubert Cox. One her children d. Fri, Apr 15, 2005:
Helen Crow, daughter of the late Hubert Cox and Fronie Washam Cox, was born Mar 14, 1925, at Bethel Springs, Tenn., and died in Missouri Southern Healthcare on Wednesday, April 13, 2005, at the age of 80. Mrs. Crow was a member of the Hopewell General Baptist Church near Essex, a homemaker and resident of rural Dexter. She was united in marriage to Robert C. Crow on Nov. 9, 1946, at Bernie. Mr. Crow survives of the home near Dexter. Besides her husband, survivors include three sons, Phillip Crow, Terry Crow and Bobby Crow of Dexter; one daughter, Donna Roberts of Bloomfield; two brothers, George Cox of Dexter and William T. "Dub" Cox of Cherry Valley, Calif.; one sister, Nina Reinbott of Bertrand; 14 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Marvin Cox and Parvin Cox; and one sister, Robbie Hurst. Visitation was held Fri, Apr 15, 2005, at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter. Funeral services were conducted Fri, Apr 15, 2005, at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel in Dexter with Rev. Martin Goode officiating. Interment followed in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery at Bloomfield.
Child of Saphronia Washam & unknown: (Terry Albers, 2004)
1.5.4.3.2.5.4B.7.1. Robbie Washam b 22 Aug 1908 McNairy, TN & d. 28 Mar 1998 Bethel Springs, McNairy, TN. She m. Ernest Hurst 5 Sep 1926 McNairy, TN. Ernest b. 6 Apr 1901 & d. Dec 1968 Bethel Springs, McNairy, TN.
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1.5.4.3.2.5B.3.3. Ulysses J. G. Warsham m. Mary Elizabeth Washam 28 Feb 1889 Madison Co, TN. The IGI record has M. E. Worsham, Sex: F, Spouse: U. J. Worsham, Mrg 28 Feb 1889, Madison, TN, Batch # M519485. Mary (1.5.4.3.2.5.3.2.) b Aug 1863 Obion, TN is the dau of John E. & Nancy C. Washam on page 397. Mary Elizabeth m 2nd) Asa A. Hill abt. 1897 of Weakley, TN.
Children:
1.5.4.3.2.5B.3.3.1. Nora Dell Warsham b 19 Feb 1890 Selmer, McNairy, TN. Nora m. Toy Otman Cochrum abt 1908 of Short Creek, Fulton, KY. Toy b. 2 Jan 1889 Murray, Calloway Co, KY. Toy m. 2nd) Marie abt 1922. Toy d. Jul 1972 Saint Louis, Missouri. Nora d. Aug 1984 of Belleville, Saint Clair, IL. Nora & Toy had children b in Fulton Co, KY: Thelma Cochrum b abt 1910, Lonnie B. Cochrum "Alonzo" b 4 Feb 1912, Claude Cochrum b abt 1915, Christine Cochrum b 31 Oct 1916 & Mary Catharine Cochrum b 12 Nov 1919. All children were b in Fulton Co, KY.
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1.5.4.3.2.6. James Worsham b abt 1802, change paragraph to 1.5.4.3.2.8. The May 1811, Mecklenburg, NC Court of Common Pleas ordered that John Harris be appointed Guardian for William, Branch, Nanny, James & Dicey Worsham. James was probably born between Nancy and Dicey. He may be the James E. Warsham who md. Susannah C Bassinger, 29 Nov 1844 Cabarrus, NC, bondsman Samuel J. Alexan (Alexander?) & witness Kiah P. Harris.
1.5.4.3.2.3.1.5B.5. Luther D. Worsham md. Liddie M. Holder and had two children, Earl Worsham & Letha Worsham who md. James Vester McLeod. (William G. Latham Jr., 2002)
1.5.4.3.2.3.1.5B.8. Ora Ann Worsham b 4 Jul 1894 and she md. Mac Dillon. (Jill Beeler, 2000) Ora d. Sep 1974. (SSDI)
1.5.4.3.2.6. James Worsham b abt 1795.
1.5.4.3.2.7. Branch Worsham b abt 1797 is probably John Branch Worsham. He md. 1st) Frances Sloan 7 Sep 1815 Mecklenburg Co., NC.
In the 1798-1815 records of men enlisted in the US Army #0350318 & 19: #3670, is John Worsham priv 10 US Inf, 5'6" blue eyes, light hair, fair complexion, age 20 yrs, farmer, b Chesterfield Co, VA, enl 29 May 1813 in Salisbury, Rowan Co, NC for 5 yrs, Fort Crawford discharged from Army 29 May 1818. John Washam served as a private under Captain David Riddle of the 8th Regiment & Infantry and received a bounty land warrant 6 Oct 1818. His brothers, Heines D. Worsham & William Worsham, also served under Capt David Riddle and received a land warrant 22 Jan 1820. John Worsham, Hines & William Worsham all entered service in Salisbury, Rowan Co, NC during May 1813.
