Worden, Cornelius Denton

WORDEN, DENTOR, ROGERS, STARR

Posted By: Mary H. Cochrane, Volunteer
Date: 7/12/2019 at 05:59:02

Biographical and Historical Record of Ringgold and Decatur Counties, Iowa, (Lewis Publishing Company (1887)), pp. 504-05:

"CORNELIUS DENTON WORDEN is native of Dutchess County, New York, born May 1, 1855, a son of Jared N. and Maria M. (Dentor) Worden, and was but one year of age when his parents moved to Decatur County, and here he was reared and educated. He has always given his attention to agricultural pursuits, and now owns a good farm of eighty acres, where he resides, on section 16, Franklin Township. He is a member of one of the pioneer families of Decatur County, and an energetic and industrious citizen. He was married in 1877 to Miss Frances Eleanor Rogers, daughter of William E. and Adelia (Starr) Rogers, of Washington County, Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. Worden have one daughter -- Bessie. They are members of the Christian church. Mr. Worden is a member of the Odd Fellows order. In politics he affiliates with the Republican party.

(Submitted to the Decatur County GenWeb site by Christy Jay, email: Jaygenie@aol.com)