Henry WORTHINGTON
Birth:
15 Dec 1815
Copston, Magna, Warwick, England
Death:
29 Dec 1899
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
Burial:
31 Dec 1899
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
Marriage:
13 Jan 1843
Copston Magna, Warwick, England
Father:
Mother:
Notes:
G-3-12-3-N2-E
«b»Henry Worthington - 29 December 1899 - News December 29, 1899 - Pg. 2«/b»
In this city, Friday, December 29, 1899 of inflammatory rheumatism, Henry Worthington in his eighty-fifth year. He was born at Copson, Warwickshire, England. Funeral service will be held at the Twenty-Second Ward Meeting House at 12:00 Sunday, December 31st.
«b»Mormon Immigration Index«/b» - came to US in 1866 on the Arkwright with Henry Worthington (bn. 1849), John Worthington (bn. 1848), Joseph Worthington (bn. 1849), Mary Ann Worthington (bn. 1851), Ruth Worthington (bn. 1815), Samuel Worthington (bn. 1845), and Sarah J. Worthington (bn 1851).
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Naturalization Record«/b» - Worthington, Henry - living in Payson, Utah - Naturalization Vol. 1 Pg. 216 - District Court, Provo, Utah - Country of birth or allegiance - England - Date of naturalization approximately 20 August 1894 - Witnesses John Dixon and Joe E. Cook.
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History of Henry Worthington«/b» - Film 1598347
Henry Worthington was born 15 December 1815 in Copstan Magna, Warwickshire, England to Thomas Worthington and Letitia Iliffe. Mary Ison was born 3 May 1822 at Maxstoke, Warwickshire, England to George Ison and Hannah Shaw and christened 12 May 1822 at Church End, Maxstoke. She and Henry were married 13 January 1843 at Copstan Magna.
"He (Thomas) was compelled to earn his living at a very early age and was deprived of the education we now have, although, while very young he became an engineer, operating a station engine in England. The Worthington family embraced the Gospel in England sometime in the eighteen fifties and as it was the custom with the Saints they began to send their children to America one or two at a time as their means could afford. Grandpa was the first of the family to come to America and Utah in 1862. At this time they were taking all the boys of the right age into the army. His mother would rather send him with the Elders to Utah than have him go in the Army. So as Elder Abraham Orme of Nephi, Utah and John Pane of Millard were coming she sent him with them. In the company there was John S. Painter, John Ingram, Elizabeth Broadhead and others. While crossing the ocean, he was stricken with malaria fever and had no one to care for him but Elder Orme. Later in years his mother and the rest of the family came. "(Taken from history of Thomas Worthington, eldest son of Henry and Mary Worthington by his granddaughter, Luella B. Ostler.)
According to the Journal History of the Church on the 1st of October 1866, the mother, Mary Ison Worthington, and her children, John, Henry and Jane arrived in Salt Lake City with the Rawlings train of 65 wagons and over 400 passengers........On 16 November 1867, Mary Ison was sealed in the Endowment House to John Hopwood Blazzard by Wilford Woodruff. John Hopwood Blazzard was also sealed to Sarah Sercy 17 January 1855 and Lydia Davis 7 February 1863. Mary Ison Blazzard died in Salt Lake City on 19 July 1889.
In April 1892, about 3 years after Mary Ison died, the Church records of Henry, his wife, Mary Ann Docker Worthington, and their 2 daughters, Mary Jane and Louisa, were transferred from Rockville Center, Long Island, New York to the 14th Ward in the Salt Lake Stake. The 1880 census of New York shows Henry Worthington, wagon maker, 60, birthplace England, living in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, at 235 Frost Street with Mary, his wife, 35 born in England, Jane daughter 9, and Louisa daughter 4, both born in New York. In the 1897 census of Salt Lake City he is listed as living at 431 North 2nd West with Jane and Louisa. Henry died 29 December 1899 in Salt Lake. Henry's obituary says "Worthington - In this city, December 29, 1899 of inflammatory rheumatism. Henry Worthington in his 85th year. He was born in Capson, Warwickshire, England. Funeral services will be held at the 22nd Ward Meeting House as 12:00 Sunday, December 31st.
On March 1, 1900 Mary Docker Worthington was endowed and sealed to Henry Worthington in the Salt Lake Temple and Mary Jane was sealed to her father. His son, Orson, acted as proxy. The three daughters who had died in infancy and Louisa Worthington Hill, who was living, were sealed to Mary Docker Worthington.
