Addenda to Worsham and Washam Family History

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1.2.2.1. John Ephraim Everett Worsham m. Martha Minerva Young. Her obituary was in the Waco News Tribune Sat. 12 Jan 1924.

"Mrs. Martha M. Worsham, aged 64, died Tuesday morning at her residence, 2008 Alexander street. She had lived in Waco 37 years, and is survived by her husband, J. E. Worsham, two sons C. G. of Fort Worth, and L. A. of Tampico, one daughter, Mrs. J. W. Short of Waco, two sisters, Mrs. Louise Williams, Speegleville, and Mrs. T. P. Moore, Chickasha, Okla., one brother, C. A. Young of Wichita Falls, Rev. H. B. Watts will officiate. The funeral will be from the residence at 3 p.m. today, burial at Park Lawn cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Mr. T. E. Haney, Waco, Mr. W. H. Price, Mr. A. H. Short, Mr. Frank Roberts, Mr. Chas. Rhodes, Mr. Blackburn McLaughlin."

 

 

1.2.2.1.5. Linville Alvin Worsham's name should be spelled Lynville and m. Lillian Allyne Harris. He d 25 Jun 1970 Adrian, Oldham, TX (SSDI) and is bur Memorial Park Cem., Vega, Oldham, TX. Texas F2 US Navy, WW1 (Section 2, Row 3) Lillian b. 1 Aug 1897 OK d 8 Oct 1975 Borger, Hutchinson, TX (SSDI) & bur Memorial Park Cem., Vega, Oldham, TX. (Oldham Cemetery Records)

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1.2.3B.4. Ephraim Marvin Worsham. Ephraim had light blue eyes & dark brown hair.  He d 28 May 1949, age 74 yr. 3 mo. 29 days & bur Midlothian Cem., Midlothian, Ellis Co., TX.

Children:

1.2.3B.4.1.  Willis Marvin Worsham b 8 Nov 1907 Giles, TN & d 30 Jun 1970 Dallas, TX.  About 1926, Willis m. 1st) Frances A. b abt 1908 TX. Willis md 2nd)  Myrtis Pauline Glover b 10 Sep 1913.

Children of Willis & Myrtis:

1.2.3B.4.1B.1.  Martha Jane Worsham m. Ralph Charles Evans, the son of Ralph Chapin Evans & Mary Lillian Houlihan.  Martha & Ralph had a daughter, Holly Dawn Evans.

1.2.3B.4.1B.2.  Robert Marvin Worsham m. Dianne Elizabeth Fugate.  Children: Chris Marvin Worsham, William Glen Worsham & Shelly Kay Worsham.

1.2.3B.4.1B.3.  Mary Linda Worsham m. 1st) Tom B. Hall Jr.  Mary & Tom had a child: Amanda Leslie Hall.  Mary m. 2nd) Louis E. Hollo.

1.2.3B.4.2.  Sam Worsham b abt 1910 Giles, TN & d bef. 1920.

1.2.3B.4.3.  Eugene Orman Worsham b 29 Apr 1910 Giles, TN & d 22 Dec 1966 San Francisco, CA.  Eugene m. Yvonne Agnes Thompson.

Child:

1.2.3B.4.3.1.  John Marvin Worsham b 10 Nov 1934 Tarrant Co., TX & d 1 Aug 1989 Tarrant Co, TX.  He m. Hildegard H. b 13 Dec 1938 & d 27 Jul 2001 Arlington, Tarrant, TX.

The University of Texas at Arlington, The Shorthorn Online, 3 Jul 2001:

Former Science Learning Center director, 62, dies, Friends of Hilde Worsham remember the German native as dedicated. By Gretchen Rakiec The Shorthorn news editor, Hilde Worsham made friends wherever she went. She left a trail of friends like Hansel and Gretel left bread crumbs, said Gloria Eyres, retired assistant vice president for graduate studies and longtime friend of Worsham. Eyres said even the pharmacists from whom she picked up medicine for Worsham would say, Oh, Hilde. We love Hilde. Worsham, who retired as Science Learning Center director May 1, died Jun 27 at age 62 at Arlington Memorial Hospital of bone cancer. Eyres said one of Worsham’s first jobs here was as a receptionist for the School of Urban and Public Affairs, where she could make almost anyone feel at ease. Hilde was a very gracious, very charming woman,” she said. She has this talent for people. Jay Worsham, Hilde Worsham’s son, agreed. She was the type of person that wherever she went, she made a friend, whether it was the jewelry store or the hamburger place, he said. When she left, they knew who she was. Worsham was a war bride who came here from Germany when she was about 20 years old. She worked for the school from 1971 to 1991, when she started working in the center. Lori Norris, administrative assistant to the Science dean, met Worsham when she was working in the school. My former boss completed a master’s in SUPA, and Hilde was the person she would send me to turn in papers late, she said. Hilde and I got to be friends over joking about my boss’ tardiness when she was still with SUPA. She was an absolutely lovely woman, always impeccably dressed. We were all worried about the affect chemo would have on her because she took a great deal of pride in her personal appearance — never any roots showing, always perfectly coiffed, perfect hair, perfect nails. Norris said Worsham was the only other person she knew who would taste raw hamburger meat before cooking it. They shared a quest for the perfect hamburger. We have so many vegetarians on campus. She was one of the few people who loved a good old-fashioned hamburger. We’d go out about once a month and look for the perfect hamburger. We were always trying new hamburger places trying to find just the right hamburger. But she described Worsham as a true lady. She always kept herself just absolutely beautiful, she said. “Everyone who met her loved her. You couldn’t know Hilde and not enjoy being around her. Jay Worsham said his mother would want to be remembered as dedicated to her job, her friends, her family — “anything she came into contact with. She expressed anything with honesty and truth and compassion, he said. Norris said Worsham became ill and stopped working in October but waited until May to retire because she intended to return to work. Worsham is survived by her son, Jay Worsham, and his wife Vonnie of Arlington; daughter Yvonne Burns and husband Keith of Tulsa, OK; and grandchildren K.C. Burns, Tanner Burns, Davis Burns and Katie Worsham.

1.2.3B.4.4.  Jesse W. Worsham. Jessie W. Worsham b 9 Apr 1913 – 23 Sep 1852, USNR WWII is bur Midlothian Cem.

1.2.3B.4.5.  Edward Brady Worsham b 14 Dec 1916 Pulaski, Giles, TN & d 1 Sep 2005 Waxahachie, Ellis, TX.  Edward m. Lottie D. Sims b 22 Mar 1919 Cedar Hill, Dallas, TX & d 21 Feb 2005 Midlothian, Ellis, TX.

Children:

1.2.3B.4.5.1.  Velda Joyce Worsham b 6 Feb 1942 Ellis, TX & d 12 Mar 1999 Midlothian, Ellis, TX.

1.2.3B.4.5.2.  Janet Ann Worsham

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1.3.2.  Francis Marion & Julia Hooks Worsham. The son of William C. and Mary Worsham. He made rifles for the South during the Civil War. Picture from David E. Worsham, 1999

1.3.2.1.  John Henry Worsham born 12 Aug 1857 Pulaski, Giles Co, TN and died 30 Aug 1898 Vernon, Wilbarger Co, TX. He married Rosa Mary Louise Taylor.

Picture of John Henry Worsham from David E. Worsham, 1999

1.3.2.1.1.1. Elwood Worsham b 30 Jan 1914 Oakland, Alameda, CA & d 9 May 2003 San Jose, Santa Clara, CA. He m. 1st) Dorothy May Ralls 31 Aug 1936 Oakland, Alameda, CA, Dorothy b 25 Mar 1915 Sacramento, Sacramento, CA & d 9 Feb 1955 Oakland, Alameda, CA. Elwood m. 2nd) Gladys Maude Evans b 21 Jul 1910 CA. 

