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1.5.3.1.2.4. David G. Worsham b 22 Feb 1800, d 20 Oct 1853 & bur Knoxville Methodist Church Cemetery.  "27 Feb.1830. Baldwin Sheriff Sale, One Negro girl... levied on as property of Archer Worsham, Sr, deceased, to satisfy executions or fi fas in favor of Benjamin L. Lester, adm. of Archer Worsham, Jr, deceased, against John G. Worsham & David G. Worsham, Adms. of A. Worsham, deceased." (Baldwin Co, GA Newspaper Clippings, vol 4, 1829-1835, p213) "9 Jun 1832 Union Temperance Society of Monroe & Bibb Co, listed D. G. Worsham, Vice president." (Vol II Macon, GA Newspaper clippings (Messenger), 1997) "Tues 7 Nov 1837 Union Recorder, Ezekiel N. Calhoun & David Worsham, file their petition for letters of dismission from the estate of David B. Worsham, late of this county, deceased." (Baldwin Co, GA Newspaper Clippings, DeKalb Co, GA) "3 Aug 1852 D. G. Worsham for the Union Whigs of Crawford, meeting in Talbot Co, GA (Whig Party)" & "3 Aug 1852 David Worsham Marion Co. Whig Party" (Macon, GA Newspaper Clippings, Evans, 1999, vol. 6, p. 85 & 86) "In memory of David G. Worsham Born Feb 22, 1800 died Oct 20, 1853. He filled for several years the Oriental Chair of Solomon and was a esteemed and worthy brother among us. He was a ruling Elder in the Presbyterian Church" (Knoxville Methodist Church Cem Crawford Co, GA #35, WORSHAM, David G. 22 Feb 1800 20 Oct 1853) Tribute of respect by Jackson Lodge #48 22 Oct. 1853 on death of Worshipful Master, D.G. Worsham on Thurs 20 Oct. (Marriages & Obits from Macon Messenger 1818-1865, Rocker, 1988, p.157, 11/16/1853) Children on page 312.

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1.5.3.1.2.4A.1. John Archer Worsham

1.5.3.1.2.4A.2. Ann C. Worsham b 1824 Baldwin Co., GA. Add child and update paragraph numbers. She md Thomas H. Hill 17 Jul 1840 Crawford Co., GA. He was b 1819 GA. Children:

1.5.3.1.2.4A.2.1. Herman Hill b 1842 Crawford Co., GA.

1.5.3.1.2.4A.2.2. Thomas J. Hill b 1845 Crawford Co., GA

1.5.5.1.2.4A.2.3. Joseph S. Hill b 1848 Crawford Co., GA.

1.5.3.1.2.4A.3. Sarah A. Worsham instead of Susan Ann b 1827

1.5.3.1.2.4A.4. James H. D. Worsham. 

James d. 24 Apr 1907 Macon, Bibb, GA, his obituary was published in the Atlanta Constitution, 26 May 1907. 

The Atlanta Constitution Jan 23, 1889, p2:  “Macon, GA, Dr. J. H. D. Worsham elected county physician by county commissioners.”

The Atlanta Constitution May 23 (Tue) 1905, p18:

Macon, GA, May 22 Mrs. Elizabeth Worsham, wife of Dr. J. H. D. Worsham, of this city, died tonight at the age of 71 years.  A husband and one son, Dr. Eugene Worsham survive her.  The funeral will occur Wednesday.

The Atlanta Constitution, Atlanta, Georgia 2/5/1914, p3: Feb 4 Macon, Ga:

If a suit filed here in superior court today terminates successfully for the plaintiffs, the whole town of Lizella, located near Macon, may be levied on to satisfy a mortgage given in 1872 by J H D Worsham, then owner of the 300 acres of land on which Lizella now stands. The mortgage was given to James Dent, but a short time later Worsham went into bankruptcy and claimed the land under the homestead exemption. When the mortgage came due it was not satisfied, and Dent secured a judgment which has been kept alive all these years. The land was later sold to Macon Construction company, which failed and then the property fell into the hands of E G Harris, who subdivided it and sold it to various parties, the town of Lizella being established. Mrs. Worsham had lived and kept the homestead alive, and all this time the execution against the property remained unsatisfied. Recently Mrs. Worsham died and now the heirs of Dent are suing the present occupants of the property to satisfy the mortgage...

1.5.3.1.2.4A.4.2. Eugene Worsham is William Eugene Worsham b Apr 1867 of Bibb Co., GA. (13-1880) He m. Daisy L. Akin abt 1891 who was b Apr 1872 & d 6 Sep 1928 Bibb Co., GA. (Georgia Deaths, 1919-1998) The Barnesville Gazette, Barnesville, Ga., Thur, 29 May 1890:

May They Be Happy - At the residence of Mr. J. M. Akin, yesterday at 2:30 p.m. Dr. Ed Worsham of Macon and Miss Daisy Akin, were united in marriage, Rev. W.S. Rogers officiating. A few relatives and intimate friends were present to witness the pleasant scene. The Gazette in behalf of the community, extends heartiest congratulations.

The Daily Constitution Nov 22 1892, p 3:

Dr. W. E. Worsham, son of the county physician and himself a praticing physician in Macon, became suddenly insane this afternoon and tried to kill his father.  Dr. Worsham, Sr., lives in Vineville and his son has rooms at the same house.  This afternoon, while his father was at the county hospital making his regular rounds, a messenger arrived with the startling intelligence that his son was unmanageable and threatened to kill any one who came near him.  Dr. Worsham returned home at once and went to his son's room.  As soon as the young man saw his father, he cursed him horribly, and finding he could do nothing the old man left.  The son then turned on his mother and became so violent that her screams brought the father once more upon the scene.  The sight of his father seemed to drive young Worsham into a paroxyam and seizing a razor from the bureau he made a rush, foaming at the mouth and screaming.  With the presence of mind and decision, Dr. Worsham picked up a hammer that lay at hand and knocked the young man down.  The blow inflicted a somewhat serious wound, but gave time to call in help.  Dr. Worsham at once came to the city and swore out a writ of lunacy against his son.  Sheriff Westcott and Deputy Herrington brought the young man in to jail and locked him up until the trial tomorrow.

The Daily Constitution, Nov 23, 1892, p3 Macon, Ga:

Nov 22- Dr. W. E. Worsham, son of the county physician an account of whose arrest as a maniac after he attempted to murder his father, appeared in The Constitution this morning, has been adjudged insane.  The jury of lunacy was assembled at the jail this morning and the scene there enacted was a strange one. Young Worsham had recovered temporarily from his fit of madness and appeared to be equally as sane and calm while before the jury and afterwards as a member of the jury.  The evidence of the witnesses was, however, very plain.  It is evident, that the young man's brain has been gradually growing weaker for some months.  He has been subject to fits of melancholy, followed generally by strange and unaccountable bursts of passion that seemed to be uncontrollable.  The evidence given by the father and especially that part of it dealing with the attack made upon him by his son yesterday was tragic in the extreme and the old gentleman was visibly affected during his recital. He was loath, he said, to strike his son and at first feared that he had killed him with the hammer that he had used when defending himself against the madman's onslaught, but it was absolutely necessary to take violent measures in order to save his own life and possibly that of other members of the family.  After a full hearing of the evidence the jury found young Worsham a fit subject for the lunatic asylum and he will be kept in jail until a vacancy can be found for him in Milledgeville."

They are in the 1900 Kelsey, Monroe, Georgia census.  They are listed as Eugene Worsham b 4/1867 GA physician md 10, Daisy L b 4/72 GA 4 children & 4 living, Lucile b 1/1892 GA, Jimmie b 8/1894 GA daughter, Eugene b 9/1895 GA, Winfield b 12/1898 GA. (ED 68, p16)  Jimmie should have been listed as a son.  They are on the 1910 Macon, Bibb, GA census. He is listed as Eugene W. Worsham age 41 m. 19 years & Daisy is age 31.  In the 1930 Bibb Co., GA census W. E. Worsham age 54 wd is living with his son, D. W. Worsham.

Children:

1.5.3.1.2.4A.4.2.1. Lucille B. Worsham b Jan 1892 Macon, Bibb, GA (1900; 17-1910)

1.5.3.1.2.4A.4.2.2. James Aiken Worsham b 28 Aug 1894 Macon, Bibb, GA instead of Jennie who was listed as Jimmie in the 1900 as a female. (14-1910 & World War I Draft Registration)

1.5.3.1.2.4A.4.2.3. Eugene Worsham, Jr. b Aug 1895 (1900) Eugene d. 12 Jun 1907 in Macon, GA. His obit was published in the 13 Jun 1907Atlanta Constitution.

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.5.3.1.2.4A.4.2.4. David Winfield Worsham b 12 Dec 1898 Macon, Bibb, GA. (1900; 11-1910) When he registered for the World War I Draft he was a blacksmith at a RR Shop & stated his nearest relative was Daisy Worsham. In the 1930 Bibb Co., GA census are D. W. Worsham age 30 m age 22 with wife Birdia or Berdis age 29 & children Winfield Worsham, Jr. age 8; Ellis Worsham age 3 years 6 months. His father, W. E. Worsham age 54 wd is living with him.

1.5.3.3.2.4A.4.2.5. Mattie L. Worsham b abt 1903 Macon, Bibb, GA (7-1910

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1.5.3.1.2.4A.4.5. Lulu Worsham "Tallulah" Add child. She was born after the 1880 census was taken.

In The Atlanta Constitution 13 Oct 1892, p2:

Macon, GA Oct 12. "Miss Annie Hill, of Rome, GA is visiting her cousin, Miss Lula Worsham, on Huguenin heights. She is one of Rome's fairest young ladies.

In The Atlanta Constitution 26 Sep 1895, p3

Macon Sep 25, "Miss Lula Worsham, a highly esteemed young lady of Macon, died today at home of her father, County Physician J. H. D. Worsham, on Huguen Heights. Her death brings great sadness to all who knew her.

In The Atlanta Constitution 27 Sep 1895, p3:

Macon Sep 26, The funeral services of Miss Tallulah Worsham were held this afternoon from the residence of her father on Huguenin Heights, and were largely attended. Internment at Riverside.

1.5.3.1.2.4A.5. Laura C. Worsham instead of J. C.

Additional information on children of David & Elizabeth:

1.5.3.1.2.4B.1  William T. Worsham b. abt. 1840 Crawford Co, GA. American Civil War Soldiers has William T Worsham, Georgia, enlisted 20 Apr 1861 as a Private in the Confederacy. He m. Laura E. Wellons. William apparently d. bef. 1883 and Laura md. 2nd) his brother, Charles E. Worsham. Children: 

1.5.3.1.2.4B.1.1 Lillie Malone Worsham b 9 Feb 1870 of Crawford, GA md. George B. Hamilton 22 Apr 1891 Bibb Co, GA. George b 11 Feb 1866 Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania & d 22 Dec 1953 Altoona, Blair, PA. They are in the 1930 Altoona, Blair, PA census. Lillie d 18 Jan 1956 Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania. (Michael Hamilton, 2004) 

1.5.3.1.2.4B.1.2  William Bertie Worsham b 6 Oct 1872 Crawford Co., GA. (World War I Draft Registration Card) He md. Katie Mae who was b. 8 Jul 1900 & d. 14 May 1989. They are in the 1920 Macon, Bibb Co, GA and 1930 Howard, Bibb Co, GA census. 

1.5.3.1.2.4B.1.3. Florence Worsham b abt 1874. (Michael Hamilton, 2004) 

1.5.3.1.2.4B.1.4. Horace Cecil Worsham 11 Aug 1875 Crawford Co., GA m. Claudia LaBertha Ford abt 1903. Claudia b abt 1891. 

1.5.3.1.2.4B.1.5. Lula G. Worsham b Jan 1878 Crawford Co., GA, m. Francis King Till b abt 1875 of Macon, Bibb, GA. 

1.5.3.1.2.4B.1.6. Clarence Jean Worsham b 3 Jul 1881 m. Zona b abt 1896 Florida & she d. 9 Dec 1995 Coweta, GA. He is in the 1920 Macon, Bibb Co, GA cens, living with his brother in law, Frank K. Till.

1.5.3.1.2.4B.2 John A. Worsham “Jack” b 15 Jan 1840, d 1 Apr 1909 & Bur Roberta City Cemetery, Section A, Row 2, Crawford Co., GA.  Henrietta Adams b Feb 1844 d 19 Jun 1928 (John Adams, 2001).  Henrietta Adams was d/o Robert Adams & Sidney Manderson of Crawford Co., GA. John & Henrietta are in the 1900 Crawford Co., Census. John A. b. Nov 1838 & Henrietta b Feb 1844. Their son A. J b Feb 1882. Her sister Frances Adams b May 1834 is living with them. Andrew J. is age 28 in the 1910 Crawford Co., GA Census. His mother Henrietta age 67 & aunt, Francis D. Adams age 76 is listed with him. In the 1920 Roberta, Crawford Co, GA Census is Henrietta, age 78, living with her sister, Joanna Wilson. Also in the home is Jack Worsham, nephew, age 35 GA. Jack is probably Andrew J. Worsham. John Adams, 2000, listed children as: Andrew Jackson Worsham 1882-1914, Joseph Archibald Worsham, Annie Frances Worsham.

1.5.3.1.2.4B.2.1.  Andrew Jackson Worsham b Feb 1882 Crawford Co., GA d 10 Jun 1914.

1.5.3.1.2.4B.3. David E. Worsham.  Bibb Co, GA Co D - 30th Regiment records: "Worsham, David E. private September 25, 1861. Appointed Ensign. Tore colors from staff and placed them in his bosom when wounded and captured at Nashville, Tenn. December 14, 1864. Died, result amputation of left arm, in U. S. General Hospital at Nashville, Tenn. February 4, 1865."

1.5.3.1.2.4B.4. Charles E. Worsham md. 1st) unknown & md 2nd) Laura E. Wellons, the wife of his brother, William T. Worsham 24 Jan 1883 Crawford Co., GA.

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Renumber children of Charles E.:

1.5.3.1.2.4B.4.1. Walter Vivian Worsham b 6 Jun 1883 of Bibb, GA m. Alberta Barbara Eisner abt 1912, Alberta b 6 Mar 1890 & d 9 May 1979 Macon, Bibb, GA. 

Children: 

1.5.3.1.2.4B.4.1.1. Mary Louise Worsham b abt 1914 

1.5.3.1.2.4B.4.1.2. Walter Vivian Worsham b 28 Oct 1920 & d 3 Dec 1988 Macon, Bibb, GA. He m Louise Elizabeth Pell 11 Feb 1939.

1.5.3.1.2.4B.4.2. Varina Annie Worsham b Apr 1886 & d 23 May 1987 of Tattnall, GA. She m. William C Hodges.

1.5.3.1.2.4B.4.3. John D. Worsham b Jan 1889.

1.5.3.1.2.4B.5. Virginia T. Worsham "Jennie" b Nov 1848 Crawford Co, GA md Jabez M. White 29 Dec 1886 Bibb, GA. Jabez b May 1839 GA.

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1.5.5.1.2.9.2.7. William Alfred Worsham "Willie" b 6 Sep 1891 Holland, Chattooga, GA. (8-1900; 18-1910; World War I Draft Registration) m. Annie Tenny abt 1912 Chattooga, GA. Annie b abt 1896 AL d. bef 1930 Chattooga, GA. They are in the 1910 Trion, Chattooga, GA census age 28 with wife Annie age 24 b AL. They are living next door to Ben Shamblin where his father Gus Worsham is listed. He is listed in the 1930 Chattooga, GA census age 38 wd
Children:

1.5.5.1.2.9.2.7.1. Mabel Worsham b abt 1913 Chattooga Co., GA (7-1920)
1.5.5.1.2.9.2.7.2. Bessie R. Worsham b abt 1915 Chattooga Co., GA (5-1920; 15-1930)
1.5.5.1.2.9.2.7.3. Annie Augusta Worsham b abt 1917 Chattooga Co., GA (3 yr 3 mo-1920; 15-1930)
1.5.5.1.2.9.2.7.4. Martha Worsham b. abt 1923 Chattooga Co., GA (7-1930)
1.5.5.1.2.9.2.7.5. Harlan Lafayette Worsham b. 28 Sep 1924 Chattooga, GA (5-1930 & World War II Army Enlistment) d. 29 Dec 1981 Minneapolis, Anaka, MN (SSDI & Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2008 has mother's maiden name as Tenny) m. Beatrice Elsie Franson Jul 1958 Pinellas, Florida. Children: Sheryl Lynn Worsham; Susan Renae Worsham; Harlan Lafayette Worsham; Cynthia Kay Worsham

1.5.3.1.2.9.3. David Marcellus Worsham md Ellen Hense 18 Dec 1881 Chattooga, GA. (Chattooga Co., GA. Record of Marriages, Bk 2, 1880-1893). Ellen is the daughter of Peter Hense and his 1st) wife, Stacy.  Peter, a farmer, was b Apr 1814 in Prussia and immigrated to the US in 1828, and naturalized in 1846.  In 1850 he is a farmer in the Seminole, Chattooga, GA census as Peter Heine age 25 b Europe, wife is Stacy is age 23 b TN and son Morris M. age 3 b GA Also in the home is Rebecca Smith age 69 b TN who may be Stacy's mother. Ellen is in Peter Hense's household in the 1860 Chattooga Valley, Chattooga, GA census as Eleanor Hense age 3 b GA. In the 1870 District 1028, Chattooga, GA census she is Ellen Hens age 13 b GA and the 1880 Coldwater, Chattooga, GA census she is Ellen Hens age 23 b GA. Peter Hense md 2nd) Mrs. Amanda Bryson (Brison) abt 1858. Amanda was b Feb 1828 in SC.
Peter & Stacy Hense children:

1. Morris M. Hense b Jun 1847 Chattooga, GA
2. Robert Leeander Hense b abt 1851 Chattooga, GA
3. Horatto Hense b abt 1853 Chattooga, GA
4. Elizabeth Hense b abt 1855 Chattooga, GA
5. Ellen "Eleanor" Hense b abt 1857 Chattooga, GA

Peter & Amanda Hense children:

1. Susan Hense b abt 1859 Chattooga, GA
2. Virginia Hense b abt 1862 Chattooga, GA
3. Emma B. Hense b Jun 1867 Chattooga, GA

Children of David & Ellen:

1.5.3.1.2.9.3.1. Edward Lee Worsham md 1st) Lola Lee b 8 Sep 1893 & d 26 May 1928. Edward md 2nd) Lena Daisy Foster b. 23 Nov 1883; p 150 of "Hill and Hill-Moberly Connections of Fairfield Co, SC", 1961, by George A. Hill. Edward d. 11 Feb 1957. Lena d 22 Jul 1978 Star Buck, Pope, Minnesota.
Child of Edward & Lola:

1.5.3.1.2.9.3.1A.1. Frank Worsham

Child of Edward & Lena: (Lawrence Glenn Hardin, 2000)

1.5.3.1.2.9.3.1B.1. Lorene Warsham
1.5.3.1.2.9.3.1B.1. Chrystine Warsham
1.5.3.1.2.9.3.1B.1. Jennile Warsham

1.5.3.1.2.9.3.2. John Floyd Worsham b 12 Sep 1884 md Martha E. White.

Children: (Donna Worsham, 2005)

1.5.3.1.2.9.3.2.1. Roy White Worsham "Pete" b 3 Jun 1909, d 25 Aug 1976, m 26 Apr 1939 Cleo Virginia Whitley. Cleo b 14 Aug 1919 & d 20 Sep 2003 Lyerly, Chattooga, GA.
Child:

1.5.3.1.2.9.3.2.1.1. Bobby R. Worsham. His orbit reads: Bobby R. Worsham, 57, of Cross Lanes passed away Mar 26, 2001, at his home. He attended Cross Lanes United Methodist Church and was a U.S. Army veteran of Vietnam. He worked as an assistant regional manager for Americredit. He is survived by wife, Brenda Cochran Worsham; son, Christopher R. Worsham of Cross Lanes; daughter, Jennifer Goff of Charleston; mother, Cleo Worsham of Holland, GA; grandson, Ryan Goff. service Sat, Mar 31, at New Hope South Baptist Church, Lyerly, Ga. Burial will be in New Hope South Baptist Church Cem. (Charleston Daily Mail (West Virginia), Mar 28, 2001, p 8A)

1.5.3.1.2.9.3.2.2. Ellen Lucille Worsham b 3 Feb 1911, m 25 May 1935 Gordon D. Green. Gordon b 18 Apr 1910 & d 7 Jul 1974 of Summerville, Chattooga, GA.
1.5.5.1.2.9.3.2.3. John Turner Worsham "Buck" b 18 May 1912, d 26 Sep 1974 and m 26 Apr 1939 Ruby Eual Whitley. Ruby b 9 Feb 1914 & d 30 Sep 1990 of Summerville, Chattooga, GA.
Child:

1.5.3.1.2.9.3.2.3.1 John Jerry Worsham was an only child and married another only child, Nellie Jo Jackson. They had a son John Jerry Worsham who m Donna. (Donna Worsham, 2005)

1.5.3.1.2.9.3.2.4. Harry Edward Worsham b 22 Jan 1915, d 17 Oct 1965 and m Dec 1936 Mary Nell Bloodworth, the dau of Odie & Lena Bloodworth. Mary b abt 1921 of Chattooga, GA.
1.5.3.1.2.9.3.2.5. Helen Lorraine Worsham b 9 Apr 1916. She never married.
1.5.3.1.2.9.3.2.6. David Marcellus Worsham b 1 Jul 1918, d 18 Jan 1955.

James Worsham, 2005 writes:

After selling land in Nottoway County, Virginia, in 1811, Henry and wife Martha, along with their two children Albert Malone and James Henry, moved to Baldwin County, GA. Henry is listed on the 1818 Baldwin County Tax List. Henry's brothers, Archer and David, also moved to GA in 1811

By 1820, Henry and Martha (and 6 children: Albert Malone, James Henry, Bolin Greene, William Washington, Robert Fitzgerald, and Martha Frances) moved to East Feliciana Parish, LA. The Louisiana Purchase of 1801 being accomplished by President Thomas Jefferson, Henry named his 3rd son born in Louisiana, Thomas Jefferson Worsham. The children of Henry and Martha, born in LA, were Samuel Jackson, Matthew Gaulden, Thomas Jefferson, John Farley, Eliza Maria, and Lucius Edgar.

Three of Henry's children died in 1832 (Robert, Matthew, Lucius); Henry died in 1833. Perhaps the cause was yellow fever. Henry is buried (probably) in the only Catholic cemetery in New Roads, Pointe Coupee Parish, LA.

Henry is listed on the 1830 Federal Census, page 134, Iberville Parish, as Henry Wisham

1.5.3.1.4.2.   James Henry Worsham married Margaret F. McKneely. James Henry Worsham d 20 Jul 1850 East Feliciana, LA.  Margaret F. McKneely Worsham was a slave owner and was listed as M. Worsham in both the 1860 slave schedule and the 1860 census. The 1860 slave schedule lists the following slaves: age 70 male black; age 53 female black; age 52 female black; age 26 male black; age 26 male black; age 25 male black; age 24 female mulatto; age 22 Female black; age 20 female black; age 16 female black; age 12 male black; age 12 male black; age 11 male black; age 6 male black; age 4 female black; age 3 female black; age 2 female black; age 2 male mulatto.  This Worsham slave family is in the N. Worsham section of Worsham and Washam Family History.

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