Individual Details
James H. (Ham) WORLEY
(27 Dec 1840 - 1 Mar 1909)
1 Jun 1850, District 1, Johnson Co., TN, stamped page 4;
Elias Worley, 37 (1812-13) born VA, farmer, Real Estate owned $250
Levina Worley, 28 (1821-22), born TN
Mary J. Worley, 13 (1836-37), born TN
Margaret E. Worley, 11 (1838-39), born TN
James H. Worley, 9 (1840-41), born TN
William H. Worley, 7 (1842-43), born TN
Delila C. Worley, 5 (1844-45), born TN
Luemma C. Worley, 3 (1846-47), born TN
Robert R. Worley, 1 (1848-49), born TN
Margaret Grace, 63 (1786-87), born South Carolina
1 Jun 1860, Post office Wards Forge, District 1, Johnson Co., TN, stamped page 2;
Elias Worley, 39 (1820-21), born VA, farmer, Real Estate of $1,040, personal of $300
Lovina Worley, 37 (1822-23), born TN
Margaret E. Worley, 21 (1838-39), born TN
James H. Worley, 19 (1840-41), born TN, Wagnor [sic]
William H. Worley, 17 (1842-43), born TN, farm laborer
Delilah C. Worley, 15 (1844-45), born TN, housewifery
Susannah C. Worley, 13 (1846-47), born TN
Robt R. Worley, 12 (1847-48), born TN
Edward C. Worley, 10 (1849-50), born TN
Martha M. Worley, 7 (1852-53), born TN
Hester A. L. Worley, 3 (1856-57), born TN
Cynthia R. Worley, 2 (1857-58), born TN
Joseph A. Worley, 10/12 (abt Aug 1859), born TN.
All children from Margaret through Martha listed as attending school within the year.
1 Jun 1870, Upton Twp., Texas Co., MO, printed pg 486;
James H. Worley, 26 (1843-44) born TN, owns real estate of $200
Rebecca E. Worley, 26, (1843-44), born TN, keeping house
Susanna Worley, 6 (1863-64) born TN
Lucretia J. Worley, 4 (1865-66) born TN
Robert Worley, 2 (1867-68), born TN.
1 Jun 1880, Sac Twp., Dade Co., MO, ED 19 pg 6B;
James H. Worley, 39 (1840-41), born TN father born VA mother born TN, farmer, disabled
Rebecca E. Worley, wife, 39 (1840-41), born TN father born TN mother born VA
Lavina L. Worley, 17 (1862-63) born TN both parents born TN, at home
Emma L.. Worley, daughter, 14 (1865-66) born TN both parents born TN
William R. Worley, son, 12 (1867-68) born TN both parents born TN
James A. Worley, son, 8 (1871-72) born MO both parents born TN
Nancy E. Worley, daughter, 3 (1876-77) born MO both parents born TN
Malissa S. Worley, daughter, 7/12, born Nov (1879) born MO both parents born TN.
1890, Madison Twp., Cedar Co., MO, ED 63, S.D. 6
1 Jun 1900, Madison Twp., Cedar Co., MO, ED 54 Sh 5B;
James H. Wolley, head, Dec 1840, 59, born TN father born VA, mother born TN. Married zero years, farmer
Lieu Wolley, wife, born Nov 1866, 33, married 0 yr., mother of 4, 4 living, born MO father born NC mother born MO
Inez M. Wolley, daughter, 16, July 1883, born MO both parents born TN
Harry Wolley, son, 11, Feb 1889, born MO father born TN mother born MO
David Wolley, son, 7, Jun 1892, born MO father born TN mother born MO
Brook Wolley, son, 6, Dec 1893, born MO father born TN mother born MO
Mertel Griffin, s-daughter, Mar 1890, 10, born AR father born AR mother born MO
Bentley B. Griffin, s-son, born Feb 1892, 8, born AR father born AR mother born MO
Clarence Griffin, s-son, born Nov 1894, 5, born AR father born AR mother born MO
Hessie L. Griffin, s-daughter, born Aug 1897, 2, born AR father born AR mother born MO.
Medical: Deafness in right ear, pain in left side and breast and cripple foot
Where was daughter Lavina L. in the 1870 census? She was with the family in 1880, but in 1870, it was just James H., Rebecca Evelyn, Susanna, Lucretia and Robert listed in the family. And Susanna A. wasn't with the family in 1880.
Deed dated 19 Feb 1882, recorded 4 Nov 1885 in Book 34 page 113, Cedar County, MO. For Eighty Dollars, James H. Worley and R.E. Worley his wife, of Cedar County, sold to W. A. Dale of Cedar County, one half of an acre Beginning at the Southwest corner of Wm Covence' (spelling?) lot in the middle of the Stockton & Springfield Road, thence with the middle of the road Southeast Eight Rods, thence East ten Rods, thence North Eight Rods, thence West ten rods to the place of beginning containing one half of an acres, it being a part of the NW of SE 1/4 in S24 T33 R26.
Deed dated 17 Dec 1892, recorded 27 Dec 1892 in Book 49 page 166, Cedar County, MO. For Six hundred and twenty-five dollars, Asa M. Hartley, his wife, granted to James H. Worley, all of Cedar County, the South half of Southeast quarter of Northwest quarter, North half of southwest quarter of northeast qtr ten acres northwest corner of southeast quarter of northeast quarter and ten acres southwest corner of northeast qtr of northeast qtr, all in Section 9 Township 33 Range 25, containing 60 acres more or less.
Deed dated 14 Jan 1899, recorded 14 Feb 1899 in Book 61 page 92, Cedar County, MO. For Ten Hundred Dollars, James H. Worley sold to James A. Worley and wife The North half of the South East quarter of the Northwest quarter north half of the Southwest quarter of the Northeast quarter ten acres Northwest corner of the Southeast quarter of the Northeast quarter and ten acres Southwest corner of the Northeast quarter of the Northeast quarter all in Section 9 Township 33 Range 25 containing 60 acres more or less. Description was as above, with no punctuation.
Deed dated 14 Jan 1899, recorded 20 Jan 1899 in Book 58 page 274,Cedar County, MO. For Four Hundred and Fifty Dollars, J. A. Worley and Louisa A. Worley his wife, of Cedar County, sold to J.H. Worley of Cedar County, the Southwest quarter of the Northwest quarter of Section 24 Township 34, Range 25 containing 40 acres more or less.
Deed dated 13 Jan 1908, recorded 14 Jan 1908 in Book 76 page 277,Cedar County, MO. For Sixteen Hundred Dollars, James H. Worley and Matilda ? Worley (can't read initial) sold to F.A. Putman The SE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 and the N 1/2 E 1/2 of SW SW Sec 4, T 33 R 25,containing 50 acres more or less.
Pension application dated 14 Jul 1890 states he was 49 years old, fair complexion, light hair, blue eyes and 5'10" tall. Pension questionnaire dated 02 Mar 1898 lists all children still living with their birth dates. He used initials only for children. Another document in pension file shows he held the rank of Private and Sargeant in the military. Enlisted 24 Sep 1863 as a Private in Co. D of the 13th regiment of Tenn Cavalry, discharged 5 Sep 1865. Drew $12 a month pension for "deafness in right ear, pain in left side and cripple foot."
After Ham's death, his widow filed Petition for Refusal of Administration for insufficiency of property, stating he owned personal property worth $75, provisions worth $50, personal property consisting of 2 mares, 1 colt and 4 head of cattle; Wagon and some ____ __ (possibly little farm machinery); $25 cash and $18 on deposit. That the family needs $200 for 12 months.
There were death notices in two papers, both on 4 March 1909.