 

The picture on the left is of Elwood & Gladys Worsham and on the right is a photo of Dorothy Ralls, a music major at UC-Berkeley. Photos courtesy David Elwood Worsham, 1999.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Children:

1.3.2.1.1.1.1.  Barbara Ann Worsham b 10 Dec 1938 Oakland, Alameda, CA.  Barbara m. 1st) Tommie McLemore? b abt 1927.  Barbara m. 2nd) Gary David Gomez b 1937. Barbara d. 15 Nov 2006 Valley Springs, Calaveras, CA.  (SSDI)  The 22 Nov 2006 Union Democrat:

Barbara Ann Gomez, Dec 10, 1938 — Nov 15, 2006 Valley Springs resident Barbara Ann Gomez died Nov. 15 at her home. She was 67. She was born in Oakland and had lived in Valley Springs for eight years. She worked as an instructional aide in special education for eight years and was a member of the Multiple Sclerosis Society. She is survived by her husband, Gary Gomez of Valley Springs; daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy Corriea of Salida, and Karen and Kevin O'Neill, Kelly and Tom Basile, Kippy and Brad Harrison, and Kory and Marco Trujillo all of Manteca; a brother, David Worsham of San Jose; 17 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Private services are scheduled Saturday at P. L. Fry & Son Funeral Home in Manteca. Donations can be made in her memory to National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Northern California Chapter, 150 Grand Ave., Oakland, CA 94612. San Andreas Memorial Chapel is handling arrangements.

1.3.2.1.1.1.2.  David Elwood Worsham m. Connee Beatrice Dalton.

 

1.3.2.1.1.2. Muriel Carol Worsham b 25 Dec 1917 Oakland, Alameda, CA m. John Frank Pratt.

1.1.3.3.1.1.1 William Carroll Worsham b. 3 Oct 1913, McLennan, TX; d. Jan 28, 1967, Dallas, TX. He md. Dixie Thompson. Children: Don Carroll Worsham; Judy Lee Worsham.

1.1.3.3.1.1.2 Charles Emory Worsham b. 13 Apr 1915, of Hill, TX; d. 9 Apr 1980, of Dallas, TX. He md. Marjorie Ann Black. Children: Robert Emory Worsham, Janis Ann Worsham.

1.1.3.3.1.1.3. J. B. Worsham b. 20 Jun 1917, of Hill, TX; d. 2 Jun 1932, of Hill, TX.

1.1.3.3.1.1.4. Wallace Preston Worsham b. 11 Jul 1919, Mt. Calm, Hill, TX; d. 23 Nov 1942, of Hill, TX.

1.1.3.3.1.1.5. Ruth Adelia Worsham b. Jan 1923, of Hill, TX; d. Sep 1923, of Hill, TX.

1.1.3.3.1.1.6. Mary Ellen Worsham b. Mar 1921, of Hill, TX; d. Feb 1922, of Hill, TX.

1.1.3.3.1.1.7. Infant Worsham b. 1916, of Hill, TX.

1.1.3.3.1.1.8. Virginia Pearl Worsham b. 17 Sep 1920, of Hill, TX; d. 9 Oct 1983, Pleasant Grove, TX; md. Glen Ray Todd; who was b. 26 Aug 1916 & d. Oct 9, 1983, Pleasant Grove, TX.  The picture on the left is courtesy Teresa Todd, 2005.

 

Virginia and Glen's murder is discussed in the 5 Jun 1985 issue of the Dallas Morning News, p. 20A:

BROWNSVILLE MAN GETS LIFE SENTENCES IN PLEASANT GROVE MURDERS, A South Texas man was sentenced to two terms of life in prison Tuesday after a Dallas jury convicted him of slaying two Pleasant Grove residents in 1983. Harry Eugene Temen, 53, of Brownsville was found guilty of murder in the deaths of Glen and Pearl Todd in their home on South Acres Drive on Oct. 9, 1983, during a robbery. Todd, a 67-year-old radiator shop owner, was shot to death. His 64-year-old wife died from multiple blows to the head with a blunt object. Temen, who said he was negotiating a business deal with Todd, admitted being present when the slayings occurred but said another man killed the Todds and told him to take their diamond and gold jewelry. The man Temen named as the killer, Clyde Edwin Pruett, 50, is fighting extradition to Texas from Colorado, where he and Temen were arrested nine days after the slayings.”

Picture on right is from Dallas Time Herald, 5 Jun 1985.  Virginia and Glen were bur. Laurel Land Cem, Dallas, Dallas, TX.

 

Thomas T. Temen, 2004, wrote:

"It seems that my uncle murdered two of your family members. I just wanted to express my deepest sympathies and apologies to your family. My Uncle was the bad apple of the family. We lost track of him in the early 1980's and never knew what happened to him. During this search I also found that he died in 1999. He spent most of his life in prison but never hurt anyone. I guess its fitting that he died in prison. Again I am very sorry and I will ask my family to pray for yours." 

