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1. Peter Seth Worsham b abt 1809 VA md 1st) Harriet Evans abt 1838 SC. He md 2nd) Ann Bagnal Plowden SC. Descendants lived in Sumter Co., SC; Charleston Co., SC; Clarendon Co., SC., Harden Co., TN.
1.3. James Peter Worsham. Company I of the 25th Regiment of SC Volunteers was made up of the Clarendon Guard, organized Nov 1861, and mustered into the Confederate Army, 1 Jan 1862, as Captain E. N. Plowden's Company C, 21st Regiment, SC. E. N. Plowden was elected Captain 1 Jan 1862; resigned 1 May 1862 and was succeeded by Captain Butler. Peter Seth Worsham, father of Peter Worsham, later md. Ann Bagnal Plowden, who may be related to E. N. Plowden. Also known as the Eutaw Regiment, the 25th was organized during the winter of 1861-1862 from the 11th Battalion from Charleston and the Clarendon Guard from the middle region of SC. Under the command of General Johnson Hagood, Sep 1863, the 25th Regiment was deployed to defend Charleston. They were stationed at Camp Pemberton on James Island and were detailed to Fort Johnson, Fort Lamar at Successionville, Fort Sumter, Wagner Battery and Gregg Battery on Morris Island. The regiment had 4 killed and 14 wounded at Secessionville, and 16 killed, 124 wounded and 3 missing on Morris island from 10 Jul 10 to 6 Sep 1863. Peter Worsham, age 18, was killed in the battle on Morris Island 5 Sep 1863. At this time the regiment contained 36 officers and 491 men. Members of the 25th Regiment were captured on 7 Sep 1863 at the fall of Battery Wagner (Fort Wagner).
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1.6. Jane Hamlin Worsham b Aug 1850 SC m. Daniel E. Epps abt 1867. Daniel b Dec 1844 SC. They are on the 1870 Midway, Clarendon, SC census. He is age 25 b SC as D. E. Epps and she is age 18 as J. H. Epps b SC. They are on the 1880 Sumter, Williamsburg Co, SC census. He is age 35 as D. E. Epps & she is age 30 as Jane H. Epps. One child was listed in Williamsburg Co., SC deaths: Joseph W. Epps b 29 Aug 1885 d 17 Aug 1915 of Apoplexy s/o Daniel E. Epps & Jane H. Worsham.
1.7.4 George Talbert Worsham md. Jessie V. Phillips 1906. Jessie b. Sep 2, 1887 Summerville, Dorchester, SC & d. Apr 17, 1971. (FamilySearch® Ancestral File™ v4.19)
1.7.4.1 Mary E. Worsham. She is bur. Midway Presbyterian Church Cem, Clarendon, SC. (Cemeteries of Old Sumter, vol 2, 1991, FHL, p. 161)
1.7.4.2. George Frederick Worsham b. 30 Jul 1909 Clarendon, SC & d. May 1971. (Soc. Sec death index) (1 8/12-1910; 11 –1920) He md. Sara Deer. (Fran Worsham, 2001)
1.7.4.3. Maree Flagg Worsham b. abt. 1913 Clarendon, SC. (6-1920) (Fran Worsham, 2001)
1.7.4.4. Eugene Talbert Worsham b. 20 Sep 1914 Clarendon, SC & d. Sep 1977 Charleston, Charleston, SC. (Soc. Sec death index) (5 –1920) He md. Sarah Frances Castiene. (Fran Worsham, 2001)
1.7.4.5. John James Worsham b. 20 Sep 1914 Turbeville, Florence, SC. (5–1920) He md. Frances Phillips. (Fran Worsham, 2001)
1.7.4.6. Annie Lee Worsham "Anne" b. abt 1919 of Clarendon, SC. (1 –1910) She md. 1st) Marvin Gibble Richardson & 2nd) John Peter Paszek. As a child she changed her name to Anne and maintained her first married name as an artist. (Anne Worsham Richardson, 2001) Anne Worsham Richardson paintings have been shown in galleries and private collections throughout the United States, Canada, South America, England, France, Holland, Sweden, Austria, Switzerland, Japan and Germany. She was invited to the White House 24 Sep 1975 and was received by President Ford in the Oval Office. At that time, she was the only woman painter ever to be selected by the National Wildlife Federation, Washington, DC to receive the "Art Print of the Year Award." Her water color of the California Quail was selected for this honor and was published in National Wildlife Magazine in the 1970 fall issue. Eighteen of her paintings have been reproduced on National Wildlife Christmas cards. The 1972 issue of National Wildlife Magazine features her "Pine Grosbeaks" on the front cover. Anne has a web site at: http://www.birdsiviewgallery.com/artist.htm
1.7.4.7. Thomas Phillips Worsham b. 17 Apr 1922 of Clarendon, SC & d. Aug 1963. (Soc. Sec death index) He md. Frances Wheeler "Fran". (Fran Worsham, 2001)
1.7.4.8. Jessie Lu Worsham b. 27 Jun 1925Clarendon, SC, d. 1 Oct 1989 of Summerville, Dorchester, SC & bur. Midway Presb. Church Cem., Clarendon, SC. (Soc. Sec. Death index) She md. William F. Hanna.
1.7.4.9. Edith McBride Worsham
1.7.5. James John Worsham b. Feb 1885 Clarendon, SC md. Annie Bell Mixon b. abt. 1898 Hampton, SC.
1.7.6. Hugh Yancy Worsham d. 3 Apr 1938 & bur. Olanta Presbyterian Church Cem. He md. Corrie Mae Webber b. 15 Apr 1892 & d. 21 Dec 1964 Florence, Florence, SC.
1.7.7. Elizabeth Jane Worsham
1.7.9. Leila E. Worsham b. 26 Jul 1893 & d. Nov 1982 of Darlington, Darlington, SC. (Soc. Sec. Death index)
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1. Robert Washam b. abt 1795 VA. This Robert may be Robert Worsham on page 583. Robert md. 1st) Rebecca Morehouse & 2nd) Sarah A. Hale 22 Apr 1869 Monroe Co., KY. Sarah Hardin is believed to be the wife of Robert Worsham b. abt 1810 and the son of Patram Worsham. Sarah Hale age 17 KY is in the 1850 Monroe Co, KY cens, near Robert Washam living with her mother Mary Hale age 43 KY, and siblings Joseph age 20 KY, William age 13 KY, Nancy age 11 KY, John age 7 KY, Henry age 2 KY. Roberts descendants lived Jackson Co., TN; Monroe Co., KY; Lawrence Co., MO; Miller Co., MO.
1A.1. Dennis Washam (1830-1912) & Nancy Lee Webb (1830-1912) are bur Sycamore Cem., Lawrence Co., MO. His Death Certificate No 9927 states he was b. 20 Jun 1830 b KY s/o Robert Washam & Fannie Culley. He d 14 Mar 1912 age 81 8 mos 24 days of Lobar Pneumonia in Lincoln, Lawrence, MO & bur Campbell Cem. 15 Mar 1912. Informant was Mrs. John Washam of Miller, MO. Nancy b. 8 Aug 1832 Cumberland Co., KY d/o Edward Webb b. VA & Marthy Turner b VA. She d 12 Feb 1923 wid. of Dennis Washham at age 90 years 6 mo 4 days of Bright's Disease of Kidneys & bur Campbell Cem. Informant was A. W. Washham of Miller, MO
1A.1.3.1.1. Clarence Washam b. 1904, d. 1907 is bur. Sycamore Cem, Lawrence Co, MO.
1A.1.3.1.3. Everett Washam b. 1909, d. 1911 is bur. Sycamore Cem, Lawrence Co, MO.
1A.1.3.2.3. Ray Keith Washam b 1 Jul 1923 Miller, MO. He lived in the state of California for 30 years and returned to Miller to retire in 1986. Children: Pamela Sue Washam Ploesch and Linda Lea Washam Hartman. Keith bur. Sycamore Cem., northeast of Miller.
1A.1.4. Mary Ellen Washam instead of Mary Elizabeth Washam. Mary E. Washam Hood is bur. Sycamore Cem, Lawrence Co, MO.
Add child of Robert Washam & Sarah Hardin:
1A.4. William H. Washam b 7 Oct 1836 KY d. 26 Sep 1912 & bur Campbell Cem, Miller, MO. His Certificate of Death 3350 stated he was s/o Robert Washam b KY, was married and a farmer. Informant was James Washam, Miller MO.
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1A.1.2. Elizabeth Ann Washam bur Campbell Cem., Lawrence, MO (Death Certificate #5787) Informant was Mrs. Ella Lane, Miller, MO
Children:
Ella Bridges b 20 Jun 1870 (9-1880) m. James Abner Layne. They are on the 1900 Lincoln, Lawrence, MO census. She is age 29 b Jun 1870 m 8 years 2/2. James b 1 Jun 1867 d 17 Sep 1942 Kings Co., CA She d 8 Dec 1942 Kings, CA. (California Death Index); Hallock Bridges b abt 1873; Maggie Bridges b abt 1878; Bertha Bridges b Mar 1880; Franklin Bridges b 31 Aug 1888 d 5 Aug 1888.
