Sarah Wormel1

Marriage*8 January 1706/7She married Nehemiah Allen, son of Samuel Allen Sr. and Sarah Partridge, on 8 January 1706/7 in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts Bay Province (New England).1,2 

Family

Nehemiah Allen b. 5 Jan 1680/81
Children 1.Alice Allen1 b. 8 Oct 1707
 2.Sarah Allen1 b. 27 Mar 1710
 3.Martha Allen+1 b. 17 Oct 1713
 4.Nehemiah Allen1 b. 8 Jul 1715
 5.Bethiah Allen1
 6.Lydia Allen1

Citations

  1. [S474] Nahum Mitchell, History of the Early Settlement of Bridgewater in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, including an extensive Family Register. Note: page numbers differ slightly between publications used in our research, including FHL copy, Google Books, Boston Public Library eBooks online and our personal library reprint published by Heritage Books. (Baltimore, Maryland: Gateway Press, Inc., original publication date was 1840; reprinted for the third and fourth times in 1970 and 1975; first reprinted in 1897 by Henry T. Pratt, Bridgewater, Massachusetts; originally printed in 1840 by Kidder and Wright, Boston, Massachusetts), Allen, pages 92-98. Hereinafter cited as History of the Early Settlement of Bridgewater.
  2. [S836] New England Historic Genealogical Society, compiler, downloaded from Google Books, Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to the Year 1850. In two Volumes: Volume I. Births and Volume II. Marriages and Deaths. (Boston, Massachusetts: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1916), Marriages, Volume II, page 29. Hereinafter cited as Vital Records of Bridgewater, Massachusetts to 1850.

Arthur J. Worrall1

b. August 1854, d. 24 August 1940
Birth*August 1854Arthur J. Worrall was born in August 1854 in England.1,2,3,4 
Name VariationHis full name was Arthur John Worrall.2,3 
Marriage*1886He married Mary Jane Roy about 1886.2,1 
Census US 1900*9 June 1900Mary and Arthur J. Worrall were enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 9 June 1900 on Haines Street, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. Arthur was 45 years of age, had immigrated in 1884, was naturalized, and worked as a wire roller. Mary was 38 years of age. They rented their home, had been married for 14 years, and Mary had given birth to nine children, eight of whom were living, and all were enumerated with their parents in 1900. Arthur G. was 13 years old; Blanche was 11; twin daughters, Mary and Grace, were 9 years old; Jason was 8; Rose was 6; Florence was 4; and Harry was one year old. All of the six oldest children were attending school nine months of the year.1 
(Husband) Death13 March 1922Arthur became a widower when Mary Jane (Roy) Worrall died on 13 March 1922 at age 60.4 
Death*24 August 1940He died suddenly on 24 August 1940 in Betterton, Kent County, Maryland, at age 87.3 

Family

Mary Jane Roy b. 16 Feb 1862, d. 13 Mar 1922
Child 1.Blanche Worrall2 b. Jan 1889, d. 26 Oct 1941

Citations

  1. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Arthur J. and Mary Worrall, Philadelphia Ward 22, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Page: 14; Enumeration District: 0479; FHL microfilm: 1241463. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1814] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1968, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Mrs. Blanche Benson of Hatboro, Philadelphia County, certificate# 85649, age 52, school teacher in public school, married to Paul H. Benson, born about 1889 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, died of a meningioma brain tumor on 26 October 1941 in Presbyterian Hospital, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, parents Arthur Worrall, born in England, and Mary Roy, born in New York, informant Paul H. Benson, Hatboro, burial on 29 October 1941 in Hartsville, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1968.
  3. [S2096] U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, online at www.ancestry.com, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 26 August 1940, page 24, death suddenly on 24 August 1940 at Betterton, Maryland, of ARTHUR JOHN WORRAL, age 87, husband of the late Mary Jane Roy Worral, interment in Warwick, New York. Hereinafter cited as U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current.
  4. [S1814] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1968, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Mary Worrall of 3606 Disston Street, Philadelphia, certificate# 26342, age 60, married, housework, born on 16 February 1862 in New York, died on 13 March 1922 of heart disease at her home in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, parents Robert Roy and Hannah Bartholf, both born New York, informant A.G. Worrall, 3318 McKinley Street, Philadelphia, burial on 15 March 1922 in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Warwick, New York.

Blanche Worrall1,2,3

b. January 1889, d. 26 October 1941
Father*Arthur J. Worrall4 b. Aug 1854, d. 24 Aug 1940
Mother*Mary Jane Roy4 b. 16 Feb 1862, d. 13 Mar 1922
Birth*January 1889Blanche Worrall was born in January 1889 in Johnstown, Cambria County, Pennsylvania.5,4,2 
(Daughter) Census US 19009 June 1900Blanche was enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 9 June 1900 in the household of her parents on Haines Street, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. She was 11 years old and attending school nine months of the year.5 
Marriage*10 January 1920She married, as his first wife, Paul H. Benson, son of Enoch Benson and Minnie L. Fowler, on 10 January 1920 in Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.1,2,3 
Census US 1930*15 April 1930Blanche and Paul H. Benson were enumerated on the 1930 census taken on 15 April 1930 at 4619 Morris Street, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. Paul's age was recorded as 48 years, although he was actually 44. He was a veteran of World War I and worked as a repair man for an electric battery company. Blanche was 39 years of age and worked as a teacher in a trade school. They had been married for nine years. They owned their house which was valued at $8,000, and also owned a radio set.6 
Census US 1940*23 April 1940Blanche and Paul H. Benson were enumerated on the 1940 census taken on 23 April 1940 in York Road on the east side of Atone Street, Warminster, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Paul's age was recorded as 52 years, although he was 54, and his birth place was incorrectly recorded as New Jersey, He was an unpaid family worker. He had completed his second year of high school. Blanche was 50 years of age, had completed her fourth year of college and was employed as a school teacher in a public school with income of $2,800. They owned their home which was valued at $3,500, and had lived in Germantown, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania in 1935.7 
Death*26 October 1941She died of a meningioma brain tumor on 26 October 1941 in Presbyterian Hospital, Philadelphia, at age 524,2 
Burial* and was buried in Neshaminy Cemetery, Hartsville, Bucks County.2 

Family

Paul H. Benson b. 9 Jun 1885, d. 7 Mar 1959

Citations

  1. [S1847] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, online at www.ancestry.com citing original data from the Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 546 and Methodist Church Records. Valley Forge, Pennsylvania: Eastern Pennsylvania United Methodist Church Commission on Archives and History; marriage of Paul H Benson and Blanche Worrall on 10 January 1920 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, referencing Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records, Reel# 1018. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1669-2013.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Blanch W Benson, Memorial# 47559003. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Paul H Benson, Memorial# 47558994.
  4. [S1814] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1968, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Mrs. Blanche Benson of Hatboro, Philadelphia County, certificate# 85649, age 52, school teacher in public school, married to Paul H. Benson, born about 1889 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, died of a meningioma brain tumor on 26 October 1941 in Presbyterian Hospital, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, parents Arthur Worrall, born in England, and Mary Roy, born in New York, informant Paul H. Benson, Hatboro, burial on 29 October 1941 in Hartsville, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1968.
  5. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Arthur J. and Mary Worrall, Philadelphia Ward 22, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Page: 14; Enumeration District: 0479; FHL microfilm: 1241463. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Paul and Blanche Benson, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Page: 27A; Enumeration District: 0672; FHL microfilm: 2341840. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1441] 1940 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Paul and Blanche Benson, Warminster, Bucks, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03447; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 9-87. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.

John Worrel1

ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Marriage*26 November 1804He married Sarah Heaton, daughter of John Heaton and Sarah Warden, on 26 November 1804.1 

Family

Sarah Heaton

Citations

  1. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 5, pages 167-168. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.

Demas Worrell1

Marriage*10 April 1798He married Alice Yerkes, daughter of John Yerkes and Alice McVaugh, on 10 April 1798.1 

Family

Alice Yerkes b. 18 Jan 1763

Citations

  1. [S2079] Josiah Granville Leach, Chronicle of the Yerkes Family with Notes on the Leach and Rutter Families, on one microfilm reel, 368 pages, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: printed for the author by the J. B. Lippincott Company, 1904), #5. John Yerkes, pages 14-15. Hereinafter cited as Chronicle of the Yerkes Family.

Eliza Worth1

Marriage*9 August 1853She married Oliver P. Gwin on 9 August 1853 in Randolph County, Indiana.1,2 

Family

Oliver P. Gwin
Child 1.Minnie M. Gwin1 b. 18 Oct 1867, d. 31 Oct 1934

Citations

  1. [S1570] Indiana, U.S., Select Marriages Index, 1748-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 26 May 1929 in Daviess County, Indiana, of Minnie M. Heinbaugh (nee Minnie M. Gwin), age 62, widow, born on 18 October 1867 in Randolph County, Indiana, to Oliver P. Gwin and Eliza Worth, married James Montgomery, age 69, widowed, born on 30 April 1860 to Jesse Montgomery and _____ King, referencing FHL Film# 1939650, Volume 20, page 130. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Select Marriages Index, 1748-1993.
  2. [S1444] Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1941, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 9 August 1853 in Randolph County, of Oliver Gwin and Elizabeth Worth, referencing Randolph County, Indiana. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1941.

Hannah Worthen1

ChartsDescendants of Nicholas Boulton, The Immigrant
Marriage*8 November 1835She married Micah Bolton, son of John Bolton and Margery Pratt, on 8 November 1835 in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.1 

Family

Micah Bolton b. 8 Nov 1788, d. b 23 Jun 1841

Citations

  1. [S451] Massachusetts Vital Records to the Year 1850 - NEHGS, online at www.newenglandancestors.org. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 - NEHGS.

Benjamin Worthington1

b. 1821
Relationship4th great-grandson of Robert Heaton
ChartsDescendants of Robert Heaton of Yorkshire, The Immigrant
Father*Enos Worthington1 b. 1792, d. 28 Aug 1849
Mother*Sarah Heaton1 b. 8 Jul 1793, d. 25 Apr 1875
Birth*1821Benjamin Worthington was born about 1821 in Pennsylvania.1 
Census US 1850*9 August 1850Benjamin Worthington was enumerated with his mother, Sarah (Heaton) Worthington, on the 1850 census taken on 9 August 1850 in in Moreland, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. Benjamin was 29 years old and worked as a laborer, and Sarah was 55 years of age.1 

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Benjamin Worthington, Moreland, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 808; Page: 156B. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.

Daniel R. Worthington1,2

b. 25 August 1867, d. 9 September 1873
Father*William S. Worthington1,3 b. 1844, d. 1 Sep 1919
Mother*Catherine Sheehan1,3 b. 12 May 1847, d. 5 Jun 1883
Birth*25 August 1867Daniel R. Worthington was born on 25 August 1867 in Solebury, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, the actual date calculated from his age at death.1,3 
(Son) Census US 187020 August 1870Daniel was enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 20 August 1870 in the household of his parents in Solebury, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. He was 3 years old.1 
Death*9 September 1873He died on 9 September 1873 at the age of 6 years and 15 days3 
Burial* and was buried in Solebury Baptist Church Cemetery, Solebury.3 

Citations

  1. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William and Catherine Worthington, Solebury, Bucks, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1314; Page: 649B; Family History Library Film: 552813. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Daniel R. Worthington, Memorial# 20550787. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Daniel R. Worthington, Memorial# 20550787, his gravestone recorded his date of death as 9 September 1873, aged 6 years and 15 days, and the memorial transcription reported it as9 September 1878 and adjusted his year of birth to 1872 instead of the actual year of 1867.

Ellen S. Worthington1,2

b. 1869, d. 13 June 1875
Father*William S. Worthington1,2 b. 1844, d. 1 Sep 1919
Mother*Catherine Sheehan1,2 b. 12 May 1847, d. 5 Jun 1883
Birth*1869Ellen S. Worthington was born about 1869 in Pennsylvania.1 
(Daughter) Census US 187020 August 1870Ellen was enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 20 August 1870 in the household of her parents in Solebury, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. She was one year old.1 
Death*13 June 1875She died on 13 June 1875 in Solebury at the age of 6 years2 
Burial* and was buried in Solebury Baptist Church Cemetery, Solebury.2 

Citations

  1. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William and Catherine Worthington, Solebury, Bucks, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1314; Page: 649B; Family History Library Film: 552813. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Ellen S. Worthington, Memorial# 20550845. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.

Enos Worthington1

b. 1792, d. 28 August 1849
ChartsDescendants of Robert Heaton of Yorkshire, The Immigrant
Birth*1792Enos Worthington was born about 1792 in Pennsylvania.2 
Marriage*He married Sarah Heaton, daughter of Jonathan Heaton and Rachel Lewis.1 
Death*28 August 1849He died of cholera on 28 August 1849 in Chester County, Pennsylvania, at age 57.3,2 

Family

Sarah Heaton b. 8 Jul 1793, d. 25 Apr 1875
Child 1.Benjamin Worthington4 b. 1821

Citations

  1. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 18, page 650. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.
  2. [S1691] U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Enos Worthington from Cholera in August 1849, age 57, Married, born about 1792 in Pennsylvania, referencing the 1850 Mortality Census for Moreland, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, Line 8, citing National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), Washington, D.C., Archive Collection: M1838, Roll Number: 2, census year 1849, Moreland, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, page 67. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885.
  3. [S1504] U.S. Quaker Cemetery Records, 1800-1990, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Enos Worthington on 28 August 1849, (death date on image is 28 Eighth 1849), in Chester, Pennsylvania, residence in Byberry, recorded in the monthly and yearly meetings of New Garden Monthly Meeting in Chester County, and Philadelphia Yearly Meeting, both in Pennsylvania, referencing Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, Births 1684-1850 Births, Deaths, 1719-1839 Membership, 1797, Collection: Quaker Meeting Records, Call Number: MR Ph. Hereinafter cited as Quaker (U.S.) Cemetery Records, 1800-1990.
  4. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Benjamin Worthington, Moreland, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 808; Page: 156B. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.