Cedar County Republican: "J. H. Worley died at his home near Bolivar Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Until a few years ago he lived in Madison township Cedar county and was a highly respected citizen and good neighbor. He served with the Union Army through the civil war and was an active member of the G. A. R. Many friends are made sad by his death."
Bolivar Herald: "J. H. Worley Dead
J. H. Worley of Huron died Monday at 4:00 p.m. The body was brought through Bolivar Tuesday on the way to his old home west of Fair Play. The funeral services were held at Lindley Prairie yesterday at 11 a.m.by Rev. D. T. Simmons of Bolivar. The remains were accompanied by the bereaved wife and a few friends from Huron to Lindley Prairie."
Elias Worley, 37 (1812-13) born VA, farmer, Real Estate owned $250
Levina Worley, 28 (1821-22), born TN
Mary J. Worley, 13 (1836-37), born TN
Margaret E. Worley, 11 (1838-39), born TN
James H. Worley, 9 (1840-41), born TN
William H. Worley, 7 (1842-43), born TN
Delila C. Worley, 5 (1844-45), born TN
Luemma C. Worley, 3 (1846-47), born TN
Robert R. Worley, 1 (1848-49), born TN
Margaret Grace, 63 (1786-87), born South Carolina
1 Jun 1860, Post office Wards Forge, District 1, Johnson Co., TN, stamped page 2;
Elias Worley, 39 (1820-21), born VA, farmer, Real Estate of $1,040, personal of $300
Lovina Worley, 37 (1822-23), born TN
Margaret E. Worley, 21 (1838-39), born TN
James H. Worley, 19 (1840-41), born TN, Wagnor [sic]
William H. Worley, 17 (1842-43), born TN, farm laborer
Delilah C. Worley, 15 (1844-45), born TN, housewifery
Susannah C. Worley, 13 (1846-47), born TN
Robt R. Worley, 12 (1847-48), born TN
Edward C. Worley, 10 (1849-50), born TN
Martha M. Worley, 7 (1852-53), born TN
Hester A. L. Worley, 3 (1856-57), born TN
Cynthia R. Worley, 2 (1857-58), born TN
Joseph A. Worley, 10/12 (abt Aug 1859), born TN.
All children from Margaret through Martha listed as attending school within the year.
1 Jun 1870, Upton Twp., Texas Co., MO, printed pg 486;
James H. Worley, 26 (1843-44) born TN, owns real estate of $200
Rebecca E. Worley, 26, (1843-44), born TN, keeping house
Susanna Worley, 6 (1863-64) born TN
Lucretia J. Worley, 4 (1865-66) born TN
Robert Worley, 2 (1867-68), born TN.
1 Jun 1880, Sac Twp., Dade Co., MO, ED 19 pg 6B;
James H. Worley, 39 (1840-41), born TN father born VA mother born TN, farmer, disabled
Rebecca E. Worley, wife, 39 (1840-41), born TN father born TN mother born VA
Lavina L. Worley, 17 (1862-63) born TN both parents born TN, at home
Emma L.. Worley, daughter, 14 (1865-66) born TN both parents born TN
William R. Worley, son, 12 (1867-68) born TN both parents born TN
James A. Worley, son, 8 (1871-72) born MO both parents born TN
Nancy E. Worley, daughter, 3 (1876-77) born MO both parents born TN
Malissa S. Worley, daughter, 7/12, born Nov (1879) born MO both parents born TN.
1890, Madison Twp., Cedar Co., MO, ED 63, S.D. 6
1 Jun 1900, Madison Twp., Cedar Co., MO, ED 54 Sh 5B;
James H. Wolley, head, Dec 1840, 59, born TN father born VA, mother born TN. Married zero years, farmer
Lieu Wolley, wife, born Nov 1866, 33, married 0 yr., mother of 4, 4 living, born MO father born NC mother born MO
Inez M. Wolley, daughter, 16, July 1883, born MO both parents born TN
Harry Wolley, son, 11, Feb 1889, born MO father born TN mother born MO
David Wolley, son, 7, Jun 1892, born MO father born TN mother born MO
Brook Wolley, son, 6, Dec 1893, born MO father born TN mother born MO
Mertel Griffin, s-daughter, Mar 1890, 10, born AR father born AR mother born MO
Bentley B. Griffin, s-son, born Feb 1892, 8, born AR father born AR mother born MO
Clarence Griffin, s-son, born Nov 1894, 5, born AR father born AR mother born MO
Hessie L. Griffin, s-daughter, born Aug 1897, 2, born AR father born AR mother born MO.
