"The Wortham Connection", Page 515.
TIMELINE: 1906 - Great San Fransisco Earthquake and fire.
Infant death.
"The Wortham Connection", Page 515.
Child death at age seven.
Notes from Occupation event: Baptist minister
Amanda became blind in 1903.
There were two Benjamin Heath Worthams during this time period, this being the
nephew of the other Benjamin Heath Wortham, who was a sheriff and real estate
dealer in Paris, Lamar county Texas. It is very easy to get the two confused.
"The Wortham Connection", Page 516.
Another marriage of Wortham cousins.
"The Wortham Connection", Page 516
The town of Wortham, Texas was named after Luther Rice.
"The Wortham Connection" Page 328.
Computer analysis confirms Luther and Sarah as second cousins. -=Ron Wortham=-
"The Wortham Connection" Page 328, 420.
This child may be a "ghost entry" in family records... a duplication.
"The Wortham Connection", Page 328.
Died at age 19, fighting for the Confederate forces in Arkansas.
"The Wortham Connection" Page 328.
This child may be a "ghost entry" in family records..... a duplication.
Died at age 14.
"The Wortham Connection", Page 328.
Notes from Occupation event: insurance executive
One of the most prominent and famous Wortham family members.
Served as Secretary of State, Railroad Commissioner, Penetentiary finance.
"The Wortham Connection", Pages 28, 329.
"The Wortham Connection" Page 352.
Another marriage of Wortham cousins.
"The Wortham Connection", Page 505.
Another marriage of Wortham cousins.
"The Wortham Connection", Page 505.
Notes from Occupation event: sheriff
John's daughter Sarah married Luther Rice Wortham. One record indicates his
DOB at 1797. He and his brother Charles may have started the "Wortham Shows".
TIMELINE: 1797 - Top Hat first worn by John Etherington in London, England.
Noted as one of several large brothers. "The Wortham Connection", Page 505.
Lee was shot by a man named Webb in the 1840's. Bill's notes indicate that he
may have been helping John and James serve warrants.
"The Wortham Connection", Page 505.