«b»Utah States Archives Database«/b» - Henry Worthington - Indian War Affidavit - Reel #11
«b»Utah Death Index«/b» - born 1815 - birthplace unknown - died 31 Dec 1899 at 431 N. 2nd West, SLC, Utah - buried 31 Dec 1899 in Salt Lake City Cemetery - Source: Sexton Records - Grave Location G-3-12-3-N2-E
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Find a Grave«/b» - Henry Worthington - born 15 Dec 1815 in Copston Magna, Warwickshire, England - died 29 Dec 1899 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, USA
Son of Thomas Worthington and Letitia Iliffe/Hiley
Married Mary Docker, 12 Jul 1868, Coventry, Warwick, England
Children - Sarah Ann Worthington, Alice Worthington, Elizabeth Ann Worthington, Louisa Worthington, Mary Jane Worthington, Ada Worthington
Married Mary Ison, 11 Jan 1843, Copston, Magna, England
Children - Charles Worthington, Thomas Worthington, Charles Ison Worthington, Mary Worthington, Orson Henry Worthington, Sarah Jane Worthington, Hyrum John Worthington
Children:
Sarah Jane Worthington Cowley (1851 - 1882)
Mary Jane Worthington (1872 - 1936)
Spouses:
Mary Ann Docker Worthington (1848 - 1922)
Mary Ison Bleazard (1822 - 1889)
Burial:
Salt Lake City Cemetery, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, USA
Plot: G_3_12_3_EN2
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http://sites.google.com/site/maryisonbleazard/Home - Mary Ison Bleazard Website
«/b»Henry Worthington was born 15 December 1815 at Copson Magna, Warwickshire, England, the son of Thonas Worthington and Letitia Iliffe. He worked at a variety of jobs during his lifetime, and while working as a servant he met Mary Ison. Henry and Mary married on 11 January 1843. Henry became the father of Thomas, John, Harry, Jane, Charles, and Mary. In the 1860's, Henry and Mary separated over the question of emigrating to America. In 1868, Henry joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and married another recent convert, Mary Ann Docker. The couple sailed for America and settled in Brooklyn, New York, where they had six daughters born to them. Henry became quite crippled and had difficulty supporting his family, and Mary Ann's family missed her and kept coaxing her to return to England. In 1890, Henry's son, Harry, passed through New York on his way home from a mission to Great Britain. Henry and his family accompanied Harry to Utah. Henry obtained a house on Capitol Hill and lived there until his death on 29 Dec 1899 of chronic bronchitis. He is buried in the Salt Lake Cemetery.
Born 15 Dec 1815 in England to Letitia Iliffe and Thomas Worthington -
Married Mary Ison 11 January 1843
Married Mary Ann Docker
Children: Henry, Thomas, Charles, Eudean, Earl
Died 29 December 1899 in Salt Lake City
Buried in Salt Lake City
Written by his granddaughter, Luella Blackett Ostler
Mary ISON
Birth:
3 May 1822
Maxstoke, Warwick, England
Chr:
12 May 1822
Maxstoke, Warwick, England
Death:
19 Jul 1889
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
Father:
Mother:
Notes:
Plot F, Block 14, Lot 3
Also sealed to parents 11 Nov 1969 LG
Buried in Salt Lake Cemetary Cem Plot F, Block 14, Lot 3
Marriage could have taken place 11 Jan 1843
«b»On 1884 Salt Lake City Directory«/b»
Mrs. Mary I Blazzard - occupation - 27 1/2 w First South, Salt Lake, Utah 1884
On 1890 Utah Directory: Salt Lake City, Logan, and Provo
Mrs. Mary I. Blazzard - widow - 27 1/2 W. First South, Salt Lake City, Utah 1884
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Deseret Evening News - Monday, July 22, 1889 - Salt Lake City, UT«/b»
The funeral service over the remains of the late Mary H. Blazzard, relict of the late John H. Blazzard of the Fourteenth Ward, was conducted in the ward assembly rooms at 4:00 yesterday (Sunday) afternoon. The speakers on the occasion were Elder Wm. Bramall, Bishop George H. Taylor and President Angus M. Cannon. Deceased was an old member of the Church, having been baptized at Fillongley, Warwickshire, England, by Elder Wm. Bramall on March 10, 1846. She will be remembered by many of the Elders who have labored in Great Britain for her hospitality. She emigrated from Coventry in 1866 and located in the Fourteenth Ward, where she resided until her death. She was a faithful woman and was specially noted for acts of charity, which were never performed with display, but rather in unison with the spiritual injunction in that regard. It is requested that the Millennial Star note the fact of Sister Blazzard's demise.
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Mormon Immigration Index«/b» - came to US in 1866 on the Arkwright with Henry Worthington (bn. 1849), John Worthington (bn. 1848), Joseph Worthington (bn. 1849), Mary Ann Worthington (bn. 1851), Ruth Worthington (bn. 1815), Samuel Worthington (bn. 1845), and Sarah J. Worthington (bn 1851).
