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John F Worsham 1870–1939 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Mar 1870

Birth Location: Texas

Death Date: 18 Dec 1939

Death Location: Athens, Henderson, Texas, USA

Father: Benjamin Worsham

Mother: Sarah Slatter

Spouse(s): Mary Hollingsworth

Children(s): Lela Worsham, Henry Worsham, Vela Worsham, Maytle Worsham

In 1870, John F Worsham entered the world in Texas, born to Benjamin Franklin Worsham And Sarah Slatter. In 1870, John F Worsham resided in Subdivision 21, Polk, Texas, USA. In 1880, John F Worsham resided in Van Zandt, Texas, USA. John F Worsham married Mary Lula Hollingsworth, and had children including Henry Otis Worsham, Lela Mae Worsham, Maytle L Worsham, Vela Maltilda Worsham. John F Worsham passed away in 1939 in Athens, Henderson, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1870, John F Worsham entered the world in Texas, born to Benjamin Franklin Worsham And Sarah Slatter.
  • In 1870, John F Worsham resided in Subdivision 21, Polk, Texas, USA.
  • In 1880, John F Worsham resided in Van Zandt, Texas, USA.
  • John F Worsham married Mary Lula Hollingsworth, and had children including Henry Otis Worsham, Lela Mae Worsham, Maytle L Worsham, Vela Maltilda Worsham.
  • John F Worsham passed away in 1939 in Athens, Henderson, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Worsham
1831–1914
Birth Location: Alabama
BW
Sarah Slatter
1838–
Birth Location: Alabama
SS

Spouses(s)

Mary Hollingsworth
1878–1963
Birth Location: Van Zandt, Texas
MH

Children(s)

Lela Worsham
1903–1989
Birth Location: Athens Henderson, Texas, USA
LW
Henry Worsham
1905–1984
Birth Location: Texas
HW
Vela Worsham
1909–1989
Birth Location: Texas
VW
Maytle Worsham
1897–
Birth Location: Texas
MW

John Worsham's Ancestors

Self
John Worsham
1870–1939
Birth Place: Texas
Parents
Benjamin Franklin Worsham
1831–1914
Alabama
Sarah Slatter
1838–
Alabama
Grandparents
Jeremiah (B.) Worsham
1791–1841
Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA
Mary (Polly) Alexander
1795–1860
South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Jeremiah Worsham
1762–
Ann Mcdowell
1764–1802
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jeremiah I
1728–
William Mcdowell
1717–1806
Elinor Millsaps
1736–1813

John Worsham's Descendants

1.
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John (F) Worsham (22 Mar 1870–18 Dec 1939) m. Mary (Lula) Hollingsworth (8 Dec 1878–16 Dec 1963)
  1. 1. Lela (Mae) Worsham 1903–1989 m. Floyd (B) Gibbs 1899–1961
    1. 1. Winston (Kenneth) Gibbs 1923–1994
    2. 2. Geraldine Gibbs 1925–
    3. 3. Floyd (Buck Gibbs) Jr 1929–2011
  2. 2. Henry (Otis) Worsham 1905–1984 m. Angelina Martin 1909–1995
  3. 3. Vela (Maltilda) Worsham 1909–1989 m. Malcolm (Monroe) Black 1902–1936
  4. 4. Maytle (L) Worsham 1897–

John Worsham's Timeline

7 Records

1870
22 Mar 1870
Birth of John F Worsham in Texas
Texas
1870
1870
John F Worsham resided here in Subdivision 21, Polk, Texas, USA
Subdivision 21, Polk, Texas, USA
1880
1880
Age 10
John F Worsham resided here in Van Zandt, Texas, USA
Van Zandt, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 30
John F Worsham resided here in Justice Precinct 7, Henderson, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 7, Henderson, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 40
John F Worsham resided here in Justice Precinct 4, Henderson, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 4, Henderson, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 50
John F Worsham resided here in Justice Precinct 4, Henderson, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 4, Henderson, Texas, USA
1939
18 Dec 1939
Age 69
Death of John F Worsham in Athens, Henderson, Texas, USA
Athens, Henderson, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Mar 1870
    Event Place: Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Henderson, Texas; Roll: T625_1818; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 20
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Van Zandt, Texas; Roll: 1330; Family History Film: 1255330; Page: 8D; Enumeration District: 119
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Subdivision 21, Polk, Texas; Roll: M593_1601; Page: 464A; Family History Library Film: 553100
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 7, Henderson, Texas; Roll: 1644; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0062; FHL microfilm: 1241644
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Henderson, Texas; Roll: T624_1563; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 1375576

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Subdivision 21, Polk, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Subdivision 21, Polk, Texas; Roll: M593_1601; Page: 464A; Family History Library Film: 553100

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Van Zandt, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Van Zandt, Texas; Roll: 1330; Family History Film: 1255330; Page: 8D; Enumeration District: 119

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 7, Henderson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 7, Henderson, Texas; Roll: 1644; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0062; FHL microfilm: 1241644

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 4, Henderson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Henderson, Texas; Roll: T624_1563; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 1375576

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 4, Henderson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Henderson, Texas; Roll: T625_1818; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 20

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Athens, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Dec 1939
    Event Place: Athens, Henderson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
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