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1.5.5.1. Jeremiah Worsham b abt 1728 of Chesterfield Co., VA md 1st) wife unknown & 2nd) Ann McDowell 10 Mar 1782 Pittsylvania Co., VA. He owned land where the Pittsylvania Co. Court house was located. Descendants lived in Pittsylvania Co., VA; Blount Co., TN; Washington Co., AL; Hopkins Co., TX; Ellis Co., TX; Tarrant Co., TX; Austin Co., TX; Johnson Co., TX; Shelby Co., TX; Mayes Co., OK; Choctaw Co., AL; Wayne Co., MS; Johnson Co., MO.

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We have the correct number for Jeremiah Worsham 1.5.5.1. b abt 1728 but omitted the 1 for his descendants beginning on page 596 through 642.

1.5.5.1A.1. Miss Worsham md Josiah Ferguson

1.5.5.1A.2. Jeremiah Worsham md 1st) Jean King & 2nd) Mary Alexander

1.5.5.1A.3. John Pleasant Worsham on page 626

1.5.5.1A.4. Allison Worsham md Agnes on Page 634

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1.5.5A.2A.1. John Simpson Worsham b 14 Feb 1810 of Blount, TN. John md Eunis Gough 6 Nov 1832 Washington Co., AL. John’s daughter was md. in Washington Co, AR as Unis Amanda Washham. Therefore, John may have also lived in Washington Co., AR. John may have moved to Washington Co., AR after the death of his son, William, 1863, in Pine Bluff, Jefferson, AR or when his son, John Calloway Worsham, was on sick in a hospital at Little Rock, Oct 1862. Two mrg. records may be of this John. John S. Washam md. Cyntha L. Elm, 17 Mar 1867, Washington Co, AR, Bk C, p281 & J. S. Worsham md. Elizabeth M. Wright, 27 Dec 1871, Washington Co, AR, Bk C, p. 692. In the History of Washington County, AR, Julian Bailey Nix, successful carpenter, builder & prominent citizen, J. B. Nix has aided in building some of the finest residences in Fayetteville, viz.: residences of J. S. Worsham.

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1.5.5A.2A.1.3.1. John Simpson Worsham b 14 Dec 1867 Shelby Co., TX. (2-1870; 12-1880; 50-1920) He md 1st) Emma Stewart 14 Sep 1890, md 2nd) Sarah Frances Scott 21 Jul 1897 Shelby Co., TX & md 3^rd) Ida M. J. S. Worsham, age 50, and Ida M., age 38 are in the 1920 Dickens Co, TX cens.

Children: (Gene Worsham, 2001)

1.5.5A.2A.1.3.1A.1 Lillie Pearl Worsham b. 1 Oct 1891, d 17 Sep 1912 (suicide) (History of The Worsham's Those Who Came Before Us, Virgie Worsham Scurlock, 1987, p 80)
1.5.5A.2A.1.3.1A.2 Dora Frances Worsham b. 25 Apr 1893, d Aug 1963 (History of The Worsham's Those Who Came Before Us, Virgie Worsham Scurlock, 1987, p 80)
1.5.5A.2A.1.3.1A.3 Charles Caloway Worsham

1.5.5A.2A.1.3.1B.1 John Millard Worsham b. 3 Jun 1898, d. Jun 1970 Grand Junction, Mesa, CO, md. Flossie Mattie Bell Kelso. Flossie b. 19 Jan 1906 & d. Jul 1984 Grand Junction, Mesa, CO. Children: Norma Lee Worsham, Flossie Ela May Worsham, John Claude Worsham.

1.5.5A.2A.1.3.1B.2 Mary Irene Worsham b. 9 Oct 1900 San Augustine, TX. (TX birth index) She d 18 Dec 1979 & md. Wheeler Turner. (History of The Worsham's Those Who Came Before Us, Virgie Worsham Scurlock, 1987, p 81)

1.5.5A.2A.1.3.1B.3 Amanda Effie Mae Worsham b. 19 Sep 1901. (History of The Worsham's Those Who Came Before Us, Virgie Worsham Scurlock, 1987, p 81) She md. Clyde Franklin Patterson 6 Feb 1921. (Shelby Co, TX Mrg Bk 10, p327)

1.5.5A.2A.1.3.1B.4 George Rolfe Worsham b. 1 Jul 1903 & d. 26 Feb 1996 Randall Co, TX. He lived in Amarillo, TX.

1.5.5A.2A.1.3.1B.5 Uel Edward Worsham b. 11 Feb 1905, d. Oct 1906. (History of The Worsham's Those Who Came Before Us, Virgie Worsham Scurlock, 1987, p 81)

1.5.5A.2A.1.3.1B.6 James DeWitt Worsham b. 11 Feb 1905, d. Oct 1906. (History of The Worsham's Those Who Came Before Us, Virgie Worsham Scurlock, 1987, p 81)

1.5.5A.2A.1.3.1B.7 Eurah Florence Worsham b. 16 Mar 1908, d. 7 Aug 1928 (History of The Worsham's Those Who Came Before Us, Virgie Worsham Scurlock, 1987, p 81)

1.5.5A.2A.1.3.1B.8 Clarence Worsham, twin, b. 4 Jun 1911, d. 5 Jun 1911 (History of The Worsham's Those Who Came Before Us, Virgie Worsham Scurlock, 1987, p 81)
1.5.5A.2A.1.3.1B.9 Clara Worsham, twin, b. 4 Jun 1911, d. 5 Jun 1911 (History of The Worsham's Those Who Came Before Us, Virgie Worsham Scurlock, 1987, p 81)
1.5.5A.2A.1.3.1B.10 Ira Neal Worsham b. 26 Oct 1912, d. Nov 1972, md. Hazel b. 13 Sep 1911, d. 18 Jan 1994 Grand Junction, Mesa, CO. Child: Ernest Eugene Worsham "Gene".

1.5.5A.2A.1.3.1B.11 Earnest Simpson Worsham b. 9 Aug 1914 Runnels, TX. (TX birth index) He d. 30 May 1945. (History of The Worsham's Those Who Came Before Us, Virgie Worsham Scurlock, 1987, p 81)

1.5.5A.2A.1.3.1B.12 Ira McCutcheon (Smith) Worsham b. abt Oct 1915

1.5.5A.2A.1.3.6. Marion Columbus Worsham "Lum" md 1st) Jane Stephens "Janie" 30 Nov 1899 Shelby Co., TX.

1.5.5A.2A.1.3.6A.1. Doris Worsham b 1901 Shelby Co., TX md. Mr. Gellenger. (History of The Worsham's Those Who Came Before Us, Virgie Worsham Scurlock, 1987, p 83) She may have also md. Randall C. Cunningham.

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1.5.5A.2A.1.3.6A.2 Jessie Worsham should be Dessie Worsham. She is in the 1915 Rural School Cens of Shelby Co., TX. She md. Harlon Edward Mc Daniel.

1.5.5A.2A.1.3.6A.4 John Caloway Worsham

1.5.5A.2A.1.3.7. Virgil B. Worsham b. 2 Sep 1879 Shelby Co., TX. (8/12-1880) He md 1^st) Madonna Catherine McRae "Donnie" 17 Oct 1900 Shelby Co., TX. Donnie b 2 Oct 1877, d 21 Sep 1911 & bur Shelby Co., TX, husband, E. B. Worsham. Pictured areVirgie Dell Worsham Scurlock's parents, McDonna Catherine McRae & Virgil B. Worsham, from Virgie's book, " History of The Worsham's, Those Who Came Before Us. (p 48, 1987, Lufkin Printing Co)

Picture ca 1902, Virgil B. Worsham, wife McDonna Catherine Mc Rae and 6 month old dau., Virgie Dell Worsham, from History of The Worsham's Those Who Came Before Us, Virgie Worsham Scurlock, 1987, p 52

Children of Virgil and Donna: Waymon Estelle Worsham, Virgie Dell Worsham and Ellis Flora Worsham, from History of The Worsham's Those Who Came Before Us, Virgie Worsham Scurlock, 1987, p 52

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1.5.5A.2A.1.3.8. Mary Josephine Worsham "Josie" b. 8 Feb 1882 Shelby, TX d. 1 Jun 1969 Dallas, TX md. 1st) John H. Mitchell 12 May 1899. John b. 18 Feb 1879 d. 15 Apr 1927. Mary md 2nd) Calvin Rigsby 1 May 1917. Calvin b. 19 Jul 1890 d. 15 Dec 1965. (History of The Worsham's Those Who Came Before Us, Virgie Worsham Scurlock, 1987, p 86) DeSoto Pa, LA records have her mrg. as Josephine Worsham and J. H. M. Mitchell.

1.5.5A.2A.1.3.9. Mary Margaret Worsham b. 18 Sep 1890 Shelby Co, TX md 1st) Simmie Christian Worsham "Simpson", md 2nd) James Staggs (History of The Worsham's Those Who Came Before Us, Virgie Worsham Scurlock, 1987, p 85) James Curtis Staggs "Jim" b. 21 Feb 1887 Boerne, Kimball Co, TX md. 1st) Allie Mae Suggs, md 2nd) Allie Dennar & md 3rd Mary Worsham. (Marvin Bratt, 2000)

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1.5.5A.2A.1.7.2. Oscar F. Worsham md. Annie Campbell. He was bur. New Pilot Grove Cem, Grayson Co, TX as Oscar Worsham, died 8 Sep 1975, 89 yr, 1 mo, 12 day.

Children:

1.5.5A.2A.1.7.2.1. Gladys Hattie Worsham b. 15 Sep 1904 Winfield, Titus, TX. She md 1^st) James Miller Sageser, he died in a train wreck Dec 1927. Gladys md 2^nd) Charlie Ross. He d. Dec 1973 of Stephenville, Erath, TX. (Teresa Gay, 2002) Gladys d. 14 Jul 1995 of Tyler, Smith, TX. (SSDI)

1.5.5A.2A.1.7.2.2. Robert Earl Worsham b. 10 Sep 1905 Grayson Co, TX & d. 2 Apr 1985 San Bernandino Co., CA. (TX birth rec & CA death record)

1.5.5A.2A.1.7.2.3. Mary Worsham abt. 1909 Grayson Co., TX.

1.5.5A.2A.1.8.1 Son Worsham, s/o James Taylor Worsham, died early. (Insert child and adjust paragraph numbers. (History of The Worsham's Those Who Came Before Us, Virgie Worsham Scurlock, 1987, p 79)

1.5.5A.2A.1.8.3 Thomas Pleasant Worsham “Tom” md 3^rd) Verdie Bradberry. Old Salem Cem, Shelby Co, TX, Transcribed by Leonard Irish, July 4, 1999, Take Highway 7 West, toward Nacogdoches to F.M. 711 turn left, go about 8 miles, just before you enter into San Augustine Co, to the sign of Old Salem Church on the left side of the road, about 2/10th of a mile is the cemetery located just South of the Church Building. Tom P. (Thomas) Worsham 8-30-1881 3-14-1959 Hus. of Carrie Consford, Mary Power & Verdie Bradberry. Mary Belle Powers d. 5 Sep 1939, suicide. (History of The Worsham's Those Who Came Before Us, Virgie Worsham Scurlock, 1987, p 79)

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1.5.5A.2A.1.8.3A.1. Flora T. Worsham also md. Howard Baily (History of The Worsham's Those Who Came Before Us, Virgie Worsham Scurlock, 1987, p 79)

1.5.5A.2A.1.8.3B.1. Herschell G. Worsham. His name is Herele G. in TX birth records, Hercle C. Worsham in Center High School graduation records, Hercle C on a child’s birth record and Hursel in the 1920 Census. Hercle md. Lillian Elaine Butler. Children: William Thomas Worsham, Robert Hercle Worsham

1.5.5A.2A.1.8.4. Simmie Christian Worsham b 25 Dec 1883 Shelby Co., TX s/o James Taylor Worsham & Frances Elizabeth Martin md 1st) Mattie Perry, 2nd) Alice Stack 26 Sep 1903; 3rd) Arzra McManus; 4th) Mary Margaret Worsham 18 Mar 1910 Shelby Co., TX. He d 12 Jul 1964 Austin, TX. Mary Margaret d 29 Apr 1979 bur Short Cemetery, Shelby Co., TX. His 3^rd wife is listed in Neuville Cem, Shelby Co, TX as Arya McManus Worsham 1880- 1910.

Simmie & Mattie children:

1.5.5.1A.2A.1.8.4B.1. James Reggie Worsham b 16 Jun 1906 San Augustine, TX md Bertha Serena Hearon 8 Nov 1925 Tyler, TX. He d 24 Jul 1982 Jefferson Co, TX. Children: James Reggie Worsham, S. C. Worsham (male), Bettie Ruth Worsham, Bobbie Joe Worsham & Alice Sue Worsham.

Simmie & Mary Margaret children:

1.5.5.1A.2A.1.8.4D.1. Oren Denton Worsham b 15 Jun 1911 San Augustine, TX md Thelma Cora Lee Bittick 19 Jul 1930. Thelma b. Aug 18, 1913, d. Oct 28, 1989 Harris Co, TX. He d 24 Dec 1977 San Augustine, TX & bur Short Cem. Children: Infant b. Oct 14, 1934 Shelby, TX & Thelma Lee Worsham.

1.5.5.1A.2A.1.8.4D.2. Wannie Ophelia Worsham b Sep 25, 1914 md Charlie Willis Terry 8 Jun 1936. Willis b. 11 Sep 1909, d. 12 May 1995 Orange Co, TX. Wannie d. 27 Jun 1996 Orange Co, TX. Children: Charli Terry, Charles Doyle Terry, Jeyne Elwyn Terry, Joyse Ray Terry, Kenneth Paul Terry

1.5.5.1A.2A.1.8.4D.3. Simmie Christian Worsham Jr. b 27 Jan 1920 md 1st) Lucille West & 2^nd) M. Irene Teaves. He d 31 Oct 1969 Harris Co, TX & is bur in Veterans Cemetery, Houston, TX. Children: Wanda Lee Worsham, Billy Jean Worsham, Medoris Worsham, Frances Elizabeth Worsham, Leonard Ray Worsham.

1.5.5.1A.2A.1.8.4D.4. Guy Freeman Worsham b 17 Nov 1930 Shelbyville, TX md Naomi Ruth Kent 29 Jul 1950 Harris Co., TX. Naomi b 30 Apr 1934. Children: Guy Patrick Worsham md Pamela Chapman & Barbara Prescott; Richard Alan Worsham md. Gaye L. Fridel; Kimberly Ann Worsham md. Christopher C. Forbes.

1.5.5.1A.2A.1.8.5. Lorena Worsham b 1 Jan 1887 Shelby Co., TX md Walter D. Eaves 18 Aug 1900 Shelby Co., TX & d 24 Nov 1902. Children: Alma Eaves & Irvin Eaves

1.5.5.1A.2A.1.8.6. Nora Worsham b 30 Jun 1891 Shelby Co., TX md George Thompson & d 1 Aug 1916.

1.5.5.1A.2A.1.8.7. Teddie Worsham b. Aug 1893 Shelby Co, TX md. Charlie Mc Manus.

1.5.5.1A.2A.1.8.8. Clymon Floyd Worsham b. 7 Sep 1896 Shelby Co, TX md Lottie Mayes. He d. 16 May 1967 Shelby, TX and she d. 31 Dec 1987. Children: Esker B. Worsham md. Aline Collier, Earnest Worsham.

1.5.5.1A.2A.1.9. Eunice Amanda Worsham b 13 Oct 1849 Choctaw Co., AL d/o John Simpson Worsham & Eunis Gough (See pg 602) Name changed from Eunis A. Washington Co, AR mrg records has Unis Amanda Washham md John W. Barker 21 Nov 1867. (Bk C, p.313) Birth records or her children and family records have her husband as William Mose Barker. William b. 9 Jul 1844 AL & d. 14 Sep 1915. She d. 5 Jun 1919 Greer Co., OK. (Dan (Barker) Marshall, 2001) Two of their children's births were recorded in Wise Co., TX.

1.5.5.1A.2A.1.9.1. Mae Beheathel Barker b 30 Jun 1893 Decatur, Wise, TX as d/o William M b MS & Eunice Warsham b AL. (Julian G. Allen, Birth Records Wise Co., TX 1864-1902, Austin, TX: Allen, 1986, p 17 Mae & Charley Barker)

1.5.5.1A.2A.1.9.2. Charley Harrison Barker b 7 Jul 1896 Decatur, Wise, TX as s/o William Mose b AL & Aunice Amanda Washam b AL. He d. Oct 8, 1985 Mangum OK, md Ruby Edith Griffin and they had three sons Roscoe Harrison, Charles Hershell, and Chester (Corky) Ray. (Dan (Barker) Marshall, 2001)

1.5.5.1A.2A.1.9.3. Albert Barker b. Wise Co. TX. (Dan (Barker) Marshall, 2001)

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