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James H. Worley 1808–1869 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Sep 1808

Birth Location: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States

Death Date: 1 Apr 1869

Death Location: Dahlonega, Lumpkin County, Georgia, United States of America

Father: William Worley

Mother: Susannah Hutcheson

Spouse(s): Millie Donaldson

Children(s): James Worley, Martin Worley, William Jr, Columbus Worley, Timothy Worley, Roxanna Worley, Ian Worley, Roxie Worley

The story of James H. Worley began in 1808 in Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States. In 1840, James H. Worley resided in Patterson, Lumpkin, Georgia, USA. In 1850, James H. Worley resided in Dahlonega, Lumpkin, Georgia, USA. James H. Worley married Millie Roxaine Donaldson, and had children including Columbus Warren Worley, Ian Worley, James John Hills Worley, Martin Van Buren Worley, Roxanna L E J Worley, Roxie Worley, Timothy Houston Worley, William Jasper Worley Jr. James H. Worley passed away in 1869 in Dahlonega, Lumpkin County, Georgia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of James H. Worley began in 1808 in Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States.
  • In 1840, James H. Worley resided in Patterson, Lumpkin, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1850, James H. Worley resided in Dahlonega, Lumpkin, Georgia, USA.
  • James H. Worley married Millie Roxaine Donaldson, and had children including Columbus Warren Worley, Ian Worley, James John Hills Worley, Martin Van Buren Worley, Roxanna L E J Worley, Roxie Worley, Timothy Houston Worley, William Jasper Worley Jr.
  • James H. Worley passed away in 1869 in Dahlonega, Lumpkin County, Georgia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Worley
1781–1865
Birth Location: Buckingham, Buckingham, Virginia, United States
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Susannah Hutcheson
1781–1823
Birth Location: , Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Millie Donaldson
1812–1880
Birth Location: Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
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Children(s)

James Worley
1849–1920
Birth Location: Dahlonega, Lumpkin, Georgia, United States
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Martin Worley
1835–1911
Birth Location: Dahlonega, Lumpkin, Georgia, USA
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William Jr
1837–1913
Birth Location: Dahlonega, Lumpkin, Georgia, United States
WJ
Columbus Worley
1840–1913
Birth Location: Dahlonega, Lumpkin County, Georgia, USA
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Timothy Worley
1841–1914
Birth Location: Dahlonega, Lumpkin, Georgia, United States
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Roxanna Worley
1844–1904
Birth Location: Georgia
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Ian Worley
1839–
Birth Location: –
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Roxie Worley
1845–
Birth Location: Georgia
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James Worley's Ancestors

Self
James Worley
1808–1869
Birth Place: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Parents
William Thomas Worley
1781–1865
Buckingham, Buckingham, Virginia, United States
Susannah (Hannah) Hutcheson
1781–1823
, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Silas (Sylvanus) Worley
1746–1836
Powhatan, Powhatan, Virginia, United States
Keziah Maxey
1750–1783
Cumberland, Cumberland, Virginia, United States
Richard (Charles) Hutcheson
1737–1807
of, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States
Sarah Estes
1736–1793
Henry, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Jr.
1725–1778
Esther Langsdon
1725–1772
William Maxey
1701–1768
Mary Sublett
1708–1771
John III
1705–1760
Sarah Putnam
1716–1762
Elisha Sr.
1693–1782
Mary Mumford
1703–1789
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Worley
1698–1757
Esther Blount
1703–1757
William Langston
1700–1743
Esther Jones
1700–1793
Edward Maxey
1674–1737
Susannah Gates
1678–1743
Pierre-Louis (Soblet)
1686–1754
Marte Martain
1682–1755
Nathaniel Deacon
1686–1754
Hannah Roberts
1685–1763
Abraham Sr.
1647–1720
BARBARA (Estes)(Burton)
1662–1720
Captain STONE
1693–1772

