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Thomas Jefferson Word

Thomas Jefferson Word

• Father: Thomas Adams Word b. 12 Dec 1768, d. 12 Feb 1831
• Mother: Justiana Dickinson b. Mar 1776, d. 20 Feb 1865

• Birth*: Thomas Jefferson Word was born on 6 February 1805 at Mount Airy, Surry Co., NC.^1,2
• He was the son of Thomas Adams Word and Justiana Dickinson.
• Marriage*: Thomas Jefferson Word married Mary Elizabeth Jackson on 14 July 1840 at MS.^3,2
• Census*: Thomas Jefferson Word appeared on the census of 6 June 1850 at Marshall Co., MS. Thomas J. is 41 years old and was born in N.C. He is a lawyer and has real estate valued at $16,000.¹
• Death*: He died on 25 May 1890 at Palestine, Anderson Co., TX, at age 85 .²

Thomas Jefferson Word Jr.¹

• Father: Thomas Jefferson Word¹ b. 6 Feb 1805, d. 25 May 1890
• Mother: Mary Elizabeth Jackson¹ b. 2 Mar 1822, d. 13 Mar 1852

• Birth*: Thomas Jefferson Word Jr. was born on 14 November 1848 at Marshall Co., MS.^1,2
• He was the son of Thomas Jefferson Word and Mary Elizabeth Jackson.¹
• Death*: Thomas Jefferson Word Jr. died on 7 June 1922 at Dallas, Dallas Co., TX, at age 73 .²

William Word¹

• Birth*: William Word was born on 19 May 1772 at NC.¹
• Marriage*: He married Elizabeth Bryson circa 1792.¹
• Deed*: William Word recorded a deed on 3 March 1801 at Surry Co., NC. Lewis purchased from William Word for $150, 30 acres on the east side of Ararat River at the middle fork.²

Jane Worrel

• Birth*: Jane Worrel was born circa 1802 at Warren Co., NC.¹
• Marriage*: She married Green Renn, son of Joseph Renn and Nancy Maddry, on 8 January 1821 at Warren Co., NC; Harmon Renn was bondsman.²
• Death*: Jane Worrel died on 29 July 1887 at NC .

Catherine Kitty Worrell¹

• Birth*: Catherine Kitty Worrell was born circa 1817 at NC.²
• Marriage*: She married Doctor Mansfield Duke on 12 May 1840 at Warren Co., NC.

Betsy Josephine "Joe" Worsley¹

• Father: Joseph Marion Worsley¹ b. 1 Dec 1903, d. 12 Apr 1979
• Mother: Sally Genora Renn¹ b. 6 Jul 1904, d. 8 Oct 1977

• Marriage*: Betsy Josephine "Joe" Worsley married James Eldridge Parkin.¹
• Birth*: Betsy Josephine "Joe" Worsley was born on 19 August 1925 at Wayne Co., NC.¹
• She was the daughter of Joseph Marion Worsley and Sally Genora Renn.¹
• Death*: Betsy Josephine "Joe" Worsley died on 10 November 2003 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., NC, at age 78 .¹

Joseph Marion Worsley¹

• Birth*: Joseph Marion Worsley was born on 1 December 1903 at Edgecombe Co., NC.^2,3
• Marriage*: He married Sally Genora Renn, daughter of James Robert Renn and Sarah E. Brantley, on 8 March 1924 at Louisburg, Franklin Co., NC.¹
• Death*: Joseph Marion Worsley died on 12 April 1979 at Pasco, Hillsborough Co., FL, at age 75 .⁴

Andrew Lynn Wortham¹

• Birth*: Andrew Lynn Wortham was born on 3 September 1926 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC.¹
• Marriage*: He married Phyllis Rose Gupton, daughter of David Bryant Gupton and Venie Belle Faulkner, on 28 June 1958 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC.²
• Death*: Andrew Lynn Wortham died on 6 February 2014 at Durham, Durham Co., NC, at age 87 .³

Douglas Kemp Wortham¹

• Birth*: Douglas Kemp Wortham was born on 26 June 1932 at Vance Co., NC.¹
• Marriage*: He married Mildred Mae Pruitt, daughter of James Otho Pruitt and Evie Webb Faulkner, on 2 February 1962 at Vance Co., NC.¹
• Death*: Douglas Kemp Wortham died on 5 July 2005 at Henderson, Vance Co., NC, at age 73 .¹

John D. Wortham¹

• Birth*: John D. Wortham was born on 17 July 1842 at NC.^1,2
• Marriage*: He married Mary Jane Renn, daughter of William Green Renn and Delila Dilly Bowden, on 27 April 1887 at William Green Renn's home, Granville Co., NC.¹
• Death*: John D. Wortham died on 5 May 1923 at Granville Co., NC, at age 80 .²
• Burial*: He was buried circa 6 May 1923 at Renn Cemetery, Granville Co., NC.²

Lillian Beatrice Wortham¹

• Birth*: Lillian Beatrice Wortham was born on 24 May 1915 at Warrenton, Warren Co., NC.²
• Marriage*: She married James Ira Renn, son of Ira Thomas Renn and Valara "Lara" Holmes, on 27 June 1936 at Boydton, Franklin Co., VA.¹
• Marriage*: Lillian Beatrice Wortham married Theodore Darrell Hedgepeth, son of Isham Guy Hedgepeth and Minnie Perry, on 22 December 1965 at Williston, Carteret Co., NC.³
• Death*: Lillian Beatrice Wortham died on 5 January 1995 at Durham, Durham Co., NC, at age 79 .²

Lottie Wortham

• Birth*: Lottie Wortham was born on 26 January 1891 at NC.¹
• Marriage*: She married Jesse Thomas Hester, son of Peter Lipscomb Dekalb Hester and Jaley A. Jones, on 19 May 1908 at George F. Wortham's Home, Vance Co., NC.²
• Death*: Lottie Wortham died on 1 November 1983 at Buncombe Co., NC, at age 92 .¹

Mamie Alice Wortham¹

• Father: John D. Wortham¹ b. 17 Jul 1842, d. 5 May 1923
• Mother: Mary Jane Renn¹ b. 18 May 1856, d. 8 Jul 1910

• Birth*: Mamie Alice Wortham was born on 18 April 1890 at Granville Co., NC.¹
• She was the daughter of John D. Wortham and Mary Jane Renn.¹
• Death*: Mamie Alice Wortham died on 10 June 1911 at Granville Co., NC, at age 21 .¹
• Burial*: She was buried circa 11 June 1911 at Renn Cemetery, Granville Co., NC.¹

Richard A. Wortham¹

• Birth*: Richard A. Wortham was born on 8 July 1875 at Granville Co., NC.^1,2
• Marriage*: He married Eula Jones, daughter of Memucan Hunt Jones and Missouri A. Peed, circa 1899 at NC.^1,2
• Death*: Richard A. Wortham died on 7 October 1960 at LaGrange, Lenoir Co., NC, at age 85 .¹

Hyrum Worthington¹

• Birth*: Hyrum Worthington was born circa 1874.¹
• Marriage*: He married Hannah Forkner, daughter of Isaac Forkner and Susan Abbott, on 26 May 1896 at Salt Lake City, UT.¹

Spencer Forkner Worthington¹

• Father: Hyrum Worthington¹ b. c 1874
• Mother: Hannah Forkner¹ b. c 1876

• Birth*: Spencer Forkner Worthington was born in 1898.¹
• He was the son of Hyrum Worthington and Hannah Forkner.¹
• Marriage*: Spencer Forkner Worthington married an unknown person on 22 July 1919 at Orange Co., CA.¹

Agnes Wren

• Father: William Wren b. c 1827
• Mother: Mary (?) b. c 1830

• Birth*: Agnes Wren was born circa 1858 at Granville Co., NC.
• She was the daughter of William Wren and Mary (?)

Allen Wren

• Birth*: Allen Wren was born before 1780 at NC.
• (Witness) Marriage: He witnessed the marriage of Elizabeth Allen and Daniel Edwards on 17 May 1809 at Warren Co., NC; Daniel married Lezy (Elizabeth) Allen. Allen Wren was the bondsman. Allen Wren's mother was an Allen.¹

Delitha Jane Wren

• Father: William Wren b. c 1797
• Mother: Middie Clark b. c 1794

• Birth*: Delitha Jane Wren was born in February 1827 at NC.
• She was the daughter of William Wren and Middie Clark.
• Marriage*: Delitha Jane Wren married Moses Bennett Faulkner, son of James Falkner and (?) Bennett, in 1843 at NC.
• Census*: Delitha Jane Wren appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 at Bedford Co., TN. Delitha is 51 years old and living with her son William H.¹
• Census: She appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Bedford Co., TN. Delitha J. is 75 years old. She was born in Feb 1825 in N.C.
  She has had 10 children and 5 are still living.²
• Death*: She died in 1905 at Bedford Co., TN.
• Burial*: She was buried after 1905 at Clark Cemetery, Bedford Co., TN.

