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This page last edited on 23 Sep 2006

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2.1.5.  Charles Worsham b abt 1695 Henrico Co., VA a probably son of George Worsham (2nd) and Mary Farrar. (James Worsham "Jim", 2005)  Charles md Elizabeth Archer abt 1724 Henrico Co.  Jim Worsham, 2005, wrote he got the name Archer from Lloyd D. Bockstruck, a genealogist in Dallas, TX. ...his conclusion was "probably Elizabeth Archer...because: she was there, at the right time, in the right geographic area, and there was no differing record of marriage." 

Charles & Elizabeth's first grandson was named Archer, his name could have come from her maiden name.  Charles d 1735  He left a will dated 17 Mar 1734 & proved 7 Apr 1735.

See Page 297.

 

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2.1.2.  George Worsham III & Mary Archer  George Worsham III b abt 1685 Henrico Co., VA s/o George Worsham II & Mary Farrar md Mary Archer abt 1712. George wrote his will 7 Dec 1734 Henrico Co., VA & presented in court 5 May 1735. Descendants lived in Henrico Co., VA; Amelia Co., VA; Chesterfield Co., VA; Dinwiddie Co., VA; Mecklenburg Co., VA; Petersburg, VA; Shelby Co., TN; Hamilton Co., OH; Wilkes Co., GA.

Children:
2.1.2.1. George Worsham b abt 1713 md Sarah Irby abt 1732 & d 1769 Chesterfield Co., VA (Page 447)

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2.1.2.1.1.1.4. John Jennings Worsham b 7 Mar 1812 Broad Rock, Chesterfield, VA.  John Jennings Worsham md Sarah Martha Ann Greer Sarah Martha GreerA.JPG (67760 bytes)John Jennings WorshamA.JPG (78618 bytes) (pictured) 25 Nov 1846 Holly Springs, Marshall MS. Martha b 25 Aug 1829 Parish, Henry, TN d/o James Greer & Rachel Brackin Williams, a widow when she md James Greer. This is a picture of John Jennings Worsham in his civil war uniform and one of Martha Greer. The following was on the back of the picture which Mrs. Thomas  Taylor (Annie Laurie Worsham) obtained from Mrs. Pappas: “John Jennings Worsham born March 7, 1812 Chesterfield Co., VA. Moved to Tenn. 1829. Died July 31, 1871 at his home in Arkansas-buried Memphis, Tenn. Ancestor Col. William Jennings, Sr. born 1676 died 1775. Married Mary Pulliam 1720. Rev Ancestor, Capt. William Jennings, Jr.”  Pictures from Sally S. Baldwin, 2001.

John was owner of the Worsham House in Memphis, TN.  A description of the Worsham House in Memphis, TN is in the book Wayside Glimpses North & South by Lillian Fosta, Publication date 1860 on pages 174 & 176 the Worsham House of Memphis, TN: 

“This place supports two large hotels,  of which the Worsham House is said to be the best. It is neat, well-appointed and kept-an excellent table, and polite attendance. Mr. Worsham, the landlord, is an agreeable gentleman, and superintends this fine establishment, and is ever on the look-out to make his guests comfortable.”

This engraving is from Harper's Magazine. Note in Harper's the Washam houseA.jpg (178597 bytes) hotel was spelled Washam House 5"  This early newspaper pictures was produced by having the artist's drawings engraved by hand on to wood blocks. It required formidable skill and by the late 1860's American engraving was as fine as any in the world. The House of Harper said it cost them $500 for an average full-page block.  "Black-line", the inking of all but the removed portions before stamping was improved in the 1870's by "White-line", the adding of white flecks, dots or lines in tonal graduation. Other developments came in the 1880's using photographically processed blocks and half-tone printing.  

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2.1.2.1.1.1.4.4. James Greer Worsham b Jan 1853 Fredericksburg, VA. He James Greer WorshamA.JPG (63263 bytes)Margaret Louisa Elizabeth SannonerA.JPG (70142 bytes) md Margaret Louisa Elizabeth Sannoner. The picture on the right is an earlier picture of Elizabeth. She was b 1854 Florence, AL daughter of Ferdinand J. Sannoner & Margaret Bigger. In 1872-73 James is assistant OH Clerk Southern Express & resides. James d. 1927 Florence, SC of Malarious Fever & she d. 1939 Florence, SC. 

 Pictures from Sally S. Baldwin, 2001.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.1.2.1.1.1.4.4.2.  Martha Greer Worsham “Granny” b 18 Oct 1875 Memphis, TN. She married Arthur Morrison Strickland abt 1905. She d 4 Feb 1938 Florence, SC. They had 4 children. The second picture is “Granny” with David LeGwen Smith, Jr. born 19 Mar 1931.  The third picture is Arthur Morrison Strickland and daughter, Catherine Elizabeth Strickland. Catherine was b. 9 May 1906 Birmingham, AL, d. 11 May 1988 Mandarin, FL, and md. David LeGwen Smith in Lake City, SC. Their son is also in the picture. Arthur was b. Mar 6, 1886 Atlanta, GA and died Aug 25, 1925 Florence, Florence Co, SC. Arthur was born Arthur Sullivant Strickland and changed his name because of being teased about his initials. Arthur and Martha are buried in Mt. Hope Cem, Florence, SC.  Pictures from Sally S. Baldwin, 2001.

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