«b»Find a Grave«/b» - Mary Ison Bleazard - born 3 May 1822 in Maxstoke, Warwickshire, England - died 19 July 1889 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, USA
Daughter of George Izon and Hannah Shaw
Married Henry Worthington 11 Jan 1843 in Copston, Magna, England
Children - Charles Worthington, Thomas Worthington, Charles Ison Worthington, Mary Worthington, Orson Henry Worthington, Sarah Jane Worthington, Hyrum John Worthington
Married John Hopwood Bleazard, 16 Nov 1867, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
Children:
Sarah Jane Worthington Cowley (1851 - 1882)
Spouses:
Henry Worthington (1815 - 1899)
John Hopwood Bleazard (1803 - 1871)
Burial:
Salt Lake City Cemetery, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, USA Plot: Plat F, Block 14, Lot 3
«b»http://sites.google.com/site/maryisonbleazard/Home/ - Mary Ison Bleazard Website
«/b»Mary Ison Worthington Bleazard - Mary Ison was born 3 May 1822 at Maxstoke, Warwickshire, England, to George Ison and Hannah Shaw and christened 22 May 1822 at Church End, Maxstoke. She and Henry were married 13 January 1843 at Copston Magna. Seven children were born to them: Thomas Worthington, 3 Mar 1844, Copston Magna; Hyrum John Worthington, 17 Dec 1846, Fillongley; Orson Henry Worthington, 10 April 1849, Corley; Sarah Jane, 27 Sept 1851, Corley; Charles Worthington, 28 Jan 1854, Foleshill; Mary Worthington, 8 Feb 1860, Foleshill. Charles, Mary and Charles Ison died as infants.
The records show that Mary Ison Worthington was baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 10 Mar 1846 when she was 24 years old, and three years after he marriage. The children, Thomas, Hyrum John, and Orson Henry, were baptized in May of 1857 when they were 13, 11, and 8 years respectively. At that time Sarah Jane was only 6 and Charles and Mary had died. Charles Ison was not born. According to the Journal History of the Church on the 1st of October 1866, the mother, Mary Ison Worthington, and her children, John, Henry, and Jane arrived in Salt Lake City with the Rawlings train of 65 wagons and over 400 passengers.
On 16 November 1867, Mary Ison was sealed in the Endowment House to John Hopwood Blazzard by Wilford Woodruff. The records show that John Hopwood Blazzard was also sealed to Sarah Sercy 17 January 1855 and Lydia Davis 7 February 1863. Sarah Sercy was born 15 Mar 1815 in Rutherford, North Carolina. To them a son, John Blazzard, was born in Nebraska in 1848 and another son in 1858 in Utah. About 1859 John Hopwood Blazzard took as his plural wife Lydia Davis, born in Stoke Abbott, Dorset, England 23 June 1827 and they were sealed in the Endowment House 7 February 1863. The following children were born to them:
Joseph Davis Blazzard - 17 April 1860
Mark Davis Hopwood Blazzard - 24 Mar 1861
Lucy Davis Blazzard - 30 Mar 1863
Caleb Davis Blazzard - 30 March 1865
Orson Blazzard - 1867
On the 1870 census John Blazzard (70) wagon maker, born in England, is listed in the 14th Ward, Salt Lake City, Utah, with real estate valued at $10,000.00 and personal property at $500.00 with his wife, Mary Blazzard. Lydia Blazzard (45) born in England is listed in the 7th Ward with her children Lucy (7), Kaleb (5), and Orson (3) all born in Utah.
The 1880 census shows Sarah Blazzard in Washington, Washington County, Utah with her two sons, John, 32, born in Nebraska, and Thomas, 22, born in Utah. These facts clarifies the relationship of Mary Ison and John Hopwood Blazzard. John Hopwood Blazzard died 14 January 1871 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
The following excerpts are taken from an article in the Deseret News Weekly, Pioneer Publication, Rocky Mountain Region, Saturday, December 1890;
Decision in the Blazzard Will Case
In the Third district Court December 2nd, Judge Zane delivered his opinion in the well known Blazzard Will case, which has occupied the Court's almost constant attention for the past month.
John Blazzard, et al., plaintiffs vs. Lucy D. Watts, et al., defendents, in this case the plaintiffs ask that the court decree that the title to the real estate described in the complaint is in the plaintiffs, and that it order the defendents, or the person having the legal title, to execute deeds to the plaintiffs. They all embrace two tracts of land one in the Fourteenth Ward and the other in the Seventh Ward, in this city.