In the 1820 Mecklenburg Co, NC census, Branch Washam b 1794-1804 & wife Frances Sloan b 1794-1804 with children: 1m 1810-1820 (John Washam) & 1 f 1810-1820 (unknown). Neighbors were Stephen Archer, Martha Alexander, Miley Williamson?, James Sloan?, Matthew Whitlow, Burrell Cashion & Robert Morrow.
In the 1830 Mecklenburg Co, NC census is Branch Washam b 1790-1800, wife Frances Sloan b 1790-1800 & children: 2 m 1825-1830 (Henry Jackson Washam & unknown), 1m 1820-25 (unknown); 1 f 1825-1830 (unknown), 1 f 1815-1820 (unknown). Neighbors were James Robison, Sarah Gray, Gabral Roddin, Abraham Hucks & Ezekiel Clark.
On 11 Jan 1839 in Cabarrus Co, NC John Warsham served as bondsman for the mrg of Francis Archer & Mary H. Segress. Franklin Archer "Francis" is brother of Rebecca Archer. Interestingly, Francis Archer has been found in the 1860 Monroe, Lincoln Co, MO census as Francis Archer age 43 b NC with his wife Mary H age 40 b NC. Living with them and their children is James M. Segrass age 26 b NC. They are also in the 1870 Monroe, Lincoln Co, MO census. This is the same area of Missouri where John's brother, Hines D. Worsham, settled after he left Fort Crawford, indicating that Francis Archer may also have served in the Army from NC.
Stephen Archer's Mecklenburg Co, NC will was dated 2 Sep 1838, probated in Apr 1842: (Mecklenburg Co, North Carolina Will Abstracts by Herman W. Ferguson, 1993, Mecklenburg Co, NC will bk H, p89, abstract)
"I give my to my wife Fanny the use of my land on which she now lives, during her lifetime, also the negroes Burnett, Arty, Jim, Isom, Pitt, Nancy, and Shadrack, three horses, 10 head of cattle, three beds and furniture, the cupboard, and all the kitchen and cupboard furniture. I will to my dau Elizabeth Hart and to the heirs of my dau Mary Gibs $1 each; to my son Edward Archer if he is alive, or to his heirs, the negro Harriett; to my son Fielding Archer the negro Lidia; to the children of my son William Archer and, to the children of my dau Patsy (husband's name omitted), $1 to be divided among group; to my son John Archer the negro Mariah; to my son Page Archer the negro Amy; to my son Jesse Archer the negro Joe; to my son Franklin Archer the negro Katy; to the children of my dau Rebecca Trout, free from any sale or seizure of her husband James Trout or his creditors, the negro Lucy, two head of cattle, a bed and furniture, a stand of drawers, and a mare; and to my son Wilson Archer the negro Nancy. The remainder of my cattle, hogs, and sheep are to remain in the possession of my wf for her support during her lifetime, and at her demise all of my property, including the negroes Burnett, Arty, Jim, Ison, Pitt, and Shadrack are to be sold, and the proceeds divided equally among my children alive at that time. I will to my son Wilson Archer, at the death of my wf, the plantation on which I live and a mare. I also will to my son Franklin a mare, and to my son Page a colt. Sole exr: Friend James Dougherty. Wit: James Henderson, Jurat, and Robert Henderson."
In the 1845 Mecklenburg Co, NC estate of Stephen Archer are mentioned Branch Washam and Jas. M. Trout. Stephen Archer is the father of: Rebecca Archer b abt 1813 who md John Branch Worsham, Francis Archer b abt 1817 who md Mary H. Segress, Wilson Archer b abt. 1818 who md Violet Irene Washam (d/o John Branch Washam & 1st wife Frances Sloan) & John Archer who md Susan Washam (d/o Bennet Washam & Nancy B. Washam).
In the 1850 DeKalb Co, AL census is John B. Washam age 54 b VA & in the 1860 Broom Town Valley, Chattooga Co, GA census is John B. Worsham age 65 b VA. Interestingly, in the 1850 census his children were named Washam and in 1860 their last name was Trout. Claude Crain, 2003, found the marriage in Mecklenburg Co, NC, between Rebecca Archer and James M. Trout, 3 Aug 1836, bondsman Francis Archer, witness B. Oates. He also found James M. Trout on page 336 of the Mecklenburg 1840 cens (20101-0001), and a John Worsham is on p 343 (00000001-000001001).
The AL & GA census and mrg records of Mecklenburg Co indicate John B. Worsham md 2nd) Rebecca Archer. Her children from her 1st mrg to James M. Trout were: Stephen Trout b abt. 1838 NC (12-1850; 22-1860), Edward P. Trout b abt 1840 NC (10-1850; 20-1860), Sarah Trout b abt 1842 NC 8-1850; 17-1860), James A. or Jane J. Trout (6-1850; 14-1860). The names James vs. Jane are inconsistent between the two census records, however, James doesn't seem to be anywhere in 1860 or Jane in 1850. We assume they are the same child.
Claude Crain, 2003, has a Jane Irene Trout from Rome, GA; born in NC, and she's probably the Jane J. in the 1860 Census. Claude writes: Rebecca's children, "found online Civil War records that showed Edward P. Trout and Stephen A. Trout enlisting the same day, 14 Aug 1861, in Cedar Bluff, AL. They went into Company G, 19th AL Infantry Unit, as Privates. Also, in Gadsden, AL, 13 Aug 1861, P.G. Trout and Benjamin Archer enlisted in Co. D. Ancestry.com has a record of a land purchase by John B. Worsham: Land; Office: Lebanon, AL; Doc. No.: 12677; Total Acres: 39.94; Issue Date: Dec 1, 1851; Act or Treaty: Apr 24, 1820; Legal Land Description: #1, Aliquot Parts SENW, Base Line Huntsville, Fractional Section Yess, Twp. 11S, Range 5E, Section # 22."
No children have been found from the mrg. of John & Rebecca.
1.5.4.3.2.7.1. Joseph W. Worsham is Joseph Alexander Washam. Joseph is the son of Thomas Washam and Sarah C. Rogers on page 765. Remove him and renumber paragraphs.
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Footnote 194 on this page should read Marsha Washam Correll instead of Marshal Washam Correll.
1.5.4.3.1.7.1.3. Thomas Lawson Washam is the son of Thomas Washam and Sarah C. Rogers on page 765. Remove him and renumber paragraphs.
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1.5.4.3.1.7.1.4. John Washam is the son of Thomas Washam and Sarah C. Rogers on page 765. Remove him and renumber paragraphs.
1.5.4.3.1.7.1.5. James Washam is the son of Thomas Washam and Sarah C. Rogers on page 765. Remove him and renumber paragraphs.
1.5.4.3.1.7.1.6. Alice Lovey Washam is the dau of Thomas Washam and Sarah C. Rogers on page 765. Remove her and renumber paragraphs.
1.5.4.3.1.7.1.7. Rufus Washam is the son of Thomas Washam and Sarah C. Rogers on page 765. Remove him and renumber paragraphs.
1.5.4.3.1.7.1.8. Mary Washam is the dau of Thomas Washam and Sarah C. Rogers on page 765. Remove her and renumber paragraphs.
1.5.4.3.2.7.2. Henry Jackson Washam d. 9 May 1901 Mecklenburg Co., NC. In Mecklenburg Co, NC OB 9, p120 dtd 16 Nov 1901: Julia & Wm. S Warsham vs. Smiley, Mollie, Mack, Addie & Jessie Warsham, Julia Warsham widow of Henry J. Warsham died 9 May 1901; first wife Mary Sheilds had 2 children now living (W. S. Warsham, Smiley Warsham), the others died without heirs, 3 acres owned by: 1/3 A.C. Sheilds sold to H.J.Warsham 1/23/1860, 1/3 Mary Sheilds md H. J. Warsham, 1/3 Lawson Sheilds, died divided to A.C. & Mary Sheilds & A.C. sold to H. J. Warsham; land bought from William D. Barnhardt 7/28/1880 Bk 24, p456; Wm. Caldwell 11/11/1876 Bk 17, p440; Samuel Jamison tract or Wm. Sheilds lands, 105 acres, banks of Rocky River.
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1.5.4.3.2.7.2A.1. Catherine Washam md. William D. Barnhardt 6 Mar 1873 Cabarrus, NC.
1.5.4.3.2.7.2A.2. William Shields Washam b abt Jul 1858 s/o Henry J. Worsham & Mary E. Shields md Mary Melvina Johnston. They are in the 1880 Dewese, Cabarrus, NC Census. He is age 21 & Mary is age 18. William d in 1917 Cabarrus Co., NC & Mary d 1927 Cabarrus Co., NC. (Daniel Grose, 1999) He is on the 1900 Davidson College, Mecklenburg Co., NC Census, b Jul 1858 & the 1910 Davidson, Mecklenburg Co., NC Census. Children:
1.5.4.3.2.7.2A.2.1. John Washam b 1879 Cabarrus Co., NC.
1.5.4.3.2.7.2A.2.2. Thomas William Washam b Oct 1883 of Cabarrus Co., NC. md Katherine “Kattie” b 16 May 1887. Thomas d. 1943 & bur Mt. Zion Church, Mecklenburg, NC. Katherine d. 12 Apr 1967 Darlington, Darlington, SC. Both bur. Mt. Zion Methodist Church, Cornelius, Mecklenburg, NC.
Children:
1.5.4.3.2.7.2A.2.2.1. Elvie Washam b. abt 1907 of Davidson, Mecklenburg, NC.
1.5.4.3.2.7.2A.2.2.2. Henry Lewis Washam b. 9 Aug 1909 Davidson, Mecklenburg, NC. He was in WW II as a Sgt HQ Co 172 Engineering BN. He d. 18 Mar 1968 at home. He md. Ethel Beatty b. 23 Oct 1910 & d. 13 May 1986. Child: Donreath Hope Washam.
1.5.4.3.2.7.2A.2.2.3. Helen Lucille Washam b. 4 Nov 1911 Davidson, Mecklenburg, NC, md Scott Avis Cheuvront b 9 Jun 1910, d 4 Nov 1992 of Leavittsburg, Trumbull, OH. Helen d. 24 Dec 2000 of Deltona, Volusia, Florida.
