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1.5.3.1.4.7.3.1. Bessie Worsham d. before 1898 Chickasaw, Indian Territory.
1.5.3.1.4.7.3.2. Jeptha Fry Worsham b 12 May 1884 Tishomingo, Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory (25-1910) md Georgia Elizabeth McPherson 20 Apr 1914 Ardmore, Carter, OK. Jeptha's middle name, Fry, probably came from the family that had a farm next door. The family's last name was "Fry." (James Worsham, 2005) Georgia b 20 Dec 1895. Her son Charles Noel Worsham's birth certificate states Georgia's birthplace as Tennessee. Georgia was raised by her aunt "Lily 'Mae' McPherson Tennyson (the John W. Tennyson family) in Ardmore, OK. Henry is believed to have d in Kansas. Georgia's last view of her father, Henry McPherson, was of his back as he rode his buggy, away, down the road. The name of Georgia's mother is still unknown. "Jeptha d. 25 Mar 1944 at the Central Oklahoma State Hospital, Norman, OK" (per death certificate). Jeptha and Georgia are bur. in the same grave, at Clinton Oaks Cemetery, Tulsa, OK. There is no headstone, or marker." Records had been destroyed in a fire some years earlier. I worked with a caretaker who had an old map of gravesites pinned to his tool shed wall - the map showed the location of Jeptha's and Georgia's gravesite." (James Worsham, 2005)
Child: (James Worsham, 2005)
1.5.3.1.4.7.3.2.1. Charles Noel Worsham b 3 Aug 1915 Lone Grove, Carter Co, OK md Henrietta Louise Erdmans 2 Feb 1938 Claremore, OK & d in World War II 8 Dec 1944 South Pacific. Henrietta b 4 Feb 1916 Bloomington, IL.
Children: (James Worsham, 2005)
1.5.3.1.4.7.3.2.1.1. James Noel Worsham b 25 Nov 1938 Tulsa, OK (1/64 Chickasaw Indian-Voter No 3645) md 1st) Carol Ann Romano 5 Sep 1960 Stamford, Fairfield Co., CT. Carol b 11 Mar 1941 Stamford, Fairfield Co, CT. Dau of Daniel Romano and Marion 'Mary' Katherine Festo. Carol divorced James 10 Jul 1986, Stamford, CT. She was a Podiatric Assistant, and later a sales representative for Northern Telecom. Carol md Kenneth Sainsbury (his 2nd marriage) 15 Apr 1988 in Stamford, CT. Carol d 10 Jul 1990 of cancer at the Sloan-Kettering Hospital, Manhattan, NY. She is bur at South Salem Cemetery, South Salem, Westchester Co., NY. James md 2nd) Ann Carter 20 Jun 1993 Stamford, Fairfield Co., CT. Ann b on Governors Island, New York City dau of Samual Filson Carter and Jane Downs. Ann 1st m to John Roger Hurlock 21 Oct 1978 Stamford, CT. He d Dec 1985, Stamford, CT, bur Woodland Cemetery, Stamford, CT. James is the author of Worsham Family In The Chickasaw Nation, IT. Children of John and Ann: Roseann Carter Hurlock b 1 Feb 1981 New Haven, CT.
Children of James and Carol: (James Worsham, 2005)
1.5.3.1.4.7.3.2.1.1.1. James Todd Worsham "Todd" b 12 Oct 1961 Stamford, Fairfield Co., CT. Computer Programmer, resides Deerfield, FL.
1.5.3.1.4.7.3.2.1.1.2. Kelley Elizabeth Worsham b 3 Mar 1964 Stamford, CT. Director of Human Resources resides Trumbull, CT. She m Andrea "Andy" Prizio 4 Jun 2000 in Monroe, CT. Andy b 1 Mar 1965, Bridgeport, CT, son of Antonio Prizio and Fausta Boccuzzi. Andy previously m Deborah Lynn Buskey, dau of Richard Allen Buskey, had dau Jennifer Andrea Prizio 24 May 1988, and divorced. Children of Kelley and Andy: Christopher Noel Prizio b 25 Sep 2001 Stamford, Fairfield Co, CT. Michael Anthony Prizio b 20 Oct 2004, Bridgeport, Fairfield Co, CT.
