Richard WORTHEN
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Internet IGI, Mar 2008
Original baptism date uncertain. Rebaptized in 1965
NOTE: Richard was the son, born out of wedlock, of Martha Worthen and Richard Nichols. His father Richard is described as "a soldier in foreign wars." Nothing more has been found about him. Martha married William Chrimes three years later, and Richard was sealed to them. He has also been sealed to Martha and Richard Nichols, 15 Aug 1987, Salt Lake Temple.
Originally baptized 1840
Originally baptized Nov 1840
From Nauvoo Restoration, Inc., John Worthen, a seventy, received his ordinances in the Nauvoo Temple 22 Jan. 1846. His wife, Hannah Elam Worthen, and his mother, Mary Cowap Worthen, also the same day. (page 182)
John was reconfirmed 15 Mar 1965 SL Templ e
Jane died while the family was enroute to Council Bluffs
First baptized Oct 1839 but rebaptized in 1852
From Nauvoo Restoration Society, "Samuel Worthen, seventy, received his endowments 6 Feb. 1846 in Nauvoo with his wife, Sarah Hallam Worthen. The endowment was reconfirmed at Salt Lake Temple on 15 Mar 1965
James died while the family was traveling to Council Bluffs
Sealing to parent, Archive File
Richard and his brother Joseph were swept off a ferry and drowned in the Missouri River, while crossing to attend Sunday School.
He married Mary Cowap 18 Feb 1816 at Great Budworth, Cheshire, England . Mary Cowap was born at Northwich, Cheshire, England 24 Jul 1796 daughter of William Cowap and Phoebe Burrows .
They were the parents of 10
children:
John Worthen
born 23 Jul 1817.
Jane Worthen
born 22 Jul 1819.
Richard Worthen
born 30 Oct 1821.
William Worthen
christened 7 Mar 1824.
Samuel Worthen
born 21 Dec 1825.
James Worthen
born 26 Apr 1828.
Mary Worthen
christened 12 Sep 1830.
Robert Worthen
born 7 Aug 1832.
Richard Worthen
born 8 Feb 1835.
Joseph Worthen
born 24 Apr 1837.
Richard Worthen died Sep 1845 at Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois .
Mary Cowap died 12 Oct 1872 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah .