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Mr. Worsham & Sarah

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1. Mr Worsham & Sarah. Mr Worsham may be John Worsham b abt 1780. John is in the 1830 Monroe Co, GA cens, p204, as John Worsham b 1780-90 and the 1840 Marion Co, GA cens, p 64A, as John Worsham b 1770-80.

It is possible John had a brother D G Worsham b 1790-1800. He is in the 1830 Monroe Co, GA census, p222, with 2 f b 1825-30, 1f b 1800-1810, next to D L Harris, Randal Morgan, Enos Young, John McKee.

It is also possible John had a sister, listed as Martha Wosham b 1790-1800 who m 18 Mar 1827 in Monroe Co, GA to James Bell. In the 1830 Monroe Co, GA cens, p 187, James Bell was b 1780-90.

Sarah (see paragraph 1, p 742) is in the 1850 Marion Co, GA census living with her daughter, Nancy & her son in law, William Howard.   In 1860 she is listed as Sally and living with her daughter Nancy Howard in Columbus, Muscogee, GA.

Children:

1.1. Nancy Worsham b abt 1805 m William Howard.  She fits in the 1830 Monroe Co, GA cens. living with John Worsham as the female b 1800-10. She is in the 1850 Marion Co, GA cens., p.245 are William Howard age 45 SC, Nancy age 45 GA, Sarah age 18 GA, Lucinda age 13 GA, Eda age 11 GA, Sarah Worsham age 60 GA. In the 1860 Columbus, Muscogee, GA cens., p.239, are Nancy Howard age 47 b GA, Sally Woosham age 80 b GA, Edy age 15 b GA f, Lucinda age 20 b GA, Wm. D. Quick age 24 b GA.

1.2. William A. Worsham b abt 1810 Walton Co, GA is probably the son of John Worsham. In the 1830 census William A. Worsham would be the son b 1810-15. William is in the 1840 Marion Co, GA census p 66, with Males: 2 under 5, 1 5-10, 1 30-40; Females 1 5-10, 1 20-30. Also note that in the 1840 census John is on p. 64A & William is on p 66A.

William may have m 4 times. He m 1st) unknown bef 1829. William Worsham m 2nd) Sarah Mullins 25 Jan 1835 Talbot Co, GA. (Talbot Co adjoins Marion Co) William was in the 1850 Marion Co, GA Census, p 243 without a wife & with children: Thomas age 10; Wm age 7; Jeremiah age 5; George 3 & Jackson 5 months.

William m 3rd) Susan French 1 Jun 1851 Marion, GA. Susan was b abt 1820 GA. William m 4th) Mary J 11 Sep 1865 Taylor, GA. She was b abt 1827 GA. Mary was previously married to a Mr Streetman.

William A Worsham and his son William A Worsham Jr, claimed residence in Marion Co, GA in their Civil War pension records. 

Children of William & unknown:

1.2A.1. Female Worsham b abt 1829 of Marion Co, GA is listed in the 1840 Marion Co, GA census.

1.2A.2. James D. Worsham b abt 1833 of Marion Co, GA, may be s/o William A Worsham. He enlisted in the CSA on the same day and place as William A Worsham, however, no evidence has been found to prove he was a son.

Children of William & Sarah:

1.2B.1. John T Worsham may be the s/o William A. Worsham (See new families section John T Worsham). John T could be the male child age 5-10 of William Worsham in the 1840 Marion Co, GA cens. It is difficult to believe that John T is a s/o William A Worsham because William A. served for the South in the Civil War & John T served for the North.

1.2B.2. Thomas Worsham

1.2B.3. William A. Worsham b abt 1843 of Marion Co, GA. William A Worsham Jr., Claimed Residence in Marion Co, Enlist 15 June 1861, Priv, Served Georgia Enlisted K Co 12^th Inf Reg GA disch at Richmond, VA on 8 July 1861. (Roster of Confederate Soldiers of Georgia 1861-1865)

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1.2B.4. Jeremiah Worsham

1.2B.5. George A. Worsham b abt 1847 of Marion Co, GA. From Roster of Confederate Soldiers of Georgia 1861-1865, George A Worsham claimed residence in Muscogee Co, GA & enlisted 14 Aug 1861 as 4th Corpl, promoted to Full Jr 2nd Lieut on 20 Jan 1863, Served Georgia. Enlisted F Co 17th Inf Reg. GA. Killed at Spotsylvania Court House, VA on 12 May 1864 & buried at Spotsylvania, VA.

1.2B.6. Jackson Worsham 

1.3. Female Worsham b 1810-1815. She is listed in the 1830 Monroe Co, GA cens.

1.4. Daniel Worsham b abt 1814. Daniel Worsham's wife, Alcey Joiner, was the daughter of John and Sarah Joiner. Sarah Roberts was the wife of their son John Joiner. Sarah Roberts was the sister of my great grandmother Georgia Roberts Meadows. Sarah's parents were William and Zilphey Roberts and step daughter of Lucinda Massey Shirah Roberts (William Roberts' second wife). (Harriett Meadows Fuquay, 2004)

Children:

1.4.1. James Monroe Daniel Worsham (Wisham) b 8 May 1832 Taylor Co, GA. (See 1.3.1. pg  743) Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church Taylor Co, GA was established 15 Jan 1870. Membership list (1870-1970) arranged by Mrs. Lela Walker, has Daniel Worsham joined by letter Aug 10, 1878, died Mar 27, 1892.   His wife, Nancy Parks Barnes, d 15 May 1912 Colquitt Co, GA. (Mary Ann Allen Caldbeck, 2001) In the 1900 census Nancy claimed 14 children of which 9 were living. 

On right is a photo of Nancy Parks Wisham from James E Wisham, Lindale, GA, 2000.

 

 This picture labeled James Daniel Monroe Worsham, Taylor County, GA Company C 59th Regiment Georgia Infantry Civil War is from RootsWeb, Colquitt, GA photos from Rodney Brightwell,  The photo is also in Remembering Georgia's Confederates: Georgia's Confederates by Dr. David N Wiggins, 2005, p47:

Daniel Worsham (Wisham) was born in Taylor County, Georgia, in 1832. He enlisted on April 9, 1865, with Company C, "Arthur Greys," 59th Georgia Infantry. Daniel surrendered with the 59th and Army of Northern Virginia at Appomattox on April 9, 1865. He died in March 1891 or 1892. Daniel is armed with a D-Guard Bowie knife, (Courtesy of Museum of Colquitt County History, Jack Bridwell, executive director.)

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1.4.1.1.  Hannah Mary Magdeline Worsham m 1^st) Calhoun bef 1891. (Becky A Bartley, 2001) She m 2^nd) Enoch F Collins. He d before 1900.

They had one child, Nancy Ann Elizabeth Collins b Mar 1892 who m Arzie Greer & they had one child, Alma Greer. Enoch lived in Taylor Co GA. (William C Reeves, 2000)

1.4.1.2. Zacheriah Job Worsham m 1st) Martha Frances Hobbs 20 May 1876 Taylor Co, GA. They are in the 1880 Butler, Taylor, GA census, p 4C, He is listed as Zack Wisham age 21 b GA, with wife, Martha F. Wisham age 21 b GA & dau, Ula Lee Wisham age 1 b GA. There were two interesting articles in The Butler (Georgia) Herald on 18 Jan 1881, Vol 5 #16.

Died - E. D. Jones at his residence in Macon Co. On Wed last. Cause of death was from a wound he received on the 7th. The trial of Messr. Hobbs and Worsham, charged with this offence took place in Oglethrope last week and they were released of the crime.

Vol 5 #19 8 Feb 1881.

Arrested - Messr. Joseph Hobbs and Zachariah Worsham, who were charged with the burning of the school house and the killing of E. D. Jones on the 7th of January have been rearrested." (Marriages, Deaths & Etc from The Butler Herald 1876-1896 by Marilyn Neisler Windham, 1995, p 18)

He m 2nd) Ellen A D Bynum 9 Apr 1882 Taylor Co, GA d/o Thomas J Bynum. She d 18 Jan 1887 & bur Bethlehem Church Cem, Taylor Co, GA. In Vol 11 #12, of the Butler Herald on 25 Jan 1887:

"Died- "Mrs. Worsham, wife of Zach Worsham and daughter of T. J. Bynum died at her home in the southeastern part of the county, the 18th inst. Leaves infant about two days old."

He m 3rd) Mary Elizabeth Carswell abt 1890. Mary was b 28 Apr 1869 & d 28 Mar 1941 of Branchville, Mitchell, GA.

He & Mary are listed on the 1920 Branchville, Mitchell Co, GA Census, p 58. He is listed as Zack J. Wisham age 61 & Mary C is age 50 with children: Mary P age 22, James B age 21 & Levi age 14. Living next door is his son, Roy & wife Irma with his name also spelled Wisham.  Zach J Wursham age 72 m age 32 & Mary E age 60 m age 20 in the Branchville Twp, Mitchell Co, GA, Family 154 on Sheet 10B p 147.

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Children of Martha Frances Hobbs: 

1.4.1.2A.1. Eula Lee Worsham b abt 1879 Taylor Co, GA. (1-1880) (See 1.3.1.2A.1. pg 745) 

1.4.1.2A.2. Nancy Jane Worsham b 7 Apr 1881 (see 1.3.1.2A.2. pg 745) She m James Tapley Jones 14 Sep 1897 Mitchell Co, GA. He was b 5 Jun 1875 s/o Sam Wesley Jones & d 22 Jun 1956 Mitchell, GA. (Sue Skay Abruscato, 1999) Children: Evelyn Jones m E. P. Luce; Addison Jones m Wynelle Goodwin; Ekloise Jones m Juda Bond; Truman Jones m Estelle; Eula Lee Jones b abt 1899 m Jesse Horne; Jessie Jones b abt 1909 d 1995; Essie Louiza Jones b 1911 d 1993; Iva Jones b 1913 m Orr Adams.

1.4.1.2B.1 Daniel Worsham. Delete as a child of Zacheriah Worsham.

Zacheriah & Ellen A. D. Bynum child:

1.4.1.2B.1. Infant Worsham b Jan 1887 Taylor Co, GA. "Died- Mrs. Worsham, wife of Zach Worsham and daughter of T J Bynum died at her home in the southeastern part of the county the 18th inst. Leaves infant about two days old." (Marriages, Deaths & Etc. from The Butler (Georgia) Herald 1876-1896 by Marilyn Neisler Windham, Central Georgia Genealogical Society, Inc, 1995, Warner Robins, GA, Vol 11 #12, 25 Jan 1887 p 80)

Zacheriah & Mary children: Change paragraph numbers for 3rd wife.

1.4.1.2C.1. George Washington Worsham b 4 Jul 1890 & d 21 Jan 1977 Pelham, Mitchell, GA. Children: 

Children: 

1.4.1.2C.1.1 Joseph C. Worsham b 17 Jul 1912 Mitchell, GA d. 26 Nov 1966 Thomas, GA. He m Grace or Bernice Davis 12 Dec 1930 Mitchell, GA. Child: Robert Worsham. 

1.4.1.2C.1.2  Annie May Worsham b abt 1915.

1.4.1.2C.1.3  Emma Jenel Worsham b abt 1917.

1.4.1.2C.1.4  Georgia C. Worsham b abt 1919.

1.4.1.2C.2. Dannie Mae Worsham b Nov 1891 m W. A. Sellers 4 Jul 1909 Mitchell, GA. (Mitchell Co, GA mrgs, Bk 5WC, p440) William b abt 1882 & d 14 Jul 1975 Mitchell Co. Dannie d 29 Jan 1976 Mitchell Co.  William A Sellers is Willie A age 49 in the 1930 Branchville Twp, Mitchell Co, GA census Family 147, Sheet 11A & Page 147. Dannie is age 38 m age 17 with children Farrist W age 17 (son) & Willie M age 9 (dau).

1.4.1.2C.3. Minnie Worsham b Feb 1892 of Mitchell Co, GA

 

1.3.1.2B.2 old #, now 1.4.1.2C.4.  Zacheriah Job Worsham is Zacheriah John Worsham b. 7 Sep 1894 m Lillie Gray 20 Oct 1913 Mitchell, GA. (Mitchell Co, GA mrgs, Bk 5WC, p569) Lillie b 10 Aug 1894 d/o Pat Augusta & Sallie Gaulden Gray. He is age 33 as Zack Worsham in the 1930 Camilla, Mitchell, GA census with wife Lilly age 33 & children: Wallace age 14; Myrtice age 10; John age 7; Lilly age 6; Laura age 4; Monsell age 3 & Zack age 1. He d 21 Mar 1948 Camilla, Mitchell, GA Lillie d 11 Jan 1980 Camilla, Mitchell, GA both are bur Hopeful Baptist Church Cem, Hopeful, Mitchell, GA.

Children:

1.4.1.2C.4.1.  Morice Lee Worsham b 14 Feb 1914, d 27 Aug 1916 bur Hopeful Baptist Church Cem, Hopeful, Mitchell, GA

1.4.1.2C.4.2.  Wallace E. Worsham b 1 Mar 1915 Mitchell Co, GA (14-1930) d 1 Apr 1997 Camilla, Mitchell, GA, (SSDI)

1.4.1.2C.4.3.  Myrtice Irene Worsham b 19 Apr 1919 Camilla, Mitchell, GA (10-1930)  She m Mr. Palmer & Henry Lane.

Her obit is from Hadley's Funeral Home, Thomasville, GA:

CAMILLA, Myrtice Irene Palmer Lane, 84, of 561 University Drive, Evans, died Thursday, Jul 3, 2003, at Westwood Nursing Home, Augusta, GA. The funeral will be Sat at Mt. Zion Cem in Camilla. The Rev. Zack Worsham will officiate. Born Apr 19, 1919, in Camilla, Mrs. Lane was a retired beautician. She was a member of Central Baptist Church in Albany. Survivors include her granddaughters, Amanda Palmer and Deborah Peraza, both of Augusta; sisters, Ann Peterman of Lakeland, FL, Lillie McDaniel of Camilla, Laura Butler of Albany, Moncile Glover of Newton and Emojean Sanders of Keystone Heights, FL; brother, Zack Worsham of Whigham; two great-grandchildren, Morgan T. Garcia and Anastasia E. Garcia of Augusta. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Lane; son, Cecil Emory Palmer Jr.; and parents, Lillie Jewel Gray Worsham and John Z. Worsham.

1.4.1.2C.4.4. John Murray Worsham b 16 Apr 1921 Mitchell Co, GA d 16 Feb 1942 Netherlands East Indies bur Hopeful Baptist Church Cem, Hopeful, Mitchell, GA.  Photo of John (TM3) from crew photo of submarine Shark crew. In March (1942) came the announcement that the ship of John Worsham son of Zach Worsham, on submarine duty in the Pacific was "presumed lost" (First History of Mitchell Co, GA, Spence, p 255). He was a Torpedo man Mate 3rd Class on the submarine Shark (SS 194) which was listed as overdue on patrol in the Netherlands East Indies in February 1942.  The Shark was sunk 11 Feb 1942.  He is memorialized at Manila American Cemetery, Fort Bonifacio, Manila, Philippines & his grave is in Hopeful Baptist Church, Mitchell, GA.

