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Page 515 (cont.)

Additional information about the children of George Henry & Margaret recorded in the Worsham Bible:

2.1.2.1.4.1.4.4.1. George Albert Marshall Worsham b 24 Nov 1857 bur East Mount Cem., Hunt Co., TX..

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Children:

2.1.2.1.4.1.4.4.1.1 Isaac Marshall Worsham b 5 Aug 1898 Hunt Co., TX, d 6 Dec 1965 & bur East Mount Cem., Hunt Co., TX as S/Sgt. 235 Engr BN WW I & II.

2.1.2.1.4.1.4.4.1.2. Margaret Virginia Worsham b. 7 Jun 1903 Hunt, TX.

2.1.2.1.4.1.4.4.2. William Jefferson Worsham b 13 Jul 1859 Hunt Co., TX. He is the James Worsham age 10 in the 1870 Hunt Co., TX Census. He md Ida F. Short b 7 Aug 1869 TX & d. 17 Jan 1958 San Bernardino, CA. They are in the 1900 Dallas Co., TX Census. He is age 50 & Ida is age 40 in the 1910 Dallas Co., TX Census.

2.1.2.1.4.1.4.4.3. Lucretia A. Worsham b 11 May 1861 Hunt Co., TX & d 27 Jul 1882. She is the Linda Worsham age 8 in the 1870 Hunt Co., TX Census. She is listed as L. A. age 17 in the 1880 Hunt Co., TX Census. She md Mr. Masis & d 27 Jul 1882.

2.1.2.1.4.1.4.4.4. Andrew Soule Worsham b 17 Feb 1863 & d 18 Mar 1864 Hunt Co., TX.

2.1.2.1.4.1.4.4.5. John Worsham b abt 1864 Hunt Co., TX. (6-1870) Not listed in the Worsham Family Bible.

2.1.2.1.4.1.4.4.6. Margaret Virginia Worsham b 24 Mar 1869 according to the Worsham Family Bible. The East Mount Cem., Hunt Co., TX has Margaret V. Worsham b 25 Mar 1869 & d 16 Apr 1927.

2.1.2.1.4.1.4.4.7. Henry C. Olin Worsham b 3 Jun 1871 Hopkins Co., TX. The East Mount Cem., Hunt Co., TX has Henry Olin Worsham s/o Dr. G. H. Worsham & M. V. b 3 Jun 1871 & d 10 Nov 1883. The Worsham Family Bible has C. Olin Worsham.

2.1.2.1.4.1.4.5. Sarah Ann Rebecca Worsham b 1 Jul 1830 md Edward C. Robinson 3 Feb 1867 Amelia Co., VA.

2.1.2.1.4.1.4.6. Thomas Branch Worsham b 3 Mar 1834 md 1st) Virginia Rives 1 May 1855 & 2nd) Jenea T. Williams 23 Dec 1862 Wake Co., NC. Additional information about the children of Thomas & Jenea & new numbers:

2.1.2.1.4.1.4.6B.1. Timothy William Worsham b 2 Aug 1864 md Evelyn Augusta Blick & d 2 Feb 1913.

2.1.2.1.4.1.4.6B.2. Richard Henry Worsham b 5 May 1866 Norfolk, VA md Emma H. Green 30 Sep 1901 Washington, D.C. Emma d/o Virgil Green & Angeline Cogswell. Children:

2.1.2.1.4.1.4.6B.2.1. Virginia Ola Worsham b 26 Aug 1902 Norfolk, VA md Earl Tice 6 Jan 1968 & d 11 Sep 1997 Ellenville, NY.

2.1.2.1.4.1.4.6B.2.2. Virgil Oliver Worsham b 28 Sep 1906 Norfolk, VA. He was age 13 in the 1920 Norfolk, Norfolk, VA Census as a boarder with Caleb S. Hewitt. Virgil md Lenore Ellen Shumaker. Lenore b 19 Nov 1914. Virgil d 15 Apr 1999 Baltimore, Baltimore, MD. Children:

2.1.2.1.4.1.4.6B.2.2.1. Richard Henry Worsham b 9 Oct 1944 & md Deborah Geisenkotter

2.1.2.1.4.1.4.6B.2.2.2. Virginia Ellen Worsham b 14 Jul 1948 Baltimore, MD & md John Charles Linn 6 Jul 1974.

2.1.2.1.4.1.4.6B.3. Lucretia Branch Worsham b 9 Jul 1869 md Bland Williamson.

2.1.2.1.4.1.4.6B.4. Anne Daniel Worsham b 3 May 1871.

2.1.2.1.4.1.4.6B.5. William Allen Worsham b 1 Feb 1877 md Elean.

2.1.2.1.4.1.4.7. Harriet Adelia Worsham b 18 May 1839 md. M. Allen, 12 Dec 1861 Amelia Co, VA.

2.1.2.1.4.1.4.8. Frances Olivia Worsham b 5 Jul 1840 & d 14 May 1847.

2.1.2.1.4.1.4.9. Olin Worsham b 15 Mar 1842 & d 13 Oct 1847.

2.1.2.1.4.1.4.10. Albertine Worsham b 27 Jan 1845 & d 15 Sep 1846.

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2.1.2.1.5. George Worsham b 4 Jan 1798 Dinwiddie Co., VA md Martha Ann Wynne 27 Nov 1832 Dinwiddie Co., VA. He d 1842 Petersburg, VA. Descendants lived in Amelia Co., VA; Dinwiddie Co., VA; Wilson Co., TX.

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2.1.2.1.4.1.5.1.  William Ludson Worsham was born Petersburg, Dinwiddie Co., VA 18 Feb 1834 to parents George Worsham and Martha Ann Wynn. His father died when he was six years old. Martha moved the family to Garland, Arkansas to live with her father, a well-known breeder of race wpe2C.gif (29652 bytes) horses in Dinwiddie, VA and in Arkansas. The grandfather, William Wynn, sent William Ludson Worsham to college in Virginia where he obtained his law degree. He returned to Arkansas, was a member of the Confederate Army, married Mary Fort White in 1865 then moved to Floresville, Wilson Co., Texas where the couple raised five children. After opening up his law offices, he soon became the County Judge. Judge Worsham was a leading citizen of the community, having founded the Floresville Methodist Church and becoming a member of the Masonic order which supported civic projects. Judge Worsham passed away 15 Feb 1901 in Floresville, Texas. One of the eulogies at his funeral services was delivered by Dr. John V. Blake Sr., who received fame by being written up in the news column, "Believe-It-Or-Not" by Ripley as having delivered 4500 babies and no triplets. Judge "Billy" Worsham was beloved and respected by all in the community. Written by Janice Frost (great grandniece).  William Ludson picture from Janice Frost, 2000.

This early  Floresville, TX picture is courtesy of the Wilson County HistoricalIrene WorshamA.JPG (79909 bytes) Commission and Emergency Management Agency. The only description available is:  "Teachers: Mrs. Worsham, Prof. Lopas, Jennie E. Bayles, Students: Irene Worsham, Danie Franks, _____ Cooper, Lilly Watts, Jimmie Watts, Marlyn Pickett, Anattie Polley, Oscar Franks, Oscar Peacock, ___Evans, Oscar Thomas."  Mrs. Worsham is believed to be Mary Fort White, the wife of William Ludson Worsham.  Irene Worsham is their daughter b. 31 Jan 1878 Floresville, Wilson, TX.  Wilson Co, TX photos available at:  http://www.floresville.isd.tenet.edu/elementary/fes/fp3/fp3.html

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2.1.2.1.4.1.5.3. George Henry Worsham b 24 Mar 1838. The following sentence probably pertains to George Henry Worsham (2.1.2.1.4.1.4.1. George H. Worsham on page 515) "Confederate papers relating to citizens or business firms, National Archives has Dr. G. H. Worsham, $275 paid 12 Jan 1863, care of sick @ Campson Johnson (?); George Henry Worsham, Texas, 17 Mar 1864, rec'd for Assistant Surgeon."

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2.1.2.1.4.1.6. Rebecca Green Worsham b 17 Dec 1798 Dinwiddie Co., VA md Henry Robinson 25 Jul 1815. Descendants lived in Nottoway Co., VA.

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2.1.2.1.4.1.7. Henry Cousins Worsham b 4 Feb 1801 Dinwiddie Co., VA s/o Ludson Worsham & Rebecca.  Henry md Judith Maria Bland 16 Mar 1825 Dinwiddie Co., VA. He owned Olden Place which was used for the boarders who attended his school for young ladies. Descendants lived in Nottoway Co., VA & Dinwiddie Co., VA.  

Pictured is Judith Bland b 10 Oct 1809 d/o Edward Bland & Rebecca Jones.Judith BlandA.JPG (22611 bytes) “I will tell you that Aunt Fanny Worsham always referred to her mother, Judith Maria Bland as Judith Mariah. I have several engraved silver items that were hers and the engraving shows an accent mark over the final "a" of Maria. In fact, her silver baby cup is engraved with just: "RIA`". She will go down in history as Maria not Mariah because of the odd spelling and lack of accent mark.” (Kimberly McDaniel, 2000)

Picture of Henry who graduated from Jefferson College, Philadelphia, PA in Dr. Henry Cousins WorshamA.JPG (40020 bytes) 1823. The diploma was inscribed on genuine sheepskin and is preserved by a descendant. Henry was a member house of Delegates, VA in 1863 & 1864. Judith, daughter of Edward Bland and Rebecca Jones, was b. Oct 10, 1809 & d. 1856. Confederate papers relating to citizens or business firms, National Archives, has Henry C. Worsham father of Patrick Henry Worsham, Civil War Sgt. Major Co. Fos 3d VA Cav, Co B 5th Batt VA Inf.  Pictures from Kimberly McDaniel, 2000.

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