1.5.4.3.2.7.2A.2.2.4. James C. Washam b. 14 Jul 1914 Davidson, Mecklenburg, NC & d. 10 Aug 1948 Mecklenburg Co, NC. He md. Quay Robinson b. 8 Feb 1913 & d. 21 Dec 1950.
1.5.4.3.2.7.2A.2.2.5. Thomas Eugene Washam b 22 Mar 1917 Davidson, Mecklenburg, NC & d. 17 Jun 1978 Haywood Co, NC. He had lived in Beaufort Co, SC.
1.5.4.3.2.7.2A.2.2.6. Katherine M. Washam b abt 1920 Davidson, Mecklenburg, NC
1.5.4.3.2.7.2A.2.2.7. Murray Shields Washam b. 16 Nov 1922 & d. 8 Dec 1992 Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC.
1.5.4.3.2.7.2A.2.2.8. Margaret Allen Washam b 29 Aug 1924 Davidson, Mecklenburg, NC
1.5.4.3.2.7.2A.2.2.9. Winnifred Washam b. 1926, d. 1927, bur Mt. Zion Methodist Church, Cornelius, Mecklenburg, NC.1.5.4.3.2.7.2A.2.3. Margaret Washam b Feb 1884 of Cabarrus Co., NC md Mr. Henderson. (Dianne Morelli, 2003)
1.5.4.3.2.7.2A.2.4. Addie Loline Washam b b 27 Jul 1886 Cabarrus Co., NC, d. 17 Dec 1969, md Moses Clark Reid b 27 Aug 1882, d 21 Jun 1942. Children: Rufus Eugene Reid b 19 May 1905, James Monroe Reid b 19 Mar 1910, d 24 Mar 1960; Willis Henry Reid b 26 Nov 1913, and an infant daughter 1 Feb 1908, d 3 Feb 1908. (Family Bible of Dianne Morelli, 2003)
1.5.4.3.2.7.2A.2.5. Henry Leroy Washam "Lee" (Dianne Morelli, 2003) b 15 Feb 1888 of Mecklenburg Co., NC. md Margaret Gre White "Maggie" b 16 Oct 1891. He d Nov 1963 & she d 14 Jul 1979 Davidson, NC.
Children:
1.5.4.3.2.7.2A.2.5.1. Thelma Louise Washam b. 16 Apr 1914 Davidson, Mecklenburg, NC & d. 29 Jun 1990 Mecklenburg, NC. She md. Mr. Hunter.
1.5.4.3.2.7.2A.2.5.2. Harry Lee Washam b. 6 Sep 1916 Davidson, Mecklenburg, NC & d. 24 May 1971. He was md. and lived in Iredell Co, NC.
1.5.4.3.2.7.2A.2.5.3. Doris Eugene Washam b 14 Feb 1921 Davidson, Mecklenburg, NC, d 24 Nov 2001 at Mercy South of Pineville, NC, md Carl Wesley Goodrum, Sr. Carl was b 27 Aug 1914 & d. 8 Jun 1991 Mecklenburg Co, NC. She was bur. at Mount Zion United Methodist Church Cem.
1.5.4.3.2.7.2A.2.5.4. Craig Davis Washam b 23 May 1923 Mecklenburg, NC d 3 Jun 1986 Bayshore Hospital, Pasadena, TX, md Lula Elizabeth Haynes b 28 May 1917 Stanley Co, NC d 3 Jun 2002 Pasadena TX (d/o Paul Rictor Haynes b 1 Sep 1889 & Ada Iasbell Hatley b 28 Jun 1881) md 11 Dec 1946 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Children: Craig Davis Washam Jr., Dona Kay Washam, Rebecca Lynn Washam. (Dave Washam, 2002)
1.5.4.3.2.7.2A.2.5.5. Mary N. Washam b 1925 Davidson, Mecklenburg, NC
1.5.4.3.2.7.2A.2.5.6. Merle Maxine Washam b 14 Feb 1927 Mecklenburg Co, NC, md Mr. Clark and lived in Kennesaw, GA.
1.5.4.3.2.7.2A.2.5.7. Pearl Levine Washam b 1927 Mecklenburg Co, NC.1.5.4.3.2.7.2A.2.6. Rose Washam b Aug 1889 of Mecklenburg Co., NC.
1.5.4.3.2.7.2A.2.7. Lucy Washam b Sep 1892 of Mecklenburg Co., NC.
1.5.4.3.2.7.2A.2.8. Smiley William Washam b Jul 1894 of Mecklenburg Co., NC md Sarah Elizabeth Whitlow b 5 Jul 1896. She d 6 Feb 1995 Davidson, NC. Children:
1.5.4.3.2.7.2A.2.8.1 Frances Shields Washam b. 26 Sep 1918 Mecklenburg, NC md. Harold Monteith Holbrook 28 Jan 1939 Rowan Co, NC.
1.5.4.3.2.7.2A.2.8.2 Harold Conrad Washam b 22 Mar 1920 & d 23 Oct 1922 Mecklenburg Co, NC. (C.D. Washam, Jr., 2002)
1.5.4.3.2.7.2A.2.8.3 William Parks Washam b 15 Feb 1922 & d 13 Mar 1989 Salisbury, Rowan, NC.
1.5.4.3.2.7.2A.2.8.4. Sarah Elizabeth Washam b 2 Nov 1924 md. Jerry Wiehelm Dove.
1.5.4.3.2.7.2A.2.8.5. Merrit Franklin Washam b 9 Dec 1927 md Doris Smith.
1.5.4.3.2.7.2A.2.8.6. Emily Rachel Washam b 13 Aug 1930 Davidson, Mecklenburg, NC.
1.5.4.3.2.7.2A.2.8.7. James Raymond Washam b 13 Aug 1930 Davidson, Mecklenburg, NC, md Janie M.1.5.4.3.2.7.2A.2.9. J. Harvey Washam b abt 1903 Mecklenburg Co., NC.
1.5.4.3.2.7.2A.3. Smiley Henry Washam b Dec 1869, d 1937 & bur Mt. Zion Methodist Church, Mecklenburg Co., NC. His wife, Cora White b 1884 & d 1963 and his daughter, Eva K. Washam are bur near him.(Marsha H. Washam, 1999) Mrs. Cora White Washam deceased, Mrs. Eva Washam Walker 21 Feb 1964, will found in tin box in closet of living room of Mrs. Cora White, 21 Feb 1964 deposition Mrs. Eva Walker, Perrye B. Goodrum, Lois B. Caldwell swor handwriting is Cora White's, will 22 Nov 1956 all to daughter Mrs. Eva Washam Walker. (Mecklenburg Co, NC Will Bk 26, p213)
1.5.4.3.2.7.2A.3.1. Eva Kathleen Washam b. 30 Sep 1909, d. 9 Aug 1990 Salisbury, Rowan, NC, md. Mr. Walker. They divorced, and she is listed in NC deaths as born in DE. She is bur Mt. Zion Methodist Church, Mecklenburg, NC.
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1.5.4.3.2.7.2B.4. Jessie Wilson Washam md Mary Elizabeth Knox d/o William Andrew Knox & Frances Catharine Thomasson. They are
in the 1930 Huntersville Twp., Mecklenburg Co., NC census. Jessie is age 44 m. age 24 & Mary is age 42 m. age 22 with children: Fannie B. age 19, Jack age 18, Mary age 16, Fred age 14, Joe age 12, Margaret age 9, Bobbie age 8, Nell age 6, Nancy age 4, & Emlie age 2. Upper left photo labeled "Jesse Wilson Washam abt 1900, son of Henry Jackson Washam and Belzora Jane Barnhardt; b. 30 Aug 1885 in Mecklenburg Co, NC; d. 24 Jan 1939 in Mecklenburg Co." Upper right photo titled" Mary Elizabeth Knox Washam abt 1905, daughter of William Andrew Knox and Frances Catharine Thomasson; b. 7 Jul 1887 in Mecklenburg Co, NC; d. 31 Dec 1963 in Mecklenburg Co. Mary served as the organist at Bethel before her marriage to Jesse."
Lower left photo of "Jesse Washam kids abt 1918. These are the five oldest of the twelve children of Jesse and Mary: Front row is Fred
Wilson Washam, Joe Knox Washam, and Mary Alice Washam. Back row is William Jackson Washam (aka Jack and WJ) and Fannie Bell Washam." Lower left photo of "Jesse and Mary Knox Washam Family abt 1918, From left, Mary holding Joe's hand, Jack in the back, Mary Alice in the hat, Fannie Bell, Louise Puckett (we think) with the doll, Fred, and Jesse.
All four photos were provided by Steve Washam on the Rootsweb website, 2008.
In 2002, a Survey and Research Report on the Jesse and Mary K. Washam Farm was completed by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission. (http://www.cmhpf.org/hlc/s&rwashamfarm.htm) Photos are of the front of Jessie Washam's house & the barn.\
The property known as the Jesse and Mary K. Washam Farm is located at 15715 Davidson-
Concord Road in Davidson, NC, The current owners of the property are: Joe K. Washam 15715 Davidson-Concord Road, Davidson, NC 28036, (704) 892-1715. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission judges that the Washam Farm possesses special significance in terms of Charlotte-Mecklenburg. The Commission bases its judgment on the following considerations: 1) The Washam Farm is a tangible reminder of the last prosperous decades of Mecklenburg County’s agrarian economy, before regional and nation-wide depressions effectively ended the reign of King Cotton and the small farmer in the South. 2) The Washam Farm is an integral part of the Ramah Community in northeast Mecklenburg County and an important part of the rural corridor that runs along Davidson-Concord Road. 3) The Washam Farm is an excellently preserved example of a twentieth-century farmstead – the house and eclectic collection of early-twentieth century outbuildings form a comprehensive complex that retains its original pastoral setting despite nearby residential and commercial development. 4) The Washam Farmhouse, originally a three-room tenant house, is indicative of Mecklenburg County’s small farmsteads, which expanded and evolved to fit the needs of growing families and changing farming operations. 5) The Washam farmhouse is a rare surviving example of a bungalow farmhouse in Mecklenburg County, reflecting the influence of current architectural trends and the intimate connection between the area’s small towns and the surrounding countryside
The Jesse and Mary K. Washam Farm is a property that possesses local historic significance as a tangible reminder of the last prosperous years of Mecklenburg County’s once thriving agrarian economy, before regional and nation-wide economic depressions ended the era of southern dominance over cotton production and the autonomy of small, independent cotton farmers, and as an integral part of the closely-knit farming community centered around Ramah Presbyterian Church. When Jesse Washam began farming operations in the early 1900s on the modest parcel of land left to him after his father death, Mecklenburg County farmers were in the last years of a prolonged economic boom that had begun in the last quarter of the nineteenth century. Charlotte, with its four converging rail lines, had become a thriving cotton trading center in the postbellum period and served as the heart of a profitable cotton textile region that covered North and South Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia.
Small farmers across the county took advantage of high cotton prices and close proximity to Charlotte by planting cotton as their major cash crop, and many prospered during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Although Mecklenburg County would remain largely agrarian until after World War II, the good times for small farmers came to an abrupt halt by the late 1920s and early 1930s. Henry Washam, Jesse’s father, had taken advantage of this earlier prosperity by buying a large parcel of land in the Ramah Community between Davidson and Huntersville, where he planted and raised cotton with the help of several tenant farmers. The Washams took their place as part of the Ramah community, a small and closely-knit group of Scots-Irish farming families. Henry made a good living from his sizeable farming operation; by the early 1910s, when Jesse moved into one of his father’s former tenant houses and began growing cotton, the cotton boom in Mecklenburg County was beginning to fade. Jesse Washam’s renovation and major expansion of the three-room house in the early 1920s was a product of the last prosperous years for the area’s small-scale cotton farmers.
The Washam Farm is also significant as an excellently preserved example of a twentieth-century farmstead. The house and collection of early-twentieth century outbuildings, which includes a large barn, tool shed, corn crib, chicken and brooders houses, a cotton shed, a tenant house, and a concrete-block well house (an early and unusual example of hand-formed concrete block construction echoed in the nearby Bradford store), form a comprehensive complex that retains its original pastoral setting despite nearby residential and commercial development. Originally a three-room tenant house, the Washam Farm is also significant as a representative example of the evolution of farm complexes. The numerous changes and additions to the house and the outbuildings, most completed in the early twentieth century, are indicative of Mecklenburg County’s small farmsteads, which expanded and evolved to fit the needs of growing families and changing farming operations. In addition, the house itself is a rare surviving example of a bungalow farmhouse in Mecklenburg County; although bungalows were popular throughout the county’s numerous small towns and in Charlotte, the Washam House represents a break from the area’s typical farmhouse, most of which were simple frame I-houses.
When the Washam family first settled in the Ramah community in northern Mecklenburg County, between Davidson and Huntersville, King Cotton was far from its eventual demise –farmers were planting and harvesting cotton at an unprecedented rate with the help of tenant farmers, and Henry Jackson Washam was eager to profit from the economic boom. Henry Washam began farming a thirty-acre plot of land along the Davidson-Concord Road, which he most likely acquired through his marriage to his first wife, a Shields, in the mid-nineteenth century. He and his family lived in a simple, frame I-house (no longer extant), raising cotton and corn as primary cash crops. As Henry’s farming operations proved successful in the midst of the post-Reconstruction cotton boom, he began acquiring additional plots of land; by the time of his death around 1901, his farm totaled almost 200 acres on the north and south sides of Davidson-Concord Road and included the main house along with numerous scattered outbuildings. Henry Washam’s third wife, Julia Washam, procured, after filing suit against her stepchildren, one-third of her husband’s farmland, in addition to the farmhouse that had served as the seat of the Washam’s farming operations.5 Jesse Washam, who had left the family home in Ramah and moved to Cornelius to live with his uncle, Mack Washam, around the time of his father’s death, inherited just under 32 acres and one of the farm’s three tenant houses. Jesse did little with the inheritance initially; however, after his marriage to Mary K. Knox (a native of nearby Caldwell Station and member of Bethel Presbyterian Church) in 1909, Jesse Washam returned to the Ramah Community, moved into the modest three-room house on his property, and began farming. Within a few years, he had earned enough through cotton to buy three adjoining plots of land; by 1913, Washam had acquired approximately 110 acres of his father’s original farmstead.6 The family grew corn and grain in addition to cotton as major cash crops; Jesse took his cotton to be ginned just down the road, at Hurd Bradford’s store, and sold the ginned cotton to local mills in nearby Huntersville and Davidson.7
Throughout the 1910s and 1920s, Jesse Washam made several changes and additions to his farmstead, including a side addition to the already existing barn, a new chicken coop, tool shed and a cotton shed. With the help of his teenage sons, Washam dug a basement and constructed a solid brick foundation beneath the house; the family used the cool space to store canned fruits and vegetables.8 By 1922, Washam was successful enough to undertake a major renovation on the house itself, one which he doubtless hoped would transform the former tenant house into a more fitting centerpiece for his prosperous farmstead, in addition to providing much needed room for his growing family.9 The addition roughly tripled the size of the house and completely changed its appearance. By the mid-1920s, the original three-room house was completely obscured behind a new, stylish front – passerby on the Davidson-Concord Road saw not a modest hall-and-parlor farmhouse, but a spacious, one-and-a-half story bungalow cottage.
This expansion was the product of Jesse Washam’s last prosperous years as a cotton farmer. By the beginning of the Great Depression in 1929, cotton prices had already slipped considerably, and farmers throughout Mecklenburg County were forced to reduce their crop and livestock production or sell their farms. Although Jesse Washam managed to weather the hard times and keep his farmstead, his farming operations were never as profitable as they had been in the first decades of the twentieth century. In 1939, Jesse Washam died at the age of 59. Fred Washam took over farming operations, and Mary K. and several of the children stayed in the house until the 1960s. Mary K. Washam died in 1963, and the Washams planted their last cotton crop in 1965; as Joe Washam recalled, “There was the boll weevil, and that made everything hard, and that year there was a killing frost, and most people around here just didn’t plant cotton the next year. You couldn’t make money off it unless you had a cotton picker and at least couple of hundred acres.”10 Eventually, only Joe Washam remained in the house, and in the 1990s, the family sold all but 1.47 acres (on which the house and most of the outbuildings stand) of the remaining land. Joe Washam owns the family home and 1.47 acres, and currently lives in the house. Jagco Associates currently owns the 84-acre parcel behind the house, including the farm’s barn, chicken house and cotton shed – a portion of this parcel should be included as part of the local landmark designation, as it contains not only several significant outbuildings, but also the open fields and pastoral vistas that anchor and provide a visual context for the buildings.
Architecturally, the Washam House is significant as a rare surviving example of a bungalow farmhouse in Mecklenburg County. The vast majority of farmhouses within the county were constructed during the earlier years of the post-war cotton boom, roughly between 1860 and 1900, and the continued popularity of the traditional I-house form (a one-or-two-pile, two-story, side-gable structure) reflected the conservative nature of the county’s typical rural homebuilder. By the 1910s and 1920s, when the Craftsman bungalow reached its peak as “the most popular and fashionable smaller house in the country,” this rural building boom had ended, and most of the modest and affordable bungalows built in Mecklenburg County were constructed within Charlotte and in the area’s surrounding small towns.11 Those farmhouses that were built in the early twentieth century reflected a continued “kinship” between Mecklenburg’s small towns and the surrounding countryside. Traditional rural designs had characterized the early buildings of such small towns as Huntersville and Davidson; by the 1920s, popular urban styles – primarily Craftsman bungalows and Colonial Revival forms – were finding their way onto the farm.12 The Washam farmhouse, after its renovation and expansion in 1922, exhibited all of the traits of a typical Craftsman bungalow, including low, overhanging eaves with exposed rafter tails, large gabled dormer, and a porch with tapered columns set on low brick piers. This house, transformed from a plain, utilitarian tenant house into a stylish and spacious bungalow, was a fitting reflection of modest but prosperous farming operation that Jesse Washam had made during the first decades of the twentieth century.
The Washam Farm is also significant as an excellently preserved example of a twentieth-century farmstead in Mecklenburg County and as a representative example of the area’s constantly evolving farm complexes. The typical farm in late nineteenth and early twentieth century Mecklenburg County was a self-sufficient complex, supporting not only cash crops like corn, cotton and grain, but also a variety of livestock (mainly hogs, cows and chickens) and kitchen gardens for family consumption. The daily operation of an early twentieth century farm required an array of barns, storage sheds, and other outbuildings in addition to the farmhouse itself. At a time when many of Mecklenburg County farmers were paring down their operations or taking jobs in nearby towns, Jesse Washam remained largely self-sufficient – as late as 1935, he was adding to his farmstead. The large number of remaining outbuildings at the Washam farmstead are as significant a part of the farm as the house itself, because, as historians Richard Mattson and William Huffman explain, “the more historically complete and intact the farmyard, the more it reveals about the operations of the farm” and the diverse activities that made up daily life on that farm.13
The Washam Farm is situated on the south side of Davidson Concord Road, on a 1.47-acre lot surrounded by open fields. The house, a one-and-a-half story side-gable bungalow with white-painted weatherboard siding, is fronted by a large front lawn shaded by mature oak trees, and surrounded by the farm’s outbuildings. The house itself is a rambling one-and-one-half-story side-gable structure covered in white-painted wooden clapboards, with an integrated porch running the entire length of the façade. The original portion of the house now forms a large rear wing, with a covered side porch running along its eastern side up to the 1922 portion of the house. The 1922 front addition, three-bays-wide by two-bays-deep, features two-over-two windows, two side chimneys with decoratively corbelled tops, low overhanging eaves with exposed rafter tails, and a centrally located front-gabled dormer with paired windows. The interior of the house has remained virtually unaltered since the 1922 addition, with original fireplace mantels, hardwood floors, decorative wainscoting, a simple central staircase with original newel posts and railing, and original interior doors with hardware. The eastern chimney was largely replaced after Hurricane Hugo damaged it in 1989; the kitchen in the original portion of the house has been significantly altered, and a new passageway was recently opened up between the other two rooms in the original wing.