John is mentioned in 20 Nov 1942 The Ellaville Sun: (Laura Perry, 2007)

MOTHER OF MISSING BOY, EDWIN WALL, RECALLS HIS GREAT WISH TO GO TO SEA by Mrs. Arch Avary
Seven days after the fall of Corregidor, an official telegram from the Bureau of Navigation reached a farmhouse, six miles from Ellaville, bringing grief and uncertainty to the family. Its wording, however, aroused in them a dim hope that their only son, though reported missing, might still be alive.
Mrs. Welton Wall, a slight woman, 45, mother of the missing boy, was stunned by the news and looked with unseeing eyes at the telegram in her hand. Hesitantly, she began to speak as though more to herself than aloud.
"He might still be alive and in Japanese hands. He must be alive! Why just two months ago, I received the routine card permitted past the censors, dated February 4. He was well then," she continued, "and promised a letter would follow", but no letter came.
"Edwin was such a good boy and most of the time, jolly and laughing."
"One day, though," she reminisced, "when he was a little tike, he came home from Glenn Holly school in tears, 'Mother,' he said, 'We had our pictures taken today, and the teacher wouldn't give me time to take off this old sweater with the holes in it.'
"He wanted a pair of overalls like his daddy's too, but when I made him a new pair, he wasn't satisfied. 'Why Mother', he explained in
disappointment, 'they aren't like daddy's 'cause his have patches on the knees.' That seems just like yesterday.
"Edwin used to help his father with the farm work on our 160 acres of rolling, sandy, semi-marginal land, though only fifty-odd acres are in cultivation. We raise corn, peanuts and peas, but my boy never liked farming."
"He used to listen to Uncle Webster and Uncle Don Wall," she continued, "tell tales of the navy service during the other World War, and he developed a restless for the sea. His father, a World War veteran, could never somehow interest Edwin in army life.
"As he grew up, hunting and fishing were his main interests, and he would slip off from home and spend hours in the woods."
Mrs. Wall went on, "Edwin liked to dance too, but one thing he never did was to claim any one girl. I'm glad he did not leave a sweetheart."
"Often after evening chores were done, with the sun setting in the west, he would pick up his guitar or fiddle and sometimes his harp, all of which he played by ear, and sitting on the steps of the porch, would play and sing, accompanied by his father and three younger sisters. Hazel and Francis would sing soprano and Bernice, the youngest, would chime in with alto."
The mother paused for a moment as though she was seeing her four children together again just as they used to be.
"School meant nothing to Edwin. Joining the navy was his life ambition and he stayed in school only long enough to graduate from Schley county high school."
"He worked in Americus fifteen months, after his graduation, at the Manhattan Shirt Factory as a box labeler, but the urge of the sea was too great. He enlisted in the navy in April, 1940."
"He was really happy then," the mother admitted. "We first heard from him during his training in Norfolk, Virginia. Later a letter came from the submarine school in New London, Connecticut."
"Through with his training, my boy left for the west coast and Pearl Harbor, serving on the submarine, Shark, in which he went to Manila," she added, unmistakable pride in her voice.
"Later Edwin was transferred, as first class seaman, to the U.S.S. Canopus, a submarine supply ship, and we received his last letter while he was on this assignment."
Turning to her daughter, Frances, she asked her to bring out Edwin's pictures.
"Here is his picture in that old sweater with the holes in it ..... and this is the one in his new overalls with no patches. Now this is his latest picture taken with his buddy, John Murray Worsham, of Camilla, Georgia, also missing. You know I never saw him in his uniform. He must have looked nice."
She dried her eyes. "I just can't believe Edwin is dead for sometimes I feel certain he will come home."
Mr. Wall, a solidly built farmer, of Hopewell community, in his late forties, smiled a greeting as he sat down on his front steps. His service in the First World War, one could see had left its mark.
"Kate, my wife, you know works down in Americus at the Manhattan Shirt Factory," he drawled, "and so does Hazel, our oldest girl." "They've just gotten home. Edwin worked down there too til he joined the navy," he went on as he idly played with a little yellow kitten that sought attention.
"I'm raising some cows for beef this year," he continued conversationally, "got Twenty-five calves and yearlings, but I've plenty of
pasture for twice as many. We've about two dozen hogs too, though some are mighty small," he smiled, as eight tiny pigs came into view behind a young sow.
"We've two mules and enough chickens for the family to eat," he added, staring absently up at the roof.
"You know, sometimes I doubt if my boy will ever come home," he went on, "but I'm not sorry he went 'cause that is the way he would want it."
The sun sank low over the pine tops in the distance and the blue star on the local service flag, representing Thomas Edwin Wall, Seaman 1st Class, U.S.N., soon may be replaced by a gold star.

1.4.1.2C.4.5.  Lilly Bell Worsham b 22 Jun 1923 of Camilla, Mitchell, GA. (4-1930) She m John McDaniel 3 May 1945.  John b 21 Sep 1922.

1.4.1.2C.4.6.  Laura Clementine Worsham b abt 1926 Mitchell Co, GA. (4-1930) Laura m Leonard Eugene Butler b 8 Oct 1922 Baker, GA & d 8 Jul 1992 Albany, Dougherty, GA. (Patsy Farr, 2004)

1.4.1.2C.4.7.  Moncile P. Worsham b Oct 1927 Mitchell Co, GA (3-1930-female)  She m Charlie Bernard Palmer. (Alan Palmer, 2008)  She also m Mr. Glover.

1.4.1.2C.4.8.  Zack Worsham b abt 1929 Mitchell Co, GA ( 1-1930)

1.4.1.2C.4.9.  Pat Augusta Worsham b 30 Sep 1930 Mitchell Co, GA, d 21 Apr 1952 Korea.  Pat died in a Naval battle off the coast of Korea. He was brought home for burial Jun 29.  Bur Hopeful Baptist Church Cem, Hopeful, Mitchell, GA as GM3, US Navy, Korea.

1.4.1.2C.4.10.  Emojean Worsham b Jan 1933 & m Jack A Sanders. They lived in Keystone Heights, Clay, FL.

1.4.1.2C.4.11.  Ann Worsham b Apr 1934, m Wallace M Peterman b Jan 1934.  They lived in Lakeland, Polk, FL.

1.4.1.2C.5. Mary Pearl Worsham b May 1896 m Jerry Cutts 8 Jul 1920 Mitchell Co, GA. (First Hist. of Mitchell Co GA, Spence, p79)

1.4.1.2C.6. James Boaz Worsham b 25 Jan 1898, d 25 Jan 1927 Bartow, Polk Co, FL, bur Hopeful Cem, (James B. Worsham, 167 Inf 42 Div) He m Jonnie Ruth Rackley 23 Aug 1922 Mitchell, GA. She was b 13 Aug 1895. (First Hist. of Mitchell Co, GA, Spence, p80) His wife Ruth Worsham is age 34 in the 1930 Camilla, Mitchell, GA census with children: Clarine age 6, J Z age 5.

Children: Clarine Worsham, John Zackary Worsham. (A Southern Colonial Family by Eliza Potter)

1.4.1.2C.7. Susie Worsham b Oct 1899 Mitchell Co, GA

1.4.1.2C.8. Roy Worsham b 18 Mar 1901 Mitchell Co, GA (9-1910) & d 20 Dec 1972 Inverness, Citrus, Florida.  He m Irma Julia Burford 25 Dec 1919 Mitchell Co, GA. Irma b 10 Nov 1904 Butts Co, GA & d 3 Jul 1966 Largo, Pinellas, FL. Both bur Sylvan Abbey Cem, Safety Harbor, Pinellars, FL. (Betty Cross, 2003) He was listed in the 1920 Branchville, Mitchell, GA census, p 5B, age 18 as Roy Wisham & Irma is age 15. They are living next door to his father, who is listed as Zack J Wisham.

Children:

1.4.1.2C.8.1. James Lamar Worsham b 13 Nov 1920 Camilla, Mitchell, GA & d 11 Dec 1920 of Camilla, Mitchell, GA.

1.4.1.2C.8.2. Willie Troy Worsham b 21 Dec 1921 Camilla, Mitchell, GA & d 1 Oct 1981 Columbus, Muscogee, GA. He served as a private in WWII.

1.4.1.2C.8.3. Tassie Marteal Worsham b 3 Aug 1924 Camilla, Mitchell, GA, d 28 Jul 1998 Clearwater, FL & m Henry Emanuel. 

1.4.1.2C.8.4.  Jefferson Davis Worsham "Jeffery" b 2 Jun 1927 Camilla, Mitchell, GA & d 9 May 2006 Palm Harbor, Pinellas, FL.  He m Virginia Lee Jenkins b 24 Mar 1926.

1.4.1.2C.8.5. James Burford Worsham "Jim" & m Carol Lynn Hamilton.

1.4.1.2C.8.6. Floyd Cleamon Worsham b 6 Oct 1932 Camilla, Mitchell, GA & d 30 Oct 1991 Tarpon Springs, Pinellas, FL.  He m Mary E Perry.

1.4.1.2C.8.7. Dorothy Ellen Worsham

1.4.1.2C.8.8. Dan Oliver Worsham b 4 Jun 1938 Camilla, Mitchell, GA.  He m 1st) Carol Joy Martin.  He m 2nd) Martha Sue Nosti "Marti" (Div) had twin daughters Sara Julia & Shana Elizabeth. (Marti Nosti-Monaldi, 2004) Dan m 3rd) Cindy Lou Rawls.  Dan d 25 Feb 2007 Perry, Taylor, FL.

1.4.1.2C.8.9. Johnny Gaines Worsham b abt 1940 Camilla, Mitchell, GA & d 6 Jul 2006 of St. Petersburg, FL.  He m Freida Sharon Pine.

1.4.1.2C.8.10. Minnie Julia Worsham m William J Harmon.

1.4.1.2C.8.11. Mary Bessie Worsham b 11 Mar 1946 Odessa, Hillsboro, FL d 4 Feb 2001 West Columbia, Lexington, SC & m Mr Gantt. (SSDI has birth as 12 Mar 1946)

1.4.1.2C.8.12. Leonard Lee Worsham b 17 Nov 1947 Tarpon Springs, Pinellas, FL d 10 Sep 1962 Tarpon Springs, FL.

1.4.1.2C.8.13. Betty Lou Worsham & m David Jefferson Cross.

1.4.1.2C.9. Levi Worsham m Charlie Mae Singleton 26 May 1923. (First Hist. of Mitchell Co GA, Spence, p81 & Jerry Marcus Worsham, 1999) She was b 20 Dec 1906 & d Jul 1980 Mitchell Co GA. (Sara Worsham, 1999)  Charlie Mae was a child of Albert Gordon Singleton and Ida Mae Crossen. (Janice W. Jampole, 2002)  Levi Worsham is age 25 on the 1930 Camilla, Mitchell, GA census. His wife Charlie M. is age 23 with children Ward L age 5, Evelyn L age 4, Albert age 3.  Children: Jeannine Worsham, Johnny Worsham, Ward Worsham, Charles Carroll Worsham, Madge Irene Worsham, Scarlet Elizabeth Worsham, Betty Jane Worsham, Albert Joab Worsham, James Levie Worsham, Tex Eugene Worsham, Evelyn Worsham & Mary Jeannett Worsham. (Janice W. Jampole, 2002)

1.4.1.2C.10.  Retta Worsham b abt 1909 (1-1910)
1.4.1.2C.11.  Minnie Worsham (Janice W Jampole, 2002) (Same as 1A.3.1.2C.3. above)

1.4.1.3.  Nancy Adaline Worsham 

1.4.1.4.  Perry Gus Worsham (Wisham) (was 1.3.1.4.)  Perry m 1st) Martha J Smallpeace and 2nd) Ada b abt 1877 GA.  Perry is bur in Hebron Baptist Church Cem, Sumter, GA, as P G WISHAM d May 24, 1935 Age 82 yrs (T-R 5-24-35)

Children: (Don Worsham, 1996)

1.4.1.4.3.  William Comer Worsham "Willie" (Wisham) b 27 Jun 1889 Sumter, GA. (was 1.3.1.4.3)  Abt 1912 he m 1st) Essie Mae Johnson. Abt 1924 he m 2nd) Vallie b abt 1895 GA & d 4 Feb 1946 Macon, GA.

Child of Essie:

1.4.1.4.3A.1.  William Comer Worsham b 28 Jun 1913 Americus, Sumter, GA & d 10 Dec 1976 Columbus, Muscogee, GA. William m 1st) Velma C & they had daughters: Willie Dean Worsham & Lavada Ann Worsham.  William and Velma divorced in 1945 in Hillsborough, FL.  Velma m 2nd W T Cassidy.

William m 2nd) Dorothy Irene Ivey b 25 Aug 1923 & died 28 Feb 1998. Dorothy the d/o Chesley Ivey and Edie Bryant.

Their child, Donald Bruce Worsham "Don" was b 4 Nov 1950 Columbus, GA.

Child of Vallie:

1.4.1.4.3B.1.  Lillian Wisham b 1925 of Macon, GA. (1930 Militia District 757, Macon, Georgia census)

1.4.1.4.4.  Stockey Green Wisham "Pat" "Pet" b 1891 of Sumter, GA & d 14 May 1960 in Sumter, GA.  He m Ada Lou Layfield, daughter of Isaac W & Rebecka Layfield.  Ada b 7 Mar 1893 of Macon, GA & d 5 Jan 1991 Americus, Sumter, GA.

Children:

1.4.1.4.4.1.  Oscar Wisham b 11 Mar 1914 of Macon, GA & d 22 Apr 1980 Americus, Sumter, GA. He m Lucille Kelley b 27 Apr 1921 GA & d 3 Sep 2011 Americus, Sumter, GA.

1.4.1.4.4.2.  Roy Wisham b 23 Jan 1917 Macon, GA & d 11 Oct 1971 Smarr, Monroe, GA.

1.4.1.4.4.3.  Lee Wisham b 23 Mar 1920 Macon, GA & d 8 Jan 2007 Port St. Joe, FL.  Lee m Ruth Dent b abt 1922 of Cedar Creek, Taylor, GA & d 20 Aug 1993 Sumter, GA.

Jan 10, 2007 Americus Times-Recorder:

PORT ST. JOE, Fla. Mr. Lee Wisham, age 86, died Monday afternoon, Jan 8, 2007, at Bay Saint Joseph Care Center in Port Saint Joe, Fla. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday morning, Jan. 12, 2007, from the graveside at Oak Grove Cemetery with the Rev. William Hall officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday evening, Jan. 11, 2007 at Aldridge Funeral Services. Mr. Wisham was born March 23, 1920 in Macon County, the son of the late Stockey Green Wisham and Ada Lou Layfield Wisham. He was a retired automobile mechanic and was owner and operator of Wisham Motor Company located on U.S. Highway 19 South in Americus for many years. He was a member of Freewill Baptist Church and a former member of the Americus Moose Club. Mr. Wisham was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army. Mr. Wisham is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Patsy Lee Stembridge and W.A. of Mexico Beach, Fla.; a son and daughter-in-law, William Lee Wisham and Kitty of Americus and a sister, Lucille Williams of Oglethorpe; one sister-in-law, Lucille Wisham of Americus; and special friend, Lillian Dawkins of Montezuma. Also surviving are three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Mr. Wisham was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Dent Wisham.

1.4.1.4.4.4.  Lucille Wisham b abt 1924 Macon, GA 

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The Wisham family was planning a family reunion 14 Jun 2008.  Phyllis & Dick Wisham were organizing this Wisham Family Reunion.  Please take a moment to tell Phyllis any news, births, deaths, weddings, or anything and everything. Also if you have photographs you can bring or send them by email.  Also, please submit names and addresses of family members you would like to get and invitation.

Mail:

Phyllis Wisham

PO Box 645, Norman Park, GA 31771

Email capricornlady@peoplepc.com

1.4.1.5 Daniel James Monroe Worsham b 10 Jun 1864 m Nancy Jane Scism "Schism" abt 1886. (6-1870; 16-1880; Jun 1864-1900; 50-1910; 55-1920; 65-1930)

Photo of Daniel and Nancy from James E Wisham, Lindale, GA, 2000.

From BRIEF HISTORY OF BETHLEHEM PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH 1870-1970, Membership List (1870-1970) Arranged by Mrs. Lela Walker:

Nancy Jane Worsham - Joined by experience August, 1885, dismissed by letter July 7, 1894.

Children: (James Wisham, 2000)

1.4.1.5.1. Claudia Elizabeth Wisham "Claudie"  b 21 Jun 1886 of Butler, Taylor, GA. (Jun 1887-1900; 23-1910; 33-1920; 43-1930) About 1902 she m George C. Jones "Kiser". George b 20 Dec 1874 GA.  Claudia d 23 Nov 1970 Colquitt, GA.

Children:

1.4.1.5.1.1.  Clarence Jones b abt 1904 Colquitt, GA.

1.4.1.5.1.2.  Jessie L. "Chester" Jones b 10 Mar 1908 Colquitt, GA & d Mar 1972 Moultrie, Colquitt, GA.

1.4.1.5.1.3.  Eva Maude Jones b 10 Dec 1911 Colquitt, GA & d 14 Jan 1995 Moultrie, Colquitt, GA.

1.4.1.5.1.4.  Bertha Mae Jones b 12 Jan 1915 Colquitt, GA & d Oct 1981 in Moultrie, GA.

1.4.1.5.1.5.  James Lester Jones "Lester" b abt 1918 Colquitt, GA & d 27 May 2002.  Moultrie Observer:

MOULTRIE - J. Lester Jones, 84, of 132 Jones Lane, Moultrie, died Monday, May 27, 2002, at Colquitt Regional Medical Center. Services are set for 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, at Harrell-Faircloth Funeral Home. Burial will be in Pinecrest Memory Gardens. The Rev. Roy Hicks will officiate. Honorary pallbearers will be The Sportsman's Coffee Club. Mr. Jones was the son of the late George C. Jones and the late Claudia Wisham Jones. A native of Colquitt County, he owned Dixie Heating and Cooling for many years. He was a member of Midway Freewill Baptist Church. He also built and owned the Jones Building Community Center. Survivors include his wife, Grace Williams Jones of Moultrie; a son, Donald Lester Jones, Moultrie; a brother, M. L. "Buddy" Jones, Moultrie; a grandchild, Laura L. Phelps and husband Robert A.; one great-grandchild, Lauren A. Phelps. Preceding Mr. Jones in death were three brothers, Jessie, Clarence and L. H. Jones; two sisters, Bertha Mae Dunlap and Eva Singletary.

1.4.1.5.1.6.  Marion Lincoln Jones "Buddy" b 27 Jan 1921 Colquitt, GA & d 9 Sep 2002 in Moultrie, GA.

MOULTRIE - Marion Lincoln "Buddy" Jones, 81, of Moultrie died Monday, Sept. 9, 2002, in Moultrie. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12, at Cobb Suncrest Memorial Gardens with Elder C.A. Blanton officiating. Born Jan. 27, 1921, in Colquitt County, Mr. Jones was the son of the late Claudia Wisham Jones and George Kiser Jones. He was a roofer with Jones Roofing Company and was a member of Bridge Creek Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the United States Army, receiving the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He was preceded in death by his wife, Winifred Tate Jones; brothers, Clarence Jones, Cleveland Jones, Jessie Jones, Lester Jones and Luther Jones; and sisters, Bertha J. Dunlap and Eva J. Singletary. Survivors include several nephews; a niece; and a special friend, Mrs. Pinkie Tillman.

1.4.1.5.1.7.  Luther H Jones b 22 Oct 1923 Colquitt, GA & d 20 Jan 2001  Moultrie, Colquitt, Georgia.

1.4.1.5.2. Maude W Wisham b 25 Jul 1890 of Butler, Taylor, GA

1.4.1.5.3. Aubrey Grady Wisham b 7 Mar 1892 Butler, Taylor, GA & d 12 Jul 1959 Colquitt, GA. He m Allie Irene Horn b 22 May 1893 & d 10 Mar 1979 Berlin, Colquitt, GA. Both bur Cool Springs Baptist Church Cem, Sale City, Colquitt, GA.

Children:

1.4.1.5.3.1.  David William Wisham b 8 Feb 1919 Colquitt, GA & d 21 Oct 1997 Thomas, GA.

1.4.1.5.3.2.  James Buford Wisham b 14 Mar 1921 of Hamilton, Colquitt, GA & m Dorothy Genevieve Youngblood 1952.  James d 22 Apr 1998 Lake, FL.

Dorothy Genevieve Wisham died Jul 27, 2004 Dorothy Genevieve Wisham, 83, of Leesburg died Tue, July 27, 2004. Mrs. Wisham was an operator for the telephone company. Born in Vienna, Ga., she moved to Leesburg from Vienna in 1935. She was a member of Morrison United Methodist Church and the Florida Telephone Pioneers Club. Survivors include her brother, Frank Youngblood of Leesburg; sisters Betty Bass of Leesburg and Mary Youngblood of Wildwood; and many nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, August 2, 2004 at Lone Oak Cemetery, Leesburg, with Reverend John Harrington officiating. Family and friends may call at the funeral home from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, August 1, 2004. Interment will be at Lone Oak Cemetery. Beyers Funeral Home, Leesburg. bur. Lone Oak Cemetery, Leesburg, Lake Co, Florida

1.4.1.5.3.3.  Curtis Eugene Wisham b 19 Jun 1923 of Hamilton, Colquitt, GA & m Aldine C b 1 Sep 1925 & d 16 Jan 2007 Leesburg, Lake, FL.  Curtis d 25 Nov 2005 of Tavares, Lake, FL.

1.4.1.5.3.4.  Allie Christine Worsham "Christine" b abt 1925 of Hamilton, Colquitt, GA & m Arvin Ardell Hilley b 18 Jan 1918 & d 13 Apr 2003:

DOERUN - Arvin Ardell Hilley, 85, of Doerun died Sunday, April 13, 2003, at his residence. Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 16, at Cobb Funeral Chapel, followed by burial with full military honors in Doerun Cemetery. Born Jan. 18, 1918, in Section County, Ala., Mr. Hilley was the son of the late Susie Viana Yates Hilley and Elbert Quinton Hilley. He retired from the U.S. Army as a master sergeant E-7. He served in World War II, receiving a Purple Heart. He was a member of the V.F.W., the American Legion and of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Frederick Hilley. Survivors include his wife, Christine Wisham Hilley of Doerun; a son, Charles Leon "Chuck" Hilley and wife Debi of Mitchell County; two daughters, Susan Christine H. Boozer of Avondale and Traci Ardell Hilley of Albany; a sister, Grace H. Lee of Savannah; and three grandchildren, Ian Paul Hilley, Daniel Grover Hilley and Matthew Jason Boozer.

Christine d 27 Apr 2003 Colquitt, GA:

DOERUN - Christine Wisham Hilley, 78, of Doerun died Sunday, April 27, 2003, at Colquitt Regional Medical Center. Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 30, at Cobb Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Michael Warren officiating. Burial will be in Doerun Cemetery. The men of Doerun Baptist Church will serve as pallbearers. Her grandsons will be honorary pallbearers. Born April 21, 1925, in Colquitt County, Mrs. Hilley was the daughter of the late Allie Irene Horn Wisham and Aubrey Grady Wisham. She was a retired beautician and was retired from Moree's Grocery Store. Mrs. Hilley was a member of Doerun Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arvin Ardell Hilley, and a son, Kenneth Frederick Hilley. Survivors include a son, Charles Leon Hilley and wife Debi of Mitchell County; daughters, Susan Christine H. Boozer of Avondale and Traci Ardell Hilley of Albany; brothers, Curtis Eugene Wisham of Leesburg, Fla. and Lonnie Herman Wisham of Moultrie; and three grandchildren, Ian Paul Hilley, Daniel Grover Hilley and Matthew Jason Boozer.

1.4.1.5.3.5.  Lonnie Herman Wisham b 25 Jan 1930 Hamilton, Colquitt, GA, m Altis L. b 6 Oct 1935.

1.4.1.5.4.  William Arthur Wisham b 28 Feb 1895 Camilla, Mitchell, GA, d 28 Nov 1966 Hartsfield, Colquitt, GA. He m Mae Holland b 28 Apr 1899 and d 21 Apr 1985 Hartsfield, Colquitt, GA. (Becky A. Bartley, 2001) 

Children: (Becky A. Bartley, 2001)

1.4.1.5.4.1. John Tellis Wisham b abt 1918 Hartsfield, Colquitt Co, GA, killed WWII aboard the USS Helena. He is in World War II & Korean Conflict Veterans Internees, as John T. Wisham, Georgia, Seaman First Class, U S Navy, d Aug 10, 1945, Monument-At: Fort William McKinley, Manila, The Philippines, Missing, Purple Heart Medal.

1.4.1.5.4.2. William Leon Wisham b 10 Dec 1919 Hartsfield, Colquitt Co, GA m Wilma, no children. William d 31 Jan 1992 Columbia, Florida. (Florida death recs)

1.4.1.5.4.3. Bernice Wisham b abt 1923 Hartsfield, Colquitt Co, GA, three children.

1.4.1.5.4.4. Mildred Odessa Wisham b abt 1927 Hartsfield, Colquitt Co, GA, m 1^st) George Riley Bartley (died 1953), their children: William Robert, Patricia, Carol Sue.

1.4.1.5.5.  Otis Monroe Wisham b 3 Apr 1897 & d 19 Feb 1989 Berlin, Colquitt, GA. He m Pauline Ruis b abt 1906.

Children:

1.4.1.5.5.1.  Clyde Wisham b abt 1922 of Thigpen, Colquitt, GA.

1.4.1.5.5.1.  Ithel Theron Wisham b 26 Feb 1924 of Thigpen, Colquitt, GA & d 8 Aug 1986 Colquitt, GA.  He m Emmerean Pate "Emerine" b 1 Jan 1929 in Colquitt, GA & d 15 Nov 2008 Moultrie, Colquitt, GA.

15 Nov 2008 The Moultrie Observer:

MOULTRIE – Emmerean Pate Wisham, 79, died Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, at Sunrise Nursing Home.

Graveside rites will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008, at Funston Cemetery with the Rev. Murray Barfield officiating.

Born Jan 1, 1929, in Colquitt County, she was the daughter of the late Homer Pate and Lorene Dudley Pate. Mrs. Wisham was a retired florist with Cooper’s Flower Shop and was of the Baptist faith.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ithel Theron Wisham; three brothers and four sisters.

Surviving are two sons, Johnny Wisham and wife Cindy of Leesburg, Ga., and Jimmy Wisham and wife Colleen of Moultrie; one daughter, Sandy Casey and husband Irvin of Valdosta; two sisters, Billie Tucker and Jane Jacobs Johnson, both of Moultrie; six grandchildren, Wendi O’Neal, Misti Courson, Tommy Casey, Dave Casey, Misty Johnson and Colton Wisham; five great-grandchildren, Jamie Hall, Kinsey O’Neal, Payton O’Neal, Shiloh Casey and David Lee Casey.

The family will receive friends from 1:30 p.m.-2 p.m. today at Funston Cemetery.

Cobb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

 

1.4.1.5.5.1.  Carl Henry Wisham b 1926 of Thigpen, Colquitt, GA & m Clayra M.

1.4.1.5.5.1.  Coy L. Wisham b Jan 1929 of Thigpen, Colquitt, GA.

1.4.1.5.6.  Horace James Wisham b 5 May 1899, d 3 May 1993, m 1st) Eva Mae Strange b 14 Feb 1905 & d 9 Sep 1923. He m 2nd) Jewell Strange 1 Mar 1924.

Children of Eva:

1.4.1.5.6A.1.  Lois Wisham b 17 May 1921 of Colquitt, GA, m Edward Jones Fuches who d 7 Mar 1983.  Lois d 27 Apr 2006 Moultrie, Colquitt, GA.

MOULTRIE- Lois Wisham Fuches, 84, native and lifelong resident of Moultrie, died Thur, April 27, 2006, at Park Regency after a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be conducted by Father Michael Smith at 11 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, where she had been a devoted member since the marriage to her late husband, Edward Jones Fuches, on Nov. 18, 1943. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens with Joey Herndon, Pat Fath, Kim Perryman, Jim Murphy, Ricky DeMott and Bill Bradley serving as pallbearers. The Colquitt Regional Volunteer Auxiliary, originally known as the Pink Ladies, are asked to serve as honorary escorts. She had met her late husband while serving as an administrative secretary at Spence Field during World War II. He preceded her in death on Mar 7, 1983. "Lo-Lo," as she was fondly called by her grandchildren, was among the original group of Pink Ladies who organized in the early 1960s to volunteer at the local hospital, and she was active until health forced her to retire. Her family said she was the quintessential wife, mother and homemaker as she shared her gifts of gardening, sewing, cooking as ceramics with family and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Horace Wisham; mother, Jewell Strange Wisham; sisters, Jeannete Herndon and Juanita Fletcher; and brother, Elton Wisham. Survivors include her sons, Michael Fuches and wife Phyllis and Tommy Fuches and wife Becky, all of Moultrie; brothers, Jerry Wisham of Moultrie, Bobby Wisham of Conyers, Ga., and Milton Wisham of Donalsonville, Ga.; granddaughters, Stephanie Henderson of Thomasville and Christy Fuches of Moultrie; grandson, Mark Fuches of Nashville, Ga.; and great-granddaughter, Madison Perryman of Thomasville. Memorials may be made to Colquitt Regional Hospice of Moultrie. A rosary will be conducted Sun, April 30, at the funeral chapel. Cobb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

1.4.1.5.6A.1.  Marie Wisham b Sep 1923 of Colquitt, GA & d 1925.

Children of Strange: (James Wisham, 2000)

1.4.1.5.6B.1.  Juanita Wisham b 24 May 1926 Moultrie, Colquitt, GA & m James C. Fletcher.  Juanita d 28 Mar 2006 Macon, Bibb, GA. Her obit, 30 Mar 2006 Pharos-Tribune:

MACON - Juanita Wisham Fletcher, 79, of Macon died Tuesday, March 28, 2006. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 1, at Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home in Macon with the Rev. Glynn Cranford officiating. Interment will follow in Macon Memorial Park Cemetery. Born May 24, 1926, in Moultrie, Mrs. Fletcher was the daughter of the late Horace Wisham and the late Jewel Strange Wisham. She was a member of Shurlington Baptist Church in Macon. She was a foster parent to many children and enjoyed ceramics, arts and crafts, and planting flowers in her yard. She also enjoyed traveling, camping with her family, and attending the 999th Signal Corps reunions with her husband. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, James C. Fletcher Jr.; a son, Jimmy Wisham; a sister, Jeanette Whisham Herndon; and a brother, Elton Wisham. Survivors include three daughters, Linda S. Richardson and husband Robert and Jacqueline F. Peacock and husband Charles, all of Macon, and Joyce M. Jones and husband Vernon of Jeffersonville; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three brothers, Milton Wisham and wife Jane of Donaldsonville, Bobby Wisham and wife Cile of Conyers and Jerry Wisham of Moultrie; and a sister, Lois Wisham Fuches of Moultrie. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, March 31, at the funeral home. Donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 277 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Macon, GA 31201 or to Vista Care Hospice, 750 Baconsfield Drive, Macon, GA 31211. Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery in Macon is in charge of arrangements.

1.4.1.5.6B.2.  Jeanette Ellen Wisham b 16 Mar 1928 of Mill Creek, Colquitt, GA, m 1st) Mr Trombetta & m 2nd) Joseph Elmer Herndon. She d 25 Sep 2003 of Thomasville, Thomas, GA.  Moultrie Observer:

THOMASVILLE - Jeanette Ellen Herndon of Thomasville died Sept. 25, 2003, at Archbold Memorial Hospital. Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27, at Allen and Allen Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Dick Turnipseed will officiate. Interment will follow in Laurel Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bill Burgess, Henry Wooten, Mike Fuches, Mills Herndon, Bryandt Herndon and Randall Herndon. Born March 16, 1928, in Moultrie, Mrs. Herndon was the daughter of the late Horace Wisham and Jewell Strange. She was married to Joseph Elmer Herndon who preceded her in death. She was a retired cosmetologist at Southwestern State Hospital and a member of Pavo United Methodist Church. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Joey and Frances Herndon of Thomasville; daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Tony Wooten of Boston; grandchildren, Nicholas Herndon, Toni Lynn Wooten and Tyler Wooten; brother, Bobby Wisham of Conyers; sister, Lois Fuches, brothers, Milton Wisham, Jerry Wisham, Elton Wisham, all of Moultrie; and sister Juanita Fletcher of Macon. Memorials may be made to the Georgia Chapter Alzheimer's Association or to the American Cancer Society.

1.4.1.5.6B.3.  James Milton Wisham b 20 Feb 1930 of Mill Creek, Colquitt, GA

1.4.1.5.6B.4.  Horace Elton Wisham b 25 Dec 1932 Colquitt, GA, m Edith Greere 1957.  He d 12 Oct 2005 Ocala, Florida.  The Ocala Star-Banner, Oct 20, 2005:

OCALA - Horace Elton Wisham, 73, a retired U.S. Navy veteran, died Wed, Oct 12, 2005, at home. A native of Colquitt Co, Ga., he moved here from Moultrie, Ga., several months ago. Mr. Wisham was a Baptist. Survivors include his daughter, Kristie Gordy, Naples; brothers, James M. Wisham, Donalsonville, Ga., Bobby Wisham, Conyers, Ga., and Jerry Wisham, Moultrie; sisters, Lois Fuches, Moultrie and Juanita Fletcher, Macon, Ga.; one grandchild; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, James E. Wisham. Roberts Funeral Home, Downtown Ocala Chapel, provided information.

1.4.1.5.6B.5.  Wallace Lester Wisham b 4 Oct 1933 Camilla, Mitchell, GA & m Eloria J. His obit was dated 20 Jun 2004

LAKELAND - Mr. Lester W. Wisham of Lakeland died of respiratory failure Friday (June 18, 2004) at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. He was 70. Born Oct 4, 1933, in Camilla, Ga, he came here from Georgia 36 years ago. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He worked in sales for Borden's Dairy. He was a member of Kathleen Baptist Church. Mr. Wisham is survived by his wife, Eloria J. Wisham; son, Alex Wisham, Lakeland; daughters, Sheryl Quackenbush and Kimberly Brock, both of Lakeland; sister, Jeanette Trombetta, Riverview; and four grandchildren. Services will be Monday at the funeral home.

1.4.1.5.6B.6.  Bobby Wisham b 24 Feb 1934 of Mitchell, GA & m Cecile Barber.

1.4.1.5.6B.7.  Jerry W. Wisham b 29 Jan 1941 of Mitchell, GA.

1.4.1.5.7.  Florence Lucille Wisham b 1901 of Colquitt, GA & d 19 Jan 1930 Colquitt, GA.  Florence m 14 Jan 1919 to Willie Clinton Brightwell b 9 Apr 1900 & d 27 Dec 1958 Kissimmee, Osceola, Florida.

1.4.1.5.8.  Bessie Adeline Wisham b 8 Feb 1904 of Colquitt, GA, m abt 1921 James Claude Hancock b abt 1898 of Colquitt, GA.

1.4.1.5.9.  Daniel Thomas Wisham b 1906 of Colquitt, GA, d 27 Aug 1962 Colquitt, GA m Mary H. b 1901 & d 1984 of Thigpen, Colquitt, GA.

Children:

1.4.1.5.9.1.  Evaline Wisham b abt 1921 of Colquitt, GA

1.4.1.5.9..2. Eugene Wisham b abt 1925 of Colquitt, GA

1.4.1.5.10. Simmie S Wisham b 9 May 1910 Colquitt, GA, d Apr 1982 of Berlin, Colquitt, GA. Simmie m Agnes L b 10 Jul 1913 of Clay Co, GA & she d 9 Oct 1997 Moultrie, Colquitt, GA.