Hugh Wren

• Father: William Wren b. c 1827
• Mother: Mary (?) b. c 1830

• Birth*: Hugh Wren was born circa 1861 at Granville Co., NC.
• He was the son of William Wren and Mary (?)

Jennie Wren

• Father: William Wren b. c 1827
• Mother: Mary (?) b. c 1830

• Birth*: Jennie Wren was born circa 1856 at Granville Co., NC.
• She was the daughter of William Wren and Mary (?)

Joel Wren

• Birth*: Joel Wren was born circa 1783 at NC.
• Marriage*: He married Chaney Mangum on 9 July 1803 at Warren Co., NC.¹
• Deed*: Joel Wren recorded a deed on 24 August 1811 at Warren Co., NC. Joel Wrenn of Warren Co, N.c. bought land in Franklin Co. 24 Aug 1811. pg 50 DEED book 16.²

Lily Wren

• Birth*: Lily Wren was born circa 1830 at NC.
• Marriage*: She married Ivey Ball, son of Guilford Ball and Elizabeth Faulkner, on 4 August 1849 at Granville Co., NC; Albert Ellington, Bondsman.¹

Lucy F. Wren

• Father: William Wren b. c 1827
• Mother: Mary (?) b. c 1830

• Birth*: Lucy F. Wren was born circa 1865 at Granville Co., NC.
• She was the daughter of William Wren and Mary (?)

Thomas Wren

• Marriage*: Thomas Wren married Elizabeth (?)
• Birth*: Thomas Wren was born circa 1807 at NC.
• Census*: He appeared on the census of 28 June 1870 at Sandy Creek, Warren Co., NC. Thomas is 63 yrs old and a farmer. He has personal Property valued at $475.¹

William Wren

• Birth*: William Wren was born circa 1797 at NC.
• Marriage*: He married Middie Clark on 6 November 1817 at Warren Co., NC; William Brown was bondsman and Jo Terrell, D.C. witness.¹

William Wren

• Birth*: William Wren was born circa 1827 at NC.
• Marriage*: He married Mary (?) circa 1855 at Granville Co., NC.
• Census*: William Wren appeared on the census of 1870 at Fishing Creek, Granville Co., NC. William Wren, age 43, occupation is Wheelwright, Real property value $100, Personal Prop. $100. He is listed with his wife Mary, age 40, and 5 children as indicated. 2. 1880 Granville Co., Fishing Creek Twp; William Renn, age 52, and wife Mary E., age 45 listed with 4 children.¹

Abner Earl Wrenn¹

• Father: George Washington Wrenn Jr.¹ b. 15 May 1892, d. 9 Apr 1967
• Mother: Ellie B. Champion¹ b. 28 Jun 1900, d. 30 Sep 1991

• Birth*: Abner Earl Wrenn was born on 3 October 1924 at Louisburg, Franklin Co., NC; Surname is recorded as Wrenn in Birth Register.¹
• He was the son of George Washington Wrenn Jr. and Ellie B. Champion.¹
• Marriage*: Abner Earl Wrenn married Nell Ida Nellolene Leonard on 2 December 1950 at Nashville, Nash Co., NC.²
• Death*: Abner Earl Wrenn died on 12 March 1989 at Durham, Durham Co., NC, at age 64 .³
• Burial*: He was buried circa 15 March 1989 at Lancaster Memorial Park, Louisburg, Franklin Co., NC.⁴

Anna Wrenn¹

• Father: Elias Wrenn¹ b. c 1764, d. c 1833
• Mother: Elizabeth (?)¹

• Marriage*: Anna Wrenn married an unknown person.
• Birth*: She was born circa 1815.¹
• She was the daughter of Elias Wrenn and Elizabeth (?)¹

Bessie Gray Wrenn¹

• Father: George Washington Wrenn¹ b. 13 Aug 1861, d. 4 Sep 1922
• Mother: Abbie N. Finch¹ b. Jun 1870

• Birth*: Bessie Gray Wrenn was born on 4 March 1894 at NC.^1,2
• She was the daughter of George Washington Wrenn and Abbie N. Finch.¹
• Marriage*: Bessie Gray Wrenn married James A. Cleveland Ayscue on 4 February 1912 at Vance Co., NC; James Ayscue, 21, married Mrs. Bessie Renn, age 19.^3,4
• Death*: Bessie Gray Wrenn died on 15 November 1980 at Louisburg, Franklin Co., NC, at age 86 .²
• Burial*: She was buried circa 17 November 1980 at Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery, Franklin Co., NC.⁵