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William E Worthington 1872 – 1934 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1872

Birth Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 10 Nov 1934

Death Location: Arden, New Castle, Delaware, USA

Father: William Worthington

Mother: Clara Paul

Spouse(s): Jean Gaynor

Children(s): William Worthington, Grace Worthington

In 1872, William E Worthington entered the world in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, born to William B Worthington and Clara V Paul. In 1880, William E Worthington resided in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1891, William E Worthington resided in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. William E Worthington married Jean H. Gaynor, and had children including William Worthington, Grace E Worthington. William E Worthington passed away in 1934 in Arden, New Castle, Delaware, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1872, William E Worthington entered the world in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, born to William B Worthington and Clara V Paul.
  • In 1880, William E Worthington resided in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1891, William E Worthington resided in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • William E Worthington married Jean H. Gaynor, and had children including William Worthington, Grace E Worthington.
  • William E Worthington passed away in 1934 in Arden, New Castle, Delaware, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Worthington
1850 – 1922
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Clara Paul
1851 – 1931
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Spouses(s)

Jean Gaynor
1879 – 1968
Birth Location: , Northamptonshire, , England
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Children(s)

William Worthington
1899 –
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Grace Worthington
1906 – 2002
Birth Location: Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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William Worthington's Ancestors

Self
William Worthington
1872 – 1934
Birth Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
William B Worthington
1850 – 1922
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Clara (V) Paul
1851 – 1931
Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Blackford (Coate) Worthington
1823 – 1877
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Margaret (Ann) Glenn
1829 – 1870
Pennsylvania, United States of America
Abraham (Rittenhouse) Paul
1818 – 1897
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Anna (Margaret) Lightcap
1814 – 1893
Nockamixon Township, Bucks Pennsylvania
Great-Grandparents
John Worthington
1794 – 1879
Hannah Coate
1796 – 1872
James Glenn
1809 – 1890
Rebecca McCully
1811 – 1871
Daniel Paul
1792 – 1875
Catherine Rittenhouse
1791 – 1872
John Lightcap
1780 – 1855
Mary Geyer
1793 –
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Worthington
1763 – 1829
Ann Dorsey
1764 – 1820
John Choate
1761 – 1842
Temperance Coate
1756 – 1826
William Glenn
1775 – 1837
Margaret Herdman
1777 – 1835
William McCully
1757 – 1840
Sarah Mitchell
Abraham Paul
1765 – 1823
Barbara Hortter
1764 – 1845
Henry Rittenhouse
1751 – 1817
Margaret Showaker
1759 –
Solomon Lightcap
1751 – 1852
Sara Rex
1771 – 1853
John Geyer
1764 – 1854
Mary Besore
1767 – 1835

William Worthington's Descendants

1.
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William (E) Worthington (1872 – 10 Nov 1934) m. Jean (H.) Gaynor (22 May 1879 – 1968)
  1. 1. William Worthington (24 Jul 1899 – ) m. Gertrude (G) Worthington (abt 1902 – Abt 1979)
    1. 1. Alice (J) Worthington (abt 1927 – ) m. Nichola Soviczki
    2. 2. William Worthington (abt 1929 – 24 Aug 2002) m. Joan Lillard (abt 1937 – ) m. Nancy Worthington (abt 1938 – )
      1. 1. Katherine (W.) Dykstra (abt 1952 – )
      2. 2. William Worthington (9 Mar 1957 – )
      3. 3. Debra (W.) Smith
      4. 4. John (P.) Worthington
      5. 5. Debra (Ann) Worthington
  2. 2. Grace (E) Worthington (18 Apr 1906 – 4 Nov 2002) m. Victor (Emannuel Lanciano) Lance (abt 1903 – 12 Jun 1967)
    1. 1. Victor Lance (16 May 1928 – 8 March 2010) m. Diane Macgregor (abt 1932 – 2010) m. Joan Abby (15 Jul 1944 – )
      1. 1. Victor (David) Lance (14 Oct 1952 – ) m. Joanne (Cathy) Beck (23 Jan 1953 – )
        1. 1. Rebecca (Ruth) Lance (25 Jan 1978 – )
        2. 2. Victor (James) Lance (August 1980 – )
        3. 3. Josiah (William) Lance (20 Oct 1981 – )
        4. 4. Victoria (G) Lance (Oct 1983 – )
      2. 2. Steve Lance (abt 1956 – )
        1. 1. Josh Lance
        2. 2. Katie Lance
      3. 3. Scott Lance (23 May 1957 – ) m. Carolyn
        1. 1. Tess Lance
        2. 2. Travis Lance
      4. 4. William Lance
      5. 5. Matthew Lance
      6. 6. Shana (Darci) Lance (25 Nov 1974 – )
    2. 2. Jean (Worthington) Lance (abt 1939 – ) m. William McInerny (1933 – 2008) m. Kimball Kahn
      1. 1. William McInerny (Dec 1955 – )
        1. 1. Scott McInerny (May 3 1979 – )
      2. 2. John McInerney (June 20 1957 – )
      3. 3. Kathy McInerny (February 1960 – ) m. Smith
      4. 4. Andrew McInerney (April 1965 – )
    3. 3. David (Worthington) Lance (abt 1939 – 16 Jun 2010) m. Diana Lange (16 Jun 1937 – )
      1. 1. Robin (Lynn) Lance (16 Dec 1967 – ) m. Joel (Luther) Sand m. Timothy Henry
      2. 2. David (Worthington) Lance (17 Jun 1969 – )
      3. 3. Kurt Lance m. Susan

William Worthington's Timeline

12 Records

1872
1872
Birth of William E Worthington in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 8
William E Worthington resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1891
1891
Age 19
William E Worthington resided here in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 28
William E Worthington resided here in Philadelphia Ward 22, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia Ward 22, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 38
William E Worthington resided here in Representative District 6, New Castle, Delaware, USA
Representative District 6, New Castle, Delaware, USA
1920
1920
Age 48
William E Worthington resided here in Philadelphia Ward 29, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia Ward 29, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1926
Abt 1926
Age 54
William E Worthington resided here in Arden
Arden
1930
1930
Age 58
William E Worthington resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1932
19 Dec 1932
Age 60
Burial of William E Worthington in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1934
10 Nov 1934
Age 62
Death of William E Worthington in Arden, New Castle, Delaware, USA
Arden, New Castle, Delaware, USA
1935
1935
Age 63
William E Worthington resided here in Buckingham, Bucks, Pennsylvania
Buckingham, Bucks, Pennsylvania
1940
1940
Age 68
William E Worthington resided here in Buckingham, Bucks, Pennsylvania, USA
Buckingham, Bucks, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1872
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Buckingham, Bucks, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03445; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 9-26
    [2] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1968, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 096501-099500
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 42, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1643; Page: 42A; Enumeration District: 1550
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 29, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1633; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 947
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 0290; FHL microfilm: 2341830
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1180; Page: 320B; Enumeration District: 407
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 22, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1464; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0491; FHL microfilm: 1241464
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Representative District 6, New Castle, Delaware; Roll: T624_146; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0071; FHL microfilm: 1374159
    [9] Pennsylvania, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1906-1913, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Birth certificates, 1906–1913; Box Number: 38; Certificate Number Range: 108601-111900
    [10] Pennsylvania, U.S., Prison, Reformatory, and Workhouse Records, 1829-1971, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Biographical Registers; Series: 15.9
    [11] Pennsylvania, U.S., Marriages, 1852-1968
    [12] U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The News Journal; Publication Date: 12 Nov 1934; Publication Place: Wilmington, Delaware, USA; ,0.08339905,0.2647425,0.26462206&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1180; Page: 320B; Enumeration District: 407

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Philadelphia Ward 22, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 22, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1464; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0491; FHL microfilm: 1241464

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Representative District 6, New Castle, Delaware, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Representative District 6, New Castle, Delaware; Roll: T624_146; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0071; FHL microfilm: 1374159

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Philadelphia Ward 29, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 42, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1643; Page: 42A; Enumeration District: 1550
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 29, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1633; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 947

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1926
    Event Place: Arden
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-current, The Morning News; Publication Date: 7/ Aug/ 1926; Publication Place: Wilmington, Delaware, USA; ,0.053176258,0.36566925,0.42652526&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 0290; FHL microfilm: 2341830

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Buckingham, Bucks, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Buckingham, Bucks, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03445; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 9-26

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Buckingham, Bucks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Buckingham, Bucks, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03445; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 9-26

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Arden
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The News Journal; Publication Date: 12 Nov 1934; Publication Place: Wilmington, Delaware, USA; ,0.08339905,0.2647425,0.26462206&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Prison, Reformatory, and Workhouse Records, 1829-1971, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Biographical Registers; Series: 15.9

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Nov 1934
    Event Place: Arden, New Castle, Delaware, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records
    [2] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1968, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 096501-099500
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The News Journal; Publication Date: 12 Nov 1934; Publication Place: Wilmington, Delaware, USA; ,0.08339905,0.2647425,0.26462206&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 19 Dec 1932
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records
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