Children:

1.4.1.5.10.1.  Segried D. Wisham "Dickie"

1.4.1.5.10.2.  Daniel Wisham

1.4.1.7. Martha Worsham "Mattie" b Jul 1874 Taylor Co, GA. (8-1880; 7/1874-1900; 38-1910) Mattie m William J. or J. William Meadows 26 Sep 1894 Taylor, GA by Z T Bone, MG. William b Oct 1875 son of Georgia Roberts Meadows and Algin Walter Meadows. They are on the 1900 Mitchell Co, GA census Martha's birth date is Jul 1874 and m 5 years. They are in the 1910 Hartsfield, Colquitt Co, GA cens as John W Meadows age 34 b GA and Martha age 38 GA with their children. Mattie d bef 1920 and William is in the 1920 Colquitt Co, GA cens. William J Meadows was kicked in the chest by a mule and died. His death was witnessed by Irene Meadows Sasser who was the daughter of William Thomas Meadows. They are buried at Cool Springs Cem on Sale City Road in Colquitt Co, GA, on the county line between Mitchell and Colquitt Counties. Many descendants of William & Mattie are living in Colquitt Co, GA. (Harriett Fuquay, 2004) William and Martha's children: (Harriett Fuquay, 2004) 

1.4.1.7.1. Ida Virginia Meadows "Jennie" b Sep 1895 of Mitchell Co, GA (9/1895-1900) 

1.4.1.7.2. Nora Meadows b Jul 1898 of Mitchell Co, GA (7/1898-1900) 

1.4.1.7.3. William Thomas Meadows "Tom" b abt 1901 GA 

1.4.1.7.4. Laney Meadows b abt 1903 GA 

1.4.1.7.5. Daniel Monroe Meadows b abt 1907 GA 

1.4.1.7.6. Algin J. Meadows "A. J." b 1909 of Thigpen, Colquitt, GA.

1.4.1.7.7. Webster Meadows b abt 1913 of Thigpen, Colquitt, GA.

1.4.1.8. George W. Worsham "Wisham" m Nora Virginia Jarals "Ginnie" b 18 Mar 1881 of Mitchell, GA & d 24 Jan 1951 Thomas, GA.

Children:

1.4.1.8.1. Iser Maebell Worsham

1.4.1.8.2. William Henry Worsham "Wisham" b 1 Jan 1903, d 23 Oct 1978 Dougherty Co, GA & bur Sand Bethel Cem, Taylor, GA.  About 1925 William m Ardie M Crosby "Artie" b abt 1910 Mitchell, GA & d 23 Apr 1968 in Mitchell, GA.

 

Photo of the Warner Crosby family in front of their home in Mitchell Co, GA, are left to right, Warner, Mary Shirah, Avie, Effie, Ardie, and S E Crosby.  Photo from Jessica Clark, 2010.

Children:

1.4.1.8.2.1.  Warner Lamar Wisham b 13 Jun 1926 of Parker, Mitchell, GA & d 27 Sep 1980 Cairo, Grady, GA.

1.4.1.8.2.2.  William Henry Wisham "Joe" b 18 Apr 1944 Mitchell, GA. He m Jean and had children: Sandi Wisham & William H Wisham.  William d 28 Jul 2009 Pelham, Mitchell, GA:

PELHAM - William H. "Joe" Wisham, Jr., 65, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at his residence. Born on April 18, 1944 in Mitchell County, Georgia, he was a retired drywall finisher. Mr. Wisham loved spending time with his family and his dog, Frannie, fishing, gardening, and playing the dobro.

He is survived by his wife, Jean Wisham of Camilla, GA, whom he married on June 1, 1964, daughter Sandi Wisham Alvey and husband, Danny of Albany, Georgia, son William H. Wisham, III and wife, Wendy of Starke, Florida, grandsons Aaron D. Alvey of Albany, Georgia, Robert A. Wisham of Starke, Florida, nephews Ricky Wisham of Cairo, Georgia, Troy Lamb and Jon Hoover, both of Gainesville, Florida, nieces Glenda Hollingsworth and Peggy Muliford, both of Cairo, Georgia, Lori Elkin and Christie Jones, both of Gainesville, Florida, numerous cousins, eight great nephews and six great nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents William H. and Ardie M. Crosby Wisham, Sr., brother Warner L. Wisham and a nephew Steve Wisham.

Visitation will be held on Friday, July 31, 2009 from 6 until 9 p.m. at Jamerson-Braswell Funeral Home in Pelham, Georgia. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. at Jamerson-Braswell Funeral Home Chapel in Pelham, GA. Rev. Gene Robinson will officiate the services, assisted by Rev. Ross Powell and Rev. Henry Kennedy. Pallbearers will be Ricky Wisham, Troy Lamb, Jon Hoover, Woodrow Wisham, Jake Williams, Kent Wisham, Frankie Wisham, and Ronald Wisham. Interment will follow in Fathers Home Church Cemetery.

To offer your deepest sympathies and fondest memories, please sign the online register book at www.jamerson-braswell.com.

1.4.1.8.3. John Edgar Wisham b 30 Jan 1905 of Colquitt, GA & d 20 Jul 1981 Pelham, Mitchell, GA. He m Effie Mae Crosby b 21 May 1907 Mitchell, GA & d 16 Nov 1995 Camilla, Mitchell, GA.  John and Effie are bur Father's Home Church Road, Mitchell Co, GA.

The Albany Herald 18 Nov 1995:

Camilla, GA. Effie Crosby Wisham, 88, of Rout 2, Camilla, d. Thu at Pelham Parkway Nursing Home. The funeral will be today with burial in Fathers Home Cem. A native of Mitchell Co, Mrs. Wisham was the widow of Edgar Wisham. Survivors include three sons, John Wisham Jr., Paul Wisham, and Woodrow Wisham, all of Camilla; five daughters, Willie Mae Hendley, Louise Bailey, Bernise Blewett, Pauline Harrell and Christine Edwards, all of Camilla; a sister, Jessie Holton of Pensacola, FL.

Effie's mother's obituary is in Mitchell Co, Georgia Obituaries, Obituary of Mary Lee Shirah Crosby as written in "The Camilla Enterprise" dated 21 Jun 1957.

Mrs. Hiram Warner Crosby, age 75, passed away at Howard Hospital, 12 Jun 1957, after a brief illness. Funeral services were held 14 Jun 1957, at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Interment was in the church cemetery. Pall bearers, all grandchildren of the deceased were: J. E. Worsham Jr., Paul Bailey, D. J. Crosson, Warner Crosby, Warner Worsham, Woodrow Worsham, Lester Allen, G. W. Hinley and James Johnson. Mrs. Crosby was the former Miss Mary Shirah, daughter of the late Jim Shirah and Avie Goodson Shirah. She was born and reared in Mitchell County, and a lifelong member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. She made her home with a daughter, Mrs. Ernest Griffin in Pelham. Survivors include one son, S. E. Crosby of Camilla; four daughters, Mrs. J. L. Bettison, Mrs. Edgar Worsham and Mrs. W. H. Worsham of Camilla, and Mrs. Ernest Griffin of Pelham; one brother, Otis Shirah of Moultrie.

Children:

1.4.1.8.3.1.  Infant Wisham b & d 28 Feb 1925 in Camilla, Mitchell, GA.

1.4.1.8.3.2.  Willie Mae Wisham abt 1925 Mitchell, GA.

1.4.1.8.3.3.  John Edgar Wisham abt 1928 Mitchell, GA & m Bernice Taylor.

1.4.1.8.3.4.  Louise Wisham b abt 1930 Parker, Mitchell, GA.

1.4.1.8.3.5.  Bernise Wisham "Bernice" b 22 Feb 1932 Mitchell, GA & m Wanda Katrina Blewett.

Children:

1.4.1.8.3.5.1.  Dorothy Wisham

1.4.1.8.3.5.2.  Robert Eugene Wisham b 11 Dec 1951 Bainbridge, Decatur, GA  & d 2 Nov 2009 Albany, GA.

Robert Eugene Wisham, 57, of Bainbridge, GA, passed away Monday, November 2, 2009 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, GA.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 5, 2009 at Ivey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gus Turner officiating. Interment will follow at Father’s Home Church Cemetery with Darrell Cox, Dennis Cox, Keith Midler, Jamie McMillan, Johnny Edwards and Kent Wisham serving as active pallbearers.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, November 4, 2009 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Ivey Funeral Home. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.iveyfuneral.com.

Robert was born December 11, 1951 in Bainbridge, GA, the son of John Edgar Wisham, Jr. and Bernice Taylor Wisham. He was a self employed contractor, an avid reader, loved studying history and was of the Baptist faith. Robert was preceded in death by his sister, Dorothy Palmer.

Survivors include his wife of thirty-seven years, Barbara Harvey Wisham of Bainbridge, GA; two sons, Jeremy Wisham and his wife Rachel of Cairo, GA; Jason Wisham and his fiancé Jennifer of Bainbridge, GA; his daughter, Amy Taylor and her husband Eric of Kingsland, GA; his parents, John and Bernice Wisham of Camilla, GA; his brother, Rodney Wisham and his wife Patrice of Camilla, GA; his sister, Kathy Wisham of Lee, FL; and five grandchildren, Sadie, Katie, Aidan, Lydia and Mallory.

1.4.1.8.3.5.3.  Rodney Wisham

1.4.1.8.3.5.4.  Kathy Sue Wisham

1.4.1.8.3.6.  Pauline Wisham b 14 Sep 1935 Mitchell, GA.

1.4.1.8.3.7.  Paul Wisham 14 Sep 1935 Mitchell, GA.

1.4.1.8.3.8.  Christine Wisham abt 1937 Mitchell, GA.

1.4.1.8.4. Eva Odell Worsham

1.4.1.8.5. Simmie D Worsham.

1.4.1.8.6. Jessie Oren Wisham.

1.4.1.8.7. James H Worsham b 20 Jan 1915 & d 11 Jan 1991 Fulton Co, GA

1.4.2. William Henry Worsham b 3 Mar 1836 Marion, GA m Nancy Layfield 28 Oct 1858 Taylor Co, GA. Muster Roll of Company E, 45th Regiment (Taylor Co, GA), Georgia Volunteer Infantry Army of Northern Virginia, C.S.A, Taylor Volunteers has Worsham, Henry Mar 4, 1862. Retired on account of rheumatism May 2, 1864.  Charter members of Harmony Baptist Church in Taylor Co, GA  in 1900 - 1901 (Harmony became Mauk Baptist Church) were Levinous Wisham, Joe Wisham, Mr. & Mrs. George Wisham, Ed Wisham, Willis Wisham, Henry Wisham and Nancy Layfield Wisham.

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1.4.2.2 John Levi Worsham m Anna Hobbs. (Solon Wisham, 2000) Both are bur. in Little Bethel Freewill Baptist Church Cem, Macon, GA.

Children:

1.4.2.2.1. Henry Samuel Wisham b. 27 Sep 1889 m Lela Pearl Whatley 16 Oct 1910 Taylor Co, GA as Henry S. Wisham. Henry d 18 Jan 1977 & bur Bethel Cem, Butler, Taylor, GA.

Children:

1.4.2.2.1.1 Jewell Wisham b 1919 Cedar Creek, Taylor, GA.
1.4.2.2.1.2  Ruby Wisham b abt 1921 Taylor, GA,
1.4.2.2.1.3. Clois Wisham b 22 Jun 1923 & d 23 Jun 1923
1.4.2.2.1.4. Wanza S. Wisham b 16 May 1927 of Taylor, GA & d. 15 Apr 2002 of Albany, Dougherty, GA
1.4.2.2.1.5 Verna Pearl Wisham b 1934 m Robert Griggs. (Solon Wisham, 2000) She d. 29 Jan 1989 Muscogee Co, GA.

1.4.2.4 William Worsham "Willis" b Mar 1870 of Sumter Co, GA m Emma.
Children:

1.4.2.4.1. Henry M. Wisham b 18 Nov 1897 of Taylor Co, GA, d 11 May 1975 Muscogee, GA. He m Fannie Belle b abt 1899 & d. 1 Jun 1983 Muscogee, GA. Children: Mary E. Wisham & Owen M. Wisham
1.4.2.4.2. Bessie Lou Wisham b abt 1902 of Taylor, GA m Willie Burke.
1.4.2.4.3  Willie Lee Wisham b abt 1904 of Taylor, GA.
1.4.2.4.4. Alma Wisham b abt 1910 of Taylor, GA

1.4.2.5. Christian D Worsham b May 1874 of Sumter Co, GA (6-1880) She m Benjamin S. Langston 8 Feb 1894 Taylor Co, GA. (Taylor Co, GA Marriages FHL Film 321087) They are in the 1900 Cedar Creek, Taylor Co, GA census, p 12B & living next door to her brother, Levi Worsham. He is Benj Langston b Apr 1851 GA farmer & Christian b May 1874 GA with children: Christian Langston b Nov 1894 GA; Sallie Langston b May 1896 GA; Nannie Langston b Feb 1898 GA. She m 2nd) John David Franklin b abt 1848 GA and they are in the 1910 Girard, Russell Co, AL census. He is J D Franklin age 63 b GA 2nd Marriage m. 19 years and she is Christian Franklin age 46 m 19 years b GA , 8 children 7 living. Children are Christian Franklin age 18 b GA; Sallie Franklin age 17 b GA; Nannie Franklin age 14 b GA; Mozelle Franklin age 12 b GA; Mattie Franklin age 8 b GA; Bennie Franklin age 4 b GA; Inez Franklin age 2 months b GA. John had been previously married & had 6 children. He d abt 1911, Russell Co, AL. She is Christine Franklin age 40 widow in the 1920 Girard, Russell, AL census with children: Sallie Franklin age 22 b GA; Nannie Franklin age 19 b GA; Mozelle Franklin age 17 b GA & Mattie Franklin age 15 b GA.. She is also in the 1930 Phenix City, Russell Co, AL census as Christian Franklin age 56 b GA with children: Mozelle Franklin age 25 b GA & Mattie Franklin age 23 b GA. Christian d 6 Aug 1953 Phenix City, Russell, AL (Death Cert #17361, Vol 35 & Angela Franklin, 2005)
Christian & Benjamin children:

1.4.2.5.A.l. Christian Langston b Nov 1894 of Taylor Co, GA (5-1900; 18-1910)
1.4.2.5A.2. Sallie Langston b May 1896 of Taylor Co, GA (4-1900; 17-1910; 22-1920)
1.4.2.5A.3. Nannie Langston b Feb 1898 of Taylor Co, GA (2-1900; 14-1910; 19-1920)

Christian & John children:

1.4.2.5B.1. Mozell Franklin b 22 Aug 1903 GA (12-1910; 17-1920; 25-1930) d Oct 1976 Phenix City, Russell, AL (SSDI issued GA) According to Georgia Deaths 1919-1998 she d 16 Oct 1976 Muscogee Co, GA. Residence Mitchell Co Age 73 Cert 032089. (Phenix City is located on Chattahoochee River across from Columbus, Muscogee Co, GA)
1.4.2.5B.2. Mattie Franklin b abt GA 1902 (8-1910; 15-1920; 23-1930)
1.4.2.5B.3. Bennie Franklin b 22 Oct 1906 GA (4-1910) He m. Rosie Compton. They are on the 1930 Precinct 10, Phenix City, Lee Co, AL census. He is age 25 m age 19 and Rose is age 24 m age 20 with son Cecil E. Franklin age 3. They are in the household of her parents Cecil F & Mary S Compton. He d Jul 1976 Phenix City, Russell, AL (SDI)
Children: (Angela Franklin, 2005)

1.4.2.5B.3.1. Cecil Edgar Franklin b 8 Jul 1926 ((3-1930) d 10 Feb 1990 (SSDI)
1.4.2.5B.3.2. Bennie Franklin b 26 Jun 1927 & d as a child.
1.4.2.5B.3.3. Infant daughter Franklin d at birth
1.4.2.5B.3.4. Jack Warren Franklin (living)
1.4.2.5B.4. Inez Vera Franklin b abt 1910 GA (2 months-1910) According to Angela Franklin, 2005, she died as a youth and was always called Vera.

1.4.2.6. A. Gertrude Worsham b abt 1875 of Sumter, GA m James F. Layfield 25 Apr 1896 Worth, GA.

1.4.2.7 Edgar T. Worsham b abt 1878 of Sumter Co, GA. Add child. (2-1880)

1.4.2.8 Edward T. Worsham "Eddie" b abt 1881 of Taylor Co, GA. In the 1900 Taylor Co, GA cens living with his father Henry is Edward Worsham age 19 GA (no b date).  He m Virginia Hollis 10 Jan 1910 Taylor Co, GA.

1.4.2.9 Joseph Franklin Worsham "Joe" m 1st) Minnie Stuckey 2nd) Omie Milam, 3rd) Minnie Plemon Vanzant.
Minnie's children:

1.4.2.9A.1. William H. Wisham b Dec 1899 Taylor, GA.
1.4.2.9A.2. Heddie Wisham m William Bodrey
1.4.2.9A.3. Ella Wisham
1.4.2.9A.4. John H. Wisham b abt 1905 Taylor, GA, d 14 Jun 1967 Montezuma, Macon, GA. He m Leah Halstead & had a dau Ida Mae Wisham.

1.4.2.9A.5.  Nancy Wisham
1.4.2.9A.6. Bud Wisham b 27 Apr 1912 of, Macon, GA & d 18 Oct 1995 Unadilla, Dooly, GA.

