Today in Family History - 14 Dec

My 4th great-grandmother Rebecca B. Pierce (Erickson line) died on this day in 1848 in Bradford County, Pennsylvania [1]. She was buried at Ashland Cemetery in Wellsburg, Chemung, New York [1].

Another event today could be related to our family history. It is believed that a man named John Pleasant Worsham (Baldwin line) is likely my 5th great-grandfather. He was born on this day in1764 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia [2]. Unfortunately, no proof of parentage to my 4th great-grandfather Jeremiah Worsham (1788-1863) has been found.

References

[1] Tice, Joyce M., Tri-Counties Genealogy and History. Cemetery Record for Ashland Cemetery, Chemung County, Page 4 (Comstock to Dean). 

[2] Records of the U. S. National Archives and Records Admin: Revolutionary War Pension Files. File #S11658, John Worsham. Sworn testimony, John Worsham, 10 Dec 1833. Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4