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1A.1.3.1. Charles Elza Washam.
Children:
1A.1.3.1.3. Everett Washam. His Certificate #24957 has his name as Elza Washam b 6 Dec 1909 d 6 Jul 1911 age 1 year 7 months b. Jasper Co., MO s/o Elza Washam b. Lawrence Co., MO & Maggie Sisco b. Douglas Co., MO & bur Sycamore Cem. Informant was Elza Washam, Bowersville #2.
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1A.1.6. Nancy P. Washam and George are bur. Sycamore Cem, Lawrence Co, MO.
1A.1.8. Albert W. Washam & Cora are bur. Sycamore Cem., Lawrence Co., MO. Cora Lee Gayer b 18 Feb 1882 d/o Al Gear b IN & Sarah Zimmerman according to her Death Certificate No 13210B. Yet she was on the 1880 Rock Prairie, Dade, MO age 2 as Cora L. Gear with parents Asbury Gear age 25 b IN & Sarah Bell age 19 b IN. She is listed on the 1900 Lincoln, Lawrence, MO census age27 m. 1 year b Feb 1878 She d. 4 Apr 1923 of Cerebral Apoplexy & bur Cycamore Cem. (Sycamore). Informant was Julia Whittenburg, Miller, MO. Her father, Asberry A. Gayer was age 15 in the 1870 Liberty, Tipton, IN census and listed as Asbery Gayer b IN with wife Sarah in the 1910 Hughes, OK census
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1A.2.1. James Winfred Washam md. Adliza Gertrude White. Adliza Gertrude White Washam May 23, 1876, Mar 25, 1952 Miller, Lawrence Co MO, wife to James Winfred Washam, mother to Freda, Fama, and Hanzel, child of William Carter White and Martha Ann Neece White. (Sycamore Cem, Lawrence Co, MO)
1A.2.1.1. Freda W. Washam b. 26 Apr 1905, d. 23 Dec 1996 Lockwood, Dade, MO, md. Otis Sherman Wilson b. 30 Jul 1902 Barry Co, MO & d. 15 Jun 1965 Miller, Lawrence, MO. Both are bur. Sycamore Cem, Lawrence Co, MO.
1A.2.1.3. Wallace Hansel Washam children: James Michael Washam & Cheryl Lynn Washam. (Willie Washam, 1998)
1A.2.3. John Robert Washam md. Clara Belle Scoggins b. 13 Apr 1881 Mason Valley, Benton Co, AR & she d. 1947. Both are bur. Sycamore Cem, Lawrence Co, MO. Don Dyer, 2006, wrote
Clara Belle Scoggins was the d/o Samuel Green Scoggins & Mary Dewbre. Mary Dewbre was the dtr. of James Dewbre & Mary Webb (the sister of Nancy that md Dennis Washam, page 756) Samuel Green Scoggins is the son of S. Chester Scoggins & Amanda Jane Priest. Samuel Green had a sister named Mary Scoggins that md James T. Dewbre. James T. Dewbre is a brother to Mary Dewbre mother of Clara Bell.
Children:
1A.2.3.1. Alva Leamon Washam b 23 Jun 1906 Miller, Lawrence, MO & md. Lucille Lucinda Reynolds b 30 Jul 1912 & she d 6 Sep 2002 Miller, Lawrence, MO with burial in Sycamore Cem, east of Miller. Children: Betty Lou Washam & Alva Gene Washam.
1A.2.3.2. Arlie Raymond Washam md. Alma E. Casteel b. 1911 of Lincoln, Lawrence, MO & she d. 1974. Arlie and Alma grew up near each other on Neighborhood Road in Lincoln, MO. Alma was the daughter of William L. Casteel b. abt 1882 of Dade Co, MO and the granddaughter of John Henry Casteel b. 15 Jan 1844 of Waynesboro, Wayne Co, TN & Nancy E. Hixon b. abt 1850 AR. Alma's mother died before 1920.
Children: (Willie Washam, 1998)1A.2.3.2.1. Mary Belle Washam b. 21 Feb 1930 Miller, Lawrence, MO & md. Zane R. Neal. Mary died 5 Dec 2005 of Apple Valley, San Bernardino, California.
1A.2.3.2.2. Bonnie Lee Washam b. 21 Jun 1931 Miller, Lawrence, MO & md William E. Martin. Bonnie died 26 Apr 2005 of Apple Valley, San Bernardino, California.
1A.2.3.2.3. Arilee Dean Washam b. & d. 7 Nov 1935 Miller, Lawrence, MO.