Omie's children:

1.4.2.9B.1. Mary Francis Wisham b abt 1922 of Macon, GA m Thomaston.
1.4.2.9B.2. Annie Wisham b abt 1926 of Macon, GA
1.4.2.9B.3. Vera Kate Wisham b abt 1928 of Macon, GA
1.4.2.9B.4. Jeff F Wisham
1.4.2.9B.5. June Wisham
1.4.2.9B.6. Clem Wisham

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1.4.3.  John Worsham "Jack" b Apr 1838. According to the 1850 Census, he was 12 and would be b Apr 1838. In 1850, he is apparently the John Worsham age 13 GA living with Daniel Blue age 30 NC & his wife Mary age 30 GA. John m 1st) Unknown abt 1856. He m 2nd) Elizabeth Johnson 7 Mar 1861 Taylor Co, GA. She was previously m to Elias Barfield. According to Joe Branch, 2003, she was Lizzy Pursay Barfield. The family is in the 1870 Gatlins, Macon Co, GA census. In the 1880 Census he is age 43 and Elizabeth is age 41. He m 3rd) Mrs. Julia Stuckey 16 Nov 1893 who was probably born Jan 1857. They are on the 1900 Census. He is age 60 and Julia is age 43 b Jan 1847 (note inconsistency in dates, see 1880 below)  m 8yrs, 6 children, 4 living.

Elizabeth & Julia have different birth dates and are in different census years. FamilySearch™ Ancestral File v4.19, has her as Julia Johnson, perhaps Julia's name was Johnson before she m Mr. Stuckey but she could not have been the mother of John "Jack's" children because they weren't m until 1893. Julia is the mother of James Collier Wisham b Mar 1894. Julia m 1st) Solon Stuckey b abt 1855 of Taylor Co, GA.  On Ancestry.com, Solon Stuckey b abt 1856 Taylor Co, GA was the son of William M. Stuckey b Abt 1820 SC & Sara Ann Johnson b abt 1825.  Solon & Julia are in the 1880 Cedar Creek, Taylor, GA cens, as Solon Stuckey 25 GA GA GA farmer, Julia 23 GA GA GA, Emma age 6 GA. Another dau of Solon was Minnie age 4 GA in the 1880 census. A Minnie Stuckey m Joseph Franklin Worsham, however, according to the 1900 census her mother was Ella Stuckey b May 1857 GA.

In 1880 Solon lived next to Sarah Stuckey 50 GA a widow. Solon age 4 is in the 1860 Taylor Co, GA cens with parents, William M Stuckey age 40 SC & Sarah L age 35 GA.  Jack Wishum's son, John William Worsham m Eliza Lucretia Hobby, the daughter of Jesse Hobby & Eliza Amanda Simpson.  This photo is of Jesse Hobby, left, and Jack Wishum, right. (picture courtesy Susan, friend of Wesley Castleberry, 2006)  Joe Branch, 2003, wrote the following:

 "...sometime after their youngest son was born in 1875, grand pa Jack remarried Lizzie Pursay Barfield may have had a sister Clair Johnson married a Barfield in this area and had two sons Willis and Sidney Barfield, cant find, wonder if she was kin to aunt Emma Worsham's husband Frank Robert Barfield, anyway, she was called Aunt Puss, when they married, or a short while after my grand pa John W. {then known as John Collier Worsham} left home and took Aunt Julie Worsham latter Mrs. George {Ned} McDonald, and uncle Robert Edgar with him, and went to live said Aunt Emma, or his sister, when Edgar was abt 12 yrs. old or less, and with the help of Aunt Emma he raised them, at the time he came to live with them, John W. slept on a newly picked pile of cotton on the porch. He took Edgar with him while he went to pick cotton, some said he also took Aunt Julia. but he picked cotton, cut cord wood and did what he had to to raise them, latter when Lizzie P Barfield Worsham had a son and named him Collier, my grand pa changed his name from John Collier Worshan to John W. Worsham and latter to Wishum, he also latter changed his birth day from 1872 to 4 July 1874 so they could celebrate the 4th, and lay by of the crops, and his birthday, and get the family together at the same time. … so you can see there was a family crisis at the time, we thought that g grand pa jack moved up to Americus or that Collier did … I don't know when ggpa Dan went back to Taylor Co but it was some time before 1910, it was said he was setting on the front porch, one evening, and looking way off, said I sure wish I was back in old Taylor co, tonight and sometime after he went back, my grandpa didn't go to the funeral, but his son, Ambrous, hired some to take him in a T Model Ford abt 1910, said they pushed it most of the way, because of wet clay roads, my mother thought grand ma Julie Johnson Worsham was bur. Near Sheep Hold Hill between Sylvester and Dole Ga in Worth co but I couldn't find her grave although I remember going to a farm where grand pa lived when I was abt age 7 where he must have moved shortly after him lost the old home place in the Bowen community and Hobby settlement."

Children of John & unknown 1st wife: 

1.4.3A.1. Orren Worsham b abt 1857 of Macon, GA. (13-1870) 

1.4.3A.1. Sissie Worsham b abt 1859 of Macon, GA. ((11-1870)

Children of John & Elizabeth Johnson: 

1.4.3B.1. Boney W Wisham b Aug 1864 Taylor Co, GA, d 7 Jul 1937 Irwin, GA. He m 1st) Mary A abt 1886 and 2nd) Catherine abt 1903. 

Children of Mary:

1.4.3B.1.1 Joseph C Wishum b Dec 1886 m Elmira McByrant and had dau Martha T. Wishum "Mattie" b 29 Dec 1906 Rebecca, Turner, GA. Elmira latter m George Sutton (Landra Burgess, 2000) 

1.4.3B.1.2. Linnie L. Wisham b Mar 1888 m Cassie Williams 22 Jan 1905 Worth Co, GA.

1.4.3B.1.3. Rose Lee Wisham b Feb 1896 m Frank Carter. (Joe Branch, 2003)

1.4.3B.2. Sarah Emma Wisham b Aug 1865of Macon, GA. She was Emma age 6 in the 1870 cens & Sarah age 15 in the 1880 cens. According to FamilySearch™ Ancestral File v4.19, Emma Wishum b abt 1868 Rupert, Meriwether Co, Ga, d/o Jack Wishum & Julie Johnson, m Frank Robert Barfield.  However, according to census records she m Rufus F Barfield about 1882.  Rufus was born Jan 1863 of Reynolds, Taylor Co, GA.  They are in the 1900 Worth Co, GA census, 1910 Turner Co, GA census & 1920 St Elmo, Hamilton, TN census.

Children:

1.4.3B.2.1.  Robert Barfield b Jun 1882 of Worth, GA

1.4.3B.2.2.  Leola? Barfield b Jun 1882 of Worth, GA.

1.4.3B.2.3.  Lizzie Barfield b Aug 1887 of Worth, GA.

1.4.3B.2.4.  David F Barfield b Feb 1892 of Worth, GA.

1.4.3B.2.5.  Wesley J Barfield b Nov 1895 of Worth, GA.

1.4.3B.2.6.  Annie L Barfield b Jul 1899 Worth, GA.

1.4.3B.3. Susan Wisham b abt 1869 m Steven A. Carter 20 Jan 1889 Worth Co, GA. "They  moved to Cherry Lake?, FL, she must have died in child birth as a year latter Steve Carter came back and m Ella Mae, I wonder if she went to take care of her sisters baby, she was twin to Elbert Aubry Wishum." (Joe Branch, 2003)

1.4.3B.4. Ambrose Wisham b 1869. He was an unnamed male infant, age 1, in the 1870 Gatlins, Macon GA census. "Uncle Ambrous b abt 1866, Aunt Julie McDonald told me he came to see her to tell her, and kissed her good by and she thought he went west." (Joe Branch, 2003)

1.4.3B.5. John William Worsham b Jun 1872 Manchester, Meriwether, GA. According to "The Hobby Family of South Georgia" by Robert J. Robinson, "Eliza Lucretia Hobby "Lue", m 9 Jun 1895, in Worth Co, GA to John William Wishum, son of Jack Wishum and Julie Johnson.  Eliza is the sister of Martha Katherine Hobby who m John's brother, Elbert Aubrey Wisham.  They are the daughters of Jesse Hobby b 28 Jul 1840 Irwin Co, GA d 22 Sep 1916 in Worth Co, GA & Eliza Amanda Simpson b 30 Jul 1842 Colquitt Co, GA. (William Monroe, 2001)  Eliza b 9 Feb 1877, d 9 Sep 1922 Worth Co, GA bur Red Oak Cem. (Georgia Death Certificate No. 24744 as Mrs Lon Worsham)

A photo of Jesse Hobby is in paragraph 1.4.3. John Worsham "Jack."

Please note, the children listed under John H Worsham (1.3.4A.4 on page 751) & children listed under John C. Worsham (See 1.3.3A.4.1 pg 748) are the same and will be listed under this new paragraph for John William Worsham. 

In the 1880 Taylor Co, GA cens, he is John C. Wisham age 8. In the 1900 Worth Co, GA cens. is John W Worsham b Jun 1872, m 5 yrs & his wife, Eliza L C Wisham. The 1910 Worth Co, GA cens. is John Wisham age 38?, m 16, with 8 children 6 living with his wife, Lou. The 1920 Worth Co, GA cens is John age 55 and wife Lou. According to FamilySearch® Ancestral File, 1999, Jack Wishum & Julie Johnson had child, John William Wishum b 4 Jul 1874. The Hobby Family of South Georgia by Robert J Robinson, "Eliza Lucretia "Lue" Hobby, m 9 Jun 1895 in Worth Co, GA to John William Wishum, son of Jack Wishum and Julie Johnson. In "They Tarried In Taylor" by Essie Jones Childs & Published by Central GA Genealogical Society, Inc, of Warner Robins, GA, 1992, John Wisham m Mrs Julia Stuckey 11-16-1893. Joe Branch, 2003, wrote: 

"short while after my grand pa John W. {then known as John Collier Worsham} left home and took Aunt Julie Worsham latter Mrs. George {Ned} McDonald, and uncle Robert Edgar with him, and went to live said Aunt Emma, or his sister, when Edgar was abt 12 yrs. old or less, and with the help of Aunt Emma he raised them, at the time he came to live with them, John W. slept on a newly picked pile of cotton on the porch. He took Edgar with him while he went to pick cotton, some said he also took Aunt Julia. But he picked cotton, cut cord wood and died what he had to raise them, latter when Lizzie P Barfield Worsham had a son and named him Collier, my grand pa changed his name from John Collier Worshan to John W. Worsham and latter to Wishum he also latter changed his birthday from 1872 to 4 July 1874 so they could celebrate the 4th, and lay by of the crops, and his birthday, and get the family together at the same time."

John m 2nd) Lace b abt 1865 GA.

Photograph of: top row Thomas Edgar (Uncle Buddy), Mamie Lee, John William Wishum, Eliza Lucretia Hobby, Ambers(Ambrose.  Front Row: Ivey, Johnnie Jackson, Lesteree, Julian, Essie Vee & Susie Mae. Picture courtesy Wesley Bert Castleberry, 2006, see http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/c/a/s/Wesley-B-Castleberry/)

 

 

 

Additional information on children: (Joe Branch, 2003)

1.4.3A.5.1 James Ambrose (Ambers) Wishum b 10 May 1896 Worth, GA & d 16 May 1944 Worth, GA & bur Providence Church Cem, Worth, GA. James Ambraus Wisham m Agnes Marie Beckum 1 Aug 1920 Worth Co, GA (See 1.3.3A.4.1 pg 748 & 1.3.4A.4.1 pg 751) ) She was b 30 Jun 1901 & d 3 Sep 1988 Tifton, Tift, GA. 

Children: (Kay Elaine Monroe Florence, 2003) 

1.4.3B.5.1.1. John Willie Wisham b 20 Sep 1921, d 12 Feb 1995 Laurens, GA. He m 1st) J C Walls 10 Apr 1943 Worth, GA & m 2nd) Frances.

1.4.3B.5.1.2. James Lenard Wishum b 1 Jan 1925, d 10 Dec 1959 & m Betty Castleberry. Betty Castleberry Wishum m 2nd) Hilton Denby & had 3 children from that marriage: Doug Denby, Pearl Marie Denby & Patricia Denby. (Amie Cleghorn, 1999)

1.4.3B.5.1.3. Reba Jeanette Wishum b 27 May 1931 Sylvester, Worth, GA m William Herbert Monroe b 15 Feb 1930 Worth Co and d 12 Mar 1977.

1.4.3B.5.1.4. Betty Lue Wishum m Jack Tucker.

1.4.3B.5.2. Thomas Edgar Wishum "Tom" b 28 Jul 1897 Worth, GA & d Jan 1982 Worth, GA & bur Providence Church Cem, Worth, GA. He had brown eyes & black hair.  In 1918 he worked for his father. He m 9 Jul 1922 Mary Lizzie Massey b 14 Apr 1903, d Nov 1974 Worth, GA & bur Providence Church Cem, Worth, GA. (See 1.3.3A.4.2 pg 748 & 1.3.4A.4.2 pg 751)

In the photo are: Front row: Lola Irene Whiddon Wishum, Mary Lizzi Massey Wishum (Thomas Edgar's wife), Mary Lou (their daughter), Alvin Calhoun, Mary Lou's husband. Back row: Betty Castleberry Wishum, Vivian Annette Wishum Castleberry, Johnnie Jackson Wishum, Pearl Marie Wishum Calhoun, Harris Calhoun, Louise Calhoun (Harris' sister), Thomas Edgar (Uncle Buddy). Pearl Marie is Betty's daughter and married the son of Alvin and Mary Lou Calhoun (Harris)  Photo courtesy Wesley Bert Castleberry, 2006, see http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/c/a/s/Wesley-B-Castleberry/)
Children:

1.4.3B.5.2.1. Leon E Wishum m Betty Jene Langley. Children: Theresa Lynn Wishum, Leon Gene Wishum.
1.4.3B.5.2.2. Mary Lue Wishum m Alvin Moise Calhoun
1.4.3B.5.2.3. Nolan Russell Wishum b 10 May 1931 Worth Co, GA & d. 27 Aug 1999 of Americus, Sumter, GA. Nolan m Helen Geneva Waters.  Children: Roxy Russell Wishum, Keith Wishum. (Keith Wishum, 2006)
1.4.3B.5.2.4. Lavern Wishum m Clifton Singley.

1.4.3A.5.3 Jessie Ivey Wishum b 18 Aug 1899 Worth, GA, d 4 Oct 1909 Worth Co, GA & bur Red Oak Church Cemetery, Worth Co, GA. (See 1.3.3A.4.3 pg 748 & 1.3.4A.4.3 pg751)

1.4.3A.5.4 Susie Mae Wishum b 1 Oct 1901 Worth, GA, d. 23 Mar 1939 & m Edward Land "Eddie" 20 Dec 1925 Worth, GA. (See 1.3.3A.4.5 pg 748 & 1.3.4A.4.4 pg 751)

1.4.3A.5.5 Lillie Pearl Wishum b 26 Oct 1903 Worth, GA, d 29 Oct 1906 Worth Co, GA & bur Red Oak Church Cem, Worth Co, GA. (See 1.3.3A.4.4 pg 748)

1.4.3A.5.6 Mamie Lee Wishum b 17 Jan 1905 Worth, GA & d. 20 Oct 1968 Worth, GA. She m 22 Aug 1925 Worth Co, GA to John Worthy Britt b 29 Dec 1893 & d 20 May 1969 Worth Co, GA. (See 1.3.3A.4.6 pg 748 & 1.3.4A.4.5 pg 751)

1.4.3A.5.7 Essie Vee Wishum b 30 Jan 1908 Worth, GA & d. 7 Jan 1984 Worth, GA & bur Providence Church Cem, Worth, GA. She m 1 Jan 1926 Worth Co, GA to Joseph Hansel Branch. (See 1.3.4A.4.6 pg 751) Their son, Joe Branch, is a family historian and contributed to this book.

 

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1.4.3A.5.8 Johnny Jackson Wishum b 15 Jan 1910 Worth, GA & d 12 Feb 1981 Worth, GA & bur Providence Church Cem, Worth, GA. He m Lola Irene Whiddon 22 Jan 1934 Worth Co, GA, who was b 3 Mar 1919 & d 2 Dec 1978 Worth, GA. (See 1.3.3A.4.8 pg 749 & 1.3.4A.4.7 pg 751) Black and white picture of Lola Irene Whiddon Wishum with grandchildren, William Scott Castleberry and Wesley Bert Castleberry.  Photo on right, titled Cherokee Indian Reservation, of Johnnie Jackson Wishum, Lola Irene Whiddon Wishum, William Talmadge Castleberry, Vivian Annette Wishum Castleberry, William Scott Castleberry and Wesley Bert Castleberry.  Pictures courtesy Wesley Bert Castleberry, 2006, see http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/c/a/s/Wesley-B-Castleberry/)

Children:

1.4.3A.5.8.1.  Vivian Annette Wishum b 23 Sep 1935 Worth, GA m William Talmadge Castleberry b 8 Feb 1933 Worth, GA & d 22 Feb 1979 Calhoun, GA.