 

Children: Melvin Todd; Glenda Ray Todd.  

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1.3.5.1. William Thomas Worsham b. 6 Dec 1858 is in the 1900 Denison, Grayson Co., TX census. He is listed as  William T. Worsham b. Aug 1875 TN md 8yrs, 4 children & 4 living, with his wife Telie b. Oct 1875 TN and children Robert C. b. Oct 1877 TX (invalid) & David b. Dec 1888 TX.  Also living in their home is Walter B. Nuvrsis? & wife Myrtle b Sep 1876 TN, md 2 yrs.  Myrtle is their daughter.

William Thomas & Artelia Worsham

1.3.5.1.2. William D. Worsham b 29 May 1879 Giles Co., TN. He is not the s/o William Thomas Worsham & Artelia Francis Gattis. He is believed to be the son of Robert Lee Worsham, 1.3.2.4B.1.2.1.5. page 157.  William Auton Worsham b 7 Apr 1880 is the s/o William Thomas & Artelia Worsham.  California death records has William Auton Worsham b. 7 Apr 1880 TN, mother-Gattis, d. Los Angeles 4 Apr 1956, SS# 560-10-3098, 75 yrs.  This record has his mother as Gattis who has to be Artelia Frances Gattis. He was in the 1880 Giles Co, TN Census as William. He was in the 1900 Grayson Co, TX Census as Wm. A. & the 1920 Frederick, Tillman Co, OK Census as Will A.. He md Laura R. Campbell who was b 21 Aug 1880 & d 18 Nov 1957 Los Angeles, CA. William d 4 Apr 1956 Los Angeles Co., CA. Children:

1.3.5.1.2.1. Mary V. Worsham b Dec 1899 Grayson Co., TX.

1.3.5.1.2.2. Earl R. Worsham b abt 1906 of Grayson Co. TX.

1.3.5.1.2.3. Badie Worsham b 3 Apr 1908 of Grayson Co., TX md Vera A. b 6 May 1910 NE & d 21 Sep 1974 San Bernardino Co., CA

1.3.5.1.2.4. Wilford Worsham b 26 Oct 1913 Los Angeles, CA & d 19 Aug 1980 Riverside Co., CA.  He md. Floydyne Hazel White b. Sep 8, 1917 Kansas City, MO & d. 19 Jun 1981 Riverside Co, CA.

Children: (William Ty Worsham, 2001)

1.3.5.1.2.4.1  Joyce Worsham

1.3.5.1.2.4.2  Alfred Kay Worsham

1.3.5.1.3. Robert Cea Worsham b Oct 1887 of Grayson Co, TX md Gertrude Estelle b. abt. 1890 TX.

Child: 

1.3.5.1.3.1.  Paul Edgar Worsham b. 16 Dec 1909 Denison, Grayson, TX & d. 27 Apr 1998 San Jose, Santa Clara, CA.

1.3.5.1.3.2. Matt Worsham b. 1 Jan 1915 Denison, Grayson, TX. Matt's photo is in the 1930 Yellow Jacket yearbook, Denison High School, Denison, TX, p47.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.3.5.1.4. David L. Worsham b Oct 1887 of Grayson Co, TX, d. 27 Jun 1935 Grayson, TX.  He md Jimmie C. Dunn 17 Dec 1908 Denison, Grayson, TX.  Jimmie b. abt. 1889 TX &d. 5 May 1970.  Both bur Fairview Cem, Grayson, TX.

Children:

1.3.5.1.4.1.  Ruth Worsham b. 10 Mar 1910 Denison, Grayson, TX, d. 21 Sep 1990 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, OK.  She md. A. L. Dempsey "Jack" who died 1960.   She is bur Fairview Cem, Grayson Co, TX.

1.3.5.1.4.2.  Lillian Worsham md. P. H. Mc Ananey.  She is bur Fairview Cem, Grayson Co, TX.

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1.3.5.4.1.  William Alexander Worsham

Children of William & Willie:

1.3.5.4.1A.1.  Bettie Ruth Worsham b 9 May 1922 Fort Worth md Mark Talmage Hollis 24 Nov 1952 & d 11 Aug 1971.

