Biography of John H. Worthington
From HISTORY OF MADISON COUNTY
W. H. Beers [Chicago, 1883]
Page 986
JOHN H. WORTHINGTON, farmer, P. O. Plain City, was born in Connecticut August 25, 1825; he is a son of Elias and Althea (Howe) Worthington. His education was obtained in the common schools and at Jefferson High School. In early life, he learned the cabinet-maker's trade; he was also a wagon-maker, which business he followed with more than average success. He was a mechanic from seventeen to twenty-eight years of age, when he was obliged by poor health to abandon his trade. In 1851, he married Candace Smith, a native of Darby Township, and a daughter of Richard and Betsey (McCloud ) Smith. Her grandfather, Samuel Smith, or Elder Smith, as he was called, was a pioneer minister, who came to Madison County and raised a large family, of whom two sons, John and James, were among the most prominent farmers of the county. James, the only survivor of the two, was born in Vermont September 23, 1793, was a soldier in the war of 1812, and now resides with his only son, James S., in Union County, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Worthington have had seven children, viz., Ida, wife of Thomas K. Sherwood, of Franklin County, Ohio; Eva, wife of E. S. Converse; John Charles, Herbert, Althea, Myra L. and Harry. Mr. and Mrs. Worthington are members of the Universalist Church. He is a Republican in politics. They own and reside on a good farm of 280 acres in the township.
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Fall Genealogy Seminar
For anyone in your area who is interested in genealogy that they are invited to
the Annual Fall Seminar of Ohio Chapter Palatines to America:
Researching German Immigration in the 18th Century
Columbus, Ohio, Saturday, October 16, 2010, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Ramada Hotel and Conference Center
Four presentations by Marianne S. Wokeck, Ph.D., on Indentured Servitude
and Immigration to America in the 18th Century
Renowned author of Trade in Strangers
Registration Fee $45; Ohio Chapter PalAm Members Discounted Fee $39; Students ages 17-21 $20
Includes morning coffee or tea, Lunch and Gratuity.
Deadline October 4, 2010; For Late Registration add $5.
The seminar is the Culmination of German Heritage Week in Columbus
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or write to Ohio Chapter Palatines to America, P.O. Box 302, Worthington, OH 43085
Richard E. Hartle,
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Ohio Chapter Palatines to America
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