 

This photo of five generations was taken ca 1961, is courtesy Wesley Bert Castleberry.  In the photo are Emma Hill Reynolds, daughter Lola Reynolds Whiddon, her daughter Lola Irene Whiddon Wishum, her daughter Vivian Annette Wishum Castleberry and her son Wesley Castleberry.

 

 

1.4.3A.5.8.2.  Whiddon Culmer Wishum b 7 Jul 1938 of Worth, GA

1.4.3A.5.9 Lester Ree Wishum "Lesteree" b 18 Nov 1911 Worth, GA m 1st) Elza Jefferson Whiddon 9 Dec 1933 Worth Co who was b 27 Oct 1917 & d 13 Mar 1994 Dougherty, GA & bur at Red Oak Cem.  Ree m 2nd) Felton Ford and they had 1 child. Felton b 11 Mar 1918, d Apr 1986 & bur Red Oak Cem. (Amie Cleghorn, 2000). (See 1.3.3A.4.7 pg 749 & 1.3.4A.4.8 pg 751)

1.4.3B.5.10. Ollie Dyce Wishum b 23 Jan 1914 Worth, GA, d 15 Aug 1928, bur Providence Church Cem, Worth, GA.
1.4.3B.5.11. Elbert Julian Wishum b 28 Mar 1916, d 1 May 1998 Crisp Co, GA, m Allene Powell 10 Nov 1940 Worth Co who was b 11 Oct 1920 & d 5 Feb 1995 Turner, GA. Julian Wishum bur Providence Church Cemetery, Worth Co, GA. (See 1.3.3A.4.9 pg 749 & 1.3.4A.4.10 pg 751)
1.4.3B.5.12. John William Wishum b Jan 1918 Worth Co, GA, d Jan 1918. (See 1.3.3A.4.11 pg 749)

 

1.4.3B.6. Robert Edgar Wisham b 4 Sep 1875 GA, d 15 Dec 1966 Tift, GA, m Alice Ione Taylor 24 Dec 1908 Worth, GA. Alice b 1893 & d 12 Oct 1963 of Brookfield, Tift, GA. FamilySearch Ancestral File v4.19, has Robert Edgar Wishum b Mar 1881 <Rupert, Ga Meriwether Co, Ga> d 1960, parents: Jack Wishum & Julie Johnson & m Alice Taylor, d 28 Oct 1960 Tift Co, GA. In 1910 Worth Co, GA cens is Edgar Wisham age 26 GA, m 2 yrs with wife, Alice. He is Edgar Worsham, Mar 1881, single, living with George Derby? & wife Nancy E. b. 1861 GA in the 1900 Worth Co, GA cens. In 1910 Worth Co, GA cens is Edgar Wisham age 26 GA, m 2 yrs with wife, Alice & 1920 Worth Co, GA cens is Edgar age 38 with wife Alice.
Children: (Joe Branch, 2003)

1.4.3B.6.1. Nadine Wisham b abt 1912 Worth, GA m Mr. Willis.
1.4.3B.6.2. Eddie Lee Wisham b 4 Sept 1913 Worth, GA, d 28 Apr 1980 Tift, GA, bur Tifton Cem. He m Dorthy Cosper abt 1936 of Tift, GA. Child: Bobby Gene Wishum b 3 Mar 1939 Tift, GA, m Caroline Louise Branch d/o Hoke Smith Branch.
1.4.3B.6.3. Horace Aaron Wisham b 4 Sep 1917 Worth, GA, d 26 Jan 1963 Tift, GA, m Margarett Cosper.

1.4.3B.7. Elbert Aubrey Wisham b Dec 1876 Taylor Co, GA m Martha Katherine Hobby Oct 1895 Worth Co, GA (add child, see 1.3.3A.5, p 749, his number & children's numbers are changed) Elbert d. 2 Apr 1943 Worth, GA & bur Red Oak Church Cem, Worth, GA.

1.4.3B.7.1. Arrie Nocia Wishum b 15 Sep 1897 Worth Co, GA, d 19 Jan 1981, m James Jefferson Fowler.
1.4.3B.7.2. Myrtia Claud Wishum b 16 Feb 1907 Worth Co, GA, d 1 Nov 1912 & bur Red Oak Church Cem
1.4.3B.7 .3 Russie Aubry Wisham b 13 Feb 1911 Worth, GA, d 5 Apr 1980 Dougherty, GA (8-1920) & m Cleyone Meddows.

1.4.3B.8. Ella Mae Wisham b Dec 1876 Taylor, GA, m Steven A Carter 27 Dec 1891. Steven was the husband of her sister, Susan Wisham (Joe Branch, 2003)
1.4.3B.9. Julia Ann "Kitty" Wisham b May 1879. (1-1880) She was listed as Kitty age 1 in the 1880 census and living with her husband, George E. McDonald, as Julia b May 1879 in the 1900 census. She is probably Julia Ann Wisham. According to Annie Cleghorn, Julia m George Ned McDonald and they had 17 children. The marriage records show that Julia Worsham & G. E. McDonald were m 23 Dec 1894 Worth Co, GA. According to Worth Co Court House records, her Death Certificate has her name as "Julia Wishum McDonald" her mother & father's name were unknown, she was b 10 Jan 1874 Schley Co, GA, d 13 Jun 1965 Worth Co Hospital. The informant was G C McDonald her son. She signed her marriage cert as, "Julia Worsham." (Tom Myers, 2000)  They are in the 1910 Militia Dist 1044, Worth Co, GA Census p 118A. George E is age 38 & Julia is age 36 m. 18 years 10 children 9 living. They are on the 1920 Dole, Worth Co, GA Census, p 21A. George E is age 49 & Julia is age 43. They are on the 1930 Militia District 1044, Worth Co, GA Census. George E is age 57 m age 22 & Julia is age 52 m 17 age 17.  The  picture, from Tom Myers, 2001, is of some of the McDonald's from Worth County. George Edward McDonald and Julia Wishum McDonald and some of their children standing in front of their log cabin that still stands today. From left to right: Preston, Julia Wishum, George Edward, Lula; Ivey, Eddie Lynn, Elbert; Harvey, Wilbur, Gordon & Renee.

Children: (Tom Myers, 2001)

1A.3.3B.9.1. Preston McDonald b 7 Dec 1895 Worth Co, GA (b Dec 1895-1900; 14-1910) d 21 Feb 1975 Worth Co, GA (SSDI) m Jewell Davis b 9 Jul 1902 & d 27 Dec 1988 Worth Co, GA. (SSDI) Both are bur Providence Cem, Worth Co, GA. They are in the 1920 Doles, Worth Co, Census. He is age 24, Jewell is 19 with child Ethel age 1 year 1 month. They are in the 1930 Militia District 1602 Worth Co, GA census. He is Preston J or G age 33 m, Jewell is age 27 m age 14 with children: Ethel age 11; Audrey age 9; Preston J. Jr. age 6; Elizabeth age 5; Madesy (?) Age 3 9/12; Royce age 1 4/12)

1A3.3B.9.2. Lula McDonald b 18 Mar 1897, Worth Co, GA (Mar 1897-1900; 13-1910) d 14 Sep 1974 Worth Co, GA m Simon Matthew Gay b 9 Sep 1891 & d 29 Aug 1972 Worth Co, GA. Both are bur Providence Cem, Worth Co, GA.

1A3.3B.9.3. Eddie Lee McDonald b 2 Aug 1898 Worth Co, GA (Aug 1899-1900; 12-1910) d 31 Aug 1977 Rebecca, Turner, GA (SSDI) m. Willie Lee Suggs 6 Oct 1918 Worth Co, GA. She was b 4 Feb 1900 & d 19 Sep 1976 Rebecca, Turner, GA (SSDI). Both are bur Providence Cem, Worth Co, GA. They were in the 1920 Doles, Worth Co, GA census. He is age 21 & Willie is age 19. They were in the 1930 Militia District 1044, Worth Co, GA census. He is age 30 m age 21 & Willie is age 29 m age 20 with children Hillie age 9; Pearlie age 8; Myrtis age 5; Evalie (?) age 2. Children: Lydia McDonald; Joyce Marie McDonald; Horace McDonald; Helen McDonald; Pearlie McDonald; Mertis McDonald; Evelyn McDonald.

1A3.3B.9.4. Leon McDonald b 1900 Worth Co, GA (Mar 1900-1900 as George L.; 10-1910) d 1989. Believe he is the George McDonald b 24 Feb 1901 d 28 Nov 1989 Albany, Dougherty Co, GA (SSDI m Ella Veazy. They are in the 1920 Doles, Worth Co, GA census. He is Loney age 20 & she is age 19. They are in the 1930 Worth Co, GA census. He is George L age 30 m age 21 & Ella is age 19 m age 16 with dau Julia M. age 1 yr 3 months.

1A3.3B.9.5. Ivy McDonald b 14 Sep 1900 Worth Co, GA (18-1920) d Dec 1982, Worth Co, GA (SSDI) m. Doris Rodgers

1A3.3B.9.6. Elbert McDonald b 6 Jun 1903 Worth Co, GA (14-1920) d 11 Jul 1985 Worth Co, GA (SSDI) m Margie. He is bur Providence Cem, Worth Co, GA.

1A3.3B.9.7. Wilbert McDonald b 1904 Worth Co, GA (16-1920) d 1931, Albany, Dougherty, GA m Minnie Eunice Branch. They are in the 1930 Militia District 867, Worth Co, GA census. He is listed as Wilton age 26 m age 23 & Eunice is age 17 m. age 14 with daughters Earlene age 2yrs 3 months & Marie age 8 months. Earlene McDonald is the mother of Thomas Lee Myers.

1A.3.3B.9.8. Nannie McDonald b Dec 1905 Worth Co, GA d 8 Dec 1906 Worth Co, GA.

1A.3.3B.9.9. Harvey McDonald b 26 Feb 1907 Worth Co, GA 12-1920) d Feb 1986 Perry, Houston Co, GA m Irene Powell

1A.3.3B.9.10. Gordon McDonald b. 22 Jan 1909 Worth Co, GA (9-1920) d. 27 Jul 1997 Albany, Doughtery Co, GA (SSDI) m. Louise Barfield b 17 Aug 1913 d 27 Dec 1987. They are living with his parents in the 1930 Militia Dist 1044, Worth Co, GA. He is age 19 m age 17 & Louise is 16 m age 14. Both are bur Providence Cem, Worth Co, GA. 

1A.3.3B.9.11. Ella McDonald b 1910 & d abt 1911

1A.3.3B.9.12. Gilbert McDonald b 12 May 1911 Worth Co, GA (7-1920; 17-1930) d Oct 1900 Albany, Dougherty, GA (SSDI) m Ruth Veazy. 

1A.3.3B.9.13. George Claude McDonald b. 5 Dec 1913 Worth Co, GA (6-1920; 15-1930) d 14 Feb 1980 Worth Co, GA ( SSDI) m Nell Fowler b 12 Jul 1918 d 2 Oct 1994 Worth Co, GA. (SSDI) Both are bur Providence Cem, Worth Co, GA.

1A.3.3B.9.14. Julia Maude McDonald b 5 Dec 1913 Worth Co, GA (6-1920; 15-1930) d Feb 1995 Worth Co, GA m Elzie Van Buren Apperson b 27 Jul 1909 d 29 Oct 1992. Both are bur. Providence Cem, Worth Co, GA.

1A.3.3B.9.15. Beulah McDonald b 27 Jan 1915 Worth Co, GA ( 4 3/12-1920; 13-1930) d Apr 1987 Worth Co, GA m Monroe Reynolds.

1A.3.3B.9.16. Robert Russell McDonald b 1917 Worth Co, GA (2 3/12-1920; 12-1930) d 1964 m Hazel Fowler.

1A.3.3B.9.17. Kathleen McDonald b 1 Jun 1919 Worth Co, GA (10-1930) d 11 Nov 1987 Worth Co, GA m John Carl Cox b 28 Jun 1916 d 27 Dec 1990 Worth Co, GA. Both are bur Providence Cem, Worth Co, GA.

1.4.3B.10. Amburs Wisham b abt 1883 (According to FamilySearch™ Ancestral File v4.19, Amburs Wishum b abt 1883 Rupert, Meriwether Co, GA, s/o Jack Wishum & Julie Johnson)

Child of John & Julia:

1.4.3C.1 James Collier Wisham b Mar 1894. (Correct first name, see 1.3.3B.1) J. K. Wisham m Nellie Stringfield 24 Aug 1919 (Taylor County Marriages 1852-1924)

1.4.4. Young Stokes Worsham (See 1.3.4. pg 749) m 1st) Mary Frances Rogers 28 Feb 1858 Taylor Co, GA. He m 2nd) Arrilla McGlamory "Rillie" 15 Nov 1881 Taylor Co, GA as Y S Worsham. She was b Feb 1850. He d 17 Jan 1910 Taylor co, VA. (Solon Wisham, 2000)

Children of Young Stokes & Mary Frances:

1.4.4A.1. Augustus Worsham b abt 1858 of Taylor Co, GA.

1.4.4A.2. Daniel Worsham b Oct 1861 of Taylor Co, GA. (See 1.3.4A.2. pg 750) This is Daniel Boone Wisham who m Atia  P McGlamery abt 1884. (Pollie Wisham Robinson, 2001) Atia b Mar 1859 & d 20 Jan 1924 Newton Co, GA. He d 1928. Both are bur in Young's Church Cem, Turner, GA.

Children:

1.4.4A.2.1. Celli Luella Wisham b Dec 1886 Rochelle, Wilcox Co, GA m J. Mark Miller. She was Sallie L Wisham in the 1900 census. Celli d. abt 1947. (Elaine Whiddon, 2001) Her children are in the 1920 Williamsons Mill, Ben Hill Co, GA cens, living with their grandfather, Daniel B Wisham: Willie M Miller age 14 GA, Thomas W. Miller age 12 GA, Attie M. Miller age 8 GA. Son, Thomas Watson Miller, died 8 Nov 1962 in Salinas, Monterey co CA. (CA death records) Willie M Miller died on May 21, 1992 in Sparks, GA. (Samantha Ramos, 2003) 

1.4.4A.2.2. Francis Marion Wisham b 25 May 1888 of Wilcox, GA, d 8 May 1940 of Turner, GA. (Elaine Whiddon, 2001) He m Myrtis Brown b 1 Jan 1892 & d 26 Jan 1969 Ashburn, Turner, GA. (GA death records) They are in the 1920 Ashburn, Turner Co, GA census. 

Children: (Elaine Whiddon, 2001 & Joe Branch, 2003)

1.4.4A.2.2.1. Francis Marion Wisham "Papa Fish" b 15 Jan 1915 of Turner Co, GA, d 7 Feb 1984 Turner, GA & m Etherree Stewart b 14 Mar 1918, d 5 Jan 1998 Turner, GA. Children: 

1.4.4A.2.2.1.1. Elaine Wisham m Randall Whiddon (Elaine Whiddon, 2001)

1.4.4A.2.2.1.2. Francis Marion Wisham III (Joe Branch, 2003)

1.4.4A.2.2.1.3. Wisham m Ramond Bobo of Ashburn, Turner, GA. (Joe Branch, 2003)

1.4.4A.2.2.2. Atia Ola Wisham b 10 Jul 1916 of Turner Co, GA m Walter C. Burke.

1.4.4A.2.2.3. Charles Daniel Wisham b 27 Jul 1917 of Turner Co, GA, d 28 Mar 1988 Ashburn, Turner, GA. (GA death records) He m Dora Elizabeth Davis.

1.4.4A.2.2.4. Marguerite Diane Wisham b 29 Dec 1919 of Turner Co, GA m Monroe Jackson Gleaton.

1.4.4A.2.2.5. Lewis Brown Wisham b 21 Mar 1921 Ashburn, Turner, GA, d 12 Apr 1973. He m Anthony Lavone Pitts "Bonnie" 18 Apr 1953 & she d 5 Sep 1984. Children: Marcia Lavone Wisham & Lewis Brown Wisham III.

1.4.4A.2.2.6. Richard Wisham b 29 Jul 1924 of Turner Co, GA, d 5 Jul 1988 Thomaston, Upson, GA (GA death rec. & SSDI)

1.4.4A.2.3 Jimpie B Wisham b Oct 1890 Wilcox, GA, d abt 1954 Spartanburg, SC. He was James M Wisham in the 1900 census.  The 8 Jan 1955 Spartanburg Herald and H erald Journal Obituaries has Jimpie B Wisham, age 64, Spartanburg, husband of Mae Robinson Wisham (p. 2) He m Clara May Robinson. (Pollie Wisham Robinson, 2001) Clara May b 27 May 1888 & d Jul 1964 Spartanburg, SC is the d/o Joseph G Robinson b Jul 1849 and Mary Caroline Mahaffey (m 1 Mar 1871). (SS death index) Jimpie & May are bur near Lawrenceville, Gwinnett Co, GA.

Children: (Pollie Wisham Robinson, 2001)

1.4.4A.2.3.1. Joseph Wallace Wisham b 5 Aug 1914 & d 7 Jun 1994 Spartanburg, Spartanburg, SC. (SS death index) Joseph m Mary Sue Wolfe b 10 Jul 1913 & d 7 Dec 1979 Spartanburg, Spartanburg, SC.