Medical: Deafness in right ear, pain in left side and breast and cripple foot
Where was daughter Lavina L. in the 1870 census? She was with the family in 1880, but in 1870, it was just James H., Rebecca Evelyn, Susanna, Lucretia and Robert listed in the family. And Susanna A. wasn't with the family in 1880.
Deed dated 19 Feb 1882, recorded 4 Nov 1885 in Book 34 page 113, Cedar County, MO. For Eighty Dollars, James H. Worley and R.E. Worley his wife, of Cedar County, sold to W. A. Dale of Cedar County, one half of an acre Beginning at the Southwest corner of Wm Covence' (spelling?) lot in the middle of the Stockton & Springfield Road, thence with the middle of the road Southeast Eight Rods, thence East ten Rods, thence North Eight Rods, thence West ten rods to the place of beginning containing one half of an acres, it being a part of the NW of SE 1/4 in S24 T33 R26.
Deed dated 17 Dec 1892, recorded 27 Dec 1892 in Book 49 page 166, Cedar County, MO. For Six hundred and twenty-five dollars, Asa M. Hartley, his wife, granted to James H. Worley, all of Cedar County, the South half of Southeast quarter of Northwest quarter, North half of southwest quarter of northeast qtr ten acres northwest corner of southeast quarter of northeast quarter and ten acres southwest corner of northeast qtr of northeast qtr, all in Section 9 Township 33 Range 25, containing 60 acres more or less.
Deed dated 14 Jan 1899, recorded 14 Feb 1899 in Book 61 page 92, Cedar County, MO. For Ten Hundred Dollars, James H. Worley sold to James A. Worley and wife The North half of the South East quarter of the Northwest quarter north half of the Southwest quarter of the Northeast quarter ten acres Northwest corner of the Southeast quarter of the Northeast quarter and ten acres Southwest corner of the Northeast quarter of the Northeast quarter all in Section 9 Township 33 Range 25 containing 60 acres more or less. Description was as above, with no punctuation.
Deed dated 14 Jan 1899, recorded 20 Jan 1899 in Book 58 page 274,Cedar County, MO. For Four Hundred and Fifty Dollars, J. A. Worley and Louisa A. Worley his wife, of Cedar County, sold to J.H. Worley of Cedar County, the Southwest quarter of the Northwest quarter of Section 24 Township 34, Range 25 containing 40 acres more or less.
Deed dated 13 Jan 1908, recorded 14 Jan 1908 in Book 76 page 277,Cedar County, MO. For Sixteen Hundred Dollars, James H. Worley and Matilda ? Worley (can't read initial) sold to F.A. Putman The SE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 and the N 1/2 E 1/2 of SW SW Sec 4, T 33 R 25,containing 50 acres more or less.
Pension application dated 14 Jul 1890 states he was 49 years old, fair complexion, light hair, blue eyes and 5'10" tall. Pension questionnaire dated 02 Mar 1898 lists all children still living with their birth dates. He used initials only for children. Another document in pension file shows he held the rank of Private and Sargeant in the military. Enlisted 24 Sep 1863 as a Private in Co. D of the 13th regiment of Tenn Cavalry, discharged 5 Sep 1865. Drew $12 a month pension for "deafness in right ear, pain in left side and cripple foot."
After Ham's death, his widow filed Petition for Refusal of Administration for insufficiency of property, stating he owned personal property worth $75, provisions worth $50, personal property consisting of 2 mares, 1 colt and 4 head of cattle; Wagon and some ____ __ (possibly little farm machinery); $25 cash and $18 on deposit. That the family needs $200 for 12 months.
There were death notices in two papers, both on 4 March 1909.
Cedar County Republican: "J. H. Worley died at his home near Bolivar Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Until a few years ago he lived in Madison township Cedar county and was a highly respected citizen and good neighbor. He served with the Union Army through the civil war and was an active member of the G. A. R. Many friends are made sad by his death."
Bolivar Herald: "J. H. Worley Dead
J. H. Worley of Huron died Monday at 4:00 p.m. The body was brought through Bolivar Tuesday on the way to his old home west of Fair Play. The funeral services were held at Lindley Prairie yesterday at 11 a.m.by Rev. D. T. Simmons of Bolivar. The remains were accompanied by the bereaved wife and a few friends from Huron to Lindley Prairie."
Events
| Birth | 27 Dec 1840 | Johnson Co., Tennessee |  | ||
| Census | 1 Jun 1850 | District 1, Johnson Co., Tennessee | |||
| Census | 2 Jun 1860 | District 1, Johnson Co., Tennessee | |||
| Marriage | 25 Jul 1861 | Johnson Co., Tennessee - Rebecca Evelyn VENABLE | | ||
| Military | Bet 24 Sep 1863 and 5 Sep 1865 | Private in Company D of the 13th Regiment of Tennessee Cavalry. - Johnson Co., Tennessee | |||
| Census | 1 Jun 1870 | Upton Twp., Texas Co., Missouri | |||
| Census | 1 Jun 1880 | Sac Twp., Dade Co., Missouri | |||
| Property Sale | 2 Nov 1885 | Cedar Co., Missouri |  | ||
| Marriage | 24 May 1888 | Hartley's Home, Cedar Co., Missouri - Cathran A. Cenia HARRIS | | ||
| Census | 1890 | James H. Worley, Sergeant Co. D 13 Cav. Reg't., Tenn., enlisted 18 Sep - Madison Twp., Cedar Co., Missouri | |||
| Property | 27 Dec 1892 | Cedar Co., Missouri | | ||
| Miscellaneous | 1 Nov 1895 | Cedar Co., Missouri | | ||
| Miscellaneous | 10 Dec 1896 | Cedar Co., Missouri | | ||
| Property Sale | 29 Nov 1898 | Laclede Co., Missouri | | ||
| Property Sale | 20 Jan 1899 | Cedar Co., Missouri | | ||
| Property | 1 Feb 1899 | Cedar Co., Missouri | | ||
| Marriage | 5 Jun 1900 | Cedar Co., Missouri - Lieutillia HALL | | ||
| Census | 11 Jun 1900 | Madison Twp., Cedar Co., Missouri | |||
| Miscellaneous | Bet 1903 and 1906 | Cedar Co., Missouri | | ||
| Marriage | 25 Feb 1904 | Bolivar, Polk Co., Missouri - Matilda Elen HOOD | | ||
| Property Sale | 13 Jan 1908 | Cedar Co., Missouri | | ||
| Death | 1 Mar 1909 | Huron, Polk Co., Missouri | | ||
| Burial | 3 Mar 1909 | Lindley Prairie Cemetery, Cedar Co., Missouri | |||
| Obituary | 4 Mar 1909 | Polk Co., Missouri | | ||
| Obituary | 4 Mar 1909 | Cedar Co., Missouri | | ||
| Probate | 6 Mar 1909 | Polk Co., Missouri | | ||
| Reference No | 469 |
Families
| Spouse | Rebecca Evelyn VENABLE (1840 - 1888) |
| Child | Lavina L. WORLEY (1862 - 1880) |
| Child | Susanna Abagail WORLEY (1863 - 1905) |
