WORSFIELD, George 1831-1912

WORSFIELD, BALTIMORE, RITTER, BONFIELD

Posted By: County Coordinator
Date: 3/30/2013 at 13:29:44

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GEORGE WORSFIELD DEAD

George Worsfield was born March 30, 1831 in Sussex, England, and died at his home in Republic, [Missouri] April 25, 1912.

He came to America in 1852 and for a time made his home in Iowa. He came to Missouri in 1844, making this his home until his death and for 24 years he lived in Republic.

In the year 1869 he was married to N. E. Baltimore, who died in 1878, leaving no children. In the year 1885 he was married to Miss Ella Ritter, who with their son and daughter, survives him.

He united with the Episcopal church early in life, remaining faithful to his death.

He had been an invalid for seven years with nervous trouble. Although he was afflicted he bore it patiently, and oft expressed his willingness to cross over on the other side.

Funeral services were held at the residence on Friday, the sermon being preached by W. B. Moore. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery. - Republic Monitor

[Marble Rock Journal, Thursday, May 23, 1912, Marble Rock, Iowa]
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George Worsfield

Born in England in 1831, was a son of John and Frances (Bonfield) Worsfield. When about twenty-one years of age he came to America, spending the first two years in Buffalo, N. Y., working at harness making. The following six months he sold goods on the road, in the western part of New York.

At this date he went to Belvidere, Illinois, where he remained two months when he joined his old friend, Henry Wadey, and came to Floyd County, Iowa. His first purchase was in 1861, being the farm where he still resides, situated in the northwest corner of Union Township, on section 31.

Here he built a small house which served as his home till 1873, when he built himself a very fine house. His home is pleasantly located, being about three and one-half miles from Marble Rock, and five and one-half from Rockford, and within a few rods of the railroad, where the daily passing trains relieve the monotony of country life. Mr. Worsfield has been unable, on account of his health a few years past, to carry on his farm, and has let it out on shares.

He was married in 1869 to Miss Nancy Baltimore, daughter of A. Baltimore, an interesting sketch of whose life appears in this work. They have no family. Mrs. Worsfield died in 1878. He taught the first school in Marble Rock; made the first harness ever made in Floyd County, and took the first in the county on single and double harness, being a diploma, given by the Floyd County Agricultural Society, on each award, at its second annual meeting, Sept. 19, 20, 1860.

He worked at the harness trade in England prior to coming to this county. He made a visit to England of about three months, four years ago. Politically he is a Republican and Prohibitionist. Has held the office of Township Trustee several terms, besides doing his part as School Director and Road Supervisor.

History of Floyd County, Iowa -1882 - Union Twp,
Page 1141
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Photo of George Worsfield from History of Floyd County, Iowa - 1882

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