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1.2.2. Henry B. Worsham b abt. 1831 TN is probably a son of Henry and Sarah. He md 1st) Priscilla W. Tucker 22 Jan 1858 by Rev. A. R. Winfield. On the marriage license dated 23 Dec 1857, it stated Priscilla was d/o D. W. Tucker & Henry to Pine Bluff from Pontotoc Co., MS. Their marriage was published in the Dollar Democrat (Oxford & Coffeeville, MS) in "Marriages & Deaths from MS Newspapers, Vol, 1837-1863" by Betty Couch Willshire, Heritage Books, Inc., Bowie, MD, 1987, pg 71 which stated, "Md on 22 Jan 1858 by Rev. A. R. Winfield at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. Henry B. Worsham (late of Pontotoc, MS) to Miss Priscilla dau of Dr. W. Tucker all of Pine Bluff, AR." They are in the 1860 Jefferson Co., AR Census, p 786 town of Pine Bluff. He is H. B. Worsham age 29 Merchant with $3,000 Real Estate & $10,000 Personal Effects b TN. Priscilla is listed as P. W. Worsham age 19 b Ark. Pricilla b abt. 1841 of Jefferson, AR. They are in the 1860 Jefferson Co., AR Census, p 786 town of Pine Bluff. He is H. B. Worsham age 29 Merchant with $3,000 Real Estate & $10,000 Personal Effects b TN. Priscilla is listed as P. W. Worsham age 19 b Ark. Living with them is Wm. F. Tucker age 17 Male b AR. & P. W. Tucker age 54 Female b KY. He published a newspaper in Pine Bluff during the Civil War (Woody Worsham, 2000) According to family researcher Woody Worsham, 2000 Henry B. published a newspaper in Pine Bluff during the Civil War. He is in the 1870 Pine Bluff, Jefferson Co., AR Census, p 34 age 39 clerk in store with $4000 real estate & $100 personal effects b TN with children: Sallie age 11, Gertrude age 8, & Wood age 7. According to family researcher Clay Dedman, 2000, Henry B. Worsham married 2nd) Mary Iva Tucker Mar 1869. The 1870 Census has John Tucker, age 5, but not Mary. In the 1870 Jefferson Co, AR mortality cens, is Iva Worsham age 22 NC, d. Mar, Pneumonia.

Children of Priscilla: 

1.2.2A.1. Sallie W. Worsham b Aug 1859 Pine Bluff, Jefferson, AR. (9/12-1860; 11-1870) She md G. B. Greer.

1.2.2A.2. Gertrude Worsham b abt. 1862 Pine Bluff, Jefferson, AR (8-1870) md Mr. Jones & taught school in Pine Bluff.

1.2.2A.3. Wood Finton Worsham b abt. 1864 Pine Bluff, Jefferson, AR. (7-1870) md Malinda Jane Stewart 6 Jul 1901 Cleveland Co., AR. Malinda b 1877. It was rumored within the family that Wood went to TX, married and had children before marrying Malinda. (Woody Worsham, 2000) He d 27 Feb 1935 Cleveland Co., AR & Malinda d 1960. Both are bur Greenwood Cem., located near Rison, Cleveland, AR. (Clay Dedman, 2000) This photograph of Wood Worsham, enumerator for the 1900 Cleveland County census, was submitted by Smitty Dedman.  On the right is a 1930's Sewing Room Group, originally published in the Cleveland County Herald, Front row, L to R: Mrs. Malinda Worsham (Mrs. Woods, Mrs. Lydia Beal; back row, Viola Lain, Mrs. Selma Lindsey, Mrs. Mattie Lee Sadler, Mrs. Bonnie Rodgers, Mrs. Myra Wages.

 

 

Children: 

1.2.2A.3.1 Dave A. Worsham b abt. 1902 of Cleveland, AR. 1.2.2A.3.2 Henry Elliott Worsham b abt. 1904 of Cleveland, AR 1.2.2A.3.3. Cornelia Gertrude Worsham b 11 Sep 1908 Cleveland, AR, d. Aug 1979 Rison, Cleveland, AR. She md. Robert Henry Dedman b. 31 May 1897, d. Jan 1979 Rison, Cleveland, AR. They lived in Dallas, TX in 1941. 