| Child | Emma Lucretia Jane WORLEY (1866 - 1930) |
| Child | William Robert (Bob?) Smith WORLEY (1868 - 1933) |
| Child | James Alexander WORLEY (1871 - 1946) |
| Child | Elias Ross WORLEY (1874 - 1875) |
| Child | Nancy Elizabeth "Nanny" WORLEY (1877 - 1953) |
| Child | Malissa Snodgrass WORLEY (1879 - 1941) |
| Child | Inez M. WORLEY (1883 - 1900) |
| Spouse | Matilda Elen HOOD (1854 - 1921) |
| Spouse | Lieutillia HALL (1866 - ) |
| Spouse | Cathran A. Cenia HARRIS (1859 - 1896) |
| Child | Harry WORLEY (1889 - 1900) |
| Child | David H WORLEY (1891 - 1910) |
| Child | Brooke F. WORLEY (1893 - 1965) |
| Father | Elias WORLEY (1813 - 1897) |
| Mother | Lavina A. GRACE (1818 - 1898) |
| Sibling | Mary Jane WORLEY (1837 - 1921) |
| Sibling | Margaret Elizabeth WORLEY (1839 - 1911) |
| Sibling | William Hascue "Hass" WORLEY (1843 - 1922) |
| Sibling | Delilah C. WORLEY (1845 - 1922) |
| Sibling | Luemma C. WORLEY (1847 - 1873) |
| Sibling | Robert R WORLEY (1849 - 1934) |
| Sibling | Edward C. "Ned" WORLEY (1850 - 1878) |
| Sibling | Martha Malinda WORLEY (1854 - 1934) |
| Sibling | Hester Anna Lucinda WORLEY (1857 - 1944) |
| Sibling | Cynthia Rebecca A. WORLEY (1858 - 1934) |
| Sibling | Joseph A. WORLEY (1859 - 1897) |
Notes
Property Sale
Book 34 page 113, Cedar Co., MO. Copy in possession of author.Property
Book 34 page 113, Cedar Co., MO. Copy in possession of author.Miscellaneous
School Fund Bond. J. H. Worley and Wm Price Securities, $100.00. Original note marked paid in possession of the author.Miscellaneous
Item in Cedar County Republican, reprinted in the 70 years ago column on 29 Dec 1966, copy in file. "Hartley Chips: J. Ham Worley wants to trade for a good possum dog."Property Sale
Book 38 pg 621, filed 07 Dec 1899. Deeded his interest in deceased brother, Joseph A. Worley's SW qtr of S 17 & NE qtr of NW qtr and W half of NW qtr of S20, all in T36 R16, 160 acres, to D.N. Cole of Laclede Co. for $75.Property Sale
Book 58 page 274, Cedar Co., MO, J.H. to J.A. Worley. Copy in possession of author.Property
Book 61 page 92, Cedar Co., MO. James H. Worley to James A. Worley and wife. Copy in possession of author.Miscellaneous
Three receipts for interest in full paid for School Fund Bonds for J. H. Worley. Original receipts in possession of the author.Property Sale
Book 76 page 277, Cedar Co., MO. James H. and wife grantors. Copy in possession of author.Obituary
Bolivar Herald. See notes for full content. Copy in the possession of the author.Obituary
Cedar County Republican. See Notes for full content. Copy in possession of the author.Probate
Petition for Refusal of Administration for Insufficiency of Property by Matilda E. Worley. Copy in file.Endnotes
1. James H. Worley Gravestone.
2. Worley/Venable Marriage Certificate, 469.
3. Worley/Barkley Marriage Certificate.
4. James H. Worley Pension Application.
5. Pension file.
6. Marriage Certificate, Pg 189 Cedar County records.
7. Matilda E. Rush Declaration for Remarried Widow's Pension.
8. Marriage Certificate, Pg 259, Cedar Co. Missouri records.
9. Matilda E. Rush Declaration for Remarried Widow's Pension.
10. James H. Worley Pension File.