Jesse N. Worthington1,2

b. 30 January 1874, d. 26 August 1934
Father*William S. Worthington1 b. 1844, d. 1 Sep 1919
Mother*Catherine Sheehan1 b. 12 May 1847, d. 5 Jun 1883
Birth*30 January 1874Jesse N. Worthington was born on 30 January 1874 in Pennsylvania.1 
(Son) Census US 188016 June 1880Jesse was enumerated on the 1880 census taken on 16 June 1880 in the household of his parents in Solebury, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. He was 6 years old and attending school.1 
(Son) Death5 June 1883Jesse was just 9 years old when his mother died on 5 June 1883 at the age of 36 years and 24 days3,4 
(Son) Marriage22 October 1888 and was 14 years old when his father married a second time to Carrie P. Bertels.5,6,4 
Marriage*22 July 1898He married Eva May Hampton on 22 July 1898 in Bucks County.7 
Death*26 August 1934He died on 26 August 1934 at his home in New Hope, Bucks County, at age 602 
Burial* and was buried in Buckingham Friends Cemetery, Lahaska, Bucks County.2 

Family

Eva May Hampton b. 1881

Citations

  1. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William and Catherine Worthington, Solebury, Bucks, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1107; Page: 96A; Enumeration District: 165. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1814] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1968, online at www.ancestry.com, death of Jesse N Worthington of New Hope, Bucks County, certificate# 74427, age 60, married, house painter, born on 30 January 1874 in Pennsylvania, died on 26 August 1934 in New Hope, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA, parents William Worthington and Catherine Sheehan, informant May Worthington, burial 29 August 1934 in Buckingham Friends. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1968.
  3. [S1816] Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of William S. Worthington and Carrie P. Bertels or Bertles on 22 October 1888 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA, referencing Film# 000927060, the death of William's first wife reported as 25 June 1886. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Kate Shean Worthington, Memorial# 14512865, her gravestone recorded her date of death as 5 June 1883 and the memorial transcription reported it as 5 January 1883. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  5. [S1816] Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of William S. Worthington and Carrie P. Bertels or Bertles on 22 October 1888 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA, referencing Film# 000927060.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Caroline (Bertles) Worthington, Memorial# 13057469.
  7. [S1816] Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Jesse N. Worthington of Aquetong, Bucks County, age 24, and Eva May Hampton of Lahaska, Bucks County, age 17, with the consent of Marietta Hampton, on 22 July 1898 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA, referencing Film# 000927187.

John Worthington1

b. 22 January 1871, d. 17 March 1964
Father*William S. Worthington1 b. 1844, d. 1 Sep 1919
Mother*Catherine Sheehan1 b. 12 May 1847, d. 5 Jun 1883
Birth*22 January 1871John Worthington was born on 22 January 1871 in Solebury, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.1,2 
(Son) Census US 188016 June 1880John was enumerated on the 1880 census taken on 16 June 1880 in the household of his parents in Solebury, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. He was 9 years old and attending school.1 
(Son) Death5 June 1883John was 12 years old when his mother died on 5 June 1883 at the age of 36 years and 24 days3,4 
(Son) Marriage22 October 1888 and was 17 years old when his father married a second time to Carrie P. Bertels.5,6,4 
Marriage*6 February 1896He married Louisa Frankenfield, daughter of Charles Frankenfield and Mary A. Seepel, on 6 February 1896 in Doylestown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.7 
Death*17 March 1964He died on 17 March 1964 in 1212 Lehigh Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at age 932 
Burial* and was buried in Hillside Cemetery, Abington, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.2 

Family

Louisa Frankenfield b. 1875

Citations

  1. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William and Catherine Worthington, Solebury, Bucks, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1107; Page: 96A; Enumeration District: 165. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1814] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1968, online at www.ancestry.com, death of John Worthington of 1212 Lehigh Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, certificate# 030665-54, age 93, married, Sexton, wife Louisa Frankenfield, born on 22 January 1871 in Pennsylvania, died on 17 March 1964 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, father William Worthington, informant Stanley Worthington, 1212 Lehigh Avenue, Philadelphia, burial on 31 March 1964 in Hillside Cemetery, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1968.
  3. [S1816] Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of William S. Worthington and Carrie P. Bertels or Bertles on 22 October 1888 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA, referencing Film# 000927060, the death of William's first wife reported as 25 June 1886. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Kate Shean Worthington, Memorial# 14512865, her gravestone recorded her date of death as 5 June 1883 and the memorial transcription reported it as 5 January 1883. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  5. [S1816] Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of William S. Worthington and Carrie P. Bertels or Bertles on 22 October 1888 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA, referencing Film# 000927060.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Caroline (Bertles) Worthington, Memorial# 13057469.
  7. [S1816] Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of John Worthington of Doylestown, Bucks County, age 25, farming, painter, son of William and Catherine Worthington, and Louisa Frankenfield of Doylestown, age 21, daughter of Charles and Mary Frankenfield, on 6 February 1896 in Doylestown, Bucks, Pennsylvania, USA, referencing Film# 000927185.

Sarah Worthington1

Marriage*She married Ezra Walmsley.1 

Family

Ezra Walmsley
Child 1.Amanda W. Walmsley+1 b. 10 Oct 1832, d. 29 Nov 1913

Citations

  1. [S1424] U.S. Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1935, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 1 March 1866, (marriage date on image is 01 Third 1866), of William Ritchie and Amanda W Walmsley, daughter of Ezra Walmsley and Sarah Worthington, married in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, recorded in the monthly and yearly meetings of Horsham Monthly Meeting in Montgomery County, and Philadelphia Yearly Meeting in Pennsylvania, referencing Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, Membership, 1713-1935, Collection: Quaker Meeting Records, Call Number: MR-PH 258. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1935.

Wallace D. Worthington1

b. 1897, d. 1897
Relationship6th great-grandson of Robert Heaton
ChartsDescendants of Robert Heaton of Yorkshire, The Immigrant
Father*William Worthington1,2 b. 27 Jun 1876, d. 30 Jul 1926
Mother*Effie Frances H. Dungan1,3 b. 1879, d. 1925
Death*1897 and died the same year.1 
Birth*1897Wallace D. Worthington was born in 1897.1 
Burial*He was buried in Plot P 17 3 of Doylestown Cemetery, Doylestown, Bucks County.1 

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Wallace D. Worthington, Memorial# 75887708. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, William Worthington, Memorial# 75887653.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Effie F.H. Worthington, Memorial# 75887670.