Children:

1.4.4A.2.3.1.1.  Joseph Wallace Wisham b 12 Feb 1938 of Spartanburg, SC & d Dec 1965 Norfolk, VA.

1.4.4A.2.3.1.2.  Thomas Wolfe Wisham "Tom" b 20 May 1941 of Spartanburg, SC Death & d 22 Apr 1997 Pacolet, Spartanburg, SC.  He m 1st) Suzanne M, 2nd) Rosie Pearl Turner & 3rd) Miriam Parris Millwood.

Children: Michael Wisham, Teresa Wisham & Thomas Wolfe Wisham "Tommy".

 1.4.4A.2.3.1.3.  Pollie Wisham b abt 1947.

1.4.4A.2.3.2. Daniel Eric Wisham "Country" b 25 May 1916 of Spartanburg, SC & d Mar 1981 Douglas Co, GA. He lived in Villa Rica, Carroll, GA. (SS death index)  Photo from Erika Murdock, 2011, of Daniel Eric Wisham and  two sons, one who was called Pumpkin.

Daniel m 1st) Eva Belle Wade b 24 Dec 1909 & d Nov 1979 Spartanburg, Spartanburg, SC.

Daniel m 2nd) Norma Hudson. (Erika Murdock, 2011)

Daniel m 3rd) Emma Elizabeth Smith & they had 4 boys and 1 girl: Sheila Wisham died at the age of 6 months, Joseph Eric Wisham, Tony Wisham, Terry Wisham, Jerry Wisham. Daniel was married several times and had 17 children all together. (Brooke Wisham, 2002)

1.4.4A.2.3.2A.1.  Daniel Eric Wisham Jr. b 18 Jun 1938 Spartanburg, SC & d 21 Jun 1938 Spartanburg, SC.

1.4.4A.2.3.2A.2.  John David Wisham b 1 Apr 1946 of Spartanburg, Spartanburg, SC & d 25 Feb 2007 Spartanburg, Spartanburg, SC. John m Elaine Bailey.

His obit is dated 27 Feb 2007:

SPARTANBURG, SC-- John David Wisham, 60, of 204 Bryant Road, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2007, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. He was the husband of Elaine Bailey Wisham of the home. Mr. Wisham was a native of Spartanburg County and a son of the late Daniel and Eva Belle Wade Wisham. He was retired from the City of Spartanburg and was a member of Rainbow Lake Community Church where he served as a deacon, a trustee and a member of the choir. He was also a Vietnam Army veteran. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Wendy Blackwell of Moore, SC and Marchelle Reynolds of Lexington, KY; a son, Wendall Murph of Woodruff, SC; a sister, Claudia Pressley of Piedmont, SC. Eight grandchildren also survive him. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 27, 2007, at Eggers Funeral Home of Boiling Springs. Graveside services with military honors will be conducted on Wednesday, February 28, 2007, at Boiling Springs Memorial Gardens. Rev. Bo Dunford will officiate the funeral service. Memorials may be made to the Building Fund, Rainbow Lake Community Church, 3023 Fairfield Road, Chesnee, SC 29323

1.4.4A.2.3.2A.1.  Claudia Wisham b 22 Jun 1947 of Spartanburg, Spartanburg, SC. She m Mr Pressley.

1.4.4A.2.3.2C.2.  Joseph Eric Wisham "Joe".

1.4.4A.2.3.2C.3.  Tony L Wisham.

1.4.4A.2.3.2C.4.  Sheila Wisham.

1.4.4A.2.3.2C.5.  Jerry D Wisham.

1.4.4A.2.3.2C.6.  Terry W Wisham.

1.4.4A.2.3.3. Elzie Thomas Wisham b 13 Jan 1921 & d 31 Jan 2001 Morrow, Clayton, GA. (SS death index) Elzie m Nancy Lee b 30 Apr 1932 & d 16 Aug 1998 Spartanburg, Spartanburg, SC.

1.4.4A.2.4. Jennie Elmer Wisham b 24 Sep 1894 Wilcox Co, GA m Joseph Day Whittle 25 Sep 1913 Wilcox Co, GA. Joseph Day Whittle b 10 Sep 1893 Wilcox, GA & d 3 Sep 1968 Wilcox, GA.  Jennie d 20 Nov 1965 Ben Hill, GA.

Children:

1.4.4A.2.4.1.  Daisy Lois Whittle b 14 Oct 1914 Wilcox, GA & d 18 May 1916.

1.4.4A.2.4.2. Joseph Elmer Whittle b 5 Sep 1918 Wilcox, G& d 27 Apr 2005 Rochelle, Wilcox, GA.

ROCHELLE Funeral services for Joseph Elmer Whittle, 86, will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, April 30, 2005, in the Christian Home Baptist Church. Kelsie Brady, the Rev. Jack Dowdy, Elder Rabon Lord and the Rev. Ray Johnson will officiate. Interment will be in the church cemetery.

Mr. Whittle died Wednesday, April 27, 2005, in the Pineview Health Care Center.

Born on September 5, 1918 in Wilcox County, he was the son of the late Joe D. Whittle and Jennie Wisham Whittle. He was a retired farmer and gospel singer. He sang tenor with the original Melody Makers Quartet. He and his daughters were founders of Master's Trio and he sang at numerous funerals in the middle Georgia area. He was a member of New Providence Primitive Baptist Church.

Survivors include one son, Ricky (Gail) Whittle of Rochelle; three daughters, Jane (Harold) Talton of Bonaire, Janis (Al) Crenshaw of Pitts, and Anita (Hugh) Peacock of Americus; one brother, Milton Whittle of Rochelle; three sisters, Faustine Yarborough of Macon, Brooks Martin of Pitts, and Lottie Tyler of Perry, FL; 12 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Clements Whittle; his son, Joe B. Whittle and daughters Martha W. Keene and Faye W. Ferguson.

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. The family may be contacted at the residence of Al and Janis Crenshaw, 4096 Cemetery Road in Pitts.

Frazier and Son Funeral Home of Rochelle has charge of these arrangements.

1.4.4A.2.4.3. Tina "Atia Faustine" Whittle b 29 Jan 1922 near Rochelle, Wilcox, GA & d 27 Jan 2009 Macon, Bibb, GA.  She m William Edward "Ed" Yarbrough.

Tina Yarbrough -MACON - Tina "Atia Faustine" Whittle Yarbrough, 86, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, January 27, 2009. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2009 at 3P.M. in the chapel of Macon Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Macon Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Joe McDaniel officiating. The family will greet friends on Saturday from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M. at Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home. -Mrs. Yarbrough was born January 29, 1922 near Rochelle, Georgia, to the late Joseph Day Whittle and Jennie Elma Wisham Whittle. A member of Mabel White Memorial Baptist Church, she was a former member of Bethesda Baptist Church where she was very active as the wife of a Deacon, Secretary of the Joyful Workers Sunday School class, Vacation Bible School teacher, and frequent delegate to the Georgia Baptist Association Conference in Macon. A full-time mother and homemaker, she was a shining example of a godly woman always putting her family and others before herself. She touched many lives with her gentle loving spirit and was a wonderful blessing to all who knew her. -In addition to her parents, Mrs. Yarbrough was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, William Edward "Ed" Yarbrough, Sr., a decorated WWII veteran who landed on Normandy Beach on D-Day; a sister, Daisy Lois Whittle; and brothers, James Daniel "Junior" Whittle and Joseph Elmer Whittle. -She will live forever in the hearts of her children, William E. (Betty) Yarbrough, Jr. of Macon, Linda Y. (Steve) Goff of Marietta, GA, Rita Y. (Carl) Woodward of Eastman, GA, and Monroe (Janie) Yarbrough of Macon GA; grandchildren, Tony (Lynn) Yarbrough of Perry, GA, Nina Y. (Heath) Menchew of Macon, Penny G. (Chip) Lawing of Weston, FL, Steve Goff, Jr. of Marietta, GA, Julie G. (Chan) Snipes of Marietta, GA, Cindy W. (Mark) Smith of Dublin, GA, and Debra W. (Eddie) Stevens of Flowery Branch, GA, Jody (Amber) Yarbrough of Macon; seventeen great grandchildren; sisters, Brooks W. Martin of Pitts, GA, and Lottie W. Tyler of Perry, FL; brother, Milton (Azilee) Whittle of Rochelle, GA; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins. -Pallbearers will be Mrs. Yarbrough's grandsons and grandsons-in-law. -The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to the staff of the Baptist Village-Plantation Suites, Georgia, and Bel-Arbor Nursing Center for their professional and excellent care of Mrs. Yarbrough. Although flowers will be accepted, donations may also be made to The Gideons International, P.O. Box 4842, Eastman, GA 31023 or donor's favorite charity. Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery has charge of arrangements

1.4.4A.2.4.4. James Daniel Whittle b 28 Oct 1927 of Wilcox, GA & d 20 Oct 1928 Wilcox, GA.

1.4.4A.2.5. Preston Green Wisham b 2 Sep 1898 of Pope, Wilcox, GA, d 7 Feb 1980 Putnam Co, Florida. He m Bessie Mitchel b abt 1900 & d 8 May 1933 Wilcox, GA.

Children:

1.4.4A.2.5.1. Vester C Wisham b 5 Jul 1919 of Rebecca, Ben Hill, GA & d 24 Sep 1998 in Alachua, Florida.  Vester m 1946 Broward Co, FL to Marie Crews "Mary Lillian" Nesbitt b 1 Feb 1925 Greenville, SC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Nebraska State Journal (Lincoln, Nebraska) 9 Apr 1949:

Atlanta- Now a lady first baseman, on an otherwise all-male baseball team. The first basewoman is Mrs Vester Wisham, wife of a farmer living near Rochelle, Ga. She plays first for the Rochelle team in the South Georgia Peanut league. She played for six years on a woman's professional team in Chicago area, before moving to Georgia. Mrs Wisham bats and throws lefthanded. And she wears the regulation uniform.

Mary Nesbitt was one of the first players in the AAGPBL. She shared some of her memories with the AAGPBL:

1) How did you get interested in playing baseball and where did you play before you turned pro?

I've played ball ever since elementary school. On all the school teams. All state teams. Went to nationals at 14 in Chicago, again to nationals in Louisville at 65 (yes, 65). This was fast-pitch softball. Playing in the pro league - we were converted to baseball which was right down my alley.

2) Describe your signing.

No big deal about signing our contract. I was excited for sure. I thanked God for being at the right place at the right time.

3) What position(s) did you play? Which teams did you play for?

I was a pitcher for the Racine Belles for three years, first base for the Peoria Redwings for three years.

4) What was the best thing about playing pro ball?

We made lots of friends. At home games we were always invited to family homes for meals and fellowship. A chance to travel, each team had a team bus after the first year.

5) What was the worst thing about playing ball?

We had to travel by train the first year. We were still at war and the military had priority, so we sat on the end of our suitcases in the aisle. We didn't complain, we passed the time by playing cards.

6) What was the highlight of your career?

Winning the 1943 Championship with the Racine Belles as a pitcher. Hitting a grand slam in Peoria with the Redwings. Over 10,000 fans present. The stadium behind my picture was the home of the Peoria Redwings.

7) Who were the best players you played with or faced? Comments?

Sophy Kurys - Second base for the Belles - Led league in stolen bases

Irene Hickson - Catcher for the Belles - She and I were referred as the Chattanooga battery - we were scouted there.

All the Belles were great players.

Dottie Collins was a great pitcher for the Ft. Wayne Daisies.

8) Do you think the fans and press accepted you more as the years wore on? (Describe how it was when you started. Did increased exposure change some minds?)

At first everyone was curious as to what we could do. After a few games the crowds began to increase. We proved our point.

9) Who were your favorite big league ballplayers during the era you played in?

The Babe - we were playing one night (I was pitching) when over the loudspeaker it was announced that Babe Ruth had passed away. The crowd and players stopped for a moment of silence. It was very touching. I was a fan of Ted Williams, Hank Aaron, Joe D.

10) Do you follow big league ball now? If so, how do you think it compares with your day?

Yes, I'm a Braves fan. We played in skirts - I had my share of strawberries. There was no radar to check our speed, no batting gloves. No such thing as TV. It was radio and newspapers.

11) Should women have their own pro league, should they play in the majors, or should we have both (a women's league and the chance for the best women players to play in the majors?)

There are some women's baseball leagues. I don't know if they're pro or not. Our league has endorsed the schools to let the girls have baseball teams. You see the girls playing on little league teams with the boys. When the girls get to the ninth grade they are pushed on the fast-pitch softball teams and most want to play baseball. More power to them.

12) How do you feel about the Silver Bullets?

They had a good thing going. I haven't heard anything about them for a long time. More power to them if they're still active.

13) Briefly describe your life since your pro career ended.

I married Mr. Wisham. We settled here in Hollister. We raised two boys and two girls - all grown. I retired as a school bus driver after 22 years. Mr. Wisham retired from Georgia Pacific (26 years). When my youngest started school I went back to playing ball. This time it was fast-pitch. I was still playing at 68. Mr. Wisham and I had 52 years together. He passed away in 1998. I'm still very active, throwing out first pitches at ball games. Just celebrated my 80th birthday.

14) What advice do you have for young women who want to become pro ballplayers?

Play every chance you have. You have to become dedicated. You eat, sleep and breathe baseball.

15) Any other memories or comments?

I've always said I was at the right place at the right time. I had just graduated from high school in 1943 when I was scouted by a scout sent out by Mr. Wrigley. His name was Jimmy Hamilton. I was the only girl on a mans' softball fast-pitch team when he approached me about the league. I had to go for a two-week tryout at Wrigley Field. I was assigned to the Racine Belles for three years and then to Peoria for three years. The Lord has kept me healthy all these years and I am grateful.

May 1, 2005, Florida will play its last regular season home games on Tuesday. The Gators will take on Florida State in a doubleheader at 1:30 pm at the Florida Softball Stadium. Mary Nesbitt Wisham, the inspiration for the character Kit in the movie "A League of Their Own" will attend the game as a representative of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. She will have a display of memorabilia from her time in league.

May 26, 2007 St Augustine Record:

In a league all her own Mary Nesbitt Wisham played professional baseball in the 1940s

Putnam County resident Mary Wisham played six seasons in the All-American Girls' Professional Baseball League as a pitcher. by PETER WILLOTT Mary Nesbitt Wisham's baseball card.

When Mary Nesbitt Wisham wraps her hands around a baseball bat, the years begin to fall away, and the girl who played in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League in the 1940s comes smiling through. And, before you ask, she's none of the girls portrayed in the movie "A League of Their Own." Although, like Kit in the movie, she pitched the winning game. "She was the pitcher for the Racine Belles in the movies. I was the pitcher for the real game for the real Racine Belles in real life. I can always say I relate to her," Wisham said. "I say that movie was 80 percent correct," she said. The rest she calls "made up," mostly to provide laughs. She credits the 1972 Equal Opportunity Act and the movie with bringing the women's baseball league out of obscurity and eventually having them saluted at the Cooperstown, N.Y., Baseball Hall of Fame. "There are less than 300 of us left. We're dying off. I've always said my goal is (age) 100. My aunt is 97," said Wisham, now 82. It's her aunt, Marie Harrell, who gave her the push to go try out in Chicago after Jimmy Hamilton scouted her in Chattanooga, where she was on a men's fast-pitch team. "I was the only girl playing, but I was the pitcher," Wisham said. "He came up and introduced himself to me. He told me what Mr. Wrigley was wanting to do to start a ladies league, but he stressed the femininity." They wanted Nesbitt, as she was known then, to go up to Chicago for a two-week tryout. "At first, I was kind of timid," she recalled. What she knew about Chicago came from a crime show on the radio about a detective who fought the underworld in Chicago. "That's all I'd ever heard about it," she said. "That's what scared me." Her aunt convinced her to give it a try. Mary Wisham has always loved baseball. When she was a little girl, her grandmother would walk her to school and carry her books. Wisham carried her bat and ball. Baseball and Mary were a natural fit. She played ball from elementary school on up, in sandlots and on teams -- school and all-state. Her tryout in Chicago on Wrigley Field was a success, and she became pitcher for the Racine Belles. She was 18. Before she could play, she had lessons to learn. Philip Wrigley, who owned the chewing gum company and inherited the Chicago Cubs major league baseball franchise from his father, wanted to keep the sport thriving during World War II. Many minor league teams suffered from manpower shortage during the war, and the idea of women playing ball in the Major League parks was born. Wrigley and other businessmen in the venture wanted the girls to be ladies. "We had to learn to walk down stairs with books on our heads, crossing our legs at the ankles, sipping from a teacup," she remembers. In addition to charm school, the girls learned how to apply and wear make-up. That was a pain, especially when trying to keep the lipstick on when wiping off the sweat. Uniforms designed for the women continued the feminine touch -- they were one-piece with a short skirt flared like those for figure skaters. Chaperones were part of the team as well, and the girls were taught how to deal with the public and fans in order to promote the league. The first year of the League, teams traveled by trains on which servicemen had priority for seats. Wisham remembers how the players would sit on their luggage in the middle of the aisles, take out cards and play as the trains raced along the tracks. Buses were in use by the next year. She was a pitcher for the Racine Belles for three years (1943-45) and was winning pitcher for the 1943 Championship, which was, basically, the World Series for the league. She was one of four pitchers for the Belles, and they were used in rotation, which meant she only got to hit once every four games. "I was always hitting, but as a pitcher you don't get to bat every day. I was always on base and making home runs," she said. A left-handed pitcher, she had a 26-13 record and pitched 308 innings in 1943. When she went to the Peoria Redwings, she played first base for three years (1947-50). "I'm left-handed, so I'm a natural for first base. I could play every day. I stayed in the top 10 among the batters," Wisham said. That year, sandwiched between her years with the Belles and the Redwings, was spent in Georgia -- after she married Vester Wisham, who worked for the Racine team. They were working a farm when a scout was sent out to find her and see about coming back to play in the league again. She had been playing on a men's team ("We played in a peanut field.") The scout paid her a $500 bonus. "That was like $5,000 then," she said. Her strongest memory was the night she hit her grand slam while playing in Peoria. There were 10,000 spectators watching the game. She remembers spring training in places like Opalaka and Daytona Beach and even once in Cuba "before Castro." She quit baseball again in 1950, pregnant with her first child, David. Fans gave her a baby shower on the field. The Wishams moved to Hollister in Putnam County after learning there were six acres and a house for sale. She did return to play for three months for a team in Miami, but it never caught on as it had in the Midwest. By 1954 the Girls Professional League was over. "It all broke up," Wisham said. "The men made cracks about putting us back in the kitchen. But we're still going. "A lot have passed away, and others are in nursing homes. A lot of the ladies never married. Our players went on to teach, be doctors and lawyers." She and her husband were married for 52 years, until his death in 1998. They raised four children. She didn't give up playing ball, joining in with local women's leagues. Her daughter, Mary Elizabeth, joined her, and they were part of the team that won the state championships for fast-pitch softball in 1975. They finished ninth at the national championship. "They called us the Cinderella team. Nobody had ever heard of us, and for several games we just beat everybody," she said. She was 65 when she played in that championship tournament in Louisville, Ky. For more than 20 years she drove a school bus in Putnam County. A teacher at one of the schools handed her a magazine in 1988 and said she needed to read an article. That's how she found out league members were being sought for special ceremonies at Cooperstown. It reconnected her and other league members, and they keep up these days through letters and the Internet. She's attended several of the reunions. The other day she was a speaker at the Putnam County Historical Society, signing baseball cards and talking about her playing days. She was a hit, running into a man she pitched against when they played in the Azalea Bowl during her softball league days. "I didn't recognize him, but he said we beat them," she said. Another man said he had been portrayed in the movie. A couple of children wanted their picture taken with her. The week before, she was a guest at the annual sports banquet for the county. "They've already asked me to be back next year," Wisham said. A recreation complex in West Putnam has been named in her honor. Mary Wisham still loves baseball. "We're Braves fans, and we're Gator fans," she said. Her son, Todd, who is emotionally handicapped, still lives with her, and they enjoy watching the games on television. Mary Wisham probably only has one regret about her playing days in the League. Her aunt, grandmother and father all got a chance to see her play, but not her mother. "I wish she could have seen me," she said.

1.4.4A.2.6. J B Wisham (Joe Branch, 2003)

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1.4.4A.3. James Quincy Worsham b 5 Dec 1864 Rupert, Taylor, GA according to Solon Wisham but he is 10 in the 1880 Census. James Quincey Worsham m Mary Emma Stuckey 6 Dec 1891 Taylor Co, GA. They lived in a community called Rabbit in Taylor Co which boarders Schley co  She  was b 10 Oct 1873 Rupert, Taylor Co, VA d/o Solon Stuckey & Julia. She d 19 Nov 1939 Rupert, Taylor, GA. He d 15 Nov 1959 Rupert, Taylor, GA.

Children:

1.4.4A.3.1. Lula Wisham b Oct 1892 m Jerry Rogers 2 May 1909 Taylor Co, GA. Children: Vascoe Rogers; Janie Lee Rogers m Enoch Johnson; Lucile Rogers; Zelma Rogers.

1.4.4A.3.2. Frances Iva Wisham b abt 1894 m Oscar White 17 Jan 1915 Taylor Co, GA. Prosperity Obituaries, Taylor Co, GA has: White, Frances Wisham 14 May 1899-3 Feb 1966. Children: Mary Lee White; Thelma White m Lester Beatty; Alma White. (See 1.3.4A.3.5. pg 750)

1.4.4A.3.3. Thessalonia Wisham "Thessie" b Jan 1895 & d 4 Jan 1956 Rupert, Taylor, GA. (See 1.3.4A.3.2. pg 750) m Charlie Christ Albritton b 10 Nov 1889 s/o Jeremiah Albritton & Louisiana Watson. She d 4 Jan 1956 Rupert, Taylor, GA & bur Prosperity Cemetery. He d Dec 1972. Children: Nettie Bee Albritton b abt 1912; John C Albritton b abt 1914; Vera Albritton; Mary Albritton; Clinton Albritton d 3 Jan 1985; Edgar Lee "Jack" Albritton; Wilma Albritton; Al Vera. Albritton b abt 1918; Hiram Wilcher Albritton; Ioan Albritton; Dorothy Albritton.  Photo, courtesy of Gerald Joiner, is of Charlie Crisp Albritton & Thessie Wisham Albritton with their two oldest children, son John C and daughter Nettie Bee Albritton, taken ca 1918.

 

 

1.4.4A.3.4. Waife Wisham or Wafe Wisham b 10 Oct 1895 Rupert, Taylor, GA but she was aged 2 in the 1900 Census & b Aug 1897. She m 21 Sep 1913 Taylor Co, GA to Monroe L Layfield Sr who was b 25 Feb 1890 s/o Isaac Layfield and Rebecca. He d Jul 1964 & she d 5 May 1978. Both are bur in Little Bethel Primitive Baptist Church Cem (See 1.4.4A.3.3. pg 750) Children: Lois Layfield; Leonard Layfield; Reece Layfield; Edgar Layfield; Eugene Layfield; Alice Layfield; Edna Layfield; M L Layfield; Marvin Layfield; Weaver Layfield; Fred Layfield; Gene Layfield; Estelle Layfield.

1.4.4A.3.5. Lucille Wisham b Jan 1900 Taylor, GA. (See 1.3.4A.3.4 pg 750)

 

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1.4.4A.3.6. Wonzie W Wisham or Wonza (Wanza) was the son of James Quincy Worsham "Wisham" & Mary Emma Stuckey.  He was b 6 Dec 1902 Taylor, GA & d Jan 1968 Marion, GA. (See 1.3.4A.3.7 pg 751) He m Leona Layfield who was b 2 Jan 1907 & d Nov 1973. Children: Inez Wisham; Agnes Wisham; Harvey J Wisham; Emma Grace Wisham; Louise Wisham; Hilda Wisham.

1.4.4A.3.7. Hattie Mae Wisham b 3 Mar 1905 Rupert, Taylor Co, GA & d 13 Jan 1972. (See 1.3.4A.3.6 pg 750) m Robert Roscoe Albritton b 19 Dec 1896 s/o Jeremiah Albritton & Louisiana Watson. He d 12 Sep 1962. Both bur Prosperity Cemetery, Taylor, GA. Children: James Roscoe Albritton; Lula Mae Albritton; J. B. Albritton; Mary Frances Albritton; Lura Albritton; Robert Halton Alkbritton; Otha Lee Albritton; Lozia Dee Albritton; Robert Albritton; Joyce Albritton.

1.4.4A.3.8. James Quincy Wisham b. 17 Apr 1907 Rupert, Taylor, GA m Lelia Bearl McGlamery 24 Apr 1927. (See 1.3.4A.3.8, p 751) Child: 

1A.3.4A.3.8.1 Annie Lee Wisham b 26 Jan 1929 Rupert, Taylor, GA m Roy Colquitt in Ellaville, Schley, GA.

1.4.4A.3.9. Stokey Wisham should be Young Stokes Wisham b 9 May 1909 Rupert, Taylor, GA. d 28 Jan 1964 Rupert, Taylor, GA & bur Sand Bethel Church Cem. (See 1.3.4.A.3.9. pg 751) He m Ollie Kate Mott. Children: Audrey Wisham; Hazel Wisham; Eva Wisham; Neva Wisham; Adrain Wisham.

1.4.4A.3.10. Solon Wisham b 30 Mar 1911 Rupert, Taylor, GA d 28 May 1993, Butler, Taylor , GA. (See 1.3.4A.3.10. Pg 751) m 1st) Ruby Dell Wall 28 May 1928 Ellaville, Schley, GA who was b 20 Aug 1910 Buena Vista, Marion, GA d/o John Wall. He m 2nd) Gracie Lois Harvey 2 Jul 1946 Macon Co, GA who was b 6 Oct 1909 Butler, Taylor, GA. Solon & Ruby children: Millard Wisham; Solon Wisham Jr Solon & Gracie child: Joan Wisham

1.4.4A.3.11. Irma Wisham b 30 Mar 1913 Taylor Co, GA. She m James Charles Hayes who was b 11 Sep 1918. She d abt 1988 Taylor Co, GA. Both are bur Sand Bethel Church Cemetery. (See 1.3.4A.3.12. Pg 751)

1.4.4A.3.12. Myrtice L. Wisham b 1919, d Jan 1959. She m Will Harmon.  Child: Barbara Blaine Harmon. (See 1.3.4A.3.13. Pg 751)

1.4.4A.4. John Henry Worsham b 27 Jul 1872 Taylor Co, GA. (See 1.3.4A.4.) He is age 8 in the 1880 Taylor Co, GA census, living with his grandfather, Daniel Worsham. He  m Stella McGlamery 13 Dec 1891 Macon, GA by L. Shirah, JP. (Macon Co, GA, Bk C)  Stella b 17 Oct 1879 & d. 30 May 1957 Macon, GA. He d. 9 Feb 1955 Macon, GA. Both are bur Little Bethel Freewill Baptist Church Cem, Macon, GA.

Children: 

1.4.4A.4.1. Clyde Wisham b 20 Feb 1896, d 16 Feb 1971 DeKalb, GA, bur Richland, Stewart, GA. 

1.4.4A.4.2. Lillie O. Wisham b abt 1899 m Caron Duke 29 Dec 1919 Taylor Co, GA. In 1930 they lived in Riverview, Hillsborough, Florida.

1.4.4A.4.3. John H. Wisham b abt 1902 

1.4.4A.4.4. Mildred Wisham b abt 1912 m Clyde Franklin Hill b abt 1903 & d. 18 May 1941 Taylor Co, GA. 

1.4.4A.4.5. Collins Wisham (Joe Branch, 2003)

1.4.4A.5. Della Wisham b Jul 5, 1877 Taylor Co, GA. (See Della Worsham, 1.4.4A.5.) She is age 6 in the 1880 Taylor Co, GA census, living with her grandfather, Daniel Worsham.  From The Butler (Georgia) Herald "Died Della daughter of Mr. Y. S. Worsham died at her father's residence on the 5th inst, age about 10. Remains interred at the cemetery at Bethel." (Marriages, Deaths & Etc. from The Butler (Georgia) Herald 1876-1896 by Marilyn Neisler Windham, Central Georgia Genealogical Society, Inc, 1995, Warner Robins, GA Vol 11, #37 19 Jul 1887 p 87)

(Vol 11, # 39 2 Aug 1887 p 88)

 "In memoriam Della Worsham daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Y. S. Worsham was born Jul 5, 1877 and died July 5 1887. Her remains interred in the Bethel Cemetery."

1.4.6.  Green Warren Worsham (was 1.3.6.) m Nicey Ellen Layfield 11 Dec 1862 Taylor Co, GA. Green Warren Wisham's Georgia Death Certificate has him b 1830-10-9, Age at Death 95 yrs 6 mo, d Columbus, Muscogee Co 1926-4-9, Father Daniel Wisham b GA, Mother Elsie Joiner b GA, inform Miss Eliza Wisham of Columbus, gastric cancer, bur Rupert, GA.

Children:

1.4.6.1. Ada Worsham "Adair" b 9 Oct 1865 Taylor, GA & d 8 Dec 1923 Columbus, Muscogee, GA.

She is in the 1870 Panhandle, Taylor, GA census as Adair Wishum.  She died from burns she suffered when her dress caught fire from the fireplace. (Janice Bullock Goddard, 2011) She was bur in Oak Grove Cem.  Ada m John B Bullock and had children: Alice Bullock, Ozie Bullock, George Bullock, Lester Bullock, Henry Bullock, Daisie Bullock & Rosa L Bullock.

1.4.6.2. Alice Laura Worsham b abt 1869 Taylor, GA & m James Jones 15 Jun 1890 Taylor, GA.

1.4.6.3. Eliza Worsham b May 1870 Taylor, GA.

1.4.6.4. Susan Pauline Worsham b Dec 1876 Taylor, GA & d 14 Oct 1942 Shellman, Randolph, GA.  She m John Thomas O'Hern 3 May 1891 Sumter, Sumter, GA.

1.4.6.5. Lucius Green Worsham "Lucas" b Aug 1883 Taylor, GA m Abbie Elnora Forshee.

Children:

1.4.6.5.1.  Daniel G Wisham b 8 Nov 1913 of Macon, GA & d 2 Mar 2005.  He enlisted 10 Jan 1942 in Fort McPherson Atlanta, GA for service in WW II.

1.4.6.5.2.  Vastie Lee Wisham b 21 Jan 1915 of Macon, GA & d 20 Jan 2002 Columbus, Muscogee, GA.

1.4.6.5.3.  Maggie Wisham b 21 Mar 1920 in Schley, GA & d 27 May 2008 in Columbus, Muscogee, GA.

He obit:

Maggie W. Johnson March 21, 1920- May 27, 2008 COLUMBUS, GA— Mrs. Maggie Wisham Johnson., 88 of 5131 Warm Springs Road, Columbus, passed Tuesday May 27, 2008, at Fountain City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Thursday, June 5, 2008 in the Chapel at People's Funeral Service with Chaplin Bill Mayhew officiating according to People's Funeral Service of Columbus, Inc., 1604 Talbotton Road. Visitation will be today from 6:00PM until 8:00PM at the funeral home. Mrs. Johnson was born March 21, 1920 in Schley County, GA, daughter of the late Lucus and Abbie Forshee Wisham. She was preceded in death by her husband Lee and daughter Elaine. She leaves to cherish her memories a brother Charlie (Betty R.) Wisham, Travelers Rest, SC; a niece Carolyn Hice, Columbus and several other loving neighbors and dear friends

1.4.6.5.4.  Charles R Wisham "Charlie" b 12 Jan 1923 of Macon, GA.  He enlisted in WW II 7 Aug 1941 in Fort Benning, GA.

1.4.7. (was 1.3.7.) Cleopatra Worsham b abt 1846 Marion, GA (5-1850, 14-1860)
1.4.8. Marzilla Worsham "Lisa Bea" b abt 1849 Marion, GA (2-1850, 11-1860) In the 1900 Taylor Census Alcey Joiner Worsham says that she had 8 children and 5 were living. Marzilla must be Liza "Bea" Worsham d/o Dan & Alsey Joiner Worsham, who Joe Branch, 2003, writes: She m J M  Lawson who were charter members of the Bethel church along with grand pa John W, Wishum, and William and wife Elizabeth Wishum Massey.
Children: (Joe Branch, 2003)

1.4.8.1 Jim Lawson m Mary Ford of Doles GA, she is bur Providence Cem near Doles GA. Big Jim's wife Mary Ford b 13 May 1870, d 23 May 1948 bur Providence Cem near Doles GA, believe this family lived in Turner Co GA
1.4.8.2 William R. Lawson b 22 Sep 1874 d 7 Jun 1951 bur Oak Grove Cem, near Ashburn GA, m Dolly.
1.4.8.3 Homer Lawson d Jun 1939 lived at Gordy, south of Sylvester GA. Homer had a son Edward who m Fannie Mae Autman, and had a son, named Edward Jr.
1.4.8.4 Florence Lawson b 7 Mar 1879, d 26 Mar 1962, bur Tifton Cem, m her first cousin Robert M. Massey [Rev Bob] 31 Dec 1893. Robert M was the son of William Dunkin Massey and Elizabeth Wishum Massey
1.4.8.5 Monnie Lawson b 2 Oct 1881, d 18 Jun 1934 m Nancy Parker bur Oak Grove Cem, Monmie was said to have had 7 girls one m a White and was killed in a car accident, Monnie wife, Nancy Parker b 27 Nov 1887, d 27 Jan 1957 bur Oak Grove Cem, Turner Co, GA. Monnie Lawson took his mule down to a spring for water after a hard days work, and a crazy man by the name of Whiddon, shot and killed him, then went home and killed himself. (Joe Branch, 2003)
1.4.8.6 Rev Benjamin D Lawson b 4 Mar 1886, d 4 Nov 1953 bur Oak Grove, m Anna b 4 0ct 1886, d 9 Jun 1935

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