It appears from the evidence that the late John H. Blazzard died on the 14th day of January 1871, and that he left surviving him Sarah Blazzard (whom I find under the evidence was his lawful wife), and his children, the plaintiffs by her; that he also left a plural wife by the name of Lydia Blazzard and his children by her, who are the defendants, and another plural wife by the name of Mary Ison Blazzard. He was at the time of his death and for some years before, in possession of the two pieces of land mentioned and described in the complaint, on which he had made improvements. On the Seventh Ward tract Lydia was living at the time of his death with her children, the defendants named. He had lived with her for a number of years, and until within a few years before his death, after which he resided with Mary Ison Blazzard who was living on the tract situated in the Fourteenth Ward. He also left a will, in which he expressly devised to Lydia Blazzard a life estate in the Seventh Ward property, for the benefit of herself and her children until they should reach their majority, and he devised to Mary Ison Blazzard a life estate in the Fourteeth Ward property with the right to live upon it and to rent such portions of it as she did not occupy, the proceeds to be appropriated to her own use, for her support and maintenance of Lydia Blazzard and her children, as their necessities might require.
By the sixth clause the deceased disposed of the remainder in these words:
All my estate, real and personal, after the same shall cease to be occupied and used for the support and maintenance and education of my said children during their minority, as herein provided, I will and bequeath to my said children, who may then be alive, and to the heirs of those who may be dead and to their heirs and assigns, taking by right of representation share and share alike.
At this time Sarah and her two sons, John and Thomas, were living in Washington, Utah and they are the plaintiffs in this case. The lawsuit referred to above was brought by Sarah Blazzard's children about a year and a half after Mary's death.
«b»Utah Cemeteries and Burials Database - extracted by DLW 1/2013 - http://history.utah.gov/burials/execute/searchburials
«/b»Mary J. Blazzard - born 3 May 1822 in England - died 19 July 1889 in Salt Lake City, Utah - buried: 19 July 1889 in Salt Lake City Cemetery - source: sexton records - grave location: F-14-3
Utah Cemetery Inventory - Mary J. Blazzard - born 3 May 1822 in England - died 19 July 1889 in Salt Lake City, Utah - buried 19 July 1889 in Salt Lake City cemetery - source: sexton records - grave location F-14-3
Children
Marriage
1
Birth:
31 Oct 1843
Copson, Maxstock, Warwick, England
Death:
28 Jul 1912
Nephi, Juab, Utah
Notes:
Vb-B-1-33-23
Sealed to John Hopwood Blazzard - step father - 22 Jan 1971 in SL
«b»Thomas Worthington 28 July 1912 - News August 3, 1912 - Pg. 10«/b»
Death of Respected Railroad Engineer
Nephi, August 2 - Thomas Worthington, an aged and highly respected citizen died at the family residence Sunday the 28th of general debility. Mr. Worthington was born at Marstack, Warwickshire, England, October 31, 1843. He emigrated to American in 1862. The family had previously joined the Church in the old world. He crossed the plains in company with several other of the early pioneers who came to Nephi in the fall of 1863 where he has ever since resided. In 1865 Mr. Worthington married Susannah Pass.
«b»Naturalization Record«/b» - Worthington, Thomas - Juab County, Utah - Certificate Nat. Vol. 1, Pg. 135 in District Court, Provo, Utah - Country of birth or allegiance England - Date of naturalization 24 May 1894 - witnesses George Blackett, Great Britain.
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Utah Cemeteries and Burials Database - extracted by DLW 1/2013 - http://history.utah.gov/burials/execute/searchburials
«/b»- taken from Sexton/Grant Records
Thomas Worthington - born October 1842 in England - died 28 July 1912 of heart failure - buried Nephi Vine Bluff Cemetery Vb-B-1-33-23 - Mary Ann Worthington (Mother)
«b»1880 Census-Nephi,Juab,Utah«/b» - FH Film 125536 - NARA T9-1336 - Pg.36B
F.Worthington - self - male - married white - 37 yrs - born England - Occ:works on railroad - father born England - Mother born England
Susanah Worthington - wife - female - married - white - 36 yrs - born England - Occ:keeping house - father born England - mother born England
Sarah Worthington -daughter - female - single - white - 14 yrs - born Utah - Occ: At home - Father born England - Mother born England
Mary Ann Worthington -daughter - female - single - white - 12 yrs - born Utah - Occ: At home - Father born England - Mother born England
Thomas H. Worthington - son - male - single - white - 9 yrs - born Utah - Father born England - Mother born England
George Worthington - son - male - single - white - 7 yrs - born Utah - Father born England - Mother born England
Charles E. Worthington- son - male - single - white - 5 yrs - born Utah - Father born England - Mother born England
Rachel Worthington -daughter - female - single - white - 4 yrs - born Utah - Occ: At home - Father born England - Mother born England
Orsen Worthington- son - male - single - white - 2 yrs - born Utah - Father born England - Mother born England
Emigrated in 1862
Thomas Worthington - Elder - 68yrs - born England - died 28 July 1912 of Heart failure.