1A.2.3.2.4. Paul Laverne Washam b. 26 Nov 1936 San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co, CA & md Gloria May Adams.1A.2.3.3. Glenn Richardson Washam b 5 Oct 1915 Miller, Lawrence, MO & md. Vida Lucille Holcomb b 17 Jul 1917 & she d 14 Oct 1998 Mount Vernon, Lawrence, MO. Children: Robert Leroy Washam, Fern Irene Washam & Glenda Washam.
1A.2.5. Francis Marion Washam md Dora A. Masters who was b. 1890 & d. 1957. Both are bur. Sycamore Cem, Lawrence Co, MO.
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1A.2.6. Sarah Elizabeth Washam md Elmer Floyd Masters. He d. 13 Oct 1967 and Sarah d. 28 Sep 1968. Both are bur. Sycamore Cem, Lawrence Co, MO.
1A.2.7.1. Irvin H. Washam md. Lois Lucille Vandergrift who was b. 18 Jun 1916 & d. 7 Dec 1988 Orange Co, CA.
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1A.4.1. Betty A. Washam is in the 1910 Metcalfe Co, KY cens with husband George W. Jaco age 37 TN as Betty A. 46 KY md 18 yrs mother of 3 children.
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1A.4.4. John Thomas Washam. John died in Indianapolis,
Marion, Indiana & bur
Tomkinsville, Monroe, KY. (Virginia A Pomfret, 2002). Picture
is of John Thomas
Washam & Sallie Elizabeth Jackson's family, circa 1914. Flora
Washam is on Sallie's lap, back row right is Bertha Washam, far right Lawrence
Washam, William Washam on lap of John, far left is probably Millard
Washam. Picture from Johnny Ray Washam, 2002.
1A.4.4.1. Bertha Washam md. Mr. Fish. (John Bruce, 2000)
1A.4.4.2. Dewey Lawrence Washam b. 15 Aug 1900 Monroe Co, KY & d. Feb 1980 Indianapolis, Marion, IN. (SSDI) He had a dau., Norma Washam, who died in Indianapolis. (Virginia A Pomfret, 2002)
1A.4.4.3. Millard Haskel Washam d. 30 Jul 1970. He md Elsie Mary Ellen Viola
Whalen b. 4 Jul 1908 & d. Apr 1985. (John Bruce, 2000) She d. in Arkansas and was bur. Floral Park Cem., Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN. (Denise Caroline Schkoll Rivera, 2002) Picture of Millard & Elsie Washam courtesy Denise Caroline Schkoll Rivera, 2005.
Children: (John Bruce, 2000)
1A.4.4.3.1 Imogene May Washam b. 17 Dec 1925 & d. 23 Jun 1996 of Hot Springs National Park, Garland Co, AR. (SSDI) She was bur. Floral Park Cem., Indianapolis, Marion, IN. (Denise Caroline Schkoll Rivera, 2002) She md. 1st) Mr. Grey & 2nd) John Mack Bruce Sr. Children: Michael Grey Bunch & Donna Grey Bunch (adopted by Flora B. Washam Bunch), John Bruce & Kathy Bruce.
1A.4.4.3.2 Millard Haskel Washam md Edith Bullard & had children: Robert David Washam, Richard Dale Washam, Donald Washam, Steven Washam, Infant Washam, & Daniel Tiffany Washam. (John Bruce, 2000 & Denise Schkoll Rivera, 2002)
1A.4.4.3.3 Jack L. Washam b. 27 Nov 1932 & d. Aug 1982 of
Greenwood, Johnson, IN. Jack md 1st) unknown & 2nd) Carol. Children: Charlette Washam, Mark Washam & Theresa Washam (adopted) (John Bruce, 2000 & Denise Schkoll Rivera, 2002) Picture of Jack L. Washam was taken 2 Aug 1959 is courtesy Denise Caroline Schkoll Rivera, 2005.
1A.4.4.3.4 Janet Louise Washam b. 15 Jun 1935 &
d. 23 Jan 2000 of Indianapolis, Marion, IN. She md 1st) Wolfgang Schkoll & 2nd) Samuel David Sever. Children: Deborah Joan Schkoll, Denise Caroline Schkoll Rivera, Sherry Diane Schkoll, David Samuel Sever. (Denise Caroline Schkoll Rivera, 2002) Picture is Janet's 1953 Emmerich Manuel High School senior picture.
1A.4.4.4. William T. Washam md. 1st) Evelyn. (Indianapolis City Directory 1932, Polk & Co) He md 2nd) Alice. Children: David Tom Washam & Arith Washam. (Virginia A Pomfret, 2002) David Washam b. 9 Dec 1930 & d. 4 Nov 1998 Indianapolis, Marion, IN (SSDI) Children: David Tom Washam b. 9 Dec 1930 & d. 4 Nov 1998 Indianapolis, Marion, IN (SSDI) & Arith? Washam. (Virginia A Pomfret, 2002)
1A.4.4.5. Flora B. Washam md. Harold Bunch & d. abt 1971 Brownsburg, Hendricks, Indiana. (Virginia A Pomfret, 2002)
1A.4.4.7. Ora Reggie Washam md Flossie Mae Birge 11 Aug 1935. Flossie b. 10 Sep 1915 & d. Sep 1983 Zionsville, Boone, Indiana.
Flossie had a daughter, Imogene Birge
Washam, b. 20 Jan 1933 & d. 11 Oct 1998 Dallas, Dallas, TX. (SSDI) She md. Tommy Quinn. Children: Patricia Ann Quinn & Janet Sue Quinn. (Virginia A Pomfret, 2002) Imogene was bur. Oak Cliff, Dallas, TX. (Obit. picture of Flossie courtesy Johnny Ray Washam, 2002)
Ora and Flossie’s children: (Virginia A Pomfret, 2002)
1A.4.4.7.1. Ora Girroll Washam md Pauline Likens.
His obit. reads: (TribTown.com, Sat, 6 Dec 2003)
Ora G. Washam, 67, Seymour, died Fri, Dec. 5, 2003, at Schneck Medical Center, Seymour.
Children: (Virginia A Pomfret, 2002)
1A.4.4.7.1.1. Reggie Thomas Washam md. Rita J. Riney.
1A.4.4.7.1.2. Delbert L. Washam b. 9 Nov 1958 , d. 12 Nov 1997 Seymour, Jackson, IN & bur. Riverview Cem, Seymour, Jackson, IN. (SSDI)
1A.4.4.7.1.3. Linda Mae Washam
1A.4.4.7.1.4. Larry Wayne Washam
1A.4.4.7.2. Virginia Ann Washam md. 1st) Robert Earl Tyler, 2nd) Carl Fred Smith, 3rd) Larry Avery, & 4th) Galen Willis Pomfret. Children: Clifford Earl Tyler, Kelly Jean (Tyler) Pomfret was adopted by Galen W. Pomfret, Delaina Sue (Tyler) Pomfret was adopted by Galen W. Pomfret & Jay Allen Smith.
1A.4.4.7.3. Sallie Sue Washam md. Richard Zimmerman. Children: Eric Zimmerman & Corey Lee Zimmerman.
1A.4.4.7.4. Johnny Ray Washam "John" md. Beverly Worley. Children: Johnny Randall Washam, Chasity Washam, Jason Washam & Jeremey Washam.
1A.4.7. Mary M. Washam b Oct 1880 Monroe Co., KY. paragraph number was 1A.2.7.
1A.4.8.1. Barlow Washam may be a son of James Washam & Malinda R. Louis. Barlow may have had a son named Oakley who was living with his grandparents Alex E. Jaco age 69 TN & Lettie age 61 KY in the 1910 White Co, TN census. In Monroe Co, KY mrgs is the mrg of Betty Washam to George W. Jaco. She is a daughter of James Washam & Malinda R. Louis and may be Barlow’s sister. Barlow was b. abt. 1887 of Barren Co, KY. He may have md. 1st) Roxie Jaco b. abt. 1887 of Barren Co, KY. Roxie and Oakley are in the 1920 Barren Co, KY cens living with John Wilson age 48 KY as Roxie age 33 KY & Oakley Washam (stepson) age 17 KY. Barlow md. 2nd) Hattie Wallace abt. 1910 of Barren Co, KY.
Hattie b abt. 1888 of Barren Co, KY. Hattie "had brothers by the name of Luther, Taylor, Walter and a sister by the name of Tildie-not sure of the spelling. Taylor was a hobo and died jumping from a train. Grandpa (Barlow) was raised by an uncle. His parents d. when he was real small, no name for the uncle." (Irene Washam, 2001) Hattie was a Cherokee Indian. (Selena Washam Woodward, 2001) In this 1957 photograph are William Edward Washam, Hattie Wallace and Barlow Washam. "It was taken at the back of their little home. She was one of the sweetest people God ever created." (Salena Washam, 2002)
Child of Barlow and Roxie (not proven):
1A.4.8.1A.1 Oakley Washam b. abt. 1903 of Barren Co, KY & d. 23 May 1967, Barren Co, KY. (KY death vol. 25, cert 12391) In 1910 Oakley lived with his Jaco grandparents in White Co, TN & in 1920 is living with his step father and mother in Barren Co, KY. He md. Lillian b. 4 Nov 1915 of Cumberland Co, KY & d. 2 Mar 1997, Glasgow, Barren, KY. (Mar 1997 Lexington Herald-Leader, Burkesville, KY, Lillian N. Washam, 81, Glasgow, formerly of Cumberland Co, retired sales clerk, widow of Oakley Washam, died Sun. & SSDI)
Children of Barlow & Hattie:
1A.4.8.1B.1. Hollie Christina Washam b. 20 Jan 1911, Barren, KY. (KY birth vol 25, # 9767)
1A.4.8.1B.2. Herbert L. Washam b. 7 Aug 1912, Jefferson, KY. (KY birth vol 101, # 40060)
1A.4.8.1B.3. William Edward Washam b. 1 Oct 1914 Louiville,
Jefferson, KY; d. 5 May 2002 Vancouver, Clark, Washington. (KY birth vol 109, # 54074) William md. 1st) Nellie McGinnis. He md. 2nd) Celia & md. 3rd) Esther Gilbert. (Selena Washam Woodward, 2002) This black and white photograph is of Nellie McGinnis, her daughter Anne Washam, William's second wife (now deceased) Sally and Nellie's daughter, Selena Washam. Color photograph is William and Esther Gilbert Washam. (Selena Washam Woodward, 2002) William's obit is in the The Columbian, May 7, 2002: William E. Washam, Vancouver, A graveside service will be Wed at Evergreen Memorial Gardens Cem for William "Bill" E. Washam, who d. Sun, May 5, 2002, in Vancouver. He was 87. An area resident since 1939, Mr. Washam b. Oct 1, 1914, in Louisville, Ky. Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Esther, at home; two daughters, Anne Long of Anna, TX, and Selena Woodword of Vancouver; two sons, Max Cassada of Colonial Heights, Va., and Jack Gilbert of Vancouver; one sister, Irene of Michigan. Mr. Washam worked in the shipyards, for Lucky Lager Brewing for 20 years and was a painter before he retired. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
Children of William and Nellie:
1A.4.8.1B.3A.1. Selena Washam md. Mr. Woodward.
1A.4.8.1B.3A.2. Anne Washam md. Mr. Long.
1A.4.8.1B.4. Hallie Irene Washam b. 13 May 1916 Jefferson, KY. (KY birth vol 51, # 25431) She lived in Michigan.
1B.1. Sarah M. Washam may be the dau of Robert Washam & Rebecca Morehouse or an unknown second wife.
1B.2. Sarah J. Washam may be the dau of Robert Washam & Rebecca Morehouse or an unknown second wife.
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1. Thomas Washam b bef 1765. In the 1810 Mecklenburg Co, NC cens is Thomas Washam with neighbors Jonathan Potts, Wm. J. Davidson, Samuel Stanford, Wm. Moon, Furnance? Barnabas?, Jas Gillaspie, Jno Brown & Widow Washam. The probable inhabitants in the household were: 1m b. 1801-1810 (Thomas Washam), 1 m b. 1795-1800 (Essex Washam), 2 m b. 1785-1794 (Bennet Washam & Alexander Washam), 1m b. bef 1765 (Thomas Washam), 1 f b. 1795-1800 (Barbara Washam), 2 f b. 1785-1794 (Patsy Washam & Sarah Washam), 1f b. bef 1765 (wife unknown). He is not found in the 1820 Census, However, there is an older man, b. 1740-1750 living with Alexander Washam in the 1830 census who could be Thomas Washam.
Of interest to this family is a Daniel Worsham, b 1765-1784, living in Mecklenburg Co, NC in 1810. Living with Daniel were: 3 m b 1801-1810, 2 m b 1795-1800, 1 f b 1801-1810, 1 f b 1765-1784, and neighbors were James Elveson, Lucy Harwood, John Warsham, Swenney? Bryant, Swim Silas.
Jeremiah Washam b bef 1774 is in the 1790 Salisbury District, Mecklenburg Co, NC census along with a m b bef 1774, 1 m b 1774-1790, & 3 f b bef 1774. Jeremiah could be closely related to John as John had a son named Jeremiah.
Children:
1.1. Alexander Graham Washam b Oct 15, 1789. Alexander md Sarah Catherine Irwin 30 Mar 1824 Rowan Co., NC with David Caldwell, Surety & Witness, Hy Giles. Sarah b 26 Jul 1792 d/o Robert Irwin and Elizabeth Eaton. Sarah's sister, Elizabeth Irwin md William Washam 14 Sep 1824 Rowan Co., NC. William is 1.5.1.3.1.6. & s/o John & Dicey Washam.
In the 1830 Mecklenburg Co, NC cens, is Alexander Washam b 1790-1800, 2 males b. 1825-1830 (unknown), 1 m b. 1740-1750 (this may be his father, Thomas Washam); 1 f b. 1825-1830 (Nancy Cowan Washam), 1 f b. 1790-1800 (wife, Sarah Catherine Irwin). Neighbors were Ephraim Morton, Joseph Martin, Peterson ?, Jno Leathis?, Elizabeth Washam, Jesee Page?, Charles Mitchel.
In the 1840 Mecklenburg Co, NC cens, Alexander Worsham b. 1780-90, 1 m b. 1830-1835 (Alexander), 1 m b. 1825-1830 (Thomas E.), 1 f b. 1825-1830 (Nancy Cowan Washam), 1 f b. 1790-1800 (wife, Sarah Catherine Irwin).
His wife Sarah is on the 1850 Census, age 57, b abt 1793, p 34. She is Sarah C. Warsham on the 1860 Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC Census, p 605.
"In memory of Alexander Warsham who was born October 15th, 1789 and died 14 February 14th 1849 in the 60th year of his age." (Bethel Presb. Church Cemetery, Cornelius, Mecklenburg, NC records) His wife Sarah Catherine Irwin b 26 Jul 1792; d 13 Jul 1871 & bur Bethel Presb. Cem, Mecklenburg Co., NC. (Marsha H. Washam, China Grove, NC, 1999) Elson Irwin, 2000, wrote: "Robert Irwin b. ca 1760 Rowan Co, NC d. 1806 Iredell Co, NC s/o Christopher Irwin/Jane McDowell m. Elizabeth Eaton Feb. 22, 1783 d/o John Eaton (1716-1789). They had at least 7 children: 1. Enoch Irwin b. ca 1785 m. Sarah Clifford; 2. Abijah Irwin b. ca 1785-90; 3. Sarah Catherine Irwin b. 1792 d. 1871 m. Alexander Worsham; 4. Elizabeth Irwin b. 1796 m. William Worsham; 5. Elisha Irwin b. after 1796; 6. Isaac Irwin b. after 1798; 7. Polly Irwin buried in Jersey Co, IL. This Robert Irwin must have known or was related to Samuel Lynn Irwin or his parents. They lived in close proximity in North Carolina at about the same time. Also the Worsham family which married into this family was living on Rocky River (where Samuel L. Irwin's father and grandfather had property). Robert Irwin lived in Rowan Co, which split into Iredell Co. NC in 1783. It is likely that Alexander is a brother of Bennet Washam." On 29 Jul 1845, Alexander Warsham was named admistrator for Bennet Warsham, decd. (Mecklenburg Co, NC loose estate papers, box 263, in North Carolina State Archives, Raleigh, NC)
Alexander's children and grandchildren are named in a settlement dated 9 Sep 1872: "Nancy McLean vs. Sally & William Warsham: Alexander Warsham died intestate prior to 1860, the owner of land in controversy, leaving as his children and heirs in law the pltf Nancy, Alex Warsham Junr & _ Warsham, also a widow, Sally, who had ? in the premises. After the death of Alex the father, Alex Warsham the son & one of the heirs at law of Alex Warsham Senr, died having a last will and testament, duly admitted to probate, in which he demised all his estate, real ?, to his mother Sally for life & at her death, ? to his sister Nancy, the pltf. Nancy (do not know who this is) the mother is dead. When this state of fact, the question submitted is what interest has Nancy in the land which descends from her father Alex Warsham Senr, as foresaid, & under the will of her brother Alex'n Junr. I am of the opinion & do decide that Nancy the pltf is entitled to one third thereof as one of the heirs of her father, & to another third under the will of Alex. Warsham Junr. Therefore the pltf is entitled to two thirds of the proceeds of the sale of said property & Wm & Sally Warsham, who are the children of _ Warsham decd are entitled to the other third of the proceeds. W. P. Byrum Referee." (Mecklenburg Co., NC loose estate papers in North Carolina State Archives, Raleigh, NC)
Alexander Graham Washam children:
1.1.1. Nancy Sarah Cowan Washam b 1826 & m. Ephraim Alexander McLean. They are in the 1850 Mecklenburg Co., NC Census in the household of Ephraim McLain. She is listed as Sarah age 28, #571. Ephraim & Nancy had 9 children. The family moved to Rockdale Co., GA in 1840 near the Presbyterian Camp Ground Smryna not far from Conyers, GA. He was s/o William McLean and Sarah Burton Graham who were md 26 Apr 1817 in Rowan Co. She is named in a 9 Sep 1872 complaint against her niece and nephew, Sally and William Washam.
1.1.2. Thomas E. Washam b 1827 Mecklenburg Co, NC. According to a Rowan Co, NC book, section Robert Irwin & Desc. #533 by Frank Powers, his middle name was Eaton. His middle name is Espy in Bethel Presbyterian Church, Cornelius, NC Session Record Book #2, p 16, Infants baptized (1829-1838): "Thomas Espy Washam Apr 1830, died 1861."
In the 1850 Ramah, Mecklenburg Co, NC cens, Thomas is age 32 and living with R. H. Johnston. Thomas E. Washum md Martha C. Brittain, 9 Jul 1851, at Monroe, Union Co, NC by Rev. William E. Patterson. (The Charlotte Journal, Charlotte, NC, Marriage Notices, 23 Jul 1851) Martha was b. abt 1833 NC. Thomas E. is in the 1860 Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co, NC cens p266, #1411.
The Times Newspaper (Guilford Co, NC) has Thomas' obit:
"Jul 6, 1861 Died: In the Town of Charlotte, NC on the 8th of Jun, of Typhoid fever, after an illness of two weeks, Thos. E. Washam, Esq.: aged 33 years. The subject of this notice was an honest man, and a most worthy and excellent citizen. He leaves an affectionate wife and two promising children to mourn their great loss; and many friends to regret his death. We trust that his spirit is now enjoying the blessed reward of the just in Heaven, free from the toil and pain of this fleeting life; and that a merciful God will protect and bless his afflicted companion and her orphan children."
Martha C Warsham, 12 Apr 1866, was apptd. guardian of William A. B. Warsham and Sarah D. Warsham orphans of Thomas E. Warsham. (Mecklenburg Co, NC loose estate papers in North Carolina State Archives, Raleigh, NC) The 20 Nov 1871 Mecklenburg Co, NC complaint by Nancy C. McLean mentions Mrs. Martha Warsham as the guardian of Sallie Warsham & William Warsham, both under the age of 21. Thomas is listed as _ Warsham, decd., without a first name in the 9 Sep 1872 complaint by his sister Nancy McLean against his children, William and Sally Washam.
Children:
1.1.2.1. William A. B. Washam "Willie" b abt. 1853 Mecklenburg, NC & d. 5 Jul 1886 Charlotte, Mecklenburg, NC. (7-1860; 17-1870) He is in the 1870 Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co, NC cens. as Wm. Washam, pauper, living with Adam Yandle. Mecklenburg Co, NC loose estate papers, 20 Nov 1871, has a complaint by Nancy C. McLean that mentions Mrs. Martha Warsham as the guardian of Sallie Warsham & William Warsham, both under the age of 21. Martha C Warsham, 12 Apr 1866, was apptd guardian of William A. B. Warsham and Sarah D. Warsham orphans of Thomas E. Warsham.
1.1.2.2. Sarah D. Washam "Sallie" b 14 Feb 1857 Mecklenburg, NC & d. 24 Mar 1932 Charlotte, Mecklenburg, NC. (4-1860; 13-1870) Mecklenburg Co, NC loose estate papers, 20 Nov 1871 Mecklenburg Co, NC complaint by Nancy C. McLean mentions Mrs. Martha Warsham as the guardian of Sallie Warsham & William Warsham, both under the age of 21. Sallie m. Hillory Madison Wilder 26 Jan 1876 Johnston Co, NC. He was b abt. 1851, d 15 Jun 1924 & she d 24 Mar 1932 of Charlotte, Mecklenburg, NC.
1.1.3. Alexander Warsham b abt 1834 Mecklenburg Co., NC. (16-1850; 26-1860) md Sally C. Alexander. When he was age 27, a farmer, 6 ft. tall, he enlisted in the CSA on 16 Sep 1861, at Camp Fisher for one year. He served as a Private in Co. C 37 NC Regm't.12 He was sick at the General Hospital Camp Winder, Richmond, VA from 6 Jun to 12 Jun 1862. On 27 Jun 1862, he was admitted to Chimborazo Hospital #3 in Richmond, VA with a gunshot in the lungs. He d 8 Jul 1862 in the Battle at Richmond. He left a will and mentions his sister Nancy C. McLure. Alexander Washam, decd., is named in a 9 Sep 1872 complaint by his sister Nancy McLean against their niece and nephew, Sally and William Washam.