James Worley's Descendants

1.
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James (H.) Worley (10 Sep 1808–1 Apr 1869) m. Millie (Roxaine) Donaldson (14 Oct 1812–29 Aug 1880)
  1. 1. James (John Hills) Worley 1849–1920 m. Susan (Elizabeth) London 1849–
    1. 1. John (VanBuren) Worley 1873–1946
    2. 2. Dixon (M) Barnes 1874–
    3. 3. James (Francis Frank) Worley 1876–1953
    4. 4. Joshua Worley 1881–
    5. 5. Sylvester (C) Worley 1881–
    6. 6. Florence (Mary May) Worley 1883–1962
    7. 7. Mildred (Millie Elizabeth) Worley 1885–1960
    8. 8. Millie (Victoria) Worley 1885–1955
    9. 9. Edward (Palmer) Worley 1888–1960 m. Monie (J) Worley 1889–1965
      1. 1. Ernest (P.) Worley 1914–1971
    10. 10. Edwin (Allison) Worley 1891–1957
    11. 11. Emma (Elizabeth) Worley 1893–1976
    12. 12. Sylvester (C) Worley 1881–
    13. 13. Mary (M) Worley 1884–1962
    14. 14. Thomas (W) Worley 1890–1930 m. Ola (Belle.) James 1894–1970
      1. 1. Ellen Jones 1923–2003 m. Charles (Jones) Jr 1924– m. Paul (Melvin) Gunn 1922–1966
      2. 2. Liethia (Worely) Hagan 1918–1985
      3. 3. Lillie Worley 1915–
      4. 4. F (D) Worley 1920–2006
  2. 2. Martin (Van Buren) Worley 1835–1911
  3. 3. William (Jasper Worley) Jr 1837–1913
  4. 4. Columbus (Warren) Worley 1840–1913
  5. 5. Timothy (Houston) Worley 1841–1914
  6. 6. Roxanna (L E J) Worley 1844–1904
  7. 7. Ian Worley 1839–
  8. 8. Roxie Worley 1845–

James Worley's Timeline

6 Records

1808
10 Sep 1808
Birth of James H. Worley in Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
1840
1840
Age 32
James H. Worley resided here in Patterson, Lumpkin, Georgia, USA
Patterson, Lumpkin, Georgia, USA
1850
1850
Age 42
James H. Worley resided here in Dahlonega, Lumpkin, Georgia, USA
Dahlonega, Lumpkin, Georgia, USA
1860
1860
Age 52
James H. Worley resided here in Dahlonega, Lumpkin, Georgia, USA
Dahlonega, Lumpkin, Georgia, USA
1862
15 Jul 1862
Age 54
James H. Worley resided here in Dahlonega, Lumkin County, Georgia
Dahlonega, Lumkin County, Georgia
1869
1 Apr 1869
Age 61
Death of James H. Worley in Dahlonega, Lumpkin, Georgia, United States
Dahlonega, Lumpkin, Georgia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Sep 1808
    Event Place: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Georgia; Series Number: M266; Roll: 267
    [2] Southern Christian Advocate Obituaries, DEATH AND OBITUARY NOTICES FROM THE SOUTHERN CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE 1867-1878; Issue of June 11, 1869
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Dahlonega, Lumpkin, Georgia; Roll: M653_129; Page: 913; Family History Library Film: 803129
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Dahlonega, Lumpkin, Georgia; Roll: M432_76; Page: 107B; Image: 222
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Patterson, Lumpkin, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Patterson, Lumpkin, Georgia; Page: 265

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Dahlonega, Lumpkin, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Dahlonega, Lumpkin, Georgia; Roll: M432_76; Page: 107B; Image: 222

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Dahlonega, Lumpkin, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Dahlonega, Lumpkin, Georgia; Roll: M653_129; Page: 913; Family History Library Film: 803129

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 15 Jul 1862
    Event Place: Dahlonega, Lumkin County, Georgia
    Record Source: Georgia, Civil War Correspondence, 1847-1865

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1869
    Event Place: Dahlonega, Lumpkin, Georgia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Southern Christian Advocate Obituaries, DEATH AND OBITUARY NOTICES FROM THE SOUTHERN CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE 1867-1878; Issue of June 11, 1869
    [2] Georgia, Wills and Probate Records, Author: Georgia. Court of Ordinary (Lumpkin County); Probate Place: Lumpkin, Georgia
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Dahlonega, Lumpkin County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Lumpkin, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: Georgia, Wills and Probate Records, Author: Georgia. Court of Ordinary (Lumpkin County); Probate Place: Lumpkin, Georgia
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