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James S Worthington 1802–1888 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 December 1802

Birth Location: East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA

Death Date: 12 May 1888

Death Location: Homer, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: Justin Worthington

Mother: Sarah Sparrow

Spouse(s): Lavina None

Children(s): Charles Worthington, James Worthington, Mary Worthington, Amelia Bellows, Albert Worthington

In 1802, James S Worthington entered the world in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA, born to Justin Worthington And Sarah Sally Sparrow. In 1850, James S Worthington resided in Homer, Calhoun, Michigan, USA. In 1860, James S Worthington resided in Homer, Homer, Calhoun, Michigan, USA. James S Worthington married Lavina, and had children including Albert S Worthington, Amelia Bellows, Charles C Worthington, James Worthington, Mary Worthington. James S Worthington passed away in 1888 in Homer, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1802, James S Worthington entered the world in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA, born to Justin Worthington And Sarah Sally Sparrow.
  • In 1850, James S Worthington resided in Homer, Calhoun, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1860, James S Worthington resided in Homer, Homer, Calhoun, Michigan, USA.
  • James S Worthington married Lavina, and had children including Albert S Worthington, Amelia Bellows, Charles C Worthington, James Worthington, Mary Worthington.
  • James S Worthington passed away in 1888 in Homer, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Justin Worthington
1770–1848
Birth Location: Colchester, New London, Connecticut, USA
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Sarah Sparrow
–1851
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Lavina None
1809–1876
Birth Location: New York, United States of America
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Children(s)

Charles Worthington
1850–1928
Birth Location: Michigan
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James Worthington
1827–1898
Birth Location: New York
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Mary Worthington
1843–1844
Birth Location: New York
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Amelia Bellows
1830–1867
Birth Location: Homer, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States of America
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Albert Worthington
1832–1839
Birth Location: –
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James Worthington's Ancestors

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James Worthington
1802–1888
Birth Place: East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Parents
Justin Worthington
1770–1848
Colchester, New London, Connecticut, USA
Sarah ((Sally)) Sparrow
–1851
Grandparents
Col. (Elijah) Worthington
1736–1797
Colchester, Connecticut, USA
Ann Lovett
1739–1814
Colchester, Connecticut, USA
Great-Grandparents
Capt Worthingtyon
1710–1764
Mary Wells
1716–1790
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Worthington
1671–1753
Mehitable Graves
1671–1742

James Worthington's Descendants

1.
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James (S) Worthington (15 December 1802–12 May 1888) m. Lavina (14 January 1809–25 October 1876)
  1. 1. Charles (C.) Worthington 1850–1928
  2. 2. James Worthington 1827–1898
  3. 3. Mary Worthington 1843–1844
  4. 4. Amelia Bellows 1830–1867
  5. 5. Albert (S.) Worthington 1832–1839

James Worthington's Timeline

6 Records

1802
15 December 1802
Birth of James S Worthington in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
1850
1850
Age 48
James S Worthington resided here in Homer, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
Homer, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
1860
1860
Age 58
James S Worthington resided here in Homer, Homer, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
Homer, Homer, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
1870
1870
Age 68
James S Worthington resided here in Homer, Homer, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
Homer, Homer, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
1880
1880
Age 78
James S Worthington resided here in Homer, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
Homer, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
1888
12 May 1888
Age 86
Death of James S Worthington in New York, United States of America
New York, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 December 1802
    Event Place: East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Homer, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: 575; Page: 241a; Enumeration District: 053
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Homer, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: M593_667; Page: 611A
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Homer, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: M653_539; Page: 11; Family History Library Film:
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Homer, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: 348; Page: 42b
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Homer, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, DC; U.S. Federal Census Non-population Schedules, Michigan, 1850-1880; NAID: 2791276; Record Group Number: 29; Record Group Title: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Homer, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: 348; Page: 42b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Homer, Homer, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Homer, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: M653_539; Page: 11; Family History Library Film:

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Homer, Homer, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Homer, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: M593_667; Page: 611A

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Homer, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Homer, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: 575; Page: 241a; Enumeration District: 053

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Michigan, United States
    Record Source: Michigan, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 May 1888
    Event Place: New York, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Homer, Calhoun County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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