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George William Worsham & Annie Mae Williams

1.  George William Worsham b abt 1872 of St. Charles, MO md Annie Mae Williams. Descendants lived in St. Charles, MO & Audrain Co., MO.

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1.  Henry Worsham b abt 1796 VA md Hyacinthe Armide DeVillier 2 Apr 1821 Iberville Parish, LA. He died 1 Oct 1859. Descendants lived in Iberville Parish, LA.  Henry Worsham is listed on the 1830 Iberville Parish, LA Census as Henry Wisham. Judy Riffel found a baptismal certificate for Henry in Louisiana. He had converted to Catholicism. The certificate states that his parents were Essex Worsham and Elizabeth Dunivant. (Information from Judy Riffel, the author of Iberville Parish History, via James Noel Worsham.)  A 29 Mar. 1905 letter from Sallie A. Worsham states Henry is a son of Essex: "His son, Henry, went to Louisiana, married and made his home there. I don’t know whom he married." (Pam Heaton, 2001)  See Page 280 for the family of Essex Worsham (1.5.4.1.4.) & Elizabeth Dunnavant.

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1.8. Florestine Worsham md. Joseph Adolph Nereaux who was b 17 Jan 1829. He contracted pneumonia in camp during the Civil War and died. He is bur at the National Cemetery in Vicksburg and his name is on the Illinois Monument in the Park. (Shirley Koym, Deer Park, TX, 2000. Even though the name is Worsham, it was pronounced Wisham)

Children:

1.8.1. Mary Laura Nereaux b 1 Nov 1854 md Alfred Gehrke.

1.8.2. Mary Amelia Nereaux md John Dunn. no dates

1.8.3. Mary Grace Nereaux b 1858

1.8.4. Mary Sara Ann Nereaux b 12 Feb 1858 Grosse Tete, Louisiana & d 30 Jan 1955 Hammond, Louisiana, Wiggington Hospital. She is bur St. Vincent DePaul Number 2 in New Orleans. She md John Phillip Gemar, Jr. He b 5 Dec 1855 New Orleans & d 1901.

1.8.5. Mary Cora Nereaux b 22 Aug 1860 & d 1921.

1.8.6. Joseph Adolph Nereaux b 28 Sep 1861

1.8.6. Pierre Rodolph Nereaux b 8 Nov 1862.

1.9. Jacques DeVillier Worsham "James" b 3 Sep 1836 Iberville Parish, LA, the son of Henry Worsham & Hyacinthe Armide DeVillier, (12-1850; 24-1860; 34-1870) md Mary Antoinette Mailliam. The 1855 Iberville Pa. mrg of Adele Pipkin Morton & Napoleon B. McLean was in the presence of J. D. Worsham. He served as a Sgt. J.D. Worsham in Co. A 4th La. Inf. C.S.A. He was bur. Cottonwood Cem, Lottie, Pointe Coupee Pa, LA.

1.9.1.2. John Adam Worsham. Cottonwood Cem., Lottie, Pointe Coupee Pa., LA records have John Adam Worsham Nov. 19, 1892 – (nr); Mary Muse Worsham Sept. 6, 1877 - July 3, 1964 & Pearl Kelleher Fairchild Worsham Sept. 7, 1893 - Sept. 8, 1967.

 

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Henry Edward Worsham & Margaret Garrett

Henry Edward Worsham b 1820 VA md Margaret Garrett 24 May 1854 McDonough Co., IL. He d 29 Feb 1872 Rushville, Schuyler, IL. Descendants lived in Schuyler Co., IL; & Ventura Co., CA.

1A.1 Branch Edward Worsham b. Jul 1843 of Morgan, MO. (7-1850) Branch md Martha Caroline Blankinship  22 May 1868 Mound City, Linn Co, KS. She was b Dec 1848 SC. In the 1880 Linn, Dallas Co, IA census his name is Branch E. Washum, age 37. They are in the 1900 Coon Rapids, Carroll Co, IA census. He is in the 19 Jul 1909 Burleigh Co., ND Land records as Branch E. Worsham. (05 143 N 077 W 006, 80 acres) He d 16 Sep 1917 Regan, Burleigh Co., NC of stomach cancer. (Death Cert. In poss of Kathy Heintz) In 1920 Martha, age 71 NC, is living with her son, Arthur, in Aitkin Co, MN. (7-1850; 37-1880)

Children of Branch & Martha Worsham:

1A.1.1. Lionel Levi Worsham b 7 Apr 1869 d 11 Aug 1872

1A.1.2. Mary Josephine Worsham b 15 Nov 1872 of Dallas, IA d 21 Jun 1897

1A.1.3. Nora Frances Worsham b 8 May 1876 of Dallas, IA d 12 Apr 1899.