The Washam farm complex contains seven outbuildings, most of which date from the 1920s and early 1930s. The oldest and largest of these outbuildings is the white-painted frame barn with stepped tin roof portions of which may date from the late 1800s, which sits to the rear of the house, just south of Joe Washam’s property line. The barn contains six stalls on the ground level and a large open hayloft above. A large frame tool and equipment shed, with a lean-to side addition used for the Washam’s tractor, and a combination corncrib and tool shed (also a white frame structure) stand between the main house and the barn. Two small, unpainted frame structures on the east side of the complex, also across the Washam boundary line, were originally used as a cotton shed (where farmers stored cotton while waiting for prices to rise) and a brooder house – a chicken house used for small chicks, complete with a small furnace to keep the chicks warm. By far the most interesting outbuilding on the property is the 1935 well house. While most farm outbuildings in the county were simple frame structures, farmers occasionally branched out into newer building technologies. Jesse Washam, obviously impressed with neighbor Hurd Bradford’s use of concrete for his country store and for several outbuildings on his property, decided to build his well house from the same type of hand-formed concrete blocks. As Joe Washam remembers, his father used a crude wooden form with a metal bottom to turn out the blocks, made from a mixture of sand, lime, and aggregate. The Washam well house, along with the buildings on the nearby Bradford property, form an unusual pocket of concrete outbuildings that reflect the experimentations of local farmers.
Despite minor alterations, the Washam Farm remains an excellently preserved example of an early twentieth century farm complex, and a tangible reminder of the last period of prosperity for Mecklenburg County’s small farmers.Notes:
1. Thomas W. Hanchett, “The Growth of Charlotte: A History” (Charlotte Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission), www.cmhpf.org.
2. Sherry J. Joines and Dr. Dan Morrill, “Historic Rural Resources in Mecklenburg Co, NC (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission, 1997), www.cmhpf.org.
3. Ibid. Like A Family (get citation, quotation?)
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5. Emily and Lara Ramsey, interview with Joe Washam conducted Jan 10, 2002. Hereinafter cited as “Interview”. Order and Decree No. 9, p. 128, located in the Mecklenburg Co Clerk of Superior Courts.
6. Mecklenburg Co Deed Book 349, page 344 and 352, page 281, located in the Mecklenburg Co Register of Deeds Office. Tract 1 and 2 from Henry Washams estate were given to Jesse’s sisters, Molly and Addie Washam. By 1912, Molly had sold her tract to W.R. Puckett, who then sold it to Jesse Washam. Mack Washam sold his parcel, Tract 3, to W. C. McAuley in 1909. McAuley sold the tract to Jesse in 1913.
7. Interview.
8. Gregory Berka, Report on the Washam House and Farm” (unpublished research report completed for UNCC Historic Preservation course), 5-6.
9. Interview. Mary K. and Jesse would eventually have twelve children: Fanny Bell, Jack, Mary Alice, Fred, Joe, Margaret, Bob, Nell, Nancy, Emily, Martha Ann, and Jesse Jr.
10. Interview.
11. McAlister, Virginia and Lee, A Field Guide to American Houses (New York: 1997), 454.
12. Richard Mattson, “Small Towns in Mecklenburg Co (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission), www.cmhpf.org.
13. Dr. Richard Mattson and Dr. William Huffman, “Historical and Architectural Resources of Rural Mecklenburg Co (NC Division of Archives and History, Jul 1990), Sec. F, p. 26Children update: Fannie Bell Washam m Daniel W. McLemore; William Jackson Washam "Jack" b 9 Feb 1912 Mecklenburg NC; Mary Alice Washam; Fred Wilson Washam; Joe K. Washam b abt 1917; Margaret Elizabeth Washam m Murray G. Kelly; Robert Lee Washam m Sarah McLelland, Nell Washam; Nancy Catherine Washam who md. Mr. Gray; Emily Washam; Witchie Ann Washam; Jessie Wilson Washam, Jr. md Wilma Deane Brown.
1.5.4.3.2.7.3. Alfred Worsham. Alfred Washam estate 19 Jun 1897, by Mrs. Jennie Stenhouse, land 80 acres worth abt $8 per acre, household and kitchen furniture is worth abt. $50, Jas. A. Washam, J. Will Washam, Sallie Washam, Jennie Stenhouse, Emma Washam, Walter Washam, all of full age, Hattie Washam, Henry Patrick Washam, Eugenia Washam, Lila Payne Washam & Minnie Roxanna Washam, minors without guardian. John W. Montieth? renounced exctrship. (Mecklenburg Co, NC WB N, p. 37)