Arthur James Worthing
Arthur James Worthing was born May 4, 1854, on a farm a short distance south of the Village of Oakfield in Oakfield Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI, and died March 17, 1934, at his home in the Village of Oakfield, Fond du Lac Co., WI, at age 83. He is the son of William Rial Worthing of Glascomb, County Radnor, Wales, and Emeret E. Holden of Dover, Cuyahoga Co., OH.
Loella McKnight was born April, 1856, in Oakfield Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI, and died 1919 in Unknown at about age 63. She is the daughter of George McKnight of New York and Emeline Unknown of Pennsylvania.
Arthur James Worthing and Loella McKnight were married December 1874 in Wisconsin. Both are buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Oakfield Twp. Fond du Lac Co., WI.
Arthur James Worthing and Loella (McKnight) Worthing had five children:
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The 1850 U. S. Census taken on August 21, 1850, shows William Worthing Jr. (age 24) born in Wales is a Farmer and is living in Oakfield Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with him is Emeret Worthing (age 19) born in Wales, who is Keeping House. Also living there is William Worthing (age 1) born in Wisconsin.
Arthur James Worthing was born May 4, 1854, on a farm a short distance south of the Village of Oakfield in Oakfield Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI.
Loella McKnight was born April 1856 in Oakfield Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI.
The 1860 U. S. Census taken on August 23, 1860, shows Wm. Worthing (age 34) born in Wales with real estate of $4,000 and personal estate of $1,000 is a Farmer and is living in Oakfield Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Emaret Worthing (age 28) born in Ohio. Also living there are the following children, all born in Wisconsin: Wm. Worthing (age 10); Frank B. Worthing (age 8); Arthur A. Worthing (age 6); and Fred A. Worthing (age 4).
The 1860 U. S. Census taken on August 24, 1860, shows Geo. McKnight (age 60) born in New York with real estate of $4,000 and personal estate of $300 is a Farmer and is living in Oakfield Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Emeline McKnight (age 24) born in Pennsylvania. Also living there are the following: Loella McKnight (age 3) born in Wisconsin; and Charles Hudson (age 15) born in New York.
The 1870 U. S. Census taken on August 3, 1870, shows William Worthing Jr. (age 44) born in Wales with real estate of $13,000 and personal estate of $2,000 is a Farmer and is living in Oakfield Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with him is Emerette Worthing (age 38) born in Ohio, who is Keeping House. Also living there are the following children, all born in Wisconsin: William B. Worthing (age 20); Frank B. Worthing (age 18); Arthur J. Worthing (age 16); and Fred A. Worthing (age 14). Also living there is a Domestic Servant: Mary Bush (age 18) born in England.
The 1870 U. S. Census taken on August 4, 1870, shows George McKnight (age 38) born in New York with real estate of $8,000 and personal estate of $1,400 is a Farmer and is living in Oakfield Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with him is Emeline McKnight (age 32) born in Pennsylvania, who is Keeping House. Also living there are the following: Luella McKnight (age 13) born in Wisconsin; George McKnight (age 5) born in Wisconsin; Edwin McKnight (age 4) born in Wisconsin; Michael O'Brien (age 23) born in Ireland, a Laborer; and Ellis Putnam (age 17) born in New York, a Domestic Servant.
Arthur James Worthing and Loella McKnight were married December, 1874, in Wisconsin.
The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 4, 1880, shows Arthur Worthing (age 26) born in Wisconsin to Wales and Massachusetts-born parents is a Farmer living in Leroy Twp., Dodge Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Loella Worthing (age 23) born in Wisconsin to New York and Pennsylvania-born parents, who is Keeping House. Also living there are his two children, both born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents: Irvin Worthing (age 4); and Guy Worthing (age 2). A Servant also lives in the household.
The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 21, 1900, shows Arthur Worthing (age 46) born May 1853 in Wisconsin to Welsh and Ohio-born parents is a Stock Shipper renting his home and is living in Oakfield Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI. Living with him is his wife of 26 years, Lowela Worthing (age 43) born April 1856 in Wisconsin to New York and Pennsylvania-born parents, with 5 of the 6 children born to her still alive. Also living there are his two unmarried children, both born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents: Flora L. Worthing (age 12) born July 1887; and Hugh O. Worthing (age 10) born October 1889. A Servant also lives in the household. A Servant also lives in the household.
The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 30, 1910, shows Archie G. Worthing (age 29) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents has no occupation who rents his home and is living at 1302 Packard Street, 7th Ward, City of Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Co., MI. Living with him is his wife of 4 years, Exie L. Worthing (age 29) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents. Also living there is his daughter, Marion Worthing (age 3/12) born in Michigan to Wisconsin-born parents. A Servant (age 14) also lives in the household.
Olive Wilma Larson was born December 4, 1917, in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA.
Robert Witherbee Worthing was born March 18, 1918, in East Cleveland, OH.
Loella (Mc Knight) Worthing died 1919 in Unknown.
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 5, 1920, shows Walter E. Larson (age 31) born in Wisconsin to Swedish-born parents is an Engineer at a Manufacturing Company who is renting his home at 579 East End Ave., 14th Ward, City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA. Living with him is his wife, Helen Larson (age 27) born in Pennsylvania to Irish and Pennsylvania-born parents. Also living there is his daughter, Olive W. Larson (age 2) born in Pennsylvania to Wisconsin and Pennsylvania-born parents. The owner of the house is also living there, a widow who should be Helen's mother: Elizabeth Frazer (age 52) born in Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania and Irish-born parents. Living with Elizabeth is her son Rees B. Frazer (age 17) born in Pennsylvania to Irish and Pennsylvania-born parents, who is an unmarried Clerk at a Steel Company. Living in the Frazer household are two unmarried nieces: Elizabeth W. Palmer (age 22) born in Pennsylvania to Canadian and Pennsylvania-born parents who is a Stenographer at a Laboratory Company; and Minnie Palmer (age 17) born in Ohio to Canadian and Pennsylvania-born parents, who is a Check Girl at a Telegraph Company.
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on February 4, 1920, shows Archie G. Worthing (age 38) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents is a Research Lab Physicist who owns his home free of a mortgage and is living at 15006 Terrace Rd., 4th Ward, City of East Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., OH. Living with him is his wife, Exie Worthing (age 38) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents. Also living there are his three children, all born to Wisconsin-born parents: Marion Worthing (age 10) born in Michigan; Helen Worthing (age 4-4/12) born in Ohio; and Robert Worthing (age 1-10/12) born in Ohio.
Brother of Dr. H. O. Worthing Is Cut in Two By Train
Fond du Lac -
Guy Worthing, aged 45, prominent Oakfield stock buyer, was instantly killed last night at 5:45 when run over by a freight car in the Northwestern yards at Oakland. The head was found severed from the body, the body was cut through across the chest and at the hips. All that held the form together was the heavy sheep skin coat the man wore. No one saw the accident. The body was found by "Paddy" Arthur of Oakfield. It is supposed that Mr. Worthing was in the yards caring for some hogs he had in a car ready for shipping and that he was hit by a switch engine at work in the yards. The unfortunate Mr. Worthing was a brother of Dr. H. O. Worthing of Sheboygan and has a number of friends here, through occasional visits with his brother. Dr. and Mrs. Worthing left last night for Oakfield, immediately after hearing of the fatal accident.
The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 14, 1930, shows Walter E. Larson (age 41) born in Wisconsin to Swedish-born parents and first married at age 28 is a Mechanical Engineer at Jaels Manufacturing Company owning his home valued at $12,000 at 914 Milton St., 14th Ward, City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA. Living with him is his wife Helen Larson (age 37) born in Pennsylvania to Irish and Pennsylvania-born parents and first married at age 24. Also living there are his two daughters, both born in Pennsylvania to Wisconsin and Pennsylvania-born parents: Olive W. Larson (age 12); and Betty E. Larson (age 9).
The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 2, 1930, shows William Worthing (age 49) born in Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania-born parents and first married at age 24 is a University Professor owning his own mortgaged home valued at $22,000 and is living at 1372 Sheridan Ave., 11th Ward, City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA. Living with him is his wife Agnes G. Worthing (age 489) born in Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania-born parents and first married at age 24. Also living at home are their three unmarried children, all born in Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania-born parents: Marion Worthing (age 19); Helen Worthing (age 13); and Robert Worthing (age 11).
Oakfield, - Services for Frank B. Worthing, 80, vice-president of the Oakfield State Bank and director of the Oakfield Telephone company, who died at his home here Wednesday of a heart attack, will be held at 2 p. m. Saturday atthe residence here. Christian Science services will be read and burial will be made in Avoca cemetery here. Mr. Worthing was born in the town of Oakfield September 7, 1851. He was engaged in the stock buying business here for 36 years. He is survived by his widow, three daughters, Mrs. Cora Tulledge of South Byron, and Emma and Lulu at home, and one brother, A. J. Worthing. The deceased Mr. Worthing was an uncle of Dr. H. O. Worthing of Sheboygan.
Funeral services were held at 1:30 p. m. today at Oakfield for A. J. Worthing, 79, father of Dr. H. O. Worthing of Sheboygan. Mr. Worthing was well known in Sheboygan, having visited his son here on many occasions. He was particularly well known among the local Elks as he always visited the Sheboygan club when in Sheboygan. Injuries sustained in an automobile accident on October, 1932, were believed to be contributing causes to the death of Mr. Worthing, which occurred at his home in the village of Oakfield on Saturday. He was a pioneer farmer and stock-buyer. Mr. Worthing was born May 4, 1854, on a farm a short distance south of the village. In December 1874, he was married to Miss Loella McKnight. They lived on a farm in the town of LeRoy, Dodge county, until 1900, when they moved to Oakfield. For several years prior to Mrs. Worthing's death in June, 1919, Mr. Worthing and his wife spent the winters in Jacksonville, Fla. Three children survive: Irvin A., of the village of Oakfield, Archie G., of Pittsburgh, Pa.,and Dr. H. O. Worthing of Sheboygan. Flora L. Worthing, a daughter, died in 1907, and Guy E. Worthing died in 1924. The services today were conducted with the Oakfield Order of Masons and Eastern Star in charge. Louis P. Peeke of Fond du Lac officiated, and burial was made in the family plot near Kenwood. Dr. and Mrs. Worthing of Sheboygan attended the services.
Robert Witherbee Worthing and Olive Wilma Larson were married about 1940.
Olive Wilma (Larson) Worthing died October 8, 1987, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, at age 69.
WORTHING, Olive Larson, born in Pittsburgh Pa., a longtime resident of OKC, died Thursday. She was a long-standing member of May Ave. United Methodist Church. Mrs. Worthing was a loving and caring wife and mother with a strong faith in God and we will miss her. She is survived by her husband, Robert, of the home; 4 children, Carol Boren, Corpus Christi, Tx., Barbara Joern, OKC, Bob Worthing, Baltimore, Md. and Patricia Esperance, Montara, Ca.; sister, Betty Steele, Sacramento, Ca. and 5 grandchildren. The family suggests memorials may be made to Cancer Research. Services will be Monday, 2pm, at the May Ave. United Methodist Church with interment at Rose Hill Cemetery. Under the direction of Hahn-Cook/Street and Draper.
Robert Witherbee Worthing died December 22, 1998, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, at age 80.
WORTHING Robert Witherbee, 80, a resident of Oklahoma City since 1948, joined the Lord December 22nd. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on March 8, 1918, to Exie Lilian Witherbee and Archie Garfield Worthing, and grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He attended the University at Pittsburgh where he met his beloved wife, Olive Wilma Larson. He then undertook graduate studies in geology at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. He moved to Oklahoma City as a geologist, a profession he loved, and where he and Olive raised 4 children, Carol, Barbara, Bob, and Patty. He was an active member of the Geological Society, and long-time member of the May Avenue Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife Olive, and sister Marion. He is survived by his sister, Helen Worthing of Chevy Chase, Maryland; his children, Carol and Jim Boren of Corpus Christie, TX, Barbara and Dannie Lamb of OKC, Bob and Paula Worthing of Severna Park, Maryland, and Patty and John Esperance of Denver, Colorado; and 5 grandchildren. The body can be viewed at Hahn-Cook/Street & Draper Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at May Avenue Methodist Church at 10:00 AM Tues. Dec. 29th. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society or the ASPCA.
PITTSBURGH. Dr. Archie Garfield Worthing, 68, nationally known physicist, died unexpectedly. A professor of physics at the University of Pittsburgh since 1925, Dr. Worthing had obtained prominence for his work in high-temperature measurement. He was co-author of "Properties in Tungsten," a book used in the electrical industry.
Name: Exie Worthing
SSN: 220-42-2878
Last Residence: 20015 Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, United States of America
Born: 4 Aug 1881
Died: Jul 1974
State (Year) SSN issued: Maryland (1961)
Irvin A. Worthing
Irvin A. Worthing, Fond du Lac county insurance and real estate dealer, died following a heart attack at 11:30 a. m. on Wednesday while visiting one of his farms near Oakfield. He was the brother of Dr. Hugh Worthing of Sheboygan. Other survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Alice Kleinert of Chicago and Mrs. Nellie Bird of Oakfield; two grandchildren; Dr. Worthing and another brother, Archie Worthing of Pittsburgh, Pa. The deceased was a member of the Oakfield Masonic lodge No. 158 for 50 years and last Tuesday the organization paid tribute to him, presenting a 50-year certificate of membership. He had been engaged in farming for several years prior to his retirement in 1911. He then moved to Oakfield and developed an insurance and real estate business. He was born September 21, 1875, in Dodge county. Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Friday at the residence. Burial will be made at Mount Pleasant cemetery.
Marion Witherbee Worthing was born January 7, 1910, in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Co., MI.
The Worthings Return From Trip Abroad
Thirteen countries were on the itinerary for a European trip from which Dr. and Mrs. Hugh O. Worthing, 2330 N. 6th St., have returned. During the period of approximately three months, they traveled in Italy, Austria, Switzerland, France, Monaco, Luxembourg, Western Germany, The Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Scotland and England. The first part of the trip was not pleasant - for five days winds on the Atlantic blew a 100-mile gale while they were aboard the Christopher Columbus. The ship docked at Naples, Italy. In that country, they were among the throng that viewed the remains of Pope Pius X, whose body had been brought back as promised. When the Sheboyganites reached Paris, France, they were the guests of their niece, Miss Marion Worthing of Chevy Chase, Md., who is a first secretary in the American Embassy. She has been abroad two years and has been re-appointed for two additional ones. However, she will be having a two-month leave, beginning in November, and will be coming to the United States. She also expects to be visiting the Worthings in Sheboygan. By motor Miss Worthing took her uncle and aunt to Luxembourg, Western Germany - Cologne, Bonn, Coblenz and Heidelberg. En route they spied a sign that read "Gunstbach," which Miss Worthing knew was the home of Albert Schweitzer. They stopped at his little home town, where he had rebuilt the organ and recorded much of his music.................
Marion Witherbee Worthing, 73, a retired Foreign Service officer who was treasurer of the Unitarian Universalist Women's Federation, died of cardiac arrest Sept. 5 at Sibley Memorial Hospital. She had a brain tumor. Miss Worthing, who lived in Chevy Chase, was born in Ann Arbor, Mich. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin and took a master's degree at the University of Pittsburgh. She moved to Washington during World War II and worked for the War Production Board. She joined the State Department after the war. She specialized in international trade of nonferrous metals and related matters. Her foreign assignments included Paris, where she was first secretary of the U.S. embassy from 1957 to 1962. She retired in 1970. Miss Worthing was a former chairman of the investment committee of the Unitarian Universalist Association and the board of trustees of the Cedar Lane Unitarian Church. She also was a member of the International Club and the Chevy Chase Woman's Club. Survivors include a sister, Helen Worthing of Chevy Chase, and a brother, Robert Worthing of Oklahoma City.
Helen Witherbee Worthing, 1915 Chemist
WORTHING, Helen (WITHERBEE); ; Chevy Chase MD; Wash DC Post (DC); 2000-9-25; troll