1A.1.4. Alice May Worsham b 24 Feb 1882 Coon Rapids, Carroll, IA d 11 Aug 1882

1A.1.5. Allen Robert Worsham b 24 Feb 1882 Coon Rapids, Carroll, IA. He md 1st) Olive Jane Van Scotter 21 Feb 1911 who was b 24 Jul 1884 of Perkins, SD. Olive d 2 Feb 1921. Allen md briefly a 2^nd time and divorced. He moved to Kalispell, MT and md 3^rd) Mary Anna Simones 26 Sep 1951 who was b 4 Oct 1882 MN & d 4 Mar 1963 Kalispell, Flathead, MT. Mary md 1st) John R. Sauser.  Allen d. 2 Dec 1952 Kalispell, MT. (Kathy Heintz, 2001)

Children of Allen & Olive Worsham: (Kathy Heintz, 2001)

1A.1.5B. 1. Branch Alvin Worsham b 27 Jan 1914 ND & d 27 Nov 1984 Crosby, Crow Wing, MN. He md Alma b 21 Apr 1913 of Crow Wing, MN & d Mar 1984 of Crow Wing, MN. Children: (Branch Worsham, Old Westbury, NY, 1999)

1A.1.5B.1.1. Branch Alvin Worsham, Sr. md Nancy Marie Wehle of Manhasset, NY on 2 Jan 1960.  Wedding announcement from the 3 Jan 1960 New York Times.

 

 

 

Children: Michael Craig Worsham, Paul Ford Worsham, Branch Alvin Worsham, Jr. & Marie Grace Worsham. (Branch Alvin Worsham, Jr., 1999)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1A.1.5B.1.2. Allen Arthur Worsham md Katherine.

1A.1.5B.2. Willis Harold Worsham b 20 Apr 1916 & d 14 May 1918.

1A.1.5B.3. Helen Arlene Worsham b 15 Jun 1917 of Perkins, SD.

1A.1.5B.4. Vivian Alice Worsham b 23 Apr 1919 of Perkins, SD md Floyd Nathan Way. Children:

1A.1.5B.4.1. Robert Floyd Way

1A.1.5B.4.2. Ruth Olive Way md Delayne Merlin Hollis. Children: Kathy Irene Hollis md 1^st) Rex Allen Halstead & 2^nd) David Allen Heintz; John Gregory Hollis b 19 Nov 1963 d 22 Jul 1993.

1A.1.5B.4.3. Nathan Branch Way

1A.1.5B.4.4. Donald Allen Way

1A.1.5B.4.5. Annette Joy Way

1A.1.6. Arthur Branch Worsham b 18 May 1886 of Carroll, IA & d 6 Apr 1922. He owned 160 acres Perkins Co. SD in 1909 and is in the 1920 Aitkin Co, MN census.

1A.2. Cornelia Worsham b May 1844 of Morgan, MO. (6-1850) md Thomas W. East 28 Sep 1864, Moniteau, Morgan Co, MO. He served with the Union in the Civil War in Co. H 1st Mo Cavalry and then in Co. I 9th Illinois Infantry. (Cathy Martin 2005) They are in the 1870 Moreau, Morgan, MO census P. O. Versailles, pg 186. He is age 29 farmer b IL & Cornelia is age 25 b MO. They are in the 1880 Jasper, Camden, MO census, p 140. He is age 38 farmer b IL & she is age 34 b MO. In 1900 they are in Township 11, Creek Nation, Indiana Territory census. He is age 58 b Apr 1842 R. R. Foreman & Cornelia is age 50 b May 1850 m 31 years. She stated she had 8 children & 6 living. They are in the 1920 Pomona, San Jose twp., Los Angeles, CA census. He is age 78 b IL and she is age 74 b MO. She is living along in the 1930 Taiban, DeBaca, NM census age 84 wd as Cornelia W. East.
Children:

1A.2.1. George W. East b abt 1865 Morgan Co., MO (5-1870; 15-1880)
1A.2.2. Mary L. East "Mollie" b abt 1866 Morgan MO (4-1870; 14-1880) m. William Andrew Martin 6 May 1882 Pettis Co., MO. William b. 23 Nov 1862 Marshall, Clark, IL s/o Andrew J. Martin & Mary Jane Caldwell. (Cathy Martin, 2005) They are listed in the 1910 Clinton, Henry Co., MO census. , p 82B. He is age 45 m 28 years & Mollie L. is age 44 m 28 years & stated she had 13 children & 12 living. Children listed are: Charles 21; George 19; Minnie M. 18; Ralph 13; Mary 12; Nellie 11; Pauline 7 & Albert 5. Next door is William D. Hunt age 26 & Laura Hunt age 23 with their son Martin K. Hunt . Next to the Hunt family is Lewis M. Hartin age 27 & his wife Lula age 21. They are listed on the 1920 Clinton, Henry, MO census. He is age 56 b IL & Mollie L. Is age 54 b MO with children: Ralph age 23 & Albert age 14. They are on the 1930 Clinton, Henry Co., MO census. He is W. A. Martin age 66 m age 19 & Mollie L. Is age 64 m age 17. A biography was written about William Martin & is posted on http://www.rootsweb.com/~moheny/biography/hcbioM.htm#0584: MARTIN, W. A. source: 1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co, pg: 621--- W. A. Martin, one of the most extensive and successful merchants of Clinton, whose mammoth store is known as the "Home of Low Prices," is located on South Artesian avenue. Mr. Martin is a native of Illinois. He was born in Marshall, Clark County, November 23, 1862, and is a son of Andrew J. and Jane Caldwell Martin, the former a native of Missouri, and the latter of Illinois. Andrew J. Martin, the father, was a soldier in the Civil War and died at Nashville, Tennessee while in the service. His wife died at Pierce City, Missouri. They were the parents of three children as follows: Lewis, now deceased; Mrs. Sarah McHenry of Clinton, Missouri, and W. A., the subject of this sketch. W. A. Martin was reared near Versailles, Morgan County, Missouri, and educated in the public schools, and for a number of years was engaged in the sawmill business and later farmed in Saline County. He came to Henry County in 1884, where he was engaged in farming and gardening until 1892, when he engaged in business at his present location. He first started in a small way with a limited stock of goods in a store building 16 by 20 feet. After two years he found it necessary to enlarge his store room to accommodate his rapidly growing business, and as his business has developed he has added more store room, more warehouse room and more clerks until his business has grown to be one of the largest commercial enterprises in Henry County. His present store building is 44 by 66 feet, with basement, and he has two warehouses, 30 by 40 feet and 36 by 40 feet. When Mr. Martin began business at his present location it was outside of the city limits, but in 1902, the city limits were extended which included the Martin store. There are many contributing elements to the success of such a business as Mr. Martin has built up in Clinton. Square dealing and strict honesty and integrity are fundamentally the basic principles of success. These Mr. Martin has closely followed and in addition he has given close attention to details. He buys for cash and thereby gets the advantage of discounts. Owing to the rapid growth of his business he has been able to buy his goods in large quantities, which has given him an advantage in prices over smaller buyers, and thus enabling him to sell to his customers lower than his competitors and at the same time make a reasonable profit. Mr. Martin is a capable business man and his square methods have won the confidence of the people. May 6, 1881, W. A. Martin was united in marriage with Miss Mollie L. East of Pettis County, Missouri. She is a daughter of Thomas W. and Camelia W. East. Her father was a Union veteran of the Civil War and was in the service four years. To Mr. and Mrs. Martin have been born the following children: Lewis, a painter, Clinton, Missouri, married Lula Thomas; Walter L., in business with his father, married Rosa Hoppe; Laura, wife of W. D. Hunt, Clinton; Charles, farmer, Clinton, Missouri, married Mabel Cook; George, proprietor of the Martin Green House, Clinton, Missouri; Minnie, married Edwin Bennett, Clinton, Missouri; May, married James Dodson, Calhoun, Missouri; Ralph, Clinton, Missouri; Nellie, Pauline and Albert, residing at home with their parents. In addition to his mercantile business, Mr. Martin is interested in breeding Hereford cattle, and at this writing has about forty head on his farm which is situated four miles south of Clinton. He is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Clinton and he is recognized as one of the progressive citizens of Henry County.