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Utah Death Index«/b» -Thomas Worthington - 28 July 1912 - #1912002456 - male - 68 yrs - Juab
Henry Worthington - «b»Indian War Affidavit«/b» - Reel #11 - State Archives Record
«b»Heart Throbs of the West by Kate B. Carter, Vol. 10 Pg. 369«/b»
Thomas Worthington was born in Warwickshire, England, October 31, 1843. He was an early pioneer of the eighteen fifties, and was the first of his family to come to America and Utah. He came ahead in order to earn enough money that the rest of the family might come to Utah. His first home in Utah was the home of Bishop Bryan at Nephi, and it was while living here and working for the bishop that he met and married Susan Pass, who also lived and worked in the Bryan home. Their first home after marriage was a one-room house with a dirt roof. Eight children were born to them. He was generous, and always at Christmas time he would give hams, bacon, potatoes and flour to those who were in need. This, he said, was living the Gospel.
Thomas Worthington had worked as an engineer before he came to Utah, and when the railroad reached this part of the country, he became one of the first railroad engineers. For many years he had charge of an engine that ran between Juab and Milford, Utah, and to Frisco. He held this positiion for 16 years, making one of the best records ever made in this western country. He was the first engineer to take an engine over Frisco Hill and the Sevier River Bridge. Hand brakes were used. Air control brakes were not in use at that time. In those days there was no limit for him as to the hours of a run, and it was very common for him to make a 48 hr run without rest. The first engine he ran at Frisco was Engine No. 1, and he remained on this run for 8 years and 7 months. It was on this run that he had a bad accident. He was hauling ore from Horn Silver mines. On this run he had 9 cars of ore and when starting down the hill he signaled for the brakeman to apply more brakes, but instead, they all jumped and left him alone with the train. The engine left the track, throwing him against the boiler, causing him severe injury to the hip and the steam scalded his face. Cataracts grew on his eyes as a result of this accident and he lost his sight completely. For 9 years he was totally blind, but was always patient and cheerful. He had many friends and visitors, and he always made them welcome. He loved to sing and whistle. "Yankee Doodle" being one of his favorite songs.
It will long be remembered how his grandchildren would take him by the hand and guide him to town to the barber shop, a distance of 3/4 of a mile, twice each week. He died at his home in Nephi, on July 28, 1912, leaving a large posterity of grandchildren - written by Luella B. Ostler
«b»www.geocities.com/familyquilt/game/card/tw1843c.html?200615
«/b»Thomas Worthington 31 October 1843 - Copson, England - brown eyes, black hair, 5 ft. 11 inches - "The gospel in a nutshell is the golden rule" - engineer - migrated from England in 1862 and was an early settler of Nephi, Utah
«b»Utah Death Index«/b» - Thomas Worthington - died 28 July 1912 - male - 68 ys - county of death: Juab - state file #191002456
«b»Obituary - Juab County Times - Nephi City, Utah 2 August 1912«/b»
Thomas Worthington Passes Away - Was an early settler of Nephi and pioneer of prominence.
The death of Thomas Worthington, an early settler of Nephi, and a veteran who crossed the plains with one of the pioneer companies in the early sixties, occurred at his home here Sunday night. Mr. Worthington ws taken ill quite suddenly on Friday and succumbed to the grim reaper on Sunday. He has not been enjoying the best of health for some time, and has been without the use of his eyesight for some seven years having become blind at that time. Thomas Worthington was born at Marstack, Warwickshire, England, October 31, 1843. He was compelled to earn his own living at an early age and was thus deprived of the educational advantages that the boys and girls of the present day enjoy. The Worthington family embraced the gospel at an early day and as was customery with the Saints in England, began to send their children to America one or two at a time as their means would afford. Thomas was the first of the family to immigrate, coming to Utah in 1862 in company with Abraham Orme, John S. Painter, John Ingram, Elizabeth Broadhead, and others.
Arriving in Nephi in the fall of 1862, Mr. Worthington engaged in farming for a short time and then worked his way up to a position as railroad engineer, having formerly been an engineer in England. He held this position for sixteen years, "making one of the best records ever made in this western country by an engineer that has ever had charge of an engine" as was said in the railroad company's recommendation on his retiring from service. In 1865 Mr. Worthington married Miss Susannah Pass. To this union was born eleven children, seven boys and three girls of whom survive their father, besides the widow. Mr. Worthington was always a strong man in the community, was one of Nephi's foremost defenders during the Indian troubles and was active in pioneer affairs. His daily rule of faith and practice was "Do unto others as you would that they should do unto you" which he always said was "the gospel in a nutshell."