1.2.2A.3.4 Calvin Albert Worsham b Aug 8, 1912 Cleveland, AR; d May 17, 1995 Grant, AR. He md Oma Evelyn Pierce b 23 Apr 1913 of Jefferson, AR, and d 9 Nov 1993 Grant, AR. Calvin & Evelyn bur. Pine Ridge Cem. 

Child: 

1.2.2A.3.4 .1 Linda Lu Worsham b 10 Jun 1940 in Grant, AR; d 12 Jun 1940 in Grant, AR & bur. Pine Ridge Cem.

1.2.2A.3.5 Arline Worsham

1.2.2A.3.6 Margaret Worsham may be a d/o Wood. She was b 22 Sep 1914 Cleveland, AR; d Jun 1917 Cleveland, AR. The Cleveland Co. Herald has her obit:

"Worsham, MARGARET Again the death Angel hath visited the home of one of our worthy citizens and taken from them and us, Little Margaret Worsham who b Sep. 22, 1914 and departed this life June, 1917 after several days illness. She will be missed in the home as she was just reaching an age to be interesting and lovable. But to the parents and loved ones, I would say weep not as those who have no hope; For Jesus said of such is the Kingdom of Heaven, and may each one resolve to so live on earth as to meet her in the Kingdom above, where sadness and sorrow weeping and dying never come, nothing but joy, peace and happiness, forever more. God Bless All. J.J. Colson"

"Charles S. Cocke and Nancy his wife came into Court and filed a Suit August 1819 for Slander against James Shepherd. Nancy Cocke states that she has always been a good, faithfull and virtuous woman and respected by all her neighbors, and acquaintances and has never been suspected of Adultry. However, James Shepherd has published in the hearing of many good citizens that she was guilty of Adultry with Cannon Washam. Nancy and Charles sue for $2000 in damages. This Deposition taken 20 Dec 1819 of Beverly Shepherd in the Town of Franklin in Howard County, Missouri Territory - Questions by James Shepherd to Beverly Shepherd:

Question: Did you not hear Charles S. Cocke tell me that my wife was a liar in regards to his wife Nancy commiting Adultry with Cannon Washam?

Answer: Your reply was that the report was above stated in regards to Nancy Cocke.

Question: Where was myself and Charles S. Cocke when this conversation took place?

Answer: You were on the Main Road leading from the Town of Monticello to Somerset, about 40 or 50 yeards from each other.

N.B. There is no Court House in the above Town of Franklin.

Commentary I have located the family of James Shepherd (1793-1845) and Barbara Catron (1789-1870) who moved to Howard County, Missouri in 1819 and lived near the town of Franklin. However, there does not appear to be any familial relationship to the Cockes. On 5 Oct 1819, Cannon Worsham married Margaret Mullen, daughter of Isaac Mullen and Mary Cocke."

1.5.2B.3.1. Mary Worsham b 1904 Hemphill Co., TX & d 1905 Hemphill Co., TX. Canadian Cem., Canadian, Hemphill Co, TX, A0117, has "Worsham, Little Mary, 1904, 1905, Daughter of D. C. & Della Worsham."

1.5.2B.3.2. Della Worsham b abt 1906 of Lubbock, TX (3-1910) & d abt 1916.

1.5.2B.3.3. Maud Louise Worsham b abt 1911 Lubbock, TX (9-1920; 19-1930) & md Del Ernest Wells 1936 who was b 14 Nov 1896 Little River, TX. They had a son, Clayton Ernest Wells, b. 8 Jun 1937 Memphis, Hall Co, TX.

1.5.2B.3.4. James Preston Worsham b 6 Nov 1913 Glazier, Hemphill, TX (6-1920; 16-1930) md Eloise Lenora Bonham.  James d Feb 1979 of Bethany, Oklahoma, OK.  Eloise md 2nd) Benjamin F. Creason.  His Jan 24, 1992 obit is in The Daily Oklahoman, p 24:

"CREASON Benjamin F. "Bennie", of Oklahoma City, died Jan 21, 1992, at the age of 75. He was born Mar 9, 1916, at Iola, KS, the son of A. Dailey and Lenora Uecker Creason. The family moved to Oklahoma in 1923. Bennie was raised in the McAlester area and served in the Civilian Conservation Corps. At the age of 20 he moved to California and became a journeyman electrician for U.S. Steel. He returned to Oklahoma and worked at Tinker AFB until he enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1943 and served until 1945. On May 11, 1946, he married Opal Pauline Wilson, from Henrietta, TX. After the death of Pauline in 1979, he married a long time family friend, Eloise Worsham in 1980. Of these two wonderful marriages, he is survived by his wife, Eloise, of the home; 2 daughters, Sandi Rosamond of Sand Springs and Patti Sparkman of Del City; a son, David of Moore; step-daughter, Marilyn Endsley of Katy, TX; 14 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Bennie is also survived by two sisters, Belle Nale of Indianola and Rebecca Jones of Clinton, TN; a brother, Tommy of Jane, MO. Services will be at the Bill Merritt Chapel, Jan. 25, 1992, followed with interment at Resthaven Memorial Park, Shawnee."  Eloise b 27 Nov 1916 & d. 3 Jan 2002 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, OK.

Children: Glenn Wayne Worsham b 8 Jan 1937 Enid, OK d 1940; Marylin Worsham md 1st) Eddie Taylor & 2nd) Douglas Endsley.

1.5.2B.3.5. Marion Worsham "Mack" b 6 Jan 1916 of Hemphill, TX. (4-1920; 14-1930) m. Lillian Jordan. He served in WWII & d 28 Jul 1971 VA (SSDI). Children Peter David Worsham m. Erma & James Worsham.

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1.5.6. Emily M. Worsham b 24 Jun 1829 Wayne Co., KY m. Martin D. Hardin 12 Jan 1848 Wayne Co., KY. Martin Driver Hardin was b 2 Oct 1811, Lincoln, KY, d. 14 Feb 1906 Stanford, Lincoln, KY & bur. Elk Spring Cem., Monticello, Wayne, KY.

Children:

1.5.6.1. Martha Hardin "Mattie" b. abt 1849 Wayne Co., KY d 1915 Wayne Co., KY

1.5.6.2. Helen Hardin b. 23 Nov 1850 Wayne Co., KY d 10 May 1878 Wayne Co., KY

1.5.6.3. Emma Hardin b. 1 Sep 1852 Wayne Co., KY

1.5.6.4. Elizabeth Hardin b. 22 Mar 1854 Wayne Co., KY

1.5.6.5. Emily Hardin b. 20 Sep 1855 Wayne Co., KY

1.5.6.6. Samuel C. Hardin b. 18 Jan 1857 Monticello, Wayne, KY d 4 Jan 1921 London, Laurel, KY. Sam C. Hardin, a native of Monticello, Wayne Co., KY was born 18 Jan 1857 and is a son of Martin D. and Emily M. (Worsham) Hardin. Martin D. Harden was born in Lincoln Co., KY 20 Oct 1811, was reared on a farm, and educated at the common schools. When seventeen years of age he began to learn the tailor's trade, which trade he has followed about twenty-five years; he has since engaged in the hotel business and farming. He is a son of James and Mary (Burgess) Hardin. Sam C. Hardin is the third in a family of nine living children, viz: Mattie, Emma, Sam C., Sallie, James G., Mark, William, Benjamin and Joseph. Mr. Hardin was educated at the schools in Monticello, and in 1874 commenced to read medicine with Dr. H. A. Phillips, with whom he read about one year and then took a course of lecturers at the Louisville University in 1875-76. He subsequently returned to Monticello and was deputy county and circuit clerk until 1878, when he commenced to read law with Capt. J. W. Tuttle, and was admitted to the bar Nov. 6, 1879. He engaged in the practice of the legal profession in his native town until Sep, 1885 when he removed to Albany, Clinton Co., KY where he has since resided 12 Aug 1886. Judge Hardin was married to Miss Mollie A. Johnston of Lancaster, Garrard Co., KY a d daughter of Joseph Johnston. One child has blessed their union, Samuel Johnston Hardin. Mrs. Hardin is a member of the Christian Church. Mtr. Hardin has taken one degree in Masonry, and in politics votes with the Democrats. (Kentucky: A History of the State, Battle, Perrin, & Kniffin, ed. 8B, Wayne County posted on Ancestry Message Boards by Sandi Gorin 4 Aug 1998)

1.5.6.7. Sarah R. Hardin b. 16 Apr 1859 Garrard Co., KY

1.5.6.8. James G. Hardin b. Oct 1860 Garrard Co., KY

1.5.6.9. Amelia C. Hardin b. abt 1864 Wayne Co., KY

1.5.6.10. Mark Hardin b. abt 1865 Wayne Co., KY

1.5.6.11. William Hardin b. abt 1867 Wayne Co., KY

1.5.6.12. Benjamin F. Hardin b. 7 Nov 1869 Wayne Co., KY d 21 Feb 1959 Lexington, Fayette, KY bur Dyche Cem., London, Laurel, KY.