His obituary was posted on http://www.rootsweb.com/!mohenry/obituary/m02obit.htm:
MARTIN, William Andrew - 1863 - 1934
Englewood Cemetery MA-MD, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO.  W. A. Martin, Founder of Martinville Dies - End Come Suddenly to Man Who Through Honesty, Economy, Hard Work and Vision Made a Success in Business - "Look ahead and go ahead," was the motto of the life of W. A. Martin. He was ever watchful of the road ahead and ready to take a step forward. This motto, "Look ahead and go ahead," hung in his living room and was exemplified by every act of his life. With the passing of W. A. Martin at his home on Artesian Avenue at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, Henry county lost one of her foremost citizens, one whose integrity and business ability has become a goal for other merchants of the county to strive to reach. Although Mr. Martin had been in ill health several years, he had remained active and had done his usual routine of work, and was planning h is garden for the coming season. Monday he had a severe heart attack, but was able to be up. He died quietly in the same chair in which his wife died and in a similar manner. He had been to town to get a shave, had looked after his farm and other business, and finally, tired out, settled down to read Wednesday evening. When Miss Frye, his excellent homemaker, returned from the basement, she found him nearing the close of a long and useful journey on earth. His children were called, but he was beyond the call of human voices. William Andrew Martin was born in Marshall, Clark county, Illinois, November 23, 1863. His father was Andrew J. Martin, a soldier in the Civil War, who died at Nashville, Tennessee, while in the service. W. A. Martin was reared near Versailles, in Morgan county, Missouri. He first started out to hunt a job when he was eight years old with 35 cents in his pocket and carrying a clean shirt. After the small lad was repeatedly turned down, he decided that prospects would be better if he put on the clean shirt, which he did, and the next place he applied he got the job, but much to his dismay, he had lost the 35 cents which was in paper money; that was the only time he was ever "broke". As he grew older he became engaged in the sawmill business and also farming in Saline county. The writer recalls Mr. Martin telling of his experience through the disheartening financial period in his youth when he hauled ties from Gravois Mills to Versailles, making as low as 25 cents a day, yet managing to feed his team and live. this first team was paid for with earnings he made hauling ties. W. A. Martin and Mollie East were united in marriage May 6, 1882. Mr. Martin, with his wife and sons, Walter and Lewis, came to Clinton in 1884, and camped on the present site of Martinville, which was then an apparently worthless lowlands. He traded two colts for an acre of land with C. B. Wilson, and Mr. Wilson was inclined to think he got the better of the bargain. Mr. Martin's first venture was killing hogs and selling them to the newly established hotel at the Artesian park which became a popular summer resort. In 1892 he established a small grocery store in a building 16x20 feet. This was the beginning of Martinville, which is now an active and prosperous suburb of Clinton, with stores also radiating to other parts of the city and even to Lewis Station. Mr. Martin was a shrewd and capable business man and was materially assisted by his wife, who never failed to lend her courage and advice when needed. The close companionship which existed between Mr. Martin and his wife was broken June 26, 1931. She had shared every joy and every sorrow of his since their marriage of one year less than half a century. She had ever been his helpmate, both in the home and business. When travel lured Mr. Martin she accompanied him, after they reached middle age and financial independence, to every state of the union, also Canada and Cuba. He never ceased to long to travel, and although he knew his life hung by a thread, he bought a new car a few days before his death, fully equipped with a radio. He was planning to attend the World's Fair this summer. Knowing he was unable to stand the long walks he had outlined a trip where he could go in a wheeled chair. The greatest pride of his later life was his fine herd of 60 head of registered Herefords and his 500-600 acre farm. Square dealings and unwavering honesty were his foundation stones of success. Economical and careful purchasing with the buying public in view made Martinville store grow rapidly. Mr. Martin gave quick and honest service to his community and gradually Martinville has expanded, new stores have been established and homes built. The store grew visibly each year until sales reached nearly $100,000 a year and the store served the entire city. Mr. Martin never believed in letting things "hang fire" as the saying goes, but looking ahead was synonymous with going ahead with him. He didn't tie up the traffic of life by slow decisions, but was lightning quick and unfailingly accurate in all decisions. He was strictly honest with everyone he met. He had a contagious sense of humor, ready always with a smile and a joke. Mr. Martin was a member of the Clinton Christian church. He regarded everyone as his friend and treated them accordingly. As he was keenly interested in his community, he was a staunch supporter of anything for its betterment. Alert mentally, he kept up with the events of the day, and his mind remained clear and quick to the last. Mr. Martin's schooling was most meager and limited to a few months in a country school. However, his education went on to his last day in the great University of Experience. If in conversation or reading he found a word he did not understand, he found out its meaning that day. The first home of the Martins was a one-room house built on the acre which he had purchased. How happy the family was when the family finances increased and they could add a tiny room and have a two-roomed house. As the small business they had established expanded, so did their home and a two-story eight-room house was built on the corner opposite the store. This home was later sold to his daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Hunt. Mr. Martin had a completely modern home built and furnished for good living on Artesian avenue in Martinville, where his wife found happiness and contentment until her death, June 26, 1931. Miss Frankie Frye had been his patient, efficient housekeeper and nurse during the past two years, since his health had so rapidly failed. Thirteen children were given Mr. and Mrs. Martin's union, nine of whom survive. Seven of these have followed in their father's footsteps by settling in the community in establishments of their own. When they have needed a helping hand they have gone to their father, who was always ready with a vast store of advice which he had tested and found good, and thus they were able to build up thriving businesses. When his daughter, Laura, wanted to stop school, Mr. Martin told her it would be best for her to continue but if she wouldn't she could go to work in the store, which she did. She was given two dollars a week checking bills in the store and worked many years, gaining a vast knowledge of useful information. Likewise, every child was given an allowance, however small, and if he were thrifty and saved his money he had it, but if he spent it all, he didn't receive any more until next allowance. Some of his children's organization have been outgrowths of the original general store as it expanded and became a number of stores specializing in one department of the original store. A daughter, Mrs. W. D. Hunt, and husband now have the grocery and dry goods store at Martinville; a son, Charles Martin, and wife, have the feed and hardware store; George Martin, a son, and his wife, and Mrs. Edwin Bennett, a daughter, and her husband, operate greenhouses; a daughter, Mrs. May Martin Dodson has a grocery store on North Third street; a daughter, Mrs. O. B. Scott, and husband, operate Scott's Grocery at Eighth and Green streets, and a daughter, Mrs. Olin Inloes, and husband, have a store at Lewis Station. The other two children who survive are Lewis Martin, a painter, and Albert Martin who is in the U. S. Navy. Also surviving are 26 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. funeral services were conducted by Rev. A. N. Lindsey, at his late home on Artesian Avenue, at 2:30 Friday afternoon. Burial was in Englewood under the direction of Spore's Funeral Service. Graveside services were conducted by the Odd Fellows lodge, of which he was a member. Active pallbearers were: Oscar Jacobsen, A. H. Harris, John Strain, Tom Poague, Harlow Houts, Porter Eversole. Honorary pallbearers were: Roy Lobaugh, Dodson Goss, S. A. Barnett, Henry Poague, Will Eversole, and C. H. Williams.
1A.2.3. Nancy Eliza East b abt 1868 Morgan Co., MO (2-1870; 12-1880)
1A.2.4. Kate East b abt 1870 Morgan Co., MO (1 month-1870)
1A.2.5. Almetie East b Abt 1874 of Camden Co., MO (6-1880)
1A2.6. Henry E. East b abt 1876 of Camden Co., MO (4-1880)
1A2.7. Virginia East b Sep 1879 of Camden Co., MO (9 Months-1880
1A2.8. Roy East b Mar 1881 Kansas (20-1900)

Children of Henry Edward Worsham & Margaret Garrett should be renumbered 1B.1. through 1B.6.

1.1. change to 1B.1 Martha Alice Worsham md. Thomas P. Ballard 15 Aug 1877, Schuyler Co, IL. (vol C, p. 108, cert. #6654)

1.3 change to 1B.3 Cornelius Garret Worsham "Neelis" b. 1 Mar 1861 Richville, Schuyler, IL, d. 13 Jan 1950 Ventura Co., CA.  He md 1st) Belle J. Hughes abt 1891 of Ventura, CA. Belle J. Hughes was b. Oct 1894 CA. The 29 Oct 1915 Oxnard Courier wrote: "A family picnic was held at Foster Park Saturday. Those present being: Mrs Mac Tanger, Mr and Mrs Guthrie, Mr and Mrs Worshman, Misses Ruth Worshman and Grace Hamilton, Clarance Russell, Bert Guthrie, Boyd Harley and Bert Worsham." The 10 Mar 1916 Oxnard Courier writes: "C. J. (C. G.) Worsham preliminary hearing before a judge in Camarillo on charge of assault with a deadly weapon on J. J. Jones. Worsham offered no defense, released on his own recognizance. Worsham and Jones are neighbors in Las Posas. Recently a dog belonging to Worsham killed a hog belonging to Jones. Jones demanded restitution and Worsham offered to pay for the hog. Jones used abusive language and Worsham, a deputy sheriff, attempted to arrest Jones. A fight followed, each claims the other struck first. Jones claims Worsham threatened to shoot him." C. G. Worsham was later found not guilty. 

Children of Cornelius & Belle: 

1B.3A.1. Henry Harley Worsham b Feb 1892 of Ventura, CA, d. 8 Dec 1917 Camp Lewis, Washington & bur. Ivy Lawn Cem, Montalvo, Ventura, CA. In 1915 he visited the San Diego exposition. His obit. reads: "Henry Harley Worsham died Sat night of spinal meningitis at Camp Lewis, Washington. He is the first recruit from this county to die in the service of his country. He was the son of Mr and Mrs C G Worsham of Las Posas and was 24 years old. He went to training at Camp Lewis with the last contigent from this county, leaving Ventura Nov 3. ... Besides his parents, Harley's untimely death is mourned by two younger brothers, Herbert and Boyd, and by two sisters, Mrs Norman Snow of Oxnard and Miss Maye." (14 Dec 1917 Oxnard Courier, p7) 

1B.3A.2. Ruth M. Worsham b 13 Oct 1894 of Ventura, CA, md Norman Snow abt 1916 & she died Apr 1981 Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA. 

1B.3A.3. Herbert Edgar Worsham b 9 Nov 1896 of Ventura, CA md 1st) Florence Gertrude Fulkerson 14 May 1918 Los Angeles, CA. The 17 May 1918 Oxnard Courier writes: "Herbert Edgar Worsham and Miss. Florence Gertrude Fulkerson were married Tuesday afternoon at the Mission Apartments in Los Angeles... They will be at home on the ranch near Somis after June 1. The guests at the wedding were Mr and Mrs C G Worsham, parents of the groom, Mrs. R J Fulkerson, mother of the bride, all of Somis; Mrs Norman Snow of Oxnard, Mrs Arthur Wharton of Los Angeles, and H K Snow Jr of Oxnard." Florence was b. 24 Oct 1897 Utah & d. 16 Jun 1973 Ventura, Ventura Co., CA. Herbert md 2nd) Helen V. Hirsch b 7 Dec 1905 Indiana & d. 13 Jan 1983 Red Bluff, Tehama Co., CA. Child of Herbert & Florence:

1B.3A.3A.1 Herbert Edgar Worsham b 9 Mar 1922 Ventura, CA, md. Beverly Parrish, & he d. 1 Oct 1986 Los Angeles, CA. At age seventeen, the 28 Jul 1939 Bismarck Tribune, Bismarck, North Dakota wrote: "Fargo, ND Red River Tennis Tourney, Herbert Worsham of Ventura, CA advanced." Children were: Herbert Edgar Worsham & Cynthia Ann Worsham.

1B.3A.4. Boyd Loran Worsham b Nov 1898 of Ventura, CA 

1B.3A.5. Maye Worsham.

1.4 change to 1B.4  Cornelia Worsham b. 1 Mar 1861 md. George W. Gragg 6 Oct 1886 Schuyler, IL. (Vol C, p. 179)

1.5 change to 1B.5  Tecumseh Sherman Worsham md. Mary M. Amman 6 Oct 1886 Schuyler, IL. (Vol C, p. 179)

1.5.2. Change to 1B.5.2 Eugene Victor Worsham d. 17 Sep 1980 San Diego, CA.  His picture is from the 1941-42 issue of  The Lamp, Iola High School Yearbook, Iola, Allen Co., KS, faculty, band directed by E. V. Worsham, B.S., K.S.T.C., Pittsburg; Northwestern University; Instrumental Music, pp. 41-42.

 

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1.5.7. change to 1B.5.2. Charles Everett Worsham b. 8 Oct 1903 md. Elaine Jennings.  "Elaine Worsham, known simply as "Grandma" to the Worsham & Fink Funny Car team and most others in the NHRA Pro pit area, is no ordinary crew person, and it's not her gender that makes her special, because there are plenty of women in drag racing.  77 years young, going strong.  What makes Elaine special is that she recently celebrated her 77th birthday, and took time on that day reflect on the last few years while looking forward to the future. As the grandmother of Funny Car driver Del Worsham, and the mother of team crew chief and owner Chuck Worsham, "Grandma" might be one of the most active 77-year old women in America.  Grandma Worsham, you see, has attended every NHRA race but one since her retirement from California state government in 1994, and this woman, who flies or drives by herself to nearly every race, had a good excuse for that one." http://www.usnationals.com/news/USN_199808240731.asp, 1999

1B.5.2.1. Charles Everett Worsham "Chuck" b. 17 Sep 1949 Los Angeles Co, CA.  Chuck md. Carol A. Whittington.  They lived in Los Angeles and Orange Co., CA

1B.5.2.1.1. Delbert C. Worsham "Del"  b. 11 Feb 1970 Los Angeles Co, CA.  Del became a famous race car driver.  The following is from the Del Worsham Home page, 1999: 

" Picture this scenario, if you will:  The young son of a Southern California hot rodder who'd grown up in the midst of drag racing's explosive birth and development, spends his preteen summers dividing his time between days by his father's side at the drag strip and endless hours making jumps and tricks on his BMX bicycle.  With long sandy blonde hair and an adventurous streak running through his spirit, the "Kid From The Coast" entered his teenage years as part racing wrench and part BMX prodigy.  When residents of 49 other American states think of growing up in Southern California, they may unwittingly draw a picture of a young Del Worsham in their minds."

Del's father, Chuck Worsham, grew up smack in the middle of drag racing's glorious beginnings, and although he worked hard at a "full time job" as a concrete contractor, Chuck's passion was race cars, and Funny Cars in particular.  Chuck added the role of "father" in 1970 when Del was born, and became a car owner by 1978, with his legendary "Screamer" Funny Car.  By the age of 13, young Del could build a complete Funny Car motor by himself and was a veteran frequent flyer as he jetted to races after school ended on Friday and often went straight from the airport to class on Monday.

"By the mid-teenage years, as the Funny Car operation developed into more of a vocation than a hobby, Chuck and Del Worsham faced a crossroads.  Though he was barely old enough to have a driver's license, Del was looking at an adult-sized career choice.  He could follow what looked to be a very promising "World-Class" BMX career, or he could go racing with his dad.  Let's go racing!"

"By the mid-teenage years, as the Funny Car operation developed into more of a vocation than a hobby, Chuck and Del Worsham faced a crossroads.  Though he was barely old enough to have a driver's license, Del was looking at an adult-sized career choice.  He could follow what looked to be a very promising "World-Class" BMX career, or he could go racing with his dad.  Let's go racing!"

"It was 1989 when Chuck Worsham took his Screamer Funny Car and made the move to Nitromethane power.  Del was in his 5th year as a full-time crew member, was 19 years old, and was itching to drive.  A year later, when Chuck Worsham and driver Art Hendey decided to head in different directions, a replacement driver was easy to find.  Of course, young Del Worsham would first have to get licensed.  And since Del Worsham had never driven any other form of drag racing vehicle, he knew he was jumping straight into the deep end."

"There I was, just a 20 year old kid at the Dallas Motorplex, and I needed two pro drivers to watch me run and sign off on my license.  Why mess around?  I marched right over and asked Kenny Bernstein and Don Prudhomme!  It was actually a huge thrill for me to have those two legends at my licensing test."

"Most people start out drag racing in slower cars, and work their way up to faster and faster speeds.  You can't do that with a Nitro Funny Car, they kind of only have two speeds:  Flat out, pulling 5 g's, or stopped.  So, instead of working my way up speed-wise, we worked my way up distance-wise.  I learned how to do a burnout, how to stage, then went 60', then 100', then 300', and so on.  By my first full pass, I was getting pretty comfortable."

"After a "get your feet wet" debut at 1990's final race, Del Worsham began his career as a professional drag racer in 1991, with a goal of running the full season in his dad's Nitro Funny Car while being, at the least, competitive against the veteran drivers in the class.  Seven races into his career, history was made.  Del Worsham won the Southern Nationals in Atlanta, becoming the youngest driver to ever win a Funny Car trophy.  Less than three months later, in Englishtown, he did it again!  By season's end "The Kid From The Coast" had finished an amazing 6th in Winston points, and was named NHRA Rookie Of The Year."

"Although he didn't win any races in 1992, Del moved up higher in the points as the team developed consistency, finishing with a #4 spot on the podium.  In 1993 and 1994, Del spent some time driving Roger Primm's Top Fuel Dragster, and suffered through his career low point when a serious engine fire in 1994 left him with burns on his hands and a 12-week recuperation."

"The Worsham team ran as independents through 1996, and established a reputation as a fan friendly team who could run with the "big boys" on a much smaller budget.  Those years of hard work and dedication paid off in 1997, as Checker-Schuck's-Kragen Auto Parts came aboard as the Worsham family's first full primary sponsor.  Del knew it was another major turning point in his already stellar career."

"Since I first got in the car, I knew I wanted to do this for a living.  And we loved being independents, doing it solely for the love of the sport and for ourselves.  But my dad and I also knew it was really impossible to run as well as we wanted to, even with the support of our longtime backers Auburn Foundry, Texas Stagecoach, NLM Electrical and others.   Those guys, John Fink, Frank Gilchrist, and Nick Puglisi and all of our friends who have contributed, were really like part of the family by then.    We all had a goal to win a championship and knew we'd need a company that could believe in a group like our's, and want to be our partners in this thing.  With Checker-Schuck's-Kragen, we found that company.  Nothing has really been quite the same since.  We're still a very tight knit group, with the same people around, but we've got great partners at CSK, who help us help them.  Right now, my dad and I are kind of right in the middle of what we always wanted to be."

"In 1998, Del came within one lap of finding his way back into Victory Circle, when he lost in the Final Round of the Fram Route 66 Nationals in Chicago.  But that highlight was just part of a year that saw Del earn his way back into the Winston Top 10, even though the competition in the Funny Car class is at an all-time high.  "You used to be able to finish in the Winston Top 10 by just showing up and racing every week.  Now, at every race at least a couple of big time cars don't qualify.  It's really tough out there, to get in the show and to win rounds."

"The stroll across the Award Ceremony stage to accept his 1998 #10 finish was a thrill for Del, but couldn't match the surprise and emotion felt just a few moments later when the Worsham Family was named winners of the 1998 Blaine Johnson Award, annually presented to the racer or family who show the most dedication, perseverance, and family values.  The roaring standing ovation from the NHRA crowd said it all, as Del, his father and best friend Chuck, and Elaine "Grandma" Worsham accepted their award."

"With "The Kid From The Coast" behind the wheel, dad tuning the motor, Grandma keeping the stats, and a close group of friends and partners working endless hours in the pursuit of speed, this has been and will continue to be one great  California Dream!"

1B.5.2.1.2. Susan J. Worsham

1B.5.2.2. Sandra Suzanne Worsham md John C. Murdent.

1.6 change to 1B.6. Branch Jones Worsham d. 21 Nov 1923 Woodward, OK.  Branch md. Mattie Belle Reid b. 14 Sep 1866. (Mark S. Cramer, 2000)  Branch married Mattie Belle Reid 8 Apr 1880 in Bloomington, NE.  Mattie was the daughter of Will Reid and Emmaline Thompson. (Mark S. Cramer, 2000; Joyce Colton, 2005) Emmaline Thompson is on the marriage license of Branch and Mattie, because Branch was not 21, his mother signed the permission to marry. (Joyce Colton, 2005) On the left is the wedding picture of Branch Jones Worsham and Mattie Belle Reid courtesy Joyce Worsham Colton, 2005.  Joyce also sent the picture on the right of their family taken about 1908, from the left: Francis, Louis, Mattie, Edward, Reid, Branch, and Theodore.

Branch died 21 Nov 1923 and is buried in Elmwood Cemetery in Woodward OK.

Mattie md 2nd) John S. Struble 1929 of Denver, CO.  John was b 14 Dec 1889 Dudley, Pennsylvania. He had been married before and was a coal miner.  They are in the 1930 Denver, Denver Co, CO census as John S Struble age 40? b PA, cafe cook, Mattie W. age 51 b MO, Lou Worsham age 24 b OK son.

Mattie md 3rd) Mr. Rubottom. Mattie died 11 Nov 1950 Amarillo, Potter, TX and is buried in Llano Cemetery in Amarillo, TX.

Children:

1B.6.1  Henry Edward Worsham "Ed" b. 22 Jan 1893 of Schuyler, IL ( 7-1900; 17-1910 & WWI Draft Registration Card) Change to 1B.6.1. According to Joyce Colton, 2005, he was gassed in WWI, "shell shocked" and never recovered. He died as a result of the war experience and was buried 30 Jul 1930 Elmwood Cem, Woodward, OK. On some of the documents, his name was spelled Worshum.

Child

1B.6.1.1.  Henry Edward Worsham b 14 Feb 1919 Dallas Co, TX. (TX births)  Mark S. Cramer, 2000 wrote that  Edward Worsham had one son who died at 12 years old.

1.6.2 change to 1B.6.2 Herbert Theodore Worsham b. 18 Aug 1896 of Schuyler Co, IL, d. 18 Sep 1972 Potter Co, TX.(13-1910) He md. Ava Mildred Kenney 21 Dec 1919 Woodward, OK. (Ava Worsham Webster, 2001) Ava b. 6 Nov 1900 & d. 27 Dec 1980 Amarillo, Potter, TX. 

Children: (Ava Worsham Webster, 2001)

1B.6.2.1. Branch Kenney Worsham b. 2 Feb 1921 Woodward, OK  d. 15 Mar 1985 Anaheim, Orange, CA  md 16 Dec 1948 Norma Elaine Dodge b. 1 Jun 1922 Breckenridge CO, d. 26 Dec 1968
1B.6.2.2. Roena Belle Worsham b. 5 Aug 1922 md. 5 May 1943 Amarillo, Potter, TX to Emil Victor Prati.  

Roena's obituary is in the Amarillo Globe-News, Oct. 13, 2002:

Roena Belle Worsham Prati, 80, of Amarillo died Friday, Oct. 11, 2002. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Chapel with the Rev. Clifton Mann, of the church, officiating. Private graveside services were held Saturday at Memorial Park Cemetery by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2820 Virginia Circle. Mrs. Prati was a member of St. Andrew's of Amarillo. She was a graduate of Amarillo High School, Amarillo Beauty School and was an accomplished artist. Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Emil; three daughters, Karen Prati of Gova, Italy, Katrina Prati and Kristina Dodson, both of Austin; two sons, Kevan Prati and wife, Pamela, of Flower Mound and Kirk Prati of Moore, Okla.; a brother, Don Worsham of Parkland, Fla.; 19 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

 

Emil's obit was published in the Amarillo Globe-News, 7 Sep 2005:

 

AUSTIN - Emil V. Prati, 89, of Austin, formerly of Amarillo, died Mon, Sep 5, 2005. Services  will be Thursday in St. Andrews Children's Chapel in Amarillo with the Rev. Clifton Mann, rector, officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Prati was a first-generation Italian born on Jun 1, 1916, in Oalkey, Wy., to immigrants Victor and Rosina Rosa Prati. He retired as a postal operations analyst, safety officer and carrier for the U.S. Postal Service from 1949 to 1979. He also served as the local National Association Letter Carriers Union president. He moved to Amarillo in 1943 after being stationed at the Amarillo Army Air Field, where he met his wife of almost 60 years, Roena Belle Worsham, who preceded him in death in 2003. Mr. Prati was awarded the Bronze Medal for his service during World War II, with the 43rd Infantry Division in the Philippines. Mr. Prati, an avid square and couple dancer during the 1960s and 1970s , also enjoyed sending letters to the editor of the Amarillo Globe-News, responding to Bob Wiley's column, "Word for Word," and working the daily crossword puzzle. He was a member of St. Andrew's Episcopal church and also served on the Board of the Quarterman Conference Center. Survivors include five children, Karen Prati of Gova, Italy, Katrina Prati of Austin, Kevan Prati and wife, Pamela, of Flower Mound, Kirk Prati of Oklahoma City and Kristina Dodson of Austin.

1B.6.2.3. Bill Worsham (no middle name) b. 14 Feb 1924 Woodward, Woodward, OK, d. 4 Apr 1996 San Diego, San Diego, CA.  Bill md. 1 Aug 1948 Ft. Collins, CO, Patricia Dorcas Sabin "Pat", the d/o Milo Rudd Sabin & Lucile Augusta Ankeny. Bill studied at U of Denver where met Patricia Dorcas Sabin; served in WW II as Sgt., US Army, airplane engine mechanic (fighters), Biak & New Guinea, So. Pacific, then Japan; worked 30 years at Convair-General Dynamics, San Diego, CA as draftsman, esp. for tail of Convair jets, and Cruise Missile wings. (Mark Cramer, 2000) This picture, from the early 1970's, of Bill Worsham and his wife Patricia is courtesy of their son in law, Mark S. Cramer, 2006.

 

 

 

 

 

 

1B.6.2.4. Virgil Don Worsham "Don" b. 31 Oct 1925 md. abt 1947 Sylva Nell Goodnight.

 Adopted children:

1B.6.2.4.1.  Steven Don Worsham "Steve" m. Valerie Jane Franzen

1B.6.2.4.2.  Timothy Howard Worsham

1B.6.2.4.3.  Suzanna Worsham m. Don Wratney

1.6.3. Francis Willard Worsham b 29 Nov 1898 Schuyler Co., IL change to 1B.6.3. On the World War I Registrations his birth date is 29 Dec 1898, a student at A & M Dollege, Payne, OK. Nearest relative B. J. Worsham of Woodward, OK. He m. Esther M. Edwards abt 1923 who was b. 6 Feb 1904 & d 25 Feb 1998 Tulsa, Tulsa, OK (SSDI) He is listed in the 1920 Clinton, Custer Co., OK census, p 12A age 26 b IL as a roomer. He is in the 1930 Cushing, Payne, OK census , page 10A as Francis W. Washam age 31 b IL m age 24 with wife Ester M. Washam age 26 m age 18 b OK. (Some family records from James Worsham, 2005)

Children: (Mark S. Cramer, 2000; Joyce Colton, 2005)

1B.6.3.1. Freda Marie Worsham b 5 Dec 1923 Carson, TX. (6-1930)

1B.6.3.2. Henry Willard Worsham b 12 Nov 1924 Canyon, Randall, TX. (5-1930)

1B.6.3.3. Wallace Tyler Worsham b 24 Jul 1927 Nowata, Nowata, OK (8 months 1930) m. Jollie Louis Dobelbower 22 Dec 1952 Tulsa, Tulsa, OK d/o J. Lyle Dobelbower & Jennie L. David. Children: Jennie Dawn Worsham m. James Steel & had daughters Jamie Dawn & Jackie Lynn; Judy Ann Worsham m. Wally Poplin & had daughters Kelly Celeste and Tracy Ann; James Randall Worsham m. Janice Franklin (div); Joy Melissa Worsham m. Jeff Woodard (div) m. 2nd) & div had dau Julia; m. 3rd) Nick Carris (sp?) & had a son.

1B.6.3.4. Joyce Erlene Worsham b 16 Oct 1940 Tulsa, OK.

1B.6.3.5. Wesley Rownald Worsham b 17 Nov 1943 Tulsa, OK.

1B.6.4.  Reid Worsham.  Joyce Colton, 2005, wrote that his name may have been Branch Reid Worsham. He married Elva O. and they are listed on the 1930 census as living in Oklahoma City. Reid is age 25 and she is listed as Elve age 32.  He is working for a newspaper.  In the 1930 Oklahoma City directory they are listed as Reid Worsham (Elva) dept mgr h 714 N OK Ave and in 1931 Oklahoma City directory they are Reid Worsham (Elva) slsmn Spurrier's r 312 SE 22d.  Elva Worsham b. 11 Jan 1897, d. Jul 1972 Chicago, Cook, IL. (SSDI)

Child:

1B.6.4.1. Branch James Worsham b 16 Sep 1924 Lipscomb Co, TX.

1B.6.5.  H. Louis Worsham "Lou" b 24 Oct 1905 Schuyler Co IL, was a potash miner in Carlsbad, NM & d 20 Mar 1988 Carlsbad NM.  He md 1st) Gertrude "Gertie" who d 1959.  He md 2nd) Beulah who d 1970. Lou md 3rd) Ruth, Mar 1971, of Carlsbad, Eddy, NM & she d 11 Jan 1978. (Mark S. Cramer, 2000)  Gertrude is listed in the probate records 9 Dec 1970 for Eddy Co, NM. (Joyce Colton, 2005)

Lou had no children.

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