William Worthington1

b. 27 June 1876, d. 30 July 1926
ChartsDescendants of Robert Heaton of Yorkshire, The Immigrant
Father*William S. Worthington2 b. 1844, d. 1 Sep 1919
Mother*Catherine Sheehan2 b. 12 May 1847, d. 5 Jun 1883
Birth*27 June 1876William Worthington was born on 27 June 1876 in Pennsylvania.1,2 
(Son) Census US 188016 June 1880William was enumerated on the 1880 census taken on 16 June 1880 in the household of his parents in Solebury, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. He was 4 years old.3 
(Son) Death5 June 1883William was just 6 years old when his mother died on 5 June 1883 at the age of 36 years and 24 days4,5 
(Son) Marriage22 October 1888 and was 12 years old when his father married a second time to Carrie P. Bertels.6,7,5 
Marriage*1896He married Effie Frances H. Dungan, daughter of Wallace Dungan and Rachel Heaton, in 1896 in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.1,8,9 
(Husband) Death1925William became a widower when Effie Frances H. Dungan died in 1925 at about age 46.8 
Death*30 July 1926He died on 30 July 1926 in Buckingham, Bucks County, at age 501,2 
Burial*3 August 1926 and was buried on 3 August 1926 with his wife and son, in Plot P 17 4, of Doylestown Cemetery, Doylestown, Bucks County.1,2 

Family

Effie Frances H. Dungan b. 1879, d. 1925
Child 1.Wallace D. Worthington10,1 b. 1897, d. 1897

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, William Worthington, Memorial# 75887653. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S1814] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1968, online at www.ancestry.com, death of William Worthington, certificate# 75976, age 50, widowed, (Effie Worthington), salesman, born on 27 June 1876 in Pennsylvania, died on 30 July 1926 in Buckingham, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA, parents William Worthington and Catherine Sheehan or possibly Shuhan, both born in Pennsylvania, informant Charles Schultz of Mechanicsville, burial on 3 August 1926 in Doylestown Cemetery. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1968.
  3. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William and Catherine Worthington, Solebury, Bucks, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1107; Page: 96A; Enumeration District: 165. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1816] Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of William S. Worthington and Carrie P. Bertels or Bertles on 22 October 1888 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA, referencing Film# 000927060, the death of William's first wife reported as 25 June 1886. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Kate Shean Worthington, Memorial# 14512865, her gravestone recorded her date of death as 5 June 1883 and the memorial transcription reported it as 5 January 1883.
  6. [S1816] Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of William S. Worthington and Carrie P. Bertels or Bertles on 22 October 1888 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA, referencing Film# 000927060.
  7. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Caroline (Bertles) Worthington, Memorial# 13057469.
  8. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Effie F.H. Worthington, Memorial# 75887670.
  9. [S1817] Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Marriage Index, 1885-1951, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Effie Frances H Dungan and William Worthington in 1896 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, referencing Digital GSU# 4140419. Hereinafter cited as Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Marriage Index, 1885-1951.
  10. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Wallace D. Worthington, Memorial# 75887708.

William Worthington1

b. 9 September 1872, d. 17 December 1872
Father*William S. Worthington1 b. 1844, d. 1 Sep 1919
Mother*Catherine Sheehan1 b. 12 May 1847, d. 5 Jun 1883
Birth*9 September 1872William Worthington was born on 9 September 1872 in Solebury, Bucks County, Pennsylvania,1 
Death*17 December 1872 and died on 17 December 1872 at the age of 3 months and 9 days.1 
Burial*He was buried in Solebury Baptist Church Cemetery, Solebury.1 

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, William Worthington, Memorial# 20550819, his gravestone recorded his date of death as 17 December 1872, aged 3 months and 9 days, and the memorial transcription reported it as 17 October 1872; at age 3 months and 9 days, his date of birth on the memorial transcription was reported correctly as 8 September 1872. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.

William S. Worthington1,2

b. 1844, d. 1 September 1919
Birth*1844William S. Worthington was born in 1844 in Pennsylvania.1,3 
Name VariationMost of the records we've found identified him as William Worthington, and did not include his middle initial or full name.4,5 
Marriage*He married first Catherine Sheehan.6 
Census US 1870*20 August 1870Kate and William Worthington were enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 20 August 1870 in Solebury, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. William was 25 years of age and a laborer with a personal estate valued at $200, and Catherine was 23 years of age and keeping house. Their two children were enumerated with them in 1870. Daniel was 3 years old and Ellen was one year old.4 
Census US 1880*16 June 1880Catherine and William Worthington were enumerated on the 1880 census taken on 16 June 1880 in Solebury, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. William was 35 years of age and a quarryman, and Catherine was 33 years of age and keeping house. Their three surviving children, all sons, were enumerated with them in 1880. John was 9 years old and attending school; Jesse was 6 years old and also attending school; and young William was 4 years old.5 
(Husband) Death5 June 1883William became a widower when Kate (Sheehan) Worthington died on 5 June 1883 at the age of 36 years and 24 days.7,8 
Marriage*22 October 1888He married second Carrie P. Bertels, daughter of Aaron Bertels and Sarah Ann __?__, on 22 October 1888 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. William was 43 years of age, a resident of Solebury, Bucks County, and a farmer. His parents were William and Mary A. Worthington, and his first wife had died on 25 June 1886 as he reported on his marriage application, or on 5 June 1883 as recorded on her gravestone. Carrie was 28 years of age, a housekeeper, and also a resident of Solebury. She had not been married previously and her parents were Aaron and Sarah "Bertles."9,10,8 
Death*1 September 1919He died on 1 September 1919 at about age 753 
Burial* and was buried in Section D-27-3W, of Solebury Friends Burying Grounds, Solebury, Bucks County.3 

Family 1

Catherine Sheehan b. 12 May 1847, d. 5 Jun 1883
Children 1.Daniel R. Worthington4,11 b. 25 Aug 1867, d. 9 Sep 1873
 2.Ellen S. Worthington4,12 b. 1869, d. 13 Jun 1875
 3.John Worthington5 b. 22 Jan 1871, d. 17 Mar 1964
 4.William Worthington13 b. 9 Sep 1872, d. 17 Dec 1872
 5.Jesse N. Worthington5 b. 30 Jan 1874, d. 26 Aug 1934
 6.William Worthington+6 b. 27 Jun 1876, d. 30 Jul 1926

Family 2

Caroline Bertles b. 3 Mar 1863, d. 4 May 1952

Citations

  1. [S1814] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1968, online at www.ancestry.com, death of William Worthington, certificate# 75976, age 50, widowed, (Effie Worthington), salesman, born on 27 June 1876 in Pennsylvania, died on 30 July 1926 in Buckingham, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA, parents William Worthington and Catherine Sheehan, both born in Pennsylvania, informant Charles Schultz of Mechanicsville, burial on 3 August 1926 in Doylestown Cemetery. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1968.
  2. [S1816] Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of William S. Worthington and Carrie P. Bertels on 22 October 1888 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA, referencing Film# 000927060. Hereinafter cited as Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, William Worthington, Memorial# 13057554. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  4. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William and Catherine Worthington, Solebury, Bucks, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1314; Page: 649B; Family History Library Film: 552813. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S23] 1880 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William and Catherine Worthington, Solebury, Bucks, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1107; Page: 96A; Enumeration District: 165. Hereinafter cited as 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1814] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1968, online at www.ancestry.com, death of William Worthington, certificate# 75976, age 50, widowed, (Effie Worthington), salesman, born on 27 June 1876 in Pennsylvania, died on 30 July 1926 in Buckingham, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA, parents William Worthington and Catherine Sheehan or possibly Shuhan, both born in Pennsylvania, informant Charles Schultz of Mechanicsville, burial on 3 August 1926 in Doylestown Cemetery.
  7. [S1816] Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of William S. Worthington and Carrie P. Bertels or Bertles on 22 October 1888 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA, referencing Film# 000927060, the death of William's first wife reported as 25 June 1886.
  8. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Kate Shean Worthington, Memorial# 14512865, her gravestone recorded her date of death as 5 June 1883 and the memorial transcription reported it as 5 January 1883.
  9. [S1816] Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of William S. Worthington and Carrie P. Bertels or Bertles on 22 October 1888 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA, referencing Film# 000927060.
  10. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Caroline (Bertles) Worthington, Memorial# 13057469.
  11. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Daniel R. Worthington, Memorial# 20550787, his gravestone recorded his date of death as 9 September 1873, aged 6 years and 15 days, and the memorial transcription reported it as9 September 1878 and adjusted his year of birth to 1872 instead of the actual year of 1867.
  12. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Ellen S. Worthington, Memorial# 20550845.
  13. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, William Worthington, Memorial# 20550819, his gravestone recorded his date of death as 17 December 1872, aged 3 months and 9 days, and the memorial transcription reported it as 17 October 1872; at age 3 months and 9 days, his date of birth on the memorial transcription was reported correctly as 8 September 1872.

Permelia C. Wray1

b. 3 November 1830, d. 18 March 1873
Birth*3 November 1830Permelia C. Wray was born on 3 November 1830 in Indiana.2,3,4 
Marriage*She married Ephraim Jenkins Hill.1 
Census US 1870*2 August 1870Permelia and Ephraim Jenkins Hill were enumerated on the 1870 census taken on 2 August 1870 in Stanton, Champaign County, Illinois. Ephraim, who was enumerated as "Jink", was 40 years of age and a farmer with real estate valued at $6,400 and a personal estate valued at $1,998. Permelia, who was transcribed as "Permealna", was 39 and keeping house. Residing with their parents in 1870 were William R. who was 20, America 17, Alonzo 15, Scott 13, Charles 11, Joseph 8, Joana 6, Josephine 4, and Mary 2. All except the three youngest children had attended school within the year.5 
Death*18 March 1873She died on 18 March 1873 at age 421 
Burial* and was buried in Old Sterns Cemetery, Ogden, Champaign County, Illinois.6 

Family

Ephraim Jenkins Hill b. 18 Jan 1826, d. 22 Dec 1880
Child 1.William R. Hill+1 b. 1849, d. 1905

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, W R Hill, Memorial# 48044463. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Permelia C. (Wray) Hill, Memorial# 16530904, recording her date of birth as 03 November 1830.
  3. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of "Jink" and "Permealna" Hill, Stanton, Champaign, Illinois; Roll: M593_193; Page: 342B; Family History Library Film: 545692, estimating her year of birth as 1831. Hereinafter cited as 1870 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, W R Hill, Memorial# 48044463, recording her year of birth as 1830.
  5. [S37] 1870 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of "Jink" and "Permealna" Hill, Stanton, Champaign, Illinois; Roll: M593_193; Page: 342B; Family History Library Film: 545692.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Permelia C. (Wray) Hill, Memorial# 16530904.

Abigail Wright1

Marriage*She married Ezekiel Fosdick.1 

Family

Ezekiel Fosdick
Child 1.Rhoda Fosdick1 b. 10 Nov 1751, d. 15 Nov 1837

Citations

  1. [S966] Bradford Adams Whittemore and Edgar Whittemore, compilers, "The Whittemore Family in America", New England Historic and Genealogical Register Volumes 106, 107 and 108 (1952-1954): Volume 108, pages 244-245. Hereinafter cited as "Whittemore Family in America."

Abraham Harding Wright1,2

b. 1808, d. 29 June 1888
Birth*1808Abraham Harding Wright was born about 1808 in Wellington, Northamptonshire, England.3 
Marriage*16 May 1832He married first Martha Hiles on 16 May 1832 in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, England.2,1 
Census England 1851*30 March 1851Martha and Abraham Harding Wright were enumerated on the 1851 census taken as of the night of 30 March 1851 at 31 Vine Street, Evesham, Worcestershire, England. Abraham was 43 years of age, a grocer, and also a town councilor, and Martha was 46 years of age. Six children were enumerated with their parents in 1851. Clarinda was 27 years of age, Emma was 14, Ellen was 6, Septimus 4, Arthur 3, and Ermenilda was 2 years old, and recorded as "Esmenelda". Emma, Ellen and Septimus were all scholars in 1851. Four others were also enumerated in the Wright household that year. Caroline Wright, age 36 and the couple's niece, was recorded as a visitor, and the three others were identified as servants. Samuel Bayles, age 21, was a grocer's shop man, Ellen Green, age 19, was a nursery maid, and Harriet E. Edkins, age 18, was a cook and house maid.3 
(Husband) Death19 November 1858Abraham became a widower when Martha (Hiles) Wright died on 19 November 1858 at age 54.4 
Census England 1861*7 April 1861Abraham Harding Wright was enumerated on the 1861 census taken as of the night of 7 April 1861 on High Street, Evesham, Worcestershire. He was 53 years of age, a widower, and reported his occupation as auctioneer. Four of his children were enumerated with him in 1861. Emma Hiles was 24 years of age and a professor of music, and the three others, Septimus, Arthur Octavius and Ermenilda, ages 14, 13 and 12, respectively, were all scholars. Also enumerated with the family in 1861 was Dinah Phillips, age 23, who worked as a domestic servant.5 
Marriage*He married Sarah Elizabeth __?__.6,7 
Census England 1871*2 April 1871Sarah E. and Abraham Harding Wright were enumerated on the 1871 census taken as of the night of 2 April 1871 on High Street, Evesham, Worcestershire, England. Abraham was 65 years of age and a hop merchant, and Sarah was 48 years of age. The only child residing with the couple in 1871 was Abraham's son, Freeman. He was 27 years of age and worked with his father as a hop and seed merchant. Two others were enumerated in the Wright household in 1871. Sarah Catherine Tinsdale, age 24, was a visitor, and Ann Greening, age 23, was a domestic servant.7 
Census England 1881*3 April 1881Sarah E. and Abraham Harding Wright were enumerated on the 1881 census taken as of the night of 3 April 1881 at 83 High Street, Evesham, Worcestershire, England. Abraham was 73 years of age and a hop and seed merchant, and Sarah was 56 years of age. The only other member of their household was "Jone" Harris, age 18, who worked as a general servant.8 
Death*29 June 1888He died on 29 June 1888 in Worcester, Worcestershire, at age 80.6 
Probate*18 September 1888The will of Abraham Harding Wright of Evesham, hop and seed merchant, who died at Evesham on 29 June 1888 was probated at the Principal Registry in Worcester, Worcestershire, on 18 September 1888 by Sarah E. Wright, widow, the relict, and John Samuel Slater, surgeon, the Executors. The value of Abraham's effects was estimated at £585 0s 3d.6 

Family 1

Martha Hiles b. 1805, d. 19 Nov 1858
Children 1.Henry Lee Wright9 b. 12 Mar 1833
 2.Clarinda Wright10 b. 14 Mar 1834
 3.Emma Hiles Wright+1,2 b. 16 Sep 1836, d. 15 Dec 1870
 4.Freeman Wright7 b. 1844
 5.Ellen Wright3 b. 1845
 6.Septimus Wright3 b. 1847
 7.Arthur Octavius Wright3 b. 1848
 8.Ermenilda Wright11,5 b. 1849

Family 2

Sarah Elizabeth __?__ b. 1824, d. 1891

Citations

  1. [S1998] England & Wales, Non-Conformist and Non-Parochial Registers, 1567-1970, online at www.ancestry.com, registration of the 28 May 1837 Baptism at Kidderminster, Worcestershire, England of Emma Hiles Wright, born on 16 September 1836 , child of Abraham Harding Wright and Martha Wright, citing Piece 2899: Kidderminster, Old Meeting House (Independent), 1822-1837; The National Archives of the UK; Kew, Surrey, England; General Register Office: Registers of Births, Marriages and Deaths surrendered to the Non-parochial Registers Commissions of 1837 and 1857; Class Number: RG 4; Piece Number: 2899. Hereinafter cited as England & Wales, Non-Conformist and Non-Parochial Registers, 1567-1970.
  2. [S1751] England, Select Marriages, 1538–1973, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Abraham Harding Wright and Martha Hiles on 16 May 1832 at Kidderminster, Worcester, England, citing FHL Film# 350509. Hereinafter cited as England, Select Marriages, 1538–1973.
  3. [S768] 1851 England Census, online at www.ancestry.co.uk, household of Abraham Harding and Mattha Wright, Evesham St Lawrence, Worcestershire, England, Enumeration District: 8b, citing 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 2044; Folio: 179; Page: 9; GSU roll: 87453. Hereinafter cited as 1851 England Census.
  4. [S2000] British Newspaper Archive, Family Notices, online from the Family History Library, www.familysearch.org, notice of the death of Martha Wright, age 54, on 19 November 1858 in Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom, wife of Mr. A. H. Wright, published in the Worcestershire Chronicle on 24 November 1858, page 3, citing British Newspaper Archive, Family Notices; Digital Folder Number: 102117944; Image Number: 00878. Hereinafter cited as British Newspaper Archive, Family Notices.
  5. [S1676] 1861 England Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Abraham Harding Wright, Evesham, Worcestershire, England, Enumeration District: 7, citing 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 2100; Folio: 107; Page: 20; GSI Roll: 542917. Hereinafter cited as 1861 England Census.
  6. [S1528] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966, 1973-1995, online at www.ancestry.com, probate dated 18 September 1888 at the Probate Registry in Worcester, England of Abraham Harding Wright, died 29 June 1888 in Worcester, Worcestershire, England. Hereinafter cited as England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations).
  7. [S1535] 1871 England Census, online at www.ancestry.co.uk, household of Abraham Harding and Sarah E. Wright, his name transcribed as "A Hary Wright", Evesham, Worcestershire, England, Enumeration District: 6, citing 1871 England Census, The National Archives, Kew, London, England, 1871 England Census, Class: RG10, Piece: 3058, Folio: 103, Page: 31, GSI Roll: 838882. Hereinafter cited as 1871 England Census.
  8. [S506] 1881 England Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Abraham H. and Sarah E. Wright, Evesham, Worcestershire, England, Enumeration District: 6, citing 1881 England Census, Class: RG11, Piece: 2924, Folio: 90, Page: 3, GSI Roll: 1341701. Hereinafter cited as 1881 England Census.
  9. [S1713] England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975, online at www.ancestry.com, baptism of Henry Lee Wright, son of Abraham Harding Wright and Martha Hiles, born on 12 March 1833 and baptised on 28 July 1833 at the Old Meeting House, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, England, referencing FHL Film# 0816599: (RG4 2899), (RG4 2990), and (RG4 3374). Hereinafter cited as England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975.
  10. [S1713] England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975, online at www.ancestry.com, baptism of Clarinda Wright, daughter of Abraham Harding Wright and Martha Hiles, born on 14 March 1834 and baptised on 10 August 1834 at the Old Meeting House, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, England, referencing FHL Film# 0816599: (RG4 2899), (RG4 2990), and (RG4 3374).
  11. [S1535] 1871 England Census, online at www.ancestry.co.uk, household of Thomas Michael, Halifax, Yorkshire, England, Enumeration District: 14, citing 1871 England Census, The National Archives, Kew, London, England, 1871 England Census, Class: RG10, Piece: 4393, Folio: 8, Page: 10, GSI Roll: 848094.

Arthur Octavius Wright1,2

b. 1848
Father*Abraham Harding Wright1 b. 1808, d. 29 Jun 1888
Mother*Martha Hiles1 b. 1805, d. 19 Nov 1858
Birth*1848Arthur Octavius Wright was born about 1848 in Evesham, Worcestershire, England.1 
(Son) Census England 185130 March 1851Arthur was enumerated on the 1851 census taken as of the night of 30 March 1851 in the household of his parents at 31 Vine Street, Evesham, Worcestershire, England. He was 3 years old.1 
(Son) Census England 18617 April 1861Arthur was enumerated on the 1861 census taken as of the night of 7 April 1861 in the household of his widowed father on High Street, Evesham, Worcestershire. He was 13 years old and a scholar.2 

Citations

  1. [S768] 1851 England Census, online at www.ancestry.co.uk, household of Abraham Harding and Mattha Wright, Evesham St Lawrence, Worcestershire, England, Enumeration District: 8b, citing 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 2044; Folio: 179; Page: 9; GSU roll: 87453. Hereinafter cited as 1851 England Census.
  2. [S1676] 1861 England Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Abraham Harding Wright, Evesham, Worcestershire, England, Enumeration District: 7, citing 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 2100; Folio: 107; Page: 20; GSI Roll: 542917. Hereinafter cited as 1861 England Census.

Clarinda Wright1

b. 14 March 1834
Father*Abraham Harding Wright1 b. 1808, d. 29 Jun 1888
Mother*Martha Hiles1 b. 1805, d. 19 Nov 1858
Birth*14 March 1834Clarinda Wright was born on 14 March 1834 in Evesham, Worcestershire, England,1,2 
Baptism10 August 1834 and was baptized on 10 August 1834 at the Old Meeting House, Kidderminster, Worcestershire.1 
(Daughter) Census England 185130 March 1851Clarinda was enumerated on the 1851 census taken as of the night of 30 March 1851 in the household of her parents at 31 Vine Street, Evesham, Worcestershire, England. She was 27 years of age.2 

Citations

  1. [S1713] England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975, online at www.ancestry.com, baptism of Clarinda Wright, daughter of Abraham Harding Wright and Martha Hiles, born on 14 March 1834 and baptised on 10 August 1834 at the Old Meeting House, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, England, referencing FHL Film# 0816599: (RG4 2899), (RG4 2990), and (RG4 3374). Hereinafter cited as England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975.
  2. [S768] 1851 England Census, online at www.ancestry.co.uk, household of Abraham Harding and Mattha Wright, Evesham St Lawrence, Worcestershire, England, Enumeration District: 8b, citing 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 2044; Folio: 179; Page: 9; GSU roll: 87453. Hereinafter cited as 1851 England Census.

David Wright1,2

b. 27 July 1787, d. 15 May 1879
Birth*27 July 1787David Wright was born on 27 July 1787 in Litchfield County, Connecticut.2 
Marriage*1 January 1810He married Laura Knowlton on 1 January 1810 in Geauga County, Ohio.1,3,2,4 
(Husband) Death4 March 1875David became a widower when Laura (Knowlton) Wright died on 4 March 1875 at age 86.4 
Death*15 May 1879He died on 15 May 1879 in Morgan Township, Ashtabula County, at age 912 
Burial* and was buried with his wife in Union Cemetery, Rock Creek, Ashtabula County.2,4 

Family

Laura Knowlton b. 21 Sep 1788, d. 4 Mar 1875
Child 1.Mary F. Wright1 b. 1829, d. 17 Jul 1882

Citations

  1. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of David and Laura Wright, Year: 1860; Census Place: Morgan, Ashtabula, Ohio; Roll: M653_933; Page: 400; Family History Library Film: 803933. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, David Wright, Memorial# 64514294. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of David Wright and Laura Knowlton on 1 January 1810 in Geauga County, Ohio, USA, referencing FHL Film# 000020254. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Laura (Knowlton) Wright, Memorial# 64514315.

Ellen Wright1

b. 1845
Father*Abraham Harding Wright1 b. 1808, d. 29 Jun 1888
Mother*Martha Hiles1 b. 1805, d. 19 Nov 1858
Birth*1845Ellen Wright was born about 1845 in Evesham, Worcestershire, England.1 
(Daughter) Census England 185130 March 1851Ellen was enumerated on the 1851 census taken as of the night of 30 March 1851 in the household of her parents at 31 Vine Street, Evesham, Worcestershire, England. She was 6 years old and a scholar.1 

Citations

  1. [S768] 1851 England Census, online at www.ancestry.co.uk, household of Abraham Harding and Mattha Wright, Evesham St Lawrence, Worcestershire, England, Enumeration District: 8b, citing 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 2044; Folio: 179; Page: 9; GSU roll: 87453. Hereinafter cited as 1851 England Census.

Emma Hiles Wright1

b. 16 September 1836, d. 15 December 1870
Father*Abraham Harding Wright1,2 b. 1808, d. 29 Jun 1888
Mother*Martha Hiles1,2 b. 1805, d. 19 Nov 1858
Birth*16 September 1836Emma Hiles Wright was born on 16 September 1836 in Evesham, Worcestershire, England,1 
Baptism28 May 1837 and was baptized on 28 May 1837 at the Old Meeting House, Kidderminster, Worcestershire.1 
(Daughter) Census England 185130 March 1851Emma was enumerated on the 1851 census taken as of the night of 30 March 1851 in the household of her parents at 31 Vine Street, Evesham, Worcestershire, England. She was 14 years old and a scholar.3 
(Daughter) Census England 18617 April 1861Emma Hiles was enumerated on the 1861 census taken as of the night of 7 April 1861 in the household of her widowed father on High Street, Evesham, Worcestershire. She was 24 years of age and a professor of music.4 
Marriage*1862She married, as his first wife, Thomas Michael, son of John Michael and Ann Jenkins, and their marriage was registered in the First Quarter of 1862 in Evesham, Worcestershire.1,5 
Death*15 December 1870She died on 15 December 1870 at age 346 
Burial*20 December 1870 and was buried on 20 December 1870 in Yorkshire, England.6 

Family

Thomas Michael b. 1828, d. 8 Jan 1893
Children 1.Theodore H. Michael7 b. 1863
 2.Fred Howard Michael7 b. 1865
 3.Ethilda M. Michael7 b. 1868

Citations

  1. [S1998] England & Wales, Non-Conformist and Non-Parochial Registers, 1567-1970, online at www.ancestry.com, registration of the 28 May 1837 Baptism at Kidderminster, Worcestershire, England of Emma Hiles Wright, born on 16 September 1836 , child of Abraham Harding Wright and Martha Wright, citing Piece 2899: Kidderminster, Old Meeting House (Independent), 1822-1837; The National Archives of the UK; Kew, Surrey, England; General Register Office: Registers of Births, Marriages and Deaths surrendered to the Non-parochial Registers Commissions of 1837 and 1857; Class Number: RG 4; Piece Number: 2899. Hereinafter cited as England & Wales, Non-Conformist and Non-Parochial Registers, 1567-1970.
  2. [S1751] England, Select Marriages, 1538–1973, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Abraham Harding Wright and Martha Hiles on 16 May 1832 at Kidderminster, Worcester, England, citing FHL Film# 350509. Hereinafter cited as England, Select Marriages, 1538–1973.
  3. [S768] 1851 England Census, online at www.ancestry.co.uk, household of Abraham Harding and Mattha Wright, Evesham St Lawrence, Worcestershire, England, Enumeration District: 8b, citing 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 2044; Folio: 179; Page: 9; GSU roll: 87453. Hereinafter cited as 1851 England Census.
  4. [S1676] 1861 England Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Abraham Harding Wright, Evesham, Worcestershire, England, Enumeration District: 7, citing 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 2100; Folio: 107; Page: 20; GSI Roll: 542917. Hereinafter cited as 1861 England Census.
  5. [S508] England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1837-1915, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Thomas Michael and Emma Hiles Wright was registered in Q1 1862 in the Registration District of Evesham, Worcestershire, citing Volume : 6c, Page: 343. Hereinafter cited as England & Wales Marriage Index, 1837-1915.
  6. [S1999] Web: UK, Burial and Cremation Index, 1576-2014, online at www.ancestry.com, burial record for Emma Hiles Michael, died 15 December 1870, buried on 20 December 1870 in West Yorkshire, England, citing Deceased Online; United Kingdom; Deceased Online Burial Indexes. Hereinafter cited as Web: UK, Burial and Cremation Index, 1576-2014.
  7. [S1535] 1871 England Census, online at www.ancestry.co.uk, household of Thomas Michael, Halifax, Yorkshire, England, Enumeration District: 14, citing 1871 England Census, The National Archives, Kew, London, England, 1871 England Census, Class: RG10, Piece: 4393, Folio: 8, Page: 10, GSI Roll: 848094. Hereinafter cited as 1871 England Census.

Ephraim Wright1

b. 1834
Father*Joseph Wright1 b. 30 Oct 1794, d. 2 Feb 1853
Mother*Elizabeth Treakle1 b. 17 Aug 1800, d. 11 Oct 1869
Birth*1834Ephraim Wright was born about 1834 in Ohio.1 
(Son) Census US 186029 June 1860Ephraim was enumerated on the 1860 census taken on 29 June 1860 in the household of his widowed mother in Toulon, Stark County, Illinois. He was 22 years of age.2 

Citations

  1. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Joseph and Elizabeth Wright, Year: 1850; Census Place: Clear Creek, Ashland, Ohio; Roll: 658; Page: 7b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S18] 1860 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Elizabeth Wright, Year: 1860; Census Place: Toulon, Stark, Illinois; Roll: M653_229; Page: 885; Family History Library Film: 803229. Hereinafter cited as 1860 United States Federal Census.

Ermenilda Wright1

b. 1849
Father*Abraham Harding Wright1,2 b. 1808, d. 29 Jun 1888
Mother*Martha Hiles1 b. 1805, d. 19 Nov 1858
Birth*1849Ermenilda Wright was born about 1849 in Evesham, Worcestershire, England.1 
(Daughter) Census England 185130 March 1851Ermenilda was enumerated on the 1851 census taken as of the night of 30 March 1851 in the household of her parents at 31 Vine Street, Evesham, Worcestershire, England. She was 2 years old.3 
(Daughter) Census England 18617 April 1861Ermenilda was enumerated on the 1861 census taken as of the night of 7 April 1861 in the household of her widowed father on High Street, Evesham, Worcestershire. She was 12 years old and a scholar.2 
(Sister-in-Law) Census England 18712 April 1871Ermenilda was enumerated on the 1871 census taken as of the night of 2 April 1871 in the household of her widowed Brother-in-Law, Thomas Michael, in Halifax, Yorkshire, England. He was a Baptist Minister, and his wife, Ermenilda's sister Emma, had died three months earlier. Ermenilda was 22 years of age and working in the household as a governess.1 

Citations

  1. [S1535] 1871 England Census, online at www.ancestry.co.uk, household of Thomas Michael, Halifax, Yorkshire, England, Enumeration District: 14, citing 1871 England Census, The National Archives, Kew, London, England, 1871 England Census, Class: RG10, Piece: 4393, Folio: 8, Page: 10, GSI Roll: 848094. Hereinafter cited as 1871 England Census.
  2. [S1676] 1861 England Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Abraham Harding Wright, Evesham, Worcestershire, England, Enumeration District: 7, citing 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 2100; Folio: 107; Page: 20; GSI Roll: 542917. Hereinafter cited as 1861 England Census.
  3. [S768] 1851 England Census, online at www.ancestry.co.uk, household of Abraham Harding and Mattha Wright, Evesham St Lawrence, Worcestershire, England, Enumeration District: 8b, citing 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 2044; Folio: 179; Page: 9; GSU roll: 87453. Hereinafter cited as 1851 England Census.

Freeman Wright1

b. 1844
Father*Abraham Harding Wright1 b. 1808, d. 29 Jun 1888
Mother*Martha Hiles1 b. 1805, d. 19 Nov 1858
Birth*1844Freeman Wright was born in 1844 in Evesham, Worcestershire, England.1 
(Son) Census England 18712 April 1871Freeman was enumerated on the 1871 census taken as of the night of 2 April 1871 in the household of his father and stepmother in High Street, Evesham, Worcestershire, England. He was 27 years of age and worked with his father as a hop and seed merchant.1 

Citations

  1. [S1535] 1871 England Census, online at www.ancestry.co.uk, household of Abraham Harding and Sarah E. Wright, his name transcribed as "A Hary Wright", Evesham, Worcestershire, England, Enumeration District: 6, citing 1871 England Census, The National Archives, Kew, London, England, 1871 England Census, Class: RG10, Piece: 3058, Folio: 103, Page: 31, GSI Roll: 838882. Hereinafter cited as 1871 England Census.

Hannah Wright1

b. 1800, d. 1869
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Birth*1800Hannah Wright was born in 1800.1 
Marriage*9 October 1818She married Jacob Heaton, son of Isaac Heaton and Susannah Bell, on 9 October 1818 in Coshocton County, Ohio.2,1 
Census US 1820*7 August 1820Hannah was likely enumerated on the 1820 census taken on 7 August 1820 in the household of her husband Jacob Heaton in Perry, Coshocton County, Ohio. a township bordering the family's village of West Bedford. His household consisted of 2 people, 1 male aged 26 thru 44, and 1 female aged 16 thru 25. One member of the household was involved in agriculture. Enumerated in two nearby households were the families of Jacob's brothers, Isaac Heaton and Micajah Heaton.3 
Census US 1830*1830Hannah was likely enumerated on the 1830 census in the household of her husband Jacob Heaton in Seneca, Seneca County, Ohio. Their household consisted of 9 people.4 
Pension Payment*1862Hannah and Jacob Heaton's son Wilson was killed in 1862 serving in the Civil War and Hannah received a pension for her son's service because, prior to the war, he had been her only source of support.2 
Death*1869She died in 1869 in Coshocton County5 
Burial* and was buried in West Bedford - North Cemetery, West Bedford, Coshocton County.5 

Family

Jacob Heaton b. 1794, d. 17 Mar 1845

Citations

  1. [S468] 1820 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Isaac Heaton, Perry, Coshocton, Ohio; Page: 26A; NARA Roll: M33_88; Image: 48. Hereinafter cited as 1820 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 6, page 210. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.
  3. [S468] 1820 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Jacob Heaton, Perry, Coshocton, Ohio; Page: 26A; NARA Roll: M33_88; Image: 48.
  4. [S16] 1830 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Jacob Heaton, Seneca, Seneca, Ohio; Series: M19; Roll: 140; Page: 151; Family History Library Film: 0337951. Hereinafter cited as 1830 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Hannah (Wright) Heaton, Memorial# 96329131. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.