William Worden

WORDEN, NICHOLS, TENNIS

Posted By: Jeanie
Date: 6/13/2005 at 13:04:37

William Worden was born in the town of Andes, Delaware county, New York, April 7, 1832. He is the second son of Thomas and Maria (Nichols) Worden, who were both natives of Delaware county, New York. His parents emigrated to Illinois and settled in Ogle county, when he was quite young. There were four children in the family at this time – Ira, William, Henry and Jane, all of whom were born in Delaware county, New York. There were eight children born to them in Illinois – John, Milton H., Ann, Sikes, Mayhew, Wayne, Harriet and Newton W. Mrs. Worden is still living in Ogle county, her husband having died a few months ago. The subject of this sketch spent his younger days in the district school and helping his father on the farm. He was married January 10, 1856, to Miss Sarah Tennis, who was born August 12, 1836, at Morgan Prairie, Indiana. Eleven children have been born unto them, eight of whom are now living – Thomas, born October 21, 1856; Dutcher, born February 9, 1858; Elmer, born May 13, 1861; Wallace, born May 6, 1865; Hattie, born October 6, 1869; Nettie, born August 20, 1872; Hayes, born August 30, 1875; and Willie, born June 17, 1878. Elsworth, twin brother to Elmer, died November 29, 1876; Winnie, born in Perry, May 28, 1867; died January 31, 1880. Henry was born in Illinois, and died when one and a half years old. In 1865, Mr. Worden came to Iowa, and located in Tama county. He purchased land on section 13, in Perry township, and erected the house in which he now lives. He has a well improved farm.

History of Tama County, Iowa. Springfield, Ill., Union Publishing Company, 1883. Page 863.