1.5.6.13. Joseph Hardin b. abt 1873 Wayne Co., KY

"Mrs. Carrie Hyer Worsham, wife of superintendent J. W. Worsham, of the Covington cotton mills, and one of the most prominent citizens of Covington, is in a precarious condition at her home in this city, the result of an accident which occurred to her at the Covington cotton factory just before noon today. Mrs. Worsham was in the basement of the mill looking after the removal of her hot house flowers, which she had stored there during the winter. While stooping to remove a box from under some belting on the moving machinery her hair was suddenly caught up by the belting, which completely scalped her from her nose to the back of her neck. Her right arm was broken in several places, one finger badly mutilated. A little girl whom she had been assisting her in her work was powerless to render any aid except to give the alarm to the workmen in an adjoining apartment, who immediately stopped the machinery and ran her to rescue. When they reached her she was conscious of her awful situation, recognized her rescuers and told them of her injuries. She was quickly carried to her home nearby, and physicians at once called in. The result of her injuries cannot be foretold, though little hope is entertained for her recovery. Mrs. Worsham has for a number of years been closely identified with religious and social life of the town."

"Covington Nov 23, Mrs. Carrie Hyer Worsham, wife of superintendent J. W. Worsham, of Covington cotton mills died at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon, after an illness lasting eight months. Mrs. Worsham, it will be remembered, was a victim of a frightful accident at the mills of which her husband is manager, on the 2d of last March. While removing some hot house flowers from the basement of the mill her hair was suddenly caught up by the shafting of the moving machinery, tearing the scalp completely from her head and inflicting other serious injuries about the body. She was unconscious for several days after the accident and for months was in precarious condition. The patient was attended by the best medical staff obtainable until complications took place a few days ago which caused death. Mrs. Worsham was one of the best known and most widely beloved women in Covington. She is survived by her husband and two children, Ethel and Ruth, besides five brothers and numerous other relatives. Her brothers are Joseph, Roberty, Pringle and Doc Hyer, of Orlando, Fla. and Thomas Hyer, of Atlanta. Funeral services will be conducted at Midway Methodist church, Friday, by Rev. George W. Duval, the internment being in Oxford."

1.5.11.2.1.  Flonnie Elizabeth Washam b 30 Nov 1903 Wayne Co, KY.  The photo is of Geneva (Gibson) Griffith on left and her first cousin Flonnie Washam. Their mothers were sisters. Photo taken in the early 1940's, and contributed by Dan Gibson, 2002.  Flonnie d. 2 Mar 1990 Pulaski Co, KY. Her husband, John E. Pierce was b abt 1901. 

1.5.11.2.2. Vena Ellen Worsham b 7 Nov 1905 Wayne, KY, d Jan 1974 of Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana & md Marion L. Slagle abt. 1922. Marion b 16 May 1898 & d 25 Feb 1961 Boyle Co, KY. 

1.5.11.2.3. Lelia Mae Worsham. Her husband Oscar L. Dick b 26 Jul 1903 & d. 8 Nov 1990.

1.5.11.2.4. Charles Edwin Worsham 

1.5.11.2.5. James Estill Worsham d. 8 Jan 1988 Denver, Denver Co, Colorado. James m. Bessie E. West 17 Nov 1934 Richmond, Madison, KY. (Jim Worsham, 2004)  Bessie was b 2 Jan 1914 & d. 6 Dec 2002 Cheyenne, Laramie Co, Wyoming. (Jim Worsham, 2004; SSDI) They had one child, James Estill Worsham Jr. "Jim" b. Detroit, Michigan.

1.5.11.2.6. Hubert Glenn Worsham d. 15 Jun 1992 Somerset, Pulaski, KY. He had a daughter, Mabel L. Worsham. 

1.5.11.2.7. Hallie Allene Worsham

1.5.11.4. Ephraim Cannon Worsham b 13 May 1883 Wayne Co., KY m. 1st) Mattie Lenora Green abt 1907. Mattie b abt 1890, the daughter of Dan Green b. VA & Sarah Coomer b KY.   Mattie, age 23, d. of TB 10 Oct 1912 Wayne, KY. (KY death index vol12, #29394) He registered for the World War I draft in 1918, as Ephraim C. Worsham of Montecello, Wayne, KY with black eyes & black hair.  In 1918, he worked as a tool dresser for R W Cross.  His next of kin was his mother, Sarah E Worsham.

Ephraim m. 2nd) Luzonie born 10 Jan 1896 & she died as a result of childbirth, 10 Jan 1896 in Pulaski Co., KY.  She was bur. in Burnside Cem Section 3, Burnside, Pulaski Co, KY, with headstone marked: "Luzonie Worsham Jan 10, 1896 - May 16, 1917, wife of E. C."

Ephraim m. 3rd) Eliza Ellen Kelsay 31 Mar 1920 Monticello, Wayne Co., KY. They are in District 2 Wayne Co., KY. He is age 46 as Cannon Worsham m. age 23. She is Liza age 36 m. age 26 b KY.  Eliza b. 7 Sep 1893 Wayne Co., KY & d 13 May 1980 Indianapolis, Marion, IN. (SSDI)

Children of Mattie: (renumber paragraphs)

1.5.1.1.4A.1. Lewis B. Worsham

1.5.1.1.4A.2. Sarah Elizabeth Worsham b. abt. 1911 m Cosby Theo Francis b. 3 Jul 1909 Wayne Co., KY. Cosby was the s/o Joseph Nelson Francis & Sally Marshall Rankin. Cosby d. 7 Dec 1986.  They had a son, Fred Francis b 17 Mar 1937, d 12 Dec 2005 whose obit appeared in the The Wayne County Outlook:

Fred Francis, age 68, of Monticello, Ky. passed away Mon, Dec 12, 2005 at his home. He was born Mar 17, 1937, the son of Sarah Elizabeth Worsham Francis and the late Cosby Theo Francis. He is survived by two sons-Jeff Harris of Monticello, Ky. and Barry Joe Harris of Burkesville, Ky.; two daughters-Freda Stinson of Monticello, Ky. and Lora Acamo of Clarksville, Tenn.; one brother-Paul Francis of Somerset, Ky.; and one sister-Virginia Lykens of Lancaster, Penn.; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers-Doug Francis and David Lewis Francis; and one sister-Marjorie Francis. Funeral services were held Thur, Dec 15, 2005 in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Koger Ramsey officiating. Burial was in New Charity Cemetery.

1.5.1.1.4A.3. Robert Ray Worsham b. 4 Sep 1912 Wayne Co., KY (7-1920) & d. 11 Oct 1980 Pulaski Co., KY.  Robert m. Essie Muriel Correll 3 Jun 1937.  Muriel was b 22 Nov 1912.  Her obit is published in the Wayne County Outlook: 

Muriel Correll Worsham, age 92, passed away March 29, 2005. She was born November 22, 1912, the daughter of the late James Robert Correll and Rhoda Mary Hollars Correll. She married Robert Ray Worsham on June 3, 1937, who preceded her in death. She is survived by one daughter-Carolyn Worsham West; one sister-Pearl Shearer; two granddaughters; three great- grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death was three sisters-Lizzie Correll, Delma Hollars and Allie Turpin; and four brothers-Everett, Robert, Marion and Tom Correll. She professed her faith in Christ at a young age and became a member of the New Salem Baptist Church. She later became a member of the Mount Zion Baptist Church. She had recently attended the First Christian Church. Funeral services were held Friday, April 1, 2005 at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Harlan Ogle officiating. Burial was in Elk Spring Cemetery.

Children of Luzonie:

1.5.1.1.4B.1. Lillian F. Worsham b. 26 May 1916 & married a Mr. Turner.  Lillian d. 18 Feb 1999 Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana. (Sharee Spooner, 2006)

1.5.1.1.4B.2.  Leland C. Worsham. (Sharee Spooner, 2006)  Leland C. Worsham was b. 14 May 1917,  d. 3 Jun 1917 & bur. Burnside Cem Section 3, Burnside, Pulaski Co, KY.

Children of Eliza

1.5.1.1.4C.1. Nona Lena Worsham b. 21 Jun 1921 Monticello, Wayne, KY (8-1930) d. 14 Jun 1988 in Indiana.  She married Mr. Eckels.

1.5.1.1.4C.2. James Charles Worsham b. 25 Feb 1923 Wayne, KY & d. 27 Feb 1923 Monticello, Wayne, KY.  James bur. Alexander Cem, Monticello, Wayne, KY.

1.5.1.1.4C.3. Mary Belle Worsham b. 25 Oct 1925 Wayne, KY. (4 years 5 months -1930) 1.5.1.1.4C.4. Ephraim Clyde Worsham b. 7 Apr 1927 Wayne, KY. (3 yrs 9 months-1930)  He married Ruth E. born Apr 1927 & they lived in Tipton, Tipton Co, IN.  He d. 15 Sep 2001 Tipton, Tipton, IN.

1.5.1.1.4C.5. Everette Russell Worsham b. 8 May 1928 Wayne, KY & d. Oct 1986 of Greenwood, Johnson, Indiana. (1 yr 8 months-1930)  He may have married Genevieve.

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1.5.13- Anne E. Worsham born about 1846 Wayne County, KY. (4-1850) md Charles H. Williefine 5 Oct 1868 Wayne County. Please DELETE the marriage record to Charles H. Williefine. This is the Charles H. Williford that married Ann Elizabeth Worsham, daughter of William C. Worsham and Mary Taylor. They were married in Giles Co, TN and not Wayne Co, KY. Ann Elizabeth and Charles Williford are on page 702. (Imogeane M. McDonald, 2000)

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Edward Worsham b abt 1791 of Putnam Co., GA md Frances A.  Descendants lived in Baldwin Co., GA; Richmond Co., GA; Putnam Co., GA.

1.4.5. James H. Worsham "Jim" b. Feb 1866, Milledgeville, Baldwin, GA. (4-1870; 14-1880) He md. Mary E. abt. 1892 of Wilcox, GA. Mary b. May 1872 of Wilcox, GA. They are in the 1900 Rochelle, Wilcox, GA census. He is age 34 b Feb 1866.& Mary E is age 28 b May 1872 m. 8 years 4 children 4 living. His father, E. C. Worsham is living with them.

Three articles have been found in the The Atlanta Constitution newspaper about James (Seville is in Wilcox Co., GA):

The Atlanta Constitution Mar 6 1905, p3: 

"Cordele, Ga. March 5, Seville, a town 14 miles east of Cordele, was the scene of a serious, if not fatal, shooting affray last night, in which Jim Worsham shot down W. C. Hamilton. The wounded man is said to be in a serious condition and may not recover. The weapon used was a double-barreled shotgun, loaded with buckshot, and nine shot took effect. It is said that the shooting was the result of Hamilton's attentions to Mrs. Worsham. Both parties live in Seville, where Worsham is a contractor and Hamilton runs a bar. Further information is hard to obtain, and it is not known whether or not Worsham has been arrested."

The Atlanta Constitution Mar 7 1905, p7:

"W. C. Hamilton, who was shot by Jim Worsham, at Seville, Saturday night, was not as seriously wounded as first reported. He was hit only in the feet and legs, and will soon recover. Worsham has not been arrested, and it is said to be not likely that he will be."

The Atlanta Constitution Mar 9 1905, p 5:

"In a report aft the shooting affray in which Jim Worsham shot down W. C. Hamilton, it was alleged that the tragedy grew out of the former's attentions to Hamilton's wife. It is now said by those who are in a position to know that the trouble arouse over some misunderstanding and that Mr. Hamilton was not connected in the matter in any way whatsoever."

James died before 1910 as Mary, age 38 is a widow in the Ben Hill Co, GA census living with her sister, Sallie Bundrick age 28 b GA. Sallie, b Jan 1876 GA, m. John Franklin Bundrick b. Jun 1847 Crawford, GA (son of Zachariah R Bundrick & Elizabeth Jane Adams) and they are in the 1900 Rochelle, Wilcox, GA census.  James died before 1910 as Mary, age 38 is a widow in the Ben Hill Co, GA GA census living with her sister, Sallie Bundrick age 28 b GA. Sallie, b Jan 1876 GA, was m. to John F. Bundrick and they are in the 1900 Rochelle, Wilcox, GA census. Apparently in Jefferson Co., AL, Mary md. 2nd) John C. Wright b abt. 1860 of Jefferson Co., AL. He is in the 1910 33-Pct, Jefferson Co., AL census as John C Wright age 46 b AL, 2nd mrg, md age22, wife Sarah age 40 b AL and children: Willie age 17 b AL, Jessie age 12 b AL, George age 10 b AL, Maxine age 7 b AL.

 

Mary is Mrs. John C. Wright age 40 b AL in the 1920 Alliance, Stark, OH census, p 7B, with children (Ernest Wright age 22, Avadell Wright age 20, Mattie Wright age 18. (They are her Worsham children) James C. Wright is age 60 b Al along with George Wright 19 boarder; Nellie Worsham age 19 boarder; Earnest Wright boarder age 18. In the 1930 Lexington twp, Alliance, Stark, OH census John C. Wright is age 71 md age 17 Mary E. Wright is age 60 m. age 29. Also listed in the household is Frances Rice step grand dau age 32 & her children Violet Rice age 12, Eugene Rice age 10; Mattie Miller step dau age 28 m. 17 years; Lawson Worsham step grandson age 8 b OH.

Shirley Palacio, 2004, sent this undated photo of the children of James and his wife Mary E..  From the left are: Averdel, Grandma Mary E. Wright, Ernest Worsham, Grandma Junior Devine & Mattie. Her father, William Chambly Devine as a young man is in the corner.

 

 

Children: 

1.4.5.1. Julia Alberta Worsham "Junior" b. Aug 1893 of Wilcox, GA (7-1900) m. 1st) William Patrick Devine abt 1908 who was b 28 Jan 1877 Richmond, Henrico, VA. He worked most of his life in a foundry. They were listed in the 1910 Birmingham, Jefferson, AL census as Junior A. Devine age 18 m. 2 years. Her 10 year old sister Avadell Worsham is living with them. They are in the 1930 Smith, Mahoning, OH census. He is age 53 & she is Junior Devine age 36 m. age 18 with children: William age 18 b AL; Joseph 16 b WV; Raymond 11 b OH; Robert 5 b OH. He d 8 Jun 1956 in Alliance, Stark, OH. Julia m. 2nd) Solomon Horn. She died 19 Jan 1963 of complications from cervical cancer. She is bur in St. Joseph's Cem., Alliance, Stark, OH. (Shirley Palacio, 2004)  Children: William Chambly Devine; Raymond Devine; Joseph W. Devine b 27 Nov 1921 West Virginia d 20 Mar 1995 Akron, Summit, OH (SSDI); Robert Devine.

1.4.5.2. Frances Ophelia Worsham "Fannie" b. 3 Oct 1895 of Wilcox, GA. (4-1900; 14-1910) She md. Nicholas Rice abt 1915. Nicholas was b abt 1886 Croatia. They are in the 1920 Alliance, Stark, OH cens. as Nicholas Rice age 34 b Croatia, Frances age 24 b GA, Viola age 6 b OH, Loreen age 4 b OH, Eugene age 3 b OH and his brother Matthew age 49 b Croatia. She is Frances Rice step daughter age 32, divorced in the 1930 Alliance, Stark, OH census & living with John C. Wright & her mother, Mary E. Wright. Frances is listed with two children: Violet Rice age 12 b OH, father b Germany & mother b GA & Eugene age 10 b GA, father b Germany & mother b GA. Frances died Sep 1968 of Saint Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida. (SSDI)

 

1.4.5.3. Ernest L. Worsham b. 28 Dec 1898 of Wilcox, GA (b 1/1898-1900; 12-1910; 22-1920 as Earnest Wright) He is age 32 in the 1930 Lexington twp., Alliance, Stark, OH census div md. age 19, roomer. He d. Apr 1967 Alliance, Stark, OH. (SSDI) He m. Ann S. b abt abt. 1898 and d. 14 Apr 1964. He d. 11 Apr 1967 Alliance, Stark, Ohio. (OH death index & SSDI)

Child:

1.4.5.3.1. Lawson Arnold Worsham b 27 Jul 1921 Alliance, Stark, Ohio (8-1930) d 10 Apr 1995 of Chesapeake, Chesapeake, VA (SSDI). His obit is in the Apr 12, 1995 Virginia Pilot p B6: Lawson Arnold Worsham, 73, a retired planner-estimator with Craney Island, died April 10, 1995, in his home. A native of Alliance, Ohio, he was a World War II Army veteran and a charter member of Congregational Christian Church on Portsmouth Blvd. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Walsh Worsham; a daughter, Carol Jones of Portsmouth; a son, Jack Worsham of Richmond. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at the graveside.

1.4.5.4. Avadell Worsham "Nannie or Nellie" b. Feb 1900, Wilcox, GA. (1900) In 1910 she is age 10 & living with her sister Junior Devine & husband William P. Devine. She is age 20 as Avadell Wright in the 1920 Alliance, Stark, OH census with John C. Wright & Mrs. John C. Wright.

1.4.5.5. Mattie Worsham b. abt. 1901 of Wilcox, GA. (9-1910; 18-1920 as Mattie Wright) In the 1930 Alliance, Stark, OH census she is Mattie Miller age 28 div m. age 17 & living with John C. Wright and her mother Mary E. Wright.

1.  Francis Worsham b abt 1700 Henrico Co., VA. His parents' names are still unknown at this time; therefore, his number should begin with 1. Son Jeremiah Worsham has a separate chapter. Descendants lived in Charlotte Co., VA; Pittsylvania Co., VA; Marshall Co., KY; Graves Co., KY; Obion Co., TN; Fulton Co., AR; Prairie Co., AR; Floyd Co., IN; Stokes Co., NC Warren Co., MS; Caddo Parish LA.

LAST WILL AND TESTIMONY. In the name of God, Amen, I Abraham Campbell of Pittsylvania County, weak in body but of sound mind and memory, do make my Last Will and Testament in manner and form following to wit. In the first place, I give and bequeath to my son, Richard Campbell and his heirs forever, the old plantation whereon I now live, also all that part of my said tract of land situated and lying on the east side of the road, that deed in the court house of this county, the nearest road which I live. Secondly, it is my will and desire, that all the remainder of land and also all my personal estate shall be sold on a reasonable credit for the best price than can be obtained, and it is my further will and desire, that the money arising from the said sale shall be money equally divided between my daughters as follows to wit: Agga Adams, Milly Kerby, Anna Thomas, Franky Watson, Betsy Campbell, Sally Richards, Lucy Worsham and Molly Worsham. Thirdly, I give to my son Henry Campbell one shilling. I hereby appoint my two sons-in-law Nathan Adams and Francis Worsham, Executors of this my last will and testament, hereby revoking any will or wills I may have made of a date or dates prior to this. Abraham (x) Campbell wit: Jeduthan Carter, William Welch, Richard Elliott, John Long. John Adams, son of Nathan Adams, deceased, security of executors Nathan Adams and Francis Worsham. At a court held for Pittsylvania County the 20th day of January 1806, within, Last Will and Testament of Abraham Campbell, deceased, was presented in court and proved by the oaths of two of the subscribing witnesses, thereto and ordered to be recorded, and on the motion of Nathan Adams and Francis Worsham, the executors therein named who made oath according to law and together with John Adams, (son of Nathan, deceased, their security entered into and acknowledge their bond in the penalty five hundred pounds, conditions as the law directs certificate is granted them for obtaining a probate of the said will in due form. Teste: Will Tunstall, clk.

"Among the few settlers who came to the Purchase in 1820 was the Washam family, consisting of Peyton Washam, wife and eight children. The father and one son, Peter Washam, now a resident of Marshall County, came in the spring of 1820 to the banks of Panther Creek, in the eastern part of the county, leaving the family at their home near Princeton, their object being to erect a cabin and plant a small crop. The following incident is given illustrative of frontier life at that time. While Peyton Washam, with his son, Peter, and another man, whose name could not be learned, were thus forming the nucleus of a new settlement, their stock of provisions became exhausted, and before their expected supply could reach them, they were compelled to subsist for six days on boiled corn, making a levy each day on the single half-bushel which had been reserved for seed. Peyton Washam did not live to see his family installed in their new home. He suddenly fell a victim to disease, and sent for his wife, who came with true wifely devotion to minister to his wants. Arriving in the vicinity late, at night she became lost in the cane-breaks, with which the country at that time abounded, and was compelled to remain at the base of an old tree until morning. We can only imagine her sorrow, when, on arriving at her destination, she found that her husband had passed beyond the reach of human aid, having died during the night. Mrs. Washam died in Graves County about the year 1825."

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