1.5.3.1.4.7.3.2.1.2. Jerry "Jay" Richard Worsham b 3 Feb 1940 at home 620 West 7th St, Tulsa Co., Tulsa, OK md 1st) Martha Mary Marisco b 6 Apr 1939 Stamford, Fairfield Co., CT. They md 25 June 1959 St. John's Episcopal Church, Stamford, Fairfield Co., CT. She was dau of Frank Joseph Marisco and Mary Agnes Festo (2nd). Jerry and Martha divorced 13 May 1977. Jerry md 2nd) Lou-Ann Gail Fazzina 27 Aug 1977 New Britain, Hartford Co., CT. She was b 28 Dec 1955 New Britain, CT, dau of Francis Robert Fazzina and Doris M. Boutin.
Children of Jerry & Martha: (James Worsham, 2005) 1.5.3.1.4.7.3.2.1.2A.1. Charles Alan Worsham b 18 Jul 1960 Stamford, CT.
1.5.3.1.4.7.3.2.1.2A.2. Scott Mitchell Worsham b 25 Mar 1962 Stamford, CT. He attended colleges in CT and FL and served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Scott was briefly md to Julie Arvan in CA. Julie divorced Scott while he was in The Marine Corps. The law says that Scott had to be notified of the divorce action - but he never was. When he returned from the Marines, Scott was unaware of the divorce. Apparently, Julie didn't tell him. Scott and Julie then co-owned a retail store 'Not Just Pastries' in Stamford, CT. Scott's son was later born to Julie. Scott paid most (all?) of the birth expenses. Nonetheless, Julie named their son Zachary Arvan (not Zachary Worsham). That was when Scott found out about the divorce. He discontinued his partnership with Julie at the retail store and never saw his son. Later (2002, 2003?), Julie closed the retail shop and relocated (with son Zachary) to parts unknown. Scott became a partner in R and S Glass Co. in Norwalk, CT. His last work was as a regional sales manager for Island Marketing Inc. Scott d 14 Sep 2001 of a home accident, bur Rose Hill Cemetery 20 Sep 2001, 580 Elm St., Rocky Hill, CT.
1.5.3.1.4.7.3.2.1.2.3. Brett Travis Worsham b 14 Feb 1964 Stamford, Fairfield Co., CT. M 4 Jun 1993 to Paulette Elise Parker. Separated in Apr 2005. Paulette Elise Parker md 1st) Larry Corbin of Maine in 1971 and he d 1983. Brett's occupation is a broadband cable company Supervisor.
Child of Jerry & Lou-Ann: (James Worsham, 2005)
1.5.3.1.4.7.3.2.1.2B.1. Rebecca Leigh Worsham b 25 Feb 1994 Loxahatchee Groves, West Palm Beach, FL.
1.5.3.1.4.7.3.3. Sophia Adelia Worsham b 24 Dec 1885 Chickasaw
Nation, Indian Territory md William Aubry McNutt b. abt. 1881. They md. Chickasaw
Nation, Indian Territory, Sophia Worsham, age 18, W. A. McNutt, age 22, both of Hewett,
Carter Co. (Bk H-368) According to the World War I Draft Registration her husband is
Aubrey William McNutt b 11 Oct 1881, age 37 & living in New Wilson, Carter, OK.
Nearest relative is Sophia McNutt. She d. 15 Dec 1966 Linsay, Garvin, Oklahoma.
Children: (James Worsham, 2005)
1.5.3.1.4.7.3.3.1 Rossie Estelle McNutt b 3 Nov 1905, Joiner City, Pickens Co., Indian Territory, dau of William Aubrey McNutt, m. Charles Allen Barnes on 28 Jun 1925. He was b. 9 July 1905 Weatherford, Custer Co., Indian Territory. She d. 1993 in OK nursing home; he d. 7 Jan 1979 at home, both are buried Erin Springs Cemetery, Lindsay, Garvin Co., OK.
Children:1.5.3.1.4.7.3.3.1.1. Geraldine Barnes b 19 Apr 1926 Lindsay, Garvin Co., OK. She d. 1995 unmarried.
1.5.3.1.4.7.3.3.1.2. Billy Bert Barnes "Bill" b 15 Oct 1935 Lindsay, Garvin Co., OK. A computer programmer for a research company, md Florence Carleen Barnes (unrelated Barnes) 7 Sep 1956.
Children:1.5.3.1.4.7.3.3.1.2.1 Jenny Mellisa Barnes (adopted from hospital in Oklahoma City, OK), b 7 Apr 1964, md James Dixon Jun 1985.