1.3.5.4.1A.2.  Infant Worsham b & d 16 Oct 1923 Tarrant, TX.

1.3.5.4.1A.3.  William Alexander Worsham (twin) b 6 Sep 1924, d 17 Apr 1959

1.3.5.4.1A.4.  Willie Grace Worsham (twin) b 6 Sep 1924 md 1st) Clarence Hovland & 2nd) Kevin Fitzpatrick

Children of William & Minnie:

1.3.5.4.1B.1.  Evelyn Marie Worsham b 26 Aug 1936 Fort Worth md Harold Ray Fletcher & Mr. Gray.

Evelyn's photo is from the 1954 The Panther yearbook, R L Paschal High School, Fort Worth, TX, p40.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.3.5.4.1B.2.  John Edward Worsham b 31 Oct 1939 Fort Worth md Patricia Jaleta Hiley 6 Jul 1960 Tarrant Co., TX.

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1.3.5.6.3. Vera Amy Worsham b 26 Jun 1902 Boyd, Wise Co, TX d/o Yancy Elmore Worsham & Florence L. Trussell. She was listed as Amy Vera Worsham. (Julian G. Allen, Birth Records Wise Co., TX 1864-1902 {Austin, TX: Allen, 1986} p 409) She md. Walter Leonard Brownlee & they lived in Wichita Co, TX.

1.3.5.7. George Gustavus Worsham "Gus" b Dec 1878 Pulaski, Gile, TN. (2-1880; 1900) According to the World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 he was born 11 Dec 1877. He d. 15 Feb 1947 Orange Co., CA (California Death Index as Gustavus Worsham & his mother’s maiden name is Webb) His wife is Belle M. King. They are in the 1930 Whittier Los Angeles, CA census.  He is Gus Worsham age 51 m. age 20 b TN & Belle is age 47 m. age 17 b TN with children Clara age 15 b TX & Roy L. age 12 b CA.

Children:

1.3.5.7.1. Herbert Worsham b 8 Nov 1898 Eastland Co., TX (1-1900 b Nov 1898; 11-1910) World War I Draft Registration has his birth date & recorded he lived in Montebello, Los Angeles, CA and his nearest relative as Gustavus Worsham also of Montebello. He is in the 1930 Fullerton, Orange, CA census age 31 m. age 24 b TX with his wife Edith age 28 m. age 21 b KS. He d 31 May 1959 Orange Co., CA (California Death Index has mother’s maiden name King) He m. Edith Florence Kaub abt 1922 Orange Co., CA who was b 23 May 1901 Osage Co., KS & d 16 Oct 1949 Orange Co., CA (California Death Index has mother’s maiden name Cole & father’s name Kaub)  We originally had Herbert Worsham b Mar 1898 Giles Co., TN (1900) Herbert was in Oxnard, Ventura, CA in the 1920 census age 23 with wife Florence age 22 b Utah.  This is the wrong Herbert Worsham

Children:

1.3.5.7.1.1. Nita Jane Worsham b abt 1923 Orange Co., CA (6-1930)  Orange County Register, 31 Jul 2004 obit: Nita Jane Worsham, age 80 ascended to her Heavenly home on Jul, 26, 2004. A memorial service will be held on Sat, July 31, 2004, at Faith Community Church of the Nazarene, Yorba Linda. Nita was born on Dec 13, 1923 in Whittier, and lived most of her life in Yorba Linda, before moving to Quaker Gardens in Stanton for the past 6 years. She is preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Edith Worsham and her brother Herbert Noel Worsham. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Betty (Ray) Naasz of Corona, niece, Rebecca (Patrick) Shaughnessy of Yorba Linda, nephew, Allen (Tami) Worsham of Corona, great-nieces, Amanda Jane & Elizabeth, great-nephew, Matthew.

1.3.5.7.1.2. Herbert Noel b 22 Dec 1924 Orange Co., CA (5-1930) d 28 Apr 1981 Orange Co., CA (California Death Index has his mother’s maiden name Kaub)

1.3.5.7.2. Eula Worsham b abt 1901 of Eastland Co., TX (9-1910)

1.3.5.7.3. Edith Worsham b abt 1903 of Eastland Co., TX (7-1910; 16-1920)

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