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Mary Elizabeth b in Nacogdoches, Texas to Samuel Houston and Luanna Carnley Long, 28 July 1879. Her family left Texas after 1880, moving to Lindsey, Oklahoma (Lindsay, Garvin Co, OK) where she and her sister Josephine were raised along with a half brother, William Cochran. She married Jake Worsham about 1896. Together they raised ten children; Eva May Worsham Gregory, Ethel (died in Mineola at age 18 months), Maggie Lee Worsham Burkett, Laska Worsham Atwell, Mabel Worsham Johnson, Lloyd Howard Worsham, Carl J. Worsham, Fannie Leona Worsham Alcorn, Jonnie B. Worsham Orr and Thelma Elizabeth Worsham Stanton.
Evenings at the Worsham home found the children gathered around Momma and Papa. Papa played the fiddle and he and Momma sang all the old songs. Carl "Rusty" learned to play the mandolin and Lloyd "Bud" learned to play the guitar.
Prostate cancer claimed the life of Jake Worsham 20 December 1938. Mary Elizabeth Worsham resided on Indiana Street after his death for the thirty-six years. She died 30 May 1974."
His Obituary was in the "The Graham Leader" Thursday Dec. 22, 1938, Graham, Young County, TX. Obituary read: PROMINENT YOUNG COUNTY RANCHMAN DIES HERE TUESDAY. "Funeral services for W. D. Worsham, 67, prominent Young county ranchman, were conducted in the chapel of the Morrison Funeral Home Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Mr. Worsham died Tuesday morning after a long illness.
The service was conducted by Rev. B. E.
Kimbrow, Methodist circuit pastor, assisted by Rev. Hugh B. Warner, pastor of the First Christian Church. Music was furnished by a quartet composed of Mrs. H. M.
Tebay, Mrs. Marvin Prim, Furman Christopher, and Raymon Thompson, with Miss Emma Cloe Cook at the organ.
Mr. Worsham b in Tennessee on May 29, 1871. As a small boy he came with his family to Texas, and lived in Hill county until 1907, when he moved to Young county. For about thirty years he engaged in ranching and farming northeast of Graham. He was well known throughout the section, and was held in high esteem for his splendid character and integrity.
Surviving him are his wife, six daughters, Mrs. Albert Burkett, Mrs. Everett Atwell, Mrs. Joe Johnson, Mrs. J. W. Alcorn, Mrs. Wade Orr, Mrs. W. T. Bower; two sons, Carl and L. H. Worsham; and 11 grandchildren. Pallbearers were sons-in-law of Mr. Worsham. They were Albert Burkett, Everett Atwell, Joe Johnson, J. W. Alcorn, Wade Orr, and W. T. Bower."
In "The Graham Leader" Thursday Dec 22, 1938: FLINT CREEK
"The Worsham family have the most heartfelt sympathy of their friends in this community in the loss of their husband and father. The Worsham family made their home in this community many years, having moved to Graham last year. Uncle Jake, as Mr. Worsham was lovingly called, was highly respected by all who knew him and his passing brought sadness to many hearts."
In the "The Graham Leader" Thursday May (30) , 1974 is: Farewell To An
Oldtimer, Written in memory of Mrs. Mary Worsham, by Ed Spivey.
"Many people of the Graham area were saddened last week by the passing of Mrs Mary Worsham, almost ninety five years old. As I attended the funeral service I thought of the years that I had known the family. My father and "Uncle Jake" Worsham were close friends when I was a child. Then in my youth I enjoyed the companionship of their youngsters in my age group. Then I thought of the twilight years, and the love and devotion of her family as they attended to her needs. As I listened to her pastor tell about her devotion to God and His church, the thought came to me that the unselfish life that she had lived has been reflected in the lives of her family. I am glad that they are my friends. "For the Lord of the harvest has thrust in his sickle and gathered the golden grains for his own.""
Children of William D. and Mary Elizabeth Worsham:
1.3.2.4B.1.2.1.5B. 4.1.
Eva May Worsham b. 15 Jul 1897 TX, d. 20 Oct 1917 northern OK. She is in the 1900 Sebastian Co, AR census as Eva b. Jul 1898 TX. She md Edward Gregory in the spring of 1917 in Graham, Young Co, TX. When she died, her body was brought back to Graham on the train. She was buried in the Oak Grove Cem. next to her mother and father.
1.3.2.4B.1.2.1.5B. 4.2.
Ethel Worsham b. 12 Jul 1899 TX, d. 23 Dec 1900
Mineola, Wood Co, TX. She is in the 1900 Sebastian Co, AR census as Ethel b. Jul 1899 TX. She is buried in the Ford-Green Cem.
1.3.2.4B.1.2.1.5B. 4.3.
Maggie Lee Worsham b. 15 Feb 1902 Bowie, Montague Co, TX d. 2 Dec 1988 Young Co, TX. She md Albert Jasper Burkett 10 Jul 1920 in Graham, Young Co., TX. Albert was a farmer and a pumper in the oilfield. Maggie and Albert are buried in the Pioneer Cem, Graham, TX. (17-1920)
Children: Frances Lee Burkett b. 26 Jul 1921, Robert Alfred Burkett b. 20 Oct 1924, William Jasper Burkett b. 21 Mar 1928, Albert Jay Burkett and Alberta Joy Burkett b. 22 Aug 1934 (twins). All were born in Young Co, TX in the Flint Creek Community.
1.3.2.4B.1.2.1.5B. 4.4.
Lasca "Ike" Worsham b. 20 Jul 1904 Bowie, Montague Co, TX. She md Everett Ely Atwell 13 Nov 1922 Graham, TX. He was a farmer and a pumper in the oilfield. She d. 22 Feb 1984
Brownsfield, TX. TX death records record Lasca Atwell's death in Terry Co, TX. Everett E Atwell d. 10-31-1973 Young Co., TX. Children: Jessie Lee Atwell b. 18 Aug 1924 d. 17 Dec 1979 and James Delaney "J. D." Atwell. Ike, Everett and Jessie Lee Atwell Allison are all buried in the Pioneer Cem, Graham, TX. (15-1920)
1.3.2.4B.1.2.1.5B. 4.5.
Mabel Worsham b. 20 Mar 1907 Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto, TX. She md Joe N. Johnson 10 Dec 1927 Graham, Texas. Joe was a decorated soldier of WWII. They had no children. Joe is buried in the Oak Grove Cem, Graham, TX near W. D. and Mary Elizabeth Worsham. (12-1920)
1.3.2.4B.1.2.1.5B. 4.6.
Lloyd Howard Worsham
b. 6 May 1909 Graham, Young, TX. He d. 16 Jan 1998 Corpus Christi, TX. He md Bernice Elizabeth Phillips in Graham, TX. She was b. 16 Sep 1915 & d. 5 Mar 2000 Corpus Christi,
Nueces, TX. Lloyd's obituary read: "Monday, Jan 19, 1998, Corpus Christi, Texas, Lloyd Howard "Bud" Worsham, a rancher and longtime member of First Christian Church, died Jan 16, 1998. He was 88. Survivors include his wife, Bernice; a daughter, Jane Cromwell; two sisters, Fannie Alcorn and Mabel Johnson, both of Graham. Services will be Jan. 19 at Seaside Funeral Home. Burial will be private. Seaside Memorial Park & Funeral Home." Children: Elizabeth Jane Worsham and Phillip Lloyd Worsham. (11-1920)
1.3.2.4B.1.2.1.5B. 4.7.
Carl J. Worsham b. 21 Jul 1911 Graham, Young, TX & d. 15 Sep 1996 Graham, TX. He md 1st) Jennie Faye Weldon 14 Apr 1934 Graham, TX. Jennie b. Apr 21, 1913 & d. Jan 15, 1981 Abilene, Taylor Co., TX. The couple lived most of their married life in Abilene, Texas where he was a prominent oil producer. They have one son, Borden Wayne Worsham. Carl md. 2nd) Doris Thomas Jul 26, 1981 Taylor Co, TX. Carl and Faye are buried in Elmwood Cem, Abilene, TX. (8-1920)
1.3.2.4B.1.2.1.5B. 4.8.
Fannie Leona Worsham b. 15 Oct 1914 Graham, TX, d. 29 Apr 1999 Loving, TX. She md J. W. "Jack" Alcorn 18 Nov 1933 Graham, TX. Jack owned his own welding shop in Loving, TX. Children: Bobby Jack Alcorn b. 8 Nov 1934 d. 11 Mar 1981 and Billie Ray Alcorn b. 18 Nov 1938. Fannie, Jack and Bobby Jack are buried in the Loving Texas Cemetery. (5-1920)
1.3.2.4B.1.2.1.5B. 4.9.
Jonnie B. Worsham
b. 1 Jul 1916 in Graham, TX, d. 13 May 1994 in Wichita Falls, TX. She md Dennis Wade Orr 20 Sep 1934 in Graham, TX. Children: Jerry Allen Orr b. 18 Oct 1936 d. 11 Aug 1998, Jimmy Leon Orr b. 13 Jan 1938 d. 5 Dec 1994 and Mindy Orr. Jonnie B., Wade, Jerry and Jimmy are all buried in the Pioneer Cem, Graham, TX. (3 4/12-1920)
1.3.2.4B.1.2.1.5B. 4.10.
Thelma Elizabeth Worsham b. 28 Sep 1919 in Graham, TX. She md William T. Bower in Graham, TX. They had a son, Norman Dean Bower. Her second marriage was to William E. Stanton. (3/12-1920)
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Add a child for Orlando & Martha.
1.3.2.4B.1.2.1.6B.2.
Charles J. Worsham b Nov 1866 Sullivan Co., TN, md Sarah L. Hacker in Morristown, Hamblen, TN. Sarah b. Aug 1867 TN. The family is in the 1900 Morgan Co, IL cens, as Charles J?, b. Nov 1866, wife Sarah L b. Aug 1867 TN, & children, Chelsey C. Worsham b. Dec 1884 TN & Willie M. Worsham b. May 1887 TN.
Children:
1.3.2.4B.1.2.1.6B.2.1 Chelsea C. Worsham b. Dec 1884
1.3.2.4B.1.2.1.6B.2.2 Willie Mae Worsham b. May 1887
1.3.2.4B.1.2.1.6B.2. Mary Esther Worsham change paragraph to 1.3.2.4B.1.2.1.6B.3 and adjust paragraph numbers of other children of Orlando & Martha.
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1.3.2.4B.1.2.1.6B.5.
Frank C. Worsham change paragraph to 1.3.2.4B.1.2.1.6B.6. Frank Cheetam Worsham, born 1 April 1877 in VA, probably in Bristol. Frank md Hazeltine Denton of White Pine, TN - moved to IL then to IA where he died in 1956. Hazeltine Denton died in 1937 in Tipton, Cedar Co., IA. Tina & Frank were divorced. She md 2nd) someone w/last name Dallas & divorced him also. Frank md 2nd) Gladys Ingram 19 August 1931, possibly either divorced or annulled. (Phyllis A. Worsham, 2000)
Insert a child:
1.3.2.4B.1.2.1.6B.6.1
Fay E. Worsham. He is bur in Smith Cem, Morgan Co, IL, Worsham, Fay E. 9 Mar 1902 - 9 Mar 1902 Son of C. &
T.A.
1.3.2.4B.1.2.1.6B.6.2. George Rufus Worsham
b 1 Sep 1907 Morgan Co., IL, and d. 11 Oct 1973 Rochester, Cedar, IA. He md. Margaret Ella Johnston 19 May 1931. Margaret b. Sep 6, 1908 Cedar, IA & d. Mar 1985 Rochester, Cedar, IA. (Ken Hart, 2000) (Soc. Sec. Death Index) Child: Jerome Johnston Worsham md. 1st) Sandra M. Payne and md. 2nd) Phyllis A.
(Ashmen) Marron.
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1.3.2.4B.1.2.1.7B.4 Robert Lee Worsham b 1877 Washington Co., VA s/o Thomas Jefferson Worsham & Sarah C. Hendricks d Jul 1880, Whooping Cough, age 6, parents T. J. & Sarah Worsham. (According to reference: Fridley, Beth. Washington Co, VA, Death Records, 1853-1885. [database on-the inter net] Orem, UT: Ancestry, Inc, 1999.)
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1.3.2.4B.1.2.3.3.4.
Henry Baen Worsham & Florence Hammond son Henry A. Worsham is Henry Arnold Worsham who died in World War II. (Russell, Scott, Shenandoah, Smyth, Southampton and Spotsylvania County and South Norfolk City, Virginia, World War II Military Deaths- Mother, Mrs. Henry Boen Worsham, Elk Garden. (http://www.ls.net/~newriver/va/russwwii.htm) As a Staff Sergeant with the 82nd Signal Company, 82nd Airborne Division he d. 6 Jun 1944, bur. Normandy, France and received the Purple Heart Medal.
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