1.5.5.1.4.7.3.3.1.2.2. Jon Barnes (adopted from hospital in Oklahoma) b 3 Apr 1966.1.5.3.1.4.7.3.3.1.3. Gary Dean Barnes b 3 May 1941 Lindsay, Garvin County, OK, md Linda Markum abt 1943.
Children:1.5.3.1.4.7.3.3.1.3.1. Kristin Michelle Barnes b 15 Jan 1969 Lindsay, Garvin Co, OK.
1.5.3.1.4.7.3.3.1.3.2 Kimberly Allison Barnes b Oct 1972 Lindsay, Garvin Co., OK.1.5.3.1.4.7.3.3.2. Norma McNutt b 27 Nov 1907 Joiner City, Pickens Co, OK, md Claude Stansbury b abt 1907 (d abt 1972?). Norma d 1959. Claude Sr. remarried abt 1960 to Pat Newby widow of Vernon Burkleo who d 1952. Claude and Pat continued to raise Pat & Vernon's dau.
Children:1.5.3.1.4.7.3.3.2.1. Claude Stansbury, Jr. "Sonny" b abt 1932 & was married.
1.5.3.1.4.7.3.3.3. Aurora Marie McNutt b 19 Mar 1910 Joiner City, Pickens Co., OK d 25 Dec 1986 at hospital in Lindsay, OK, unmarried.
1.5.3.1.4.7.3.3.4. Cleta Juanita McNutt "Dude" b 3 Oct 1918 Joiner City, Pickens Co., OK md Sidney James Wood "Sid" b 11 Aug 1911 Lindsay, OK, d 6 Jul 1987in Lindsay OK, bur at Purdy Cemetery (in Lindsay, OK?) on 8 Jul 1987.
Children:1.5.3.1.4.7.3.3.4.1. Michael Wood b abt 1938 in OK d abt 1973 married twice.
1.5.3.1.4.7.3.3.4.2. Vickie Wood b abt 1940 in OK and is married.
1.5.3.1.4.7.3.4. Mary
Ella Worsham b 5 Oct 1887 Pickens Co, Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory. Mary had
been living with her dau Mary Irene Bailey and d 19 Feb 1973 at Perris Valley Community
Hospital, Perris, Riverside Co., CA and was bur at Green Hills Cemetery (Erin Springs
Cemetery?), Lindsay, OK. (James Worsham, 2005) She md William
Burkleo "Will" b abt 1880 MO (his 2nd mrg) and he d. prior to his wife.
(1910 Hewitt, Carter Co, OK cens & 1920 Whitebead, Garvin, OK cens) Mary and her
husband moved to CA in 1938 along with her dau Mary Irene Burkleo Bailey.
Children:
1.5.3.1.4.7.3.4.1. Veda Burkleo b abt 1908 of Hewitt, Carter Co, OK & md Earl W. Bridwell.
1.5.3.1.47.3.4.2. Oleta Burkleo b 1909 of Hewitt, Carter Co, OK & md Mr. Jones.
1.5.3.1.47.3.4.3. Vernin Burkleo b abt 1912 of Whitebead, Garvin, OK.
1.5.3.1.4.7.3.4.4. Mary Irene Burkleo b 31 Jan 1914 of Whitebead, Garvin, OK & md Huston Howard Bailey.
Child:1.5.3.1.4.7.3.4.3.1. Gary Lynn Bailey "Bill" b 24 Aug 1939 Los Angeles Co., CA.
1.5.3.1.4.7.3.4.5. Buster J. Burkleo b 1918 of Whitebead, Garvin, OK.
1.5.3.1.4.7.3.5. Julianna
A. Worsham b 31 Jul 1889 Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory (20-1910) md Pet H. Moore (2nd) b abt 1885. (His first wife died as an overhead
tank fell and killed her - no children.) Julianna had no children. She d 31 Jan 1970 at
Lindsay Hospital, Lindsay, OK and was bur 2 Feb 1970 at Erin Springs Cemetery, Lindsay,
Garvin Co, OK. Pet d 3 Jul 1969 in Lindsay, OK.
1.5.3.1.4.7.3.6. Audrey Worsham b 10 Aug 1891
Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory, d 4 May 1972. Correct paragraph number
1.5.3.1.4.7.3.7. Thomas Jefferson Worsham b 29 Nov 1894,
Hewitt Township, Pickens Co., Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory. He had blue eyes &
black hair. He enlisted 3 Oct 1917 & sailed from the USA 19 Jun 1918. He was quite
tall, and was in charge of a machine gun squad. When ordered to attack, the German guns
were aimed a little too high and Thomas was shot in the head while the rest of the machine
gun squad was unharmed. He d 23 Oct 1918 at Petit Maujouy, Meuse, France (Evacuation
Hospital #8). He was bur at American Cemetery #607, Commune of Senoncourt, Dept of Meuse,
France. Moved later to Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery, Rogmane-Sous-Montfaucon, Meuse,
France. The American Legion Post #231 in Wilson, OK is dedicated "Tom Worsham Post
231 Dept of Oklahoma." Dedication was on 4 Jul 1931. Thomas was unmarried. Correct
paragraph number.
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1.5.3.1.4.7.4. John Farley Worsham md Lucretia McGee, a full blooded Chickasaw Indian.
Children of John & Lucretia:
1.5.3.1.4.7.4.1. Tennie Worsham, half Indian, m. 1st) Robert Cox & 2nd) Benjamin E. Mobley. She & Benjamin are on the 1920 Morgan Twp., Ardmore City, Carter Co., OK census. He is age 43 b GA & she is age 37 Indian. The Mobley children are all listed as Indian. Tennie d. 27 Feb 1964 Carter, OK.
Child by Robert Cox:
1.5.3.1.4.7.4.1A.1. Helen Louise Cox b 23 Jul 1898 Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory m. Mr. Watkins.
Children by Benjamin Mobley:
1.5.3.1.4.7.4.1.1. Gerald Farley Mobley b 20 May 1902 Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory (17-1920, 26-1930) d 20 Jul 1996 Ardmore, Carter, OK (Social Security Death Index)
1.5.3.1.4.7.4.1.2. Grady E. Mobley b 22 Feb 1904 Chickasaw Nation, IT (15-1920, 24-1930) d 5 Jan 1989 Dallas, Dallas Co., TX (Social Security Death Index)
1.5.3.1.4.7.4.1.3. Aurelia G. Mobley b abt 1906 Chickaw Nation, IT (14-1920)
1.5.3.1.4.7.4.1.4. Marie Tessie Mobley "Lushanya" b abt 1909 Chickasaw Nation, IT (11-1920, 20-1930) On "The
Mobley Family of Plano, TX" website at http://web2.iadfw.net/mobley1/ by Gordon & Shirley Mobley. Gordon refers to Tessie as "Aunt Lushanya Mobley a Chickasaw princess who won hard earned fame as one of the world's premiere opera stars (1940's and 50's). She was world famous and did a command performance before the King and Queen of England, appeared in a light hearted movie with Eddie Cantor (look him up, he was a major movie star in his day. The movie was "Whooopee!, and just flat captivated audiences around the world with her voice. She had 4 brothers and 3 sisters, but only my Dad, Grady Mobley (2 sons & 1 daughter), my Uncle Ben Mobley (1 daughter), and my Aunt Louise Watkins (4 daughters) had any children. In Chronicles of Oklahoma, Vol 14, No. 2 June, 1936 "Contributions Of The Indian People To Oklahoma" by Muriel H. Wright. On page 160, among the Outstanding women of Indian descent, Tess Mobley is listed as "Chickasaw singer."
1.5.3.1.4.7.4.1.5. Merle M. Mobley b abt 1911 Ardmore, Carter, OK (9-1920, 19-1930)
1.5.3.1.4.7.4.1.6. Ben L or J. Mobley b abt 1917 Carter Co., OK (2 3?/12-1920, 12-1930)
1.5.3.1.4.7.4.1.7. Robert Mobley b abt 1924 Carter Co, OK. (6-1930)
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1.5.3.1.4.7.4.2. Richard W. Worsham "Dick" b 20 Apr 1884, half Indian. He had brown eyes & black hair. Richard md. Affie Rogers 22 Aug 1903 Carter, Indian Territory. Richard d. bef 1920 & Affie was a widow in the 1920 Wilson, Carter Co, OK census. Affie d. 1956 of Oklahoma Co, OK.
Children:
1.5.3.1.4.7.4.2.1. Gertrude Worsham b 11 Jun 1904 Carter, Indian Territory & d 5 Jul 1906 Carter, Indian Territory with burial Bomar Point Cem.
1.5.3.1.4.7.4.2.3. Bernice Worsham b 9 Jun 1912 Hewitt, Carter, OK. Her birth was announced in the 14 Jun 1912 Cornish News: "Born to Mr. and Mrs. Dick Worsham a daughter last Sunday." In 1932 Bernice lived in Oklahoma City.
1.5.3.1.4.7.4.2.3. Rogers K. Worsham "Roger" b 8 Nov 1917 Carter, OK. Roger is mentioned in the 24 Mar 1925 Daily Ardmoreite:
MRS. W. R. COMBS gave a birthday party for her son HAROLD who is now 7. Attending: ERNEST WILLIAMS, LUETTA WILLIAMS, ORPAH WILLINGHAM, JUDALINE WILLINGHAM, BILLY SMITH, ANNA SUE SMITH, ROGER WORSHAM, MILDRED CONNER, GERALDINE CONNER, PAUL LEWIS, BILLY KILPATRICK, WILEY DARLING, ERNESTINE HORTON, ERNESTINE KENNEDY, MERLE COMBS.
Roger md Venus O. b 3 Jan 1914. Roger enlisted as a private 11 May 1944 at Fort Sill, OK for service in WW II. Roger d. 27 Dec 1998 Oklahoma City, OK. His obit appeared 30 Dec 1998 in The Daily Oklahoman:
Worsham, Roger K., 81, died Sunday. Services 2 p.m. today, Putnam City Baptist Church (Hinton-Turner, Hinton).
Article in the 20 Jan 2004, Daily Oklahoman:
Bowling puts her leagues ahead. "90-year-old began 50 years ago and still shows up regularly to enjoy company, sport at bowling alley. Slim and petite, the bowler steps up to the lane. She has beauty-shop hair and ladylike earrings and a tidy look, as opposed to the usual, casual bowling fashion. She walks with unfaltering grace to pick up a ball, brings it even with her chin, then drops it with a thud and lets it roll toward the pins. Venus Worsham has picked up her spare. Applause and oohs-and-aahs surround her while she high-fives everybody between the lane and her seat. "She is excellent for her age"
Child:
1.5.3.1.4.7.4.2.3.1. Roger Keith Worsham b 2 Mar 1941 Oklahoma City, OK & md. Judi Johnson. His obit. was published 20 Nov 1990 in The Daily Oklahoman, p25:
Worsham Keith, age 49, born March 2, 1941 at OKC, passed away Monday at Deaconess Hospital. Keith moved to OKC in 1961 from El Reno, OK. He graduated from El Reno High School & Draughon's School of Court Reporting. He attended the University of Oklahoma. He became a certified shorthand reporter, achieving one of the highest qualifying marks ever made on the state exam, & became a partner in the firm of The Shorthand Reporters with his father and Charles R. Allen. He was a member of the El Reno First Baptist Church,& the Beacon Club. Keith was a most generous, compassionate person,& leaves a host of friends who will miss him very much and will cherish his memory. Survivors include 2 sons, Bradley K. Worsham & Matthew G. Worsham; parents, Roger & Venus Worsham, all of OKC. Services Wed. at Hahn-Cook street. Burial El Reno Cemetery, El Reno, OK.
1.5.3.1.4.7.4.3. Infant Worsham b abt 1886 Carter Co, OK, half Indian, may be a child of John Farley Worsham. Recorded in Burials in Carter Co., OK, a Baby d. 18 Jul 1886.
1.5.3.1.4.7.4.4. Samuel Jackson Worsham "Sam" b 18 Jul 1886 Hewitt-Wilson, Carter, Indian Territory, half Indian. (renumber paragraph number) Samuel md 1st) Lovie McKenzie. His 1917 World War I Draft Registration Cards, has Samuel Worsham b Jun 1886 Hewitt, OK, race: Indian, married 2 children, farming near Joiner, OK, with black eyes & hair. Samuel md 2nd) Eunice Fish abt 1923 of Zaneis, Jefferson, OK. Eunice b. 5 Apr 1900 & d. 5 Jan 1932 Love, OK. Samuel d 12 Feb 1954 Carter, OK.
Children of Samuel & Lovie:
1.5.3.1.4.7.4.4A.1. Manson Farley Worsham b 4 Mar 1908 of Carter, OK. Manson md. Bessie Pearl Fox. (Michael A. Aldrich, 2003) Bessie b 20 Jan 1909 & d 18 May 1995 Ardmore, Carter, OK. Mason d 24 Apr 1967 Carter, OK & is bur in Bomar Point Cem.
1.5.3.1.4.7.4.4A.2. Doyce Hulstman Worsham b 28 Mar 1911 Carter, OK. Doyce md. Nora Lillian Sears. (Michael A. Aldrich, 2003) Nora b 28 Dec 1914. Doyce d 19 Apr 1949 Carter, OK.
Children:
1.5.3.1.4.7.4.4A.2.1. Wanna Loy Worsham md Richard Ray Ehrheart.
1.5.3.1.4.7.4.4A.2.2. Jo Ann Worsham md Ronald Ray Caudill.
1.5.3.1.4.7.4.4A.3. Velma Worsham b abt 1919 of Hewitt, Carter, OK.
Children of Samuel & Eunice:
1.5.3.1.4.7.4.4B.1. Nora Love Worsham b abt. 1924 of Hewitt, Carter, OK.
1.5.3.1.4.7.4.4B.2. Samuel Jackson Worsham b 24 Aug 1926 Zaneis, Jefferson, OK & d. 2 Jul 1969 Love, OK.
1.5.3.1.4.7.4.5. Mattie Worsham, half Indian, (renumber paragraph number) md Harvey Elbert Kimbrell. Mattie d. 22 Sep 1954 Los Angeles Co, CA & Harvey d. 26 Dec 1948 of Ardmore, Carter, OK. Children: Christine Kimbrell, Ima Jean Kimbrell, Woodrow Wilson Kimbrell, Warren Kimbrell, Mary Lee Kimbrell.
1.5.3.1.4.7.4.6. Jewell Worsham, half Indian. (renumber paragraph number). Jewell d. 17 Dec 1966 of Chickasaw, Indian Territory.
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1.5.3.1.4.7.4.7. Birdie Guy Worsham, half Indian. (renumber paragraph number). Jewell md William T. Kimbrell "Will" 20 Apr 1907 Chickasaw Nation, Carter, Indian Territory. Will b 4 Aug 1887. Child Furman N. Kimbrell.
1.5.3.1.4.7.4.8. Infant Worsham, half Indian. (add) The infant child d 10 Feb 1893 in Carter Co, Indian Terr., may be a child of John & Lucretia. The baby was bur. Bomar Point Cem.
1.5.3.1.4.9. Thomas Jefferson Worsham. His wife is bur. Cottonwood Cem, Lottie, Pointe Coupee Pa, LA, Martha L. Worsham, b. 3-21-1836, d. 3-1-1929.
1.5.3.1.4.10.1. Albert M. Worsham b. 1855 is Albert Malone Worsham md. Eugenia Blanchard. He d. 7 Feb 1902 Pointe Coupee, LA & bur Catholic Cem, Pointe Coupee, LA.
Children: (Pointe Coupee Parish History, Riffel, 1983, p352)
1.5.3.1.4.10.1.1. Florence Elizabeth Worsham b. 17 Sep 1883 Pointe Coupee, LA md. Joseph Edward Andrews b. 14 Oct 1878.
1.5.3.1.4.10.1.2. Xanthus Adrian Worsham b. 1 Jul 1888 Pointe Coupee, LA, d. 6 Aug 1964 Pointe Coupee, LA md. Marie Agnes Clark b. 25 Jun 1890 & d. 31 May 1979 Hammond, Tangipahoa, LA. Both bur in Cottonwood Cem, Lottie, Pointe Coupee, LA. (22-1910)
Children: (Clark F. Worsham, 2003)
1.5.3.1.4.10.1.2.1 Hazel Adean Worsham b 20 Oct 1910 md Clarence Gregpoire 31 Mar 1933 b 8 Dec 1907. Child: Daphne Dian Gregoire b 17 Nov 1933 d 21 Aug 1954 m Claude Eldred Drumm b 17 Apr 1932. The Apr 11, 2000 Baton Rouge Advocate, p 8-A, Obit. GREGOIRE, CLARENCEA resident and native of Maurepas, died Sun, Apr 9, 2000, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was 92. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, with an Order of the Eastern Star service at 7 p.m. followed by Masonic rites. Visitation at Maurepas United Methodist Church, Maurepas, religious services Wed. Interment in Maurepas Cemetery. Survived by his wife of 68 years, Hazel Worsham Gregoire, Maurepas; a daughter and son-in-law, Daphne G. and Eldred Drumm, Metairie; two grandchildren and spouses, Dr. Robert and Marci B. Drumm, Baton Rouge, and Lynna D. and attorney Allen P Jones, Shreveport; and four great-grandchildren, Robert and Elizabeth Drumm, both of Baton Rouge, and Reid and Lanier Jones, both of Shreveport. Preceded in death by his parents, George and Rita Gregoire; two sisters, Jeanette Hoover and Irene Davis; and two brothers, Oscar and Bruce Gregoire. Pallbearers will be members of the Masonic Lodge. Honorary pallbearers are Robert Drumm, Allen Jones, Clark Worsham, Bobby Gregoire and Rudolph Hoover Jr. He was a member of Maurepas United Methodist Church, chairman of the board of directors of Maurepas Community center, recipient of a certificate from Gov. Mike Foster for outstanding community service, and recipient of an honorary aide-de camp on the staff of former Rep. John R. Rarick. He was a devoted member of Denham Springs Lodge No. 297, Louisiana Scottish Rite, Acacia Temple AAONMS, a 32nd degree Mason, a Shriner, a member of Mystic Star Chapter No. 108 and served as worthy patron for three terms, and a member of AARP.
1.5.3.1.4.10.1.2.2 Xanthus Adrian Worsham, Jr. b 8 Jan 1912, d. Jan 1985 md 1st) Edna Mae Booth & 2nd) Marcelle Dockery.
1.5.3.1.4.10.1.2.3. Neva Elaine Worsham b 15 Nov 1913, d 1994 md Edwin J. Smith.
1.5.3.1.4.10.1.2.4. Lois Althea Worsham b 26 Jan 1915 d 5 Apr 1982 m 1st) Robert E. Morgan & 2nd) Carroll D. Hayes b. 24 May 1926, d. 6 Mar 1996
1.5.3.1.4.10.1.2.5. Marjorie Yvonne Worsham b 19 Jun 1917 m. Dawlson Francis Vanasheur
1.5.3.1.4.10.1.2.6. Geraldine Farrar Worsham b 9 Mar 1920
1.5.3.1.4.10.1.2.7. Clark Foster Worsham b 2 Jan 1923 md Pauline E. Cutrer 7 Dec 1946 who was b 14 Nov 1929.
1.5.3.1.4.10.1.3. Albert Malone Worsham b. 19 Sep 1890 Pointe Coupee, LA, d. 30 Apr 1924, LA md. Margaret Matilda Fairchild b. 6 Mar 1894 & d. 23 Jun 1976. Albert bur. in Cottonwood Cem, Lottie, Pointe Coupee, LA. Children: Florence Dye Worsham, Gladys Worsham, John Albert Worsham, William Wagley Worsham, Doris Worsham, Thelma Mae Worsham.(19-1910; 28-1920)
1.5.3.1.4.10.1.4. John Hiram Worsham b. Pointe Coupee, LA, md. Vera Euphermia Mullen.
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1.3.5.2. John Worsham & Elizabeth Branch. John Worsham b abt 1716 s/o William Worsham & Lucy & grandson of Charles & Mary Beville Worsham. He md Elizabeth Branch abt 1748. He d 1769 leaving a will dated 20 May 1769. After he died, his wife, Elizabeth, md Daniel Worsham. Elizabeth Worsham was the wife of John Worsham of whom the Richmond Inquirer of 22 February 1827 reported: "Died at residence of Capt. William Worsham in Prince Edward County on the 1st, Mrs. Elizabeth Worsham in the 99th year of her age." (Farmville - Prince Edward Historical Society, titled “Worsham Family Square (Cemetery)” by George M. Walker)
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1.3.5.2.1. John Worsham b abt 1750 Chesterfield Co, VA. He served in the Rev. War & d 1779 Amelia Co.
1.3.5.2.2. William Worsham b 16 Jun 1752 Chesterfield Co., VA. He served in the Rev. War & md Margaret Jones abt 1780 Amelia Co., VA & d 17 Aug 1836 Prince Edward Co., VA. Descendants lived in Prince Edward Co., VA; Amelia Co., VA, Chesterfield Co., VA; Nottoway Co., VA; Rockingham Co., NC., Granville Co., NC; Orange Co., NC. One descendant Branch Jones Worsham was clerk of Prince Edward Co., VA for 52 years.