Funeral services were held in the Tabernacle Wednesday afternoon, Bishop Wm. H. Pettegrew presiding. The speakers, T.H. Burton, Bishop T.H.G Parkes, W.A.C. Bryan, and Bishop Pettegrew bore tribute to the memory of the departed, telling of his active and useful career and his hopefulness and cheerfulness during his weary years of blindness. The first ward choir furnished impressive music and a vocal duet was rendered by L.P. Anderson and Ella Garrett. The interment took place in the Vine Bluff Cemetery.
«b»http://sites.google.com/site/maryisonbleazard/Home/ - Mary Ison Bleazard Website
«/b»Thomas Worthington was born in Warwickshire, England October 31, 1843. He was an early pioneer of the eighteen fifties, and was the first of his family to come to America and Utah. He came ahead in order to earn enough money that the rest of the family might come to Utah. His first home in Utah was the home of Bishop Bryan at Nephi, and it was while living here and working for the Bishop that he met and married Susan Pass, who also lived and worked in the Bryan home. Their first home after marriage was a one-room house with a dirt roof. Eight children were born to them. He was generous and always at Christmas time he would give hams, bacon, potatoes, and flour to those who were in need. This, he said, was living the Gospel.
Thomas Worthington had worked as an engineer before he came to Utah, and when the railroad reached this part of the country, he became one of the first railroad engineers. For many years he had charge of an engine that ran between Juab and Milford, Utah, and to Frisco. He held this position for sixteen years, making one of the best records ever made in this western country. He was the first engineer to take an engine over Frisco Hill and the Sevier River Bridge. Hand brakes were used. Air control brakes were not in use at that time. In those days there was no limit for him as to the hours of a run, and it was very common for him to make a forty-eight hour run without rest.
The first engine he ran at Frisco was Engine No. 1 and he remained on this run for eight years and seven months. It was on this run that he had a bad accident. He was hauling ore from the Horn Silver Mines. On this run he had nine cars of ore and when starting down the hill he signaled for the brakeman to apply more brakes, but instead, they all jumped and left him alone with the train. The engine left the track, throwing him against the boiler, causing him severe injury to the hip and the steam scalded his face. Cataracts grew on his eyes as a result of this accident and he lost his eyesight completely. For nine years he was totally blind, but always patient and cheerful. He had many friends and visitors and he always made them welcome. He loved to sing and whistle. "Yankee Doodle" being one of his favorite songs. It will be long remembered how his grandchildren would take him by the hand and guide him to town to the barber shop, a distance of three-quarters of a mile, twice each week. He died at his home in Nephi on July 12, 1912 (correct date is 28 July 1912), leaving a large posterity of grandchildren.
Written by his granddaughter, Luella Blackett Ostler
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Utah State Death Certificate #1200879«/b» - Thomas Worthington
male - white - married - born 31 October 1843 in Nephi, Juab, Utah - age 68 yrs 9 mos 3 days - occupation: RR Engineer - born England - Father: Henry Worthington born England - Mother Mary Ison born England - information Thomas Burton of Nephi, Utah - died 28 July 1912 of valvular disease of heart - buried in Nephi City Cemetery on 31 July 1912 - J.R. Downs of Nephi
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new.familysearch.org«/b» - 2/2013 - Thomas Worthington - male - born 31 October 1843 in Copson, Maxstock, Warwickshire, England - christening: 3 March 1844 in Wolvey, , Warwickshire, England - died 28 July 1912 in Nephi, Juab,Utah - buried 31 July 1912 in Nephi, Juab, Utah - married Susanah Pass - 4 July 1865 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
«b»Affidavit Concerning Service in Indian Wars Within the State of Utah and of Service Relating Thereto
State of Utah, Count of Juab
«/b»Thomas Worthington being first duly sworn, upon his oath says: I am a resident of Nehi, Juab, Utah and have been such resident for 47 years last past, and am 65 years of age. That on the 20th day of June, 1865, I was enrolled in a Company of Infantry commanded by Captain James Picton, that at said time I was a resident of Nephi, Juab County, Utah and of the age of 21 years, that I was a member of said organizaation for 130 days as Home Guard at Nephi, Utah; said service ending on the 1st day of November 1865; also served in the Company of Infantry commanded by Captain James Picton, from the 1st day of April 1866, and served with said last named organization for a period of 7 months as Home Guard at Nephi, Utah said service ending on the 1st day of November 1866; also served in a Company of Infantry commanded by Captain James Picton from the 1st day of May 1867, and served in said organization for a period of 6 months and was honorably released from service with said command on the 1st day of November 1867. That as a witness of the foregoing service, I name the following persons who service with me in Company Infantry under Captain James Picton - Samuel Shaw and John Piper. - Signed by Thomas Worthington 16th day of September 1909.
(Files also contain a signed affidavit of service of Thomas Worthington by Samuel Shaw and John Pyper)
«b»Mormon Pioneer Overland Travel, 1847-1868«/b»
worthington, Thomas - born: 31 Oct 1843 - died 28 July 1912 - male - age 18 yrs - Company Homer Duncan Company - departed 22 July 1862 - arrival: 21-24 September 1862 - About 500 individuals were in the company when it began its journey from the outfitting post at Florence, Nebraska (now Omaha)
2
Birth:
17 Dec 1846
Fillongley, Warwick, England
Death:
23 Dec 1915
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
Notes:
G-3-12-1-ES2
Married to Elizabeth Spencer and (2) Mary Ann Ware
«b»Mormon Immigration Index«/b» - came to US in 1866 on the Arkwright with Henry Worthington (bn. 1849), John Worthington (bn. 1848), Joseph Worthington (bn. 1849), Mary Ann Worthington (bn. 1851), Ruth Worthington (bn. 1815), Samuel Worthington (bn. 1845), and Sarah J. Worthington (bn 1851).
Sealed to John Hopwood Blazzard - step father - 28 Aug 1981 in SL
«b»Utah Death Index«/b» - 23 December 1915 - #1915004483 - male - 70 yrs - Salt Lake
«b»Utah Cemeteries and Burials Database - extracted by DLW 1/2013 - http://history.utah.gov/burials/execute/searchburials«/b»
Hyrum J. Worthington - born 1845 - died 26 Dec 1915 in Salt Lake County - buried in Salt Lake City Cemetery - G-3-12-1-ES2
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Find a Grave«/b» - Hyrum J. Worthington - born 1845 - died 26 Dec 1915 - buried in Salt Lake City Cemetery, Salt Lake, Utah- http://goo
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Hyrum John Worthington was born 12 December 1845 in Warwickshire, England, a son of Henry and Mary Ison Worthington. In 1866 he emigrated to the United States with his mother, sister, Jane, and brother, Harry. He walked across the plains driving cattle so that his mother and sister could ride in a wagon. For a time, John shared a farm with his brother, Harry, at Plain City in Weber County, Utah. The two brothers also farmed together at Big Cottonwood in Salt Lake County. For many years he lived within two blocks of his mother, Mary Ison, and served as the witness to many of his mother's legal transactions. He operated a fruit stand in downtown Salt Lake City at 76 West 100 South, at which time he lived at 37 Richards Street. John moved to Stockton, in Tooele County, and once walked all the way back to Salt Lake City to deliver brown bananas to his sister-in-law, Anna Worthington, because he knew that she loved them so much. At the time of his death, he worked as a hotel clerk. He died on 23 December 1915 in the Farmer's Ward of Salt Lake County and he was buried in the Salt Lake City Cemetery. He was the husband of Elizabeth Spencer and Anna Falkner.
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Hyrum John Worthington - male - white - widowed - born 12 Dec 1845 in England - Father: Henry Worthington born England - Mother: Mary Ison born England - informant: Ann F. worthington - died at age 70 yrs 11 days on 23 Dec 1915 in Salt Lake at the County Hospital, Farmers Ward, Salt Lake of bronchitis and general debility - buried in Salt Lake City Cemetery on 26 Dec 1915 - Joseph Taylor - Undertaker - occupation hotel clerk
«b»new.familysearch.org«/b» - 2/2013 - Hyrum J. Worthington - born 1845 - died 26 December 1915 in Salt Lake County - buried 26 December 1915 in Salt Lake City Cemetery - G3-12-1ES2 - married Elizabeth Spencer 10 February 1873 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah - married Mary Ann Ware - married Phebe Evans - married Mary Goode - Married Anna d. Falkner
«b»Utah Death Index«/b» - Hyrum John Worthington - male - age 70 - born about 1845 - died 26 Dec 1915 (another entry gives death date as 23 Dec 1915) in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County - State File No. 1915004483
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Birth:
10 Apr 1849
Corley, Warwick, England
Death:
22 Jul 1920
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
Notes:
U-9-7-1E
Salt Lake City Cemetery
Married to (1) Sarah Seleenor Holmes and (2) Anna Erving Coates Sharp Shotwell
Sealed to step father 25 May 1896 John Hopwood Blazzard
«b»Western States Marriage Index «/b»- Worthington, Orson H. (44 yrs) resident of Big Cottonwood - married to Shotwell, Anna E.C.S. (30 Yrs) resident of Nephi - married in Salt Lake City on 7 Sep 1893 - county of Record: Salt Lake, Utah - Volume: E - Page 46 - Marriage ID: 299185
«b»Utah Death Index«/b» - Orson Henry Worthington - died 22 July 1920 - #1920003554 - male - 71 yrs - Salt Lake
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Find a Grave«/b» - Orson Henry Worthington - born 4 April 1849 in Warwickshire, England - died 22 July 1920 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah - buried in Salt Lake City Cemetery, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah - parents: Henry Worthington (1814-1899) - children: Sarah June Worthington (1877-1878) Spouse: Sarah Sleelnor Holmes Higgins (1851-1923)
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«/b» - born 1849 - died 25 July 1920 in Salt Lake City, Utah - buried 25 July 1920 in Salt Lake City Cemetery U-9-7-1E
«b»Utah State Death Certificate - «/b»Orson Henry Worthington - resident of 35 Sunset Avenue, Salt Lake City, Precinct #3, Salt Lake, Utah - resident of Salt Lake 8 yrs - live in US 53 years - male - white - married - husband of Anna Worthington - born 4 April 1849 - age 71 yrs 3 months 18 days - occupation: coachman - born England - Father: Henry Worthington born England - Mother: Mary Ison born England - informant: Mrs. Ann Worthington of 35 Sunset Avenue - died 22 July 1920 of hemorrhages gastro intestinal and senility - buried in Salt Lake City Cemetery - John Taylor - undertaker.
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Orson Henry Worthington - male - born 10 April 1849 in Corley, Warwickshire, England - died 22 July 1920 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah - buried 26 July 1920 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah - married Sarah Seleenor Holmes 2 February 1869 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah - married Anna Erving Coates Sharp Shotwell on 7 September 1893 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah - married Alice Betts 2 February 1869 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
«b»Utah Death Index«/b» - Orson Henry Worthington - male - age 711 yrs - born about 1849 - died 22 July 1920 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County - State File No. 1920003554
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Birth:
27 Sep 1851
Corley, Warwick, England
Death:
25 Apr 1882
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
Notes:
Plot G-3-12-5E
Sarah Jane was sealed to her step father Blazzard and Mary Ison on 25 May 1896
in SL
Mormon Immigration Index - came to US in 1866 on the Arkwright with Henry Worthington (bn. 1849), John Worthington (bn. 1848), Joseph Worthington (bn. 1849), Mary Ann Worthington (bn. 1851), Ruth Worthington (bn. 1815), Samuel Worthington (bn. 1845), and Sarah J. Worthington (bn 1851).
Find a Grave - Sarah Jane Worthington Cowley - born 27 Sept 1851 in Corley, Warwickshire, England - died 25 April 1882 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, UT - buried in Salt Lake City Cemetery, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah - Plot G-3-12-5E - married William Cowley 7 Dec 1867, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah - Parents: Henry Worthington (1815-1899) & Mary Ison Bleazard (1822-1889) - spouse: William Cowley (1829-1882)
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Charles WORTHINGTON
Birth:
28 Jan 1854
Foleshill, Warwick, England
Death:
10 Feb 1859
Marr:
Notes:
Sealed to step father John Hopwood Blazzard 25 May 1896 in SL
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Mary WORTHINGTON
Birth:
23 Mar 1857
Foleshill, Warwick, England
Death:
15 Apr 1857
Marr:
Notes:
Sealed to step father John Hopwood Blazzard 25 May 1896
Mormon Immigration Index - came to US in 1866 on the Arkwright with Henry Worthington (bn. 1849), John Worthington (bn. 1848), Joseph Worthington (bn. 1849), Mary Ann Worthington (bn. 1851), Ruth Worthington (bn. 1815), Samuel Worthington (bn. 1845), and Sarah J. Worthington (bn 1851).
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Henry Worthington - Mary Ison
Henry Worthington
was born at Copston, Magna, Warwick, England 15 Dec 1815.
His parents were Thomas Worthington and Letitia Iliffe.
He married Mary Ison 13 Jan 1843 at Copston Magna, Warwick, England . Mary Ison was born at Maxstoke, Warwick, England 3 May 1822 daughter of George Ison and Hannah Shaw .
They were the parents of 6
children:
Thomas Worthington
born 31 Oct 1843.
Hyrum John Worthington
born 17 Dec 1846.
Orson Henry Worthington
born 10 Apr 1849.
Sarah Jane Worthington
born 27 Sep 1851.
Charles Worthington
born 28 Jan 1854.
Mary Worthington
born 23 Mar 1857.
Henry Worthington died 29 Dec 1899 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah .
Mary Ison died 19 Jul 1889 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah .