The Book That Started it All
Some time ago, I was contacted by a woman in Ireland that had come across an original copy of the book 250 Years of the Wadsworth Family in America. The book, she said, was part of an estate sale and she wondered if I would be interested in having it. I had recently purchased a soft cover reprint of the book which I had marked up extensively during my research. Of course I jumped at the chance to have an original copy, so I responded that I would be more than happy to pay her whatever she wanted for the book. She requested only that I pay postage, and would send me the book.
Several weeks later I received the prize that I had never considered actually owning myself. Although, at best, it is in good shape, the pages are clear and the book is intact. I’ve uploaded some photos of the book which is 9 1/2″ x 6 3/4″.
Mike
My 5th great grandmother was JOHANNA Wadsworth Burnham, whose red gown saved her when the Native Americans raided her home. She was a direct descendant of the original settler William. My email is ajmbaird@aol.com and my ancestry.com tree is the Montanye Tree. I found a copy of the biography of US Senator James W. Wadsworth II in the free box at the local library; he is from the Geneseo NY branch an dwould be a distant cousin of mine. Anita Baird
Hello. I’m looking for my 4x great grandfather. My third one is William Bright, born in 1825 in Westmoreland, PA. The only thing that I have been able to find is on William Bright’s death certificate it says his fathers name is William from England. When I look at a census, it tells me he was born in Pennsylvania. I’ve been looking many years and cannot find anything. Would anyone be able to point me in the right direction?
Greetings,
I am wondering if you have any plans on photocoping this book online? It would be a wonderful resourse for the family members who are also working on the Wadsworth Tree. Do you have a pubished Tree or online version? Thank you for all the work you have done for the sake of The Wdasworths! Marvelous.
Warm Regards,
Elaine
Elaine, the book is in the public domain and can be downloaded as a pdf by searching google books.
When I was a student at the London School of Economics, 1965-68, I knew an American student named Harriet Wadsworth. She was a friend of my NJ friend, Ken Sharpe, who was a graduate student at LSE. Does anyone know Harriet? (Or Ken?)
Other friends of Harriet and Ken were Tom Lesh, Tony Yeazer, Keith Racy, Mike Zimmerman – all grad students at LSE 1966-68. Would love to contact each of them.
Interesting book. I was able to find a PDF version and download it but my Wadsworth line isn’t in it. My 4th great-grandma was Sidney Wadsworth the daughter of Joseph Wadsworth who died during the War of 1812 in Ft Mieg Ohio. His dad was Robert Wadsworth a Pvt in the 8th VA during the American Revolution. That Wadsworth line was in the Pennsylvania area.
Thanks so much for making me aware if this book! My paternal grandmother was a Wadsworth and I was always curious about the relation to other Wadsworths. Her grandfather was Harry Linwood and with that name and this book (found a scan of it online) I traced it all the way back to Christopher Wadsworth! Apparently Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is my second cousin seven times removed. Pretty neat.
Hi Elizabeth. I am a Wadsworth. I have been anle to trace my lineage to Christopher and am a cousin to Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
I just found this site and find it very interesting I am in Idaho. My Wadsworth side is Native American I am Lemhi Shoshone and Creek on my Wadsworth side. Anyone know when and what Wadsworth’s married into the Creeks of oklahoma or alabama? That is as far back as I was able to go. It is early to mid 1800’s.
My great great grandmother was Marinda Wadsworth (Duxbury, MA), born 1805 died 1894, I knew she was a direct descendent of Myles Standish, but nothing really about Wadsworth family, interesting book to read if possible. Her father was Captain Hiriam Wadsworth of Duxbury, Ma, guess that branch of Wadsworth family one of the 1st in America that goes back to the Pilgrim times of early Boston.
I am Debra Wadsworth from James raliegh Wadsworth jr. my grandfather was also James Raliegh my dad had
7 brothers and sisters from tampa Florida , (not sure about my grandfather ) I know of a brother of his named Joseph Wadsworth
so interesting to here the stream of Wadsworth s. My grandparents were killed in a auto accident when I was young so i don’t know to much. this was real nice to read about all these Wadsworth s comments so now I am on a mission to find my Wadsworth family tree And long lost relatives I could possibly have ty
any mention of the Wadsworth Girls (Emma & Nellie) who were frequent vistors from Monroe Co, Mich to Tom Custer and Custer Family, looking for their parents or what happened to them
So glad to find this site! Jane Wadsworth Viets (1824-1885) is my 3rd great-grandmother. Her father was Timothy Wadsworth (1794-1841) and William Wadsworth was her fourth great grandfather.
I’m trying to figure out who Christophers father was. I’ve found various sources that say it was Richard and others that say William. Does anyone know which is correct?
Hello to All,
I am William Wadsworth from upstate NY. My father was Fred Wadsworth, and His father Herbert. I found this info here today and am amazed at the amount of people and information here. Please feel free to contact me as I would love to explore all of this families heritage and get to know you. Please feel free to contact me wbwaa42721@gmail.com
I/ve read all the comments and still there isn’t any information relating to my ancestors. Being more specific, does anyone have ties to Archibald Wadsworth of Cumberland Co, NC lived in Moore Co, NC then moved to Pike Co, GA where he settled down and raised a family. Many of them and he are buried in Wadsworth Clayton Cemetery in Lamar Co.Ga.
I also have this very book handed down from my Grandma whose father’s line were of the only Wadsworths born in Ireland. Our line was the only line who moved from Ireland to the US. Her grandfather and father were part of this particular Reunion.
Hi family, I’m a direct descendent of Christopher Wadsworth who came here in 1632 on the ship Lyons.
Father to son for 12 generations. Ancestry. Com has my history. Many of you are related to my side of the family. Calvin the 1st father Joseph had many children before he got to Cal 1.
I am also Direct ancestor (13 generations) to Christopher Wadsworth.
Feel free to contact me. taylinaa@yahoo.com
My Grandfather’s name was Maurice Wadsworth and he was an Eastman School of Music graduate who played violin. We are descendants of Christopher I believe.
My father is Calvin Wadsworth VI, I would have been the VII but I was the first born daughter in 7 generations. I would love to get a copy of this book! My ancestors migrated from Ireland, as well as England to America. I need this book! How can I get a copy?
I am descended from Joseph Wadsworth who emigrated from Sheffield, England with his family in 1840. Two of his sons are quoted in the book. On page 6, his son Joseph stated the family originated in Normandy, settled in Kent, and was granted a coat of arms after the Battle of Cressy (1346). The family broke up during the English civil wars with those who sided with Oliver Cromwell (many Puritans) going to America and those siding with the Crown going to Yorkshire. I would eventually like to find a link between the two sides.
This is great to see! Thanks so much for creating this website. My mom’s name is Sandra Wadsworth and her father was Orrin Wadsworth. I never knew too much about my family history on mom’s side, because tragically she was given up for adoption at a young age. It’s wonderful to discover some of the rich history associated with the Wadsworth family name.
Hi Terry, my uncle was named Orrin Wadsworth. He was from Joliet IL. He passed away in the 60s. I know we have pictures of him somewhere.
Michele – I’m Terry’s sister. Our biological grandfather was Orrin Wadsworth from Joliet IL, I believe he might be your uncle. We would love to see pictures if you have any. You can contact me through my Facebook account: https://www.facebook.com/larissa.fan.3
How wonderful to find so many active Wadsworths. I’m afraid I came from the farming stock of Wadsworths who lived in Craven and Moor Counties, N. C. Then to GA, AL, MS. I’d love to know folks related to me. I descended from Ignatius Wadsworth Sr. His son William S. is my gggf. This site is on my bookmarks, for sure.
Vivian,
Do you have any published research? It sounds like I may descend from the same line as you describe. My 2nd g. grandparents were William Wadsworth & Lula Jack,(GA – AL) via their daughter Margaret Wadsworth.
Thanks
I reviewed the Wadsworth site of 2019 & I’m sure we share relatives. Write me if you are still connected to Wadsworth research.
Anyone else a descendant of Wait Wadsworth who married Abigail Bradford?
I am! I am descendant of his Son Wait Wadsworth Jr. You can see my tree at Ancentry.com:
https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/tree/103899885/family
Hi! My great grandfather was Seaborn Wadsworth Born at sea in the bay of Bengal to Captain Alexander and Beulah Wadsworth. Alexander was the son of Ahira Wadsworth who was the son of Wait & Abigail .
Looking for help filling in gaps of my antecedent Joseph Wadsworth of Becket, Mass. he was born in 1750. Thx,
Mary G
My Great Grand-father was Joseph Wadsworth, I know that 7 brothers came to Massachusetts from England.I would have to talk to my sister-in-law for more info.Feel free to contact me.
This is such a great website. I am also a wadsworth orignally from western pa. I also have an orignal copy of the 250 years of wadsworth. Still in pretty good shape and all text is clear. I also have notebook paper with someones handwritting that must have been working thier way back to christopher.
My name is Freddie Wadsworth,from Central PA (Clinton County, Renovo to be exact). My father’s name is Freddie, his father was Garydon D. Wadsworth ( b.1924), all from the same area. I am looking for ANY info to help fill in the gaps.
Thank you in advance for your time and any help.
– Freddie
My son found a very old Bible with the name to my daughter, Orilla Wadsworth date appears to be 1820. Inscription handwritten in ink.
Several decades ago, I found this book listed in the Genealogy Room at the Library of Congress. When I requested it, I learned that it had been stolen. However, the library had a micro fiche of it and I printed it from the micro fiche. It is very useful for genealogy work. I am a direct descendant of William Wadsworth who came to America in 1632 and of his son John Wadsworth.
Hello,
I am one of the founding members of the Friends of the Meetinghouse located in Farmingyon, CT that is working to preserve the 1771 National Historic site in this town designed and constructed by Judah Woodruff. Our group provided a special tour of the Meetinghouse the last Sunday in July for members of the Wadsworth family reunion. The Meetinghouse and the Wadsworth family in Farmington are interrelated. Would you be willing to provide your email address so that we might send you some information to share with your extended family? Thank you very much.
Helen, you can contact me at mgwadsworth@gmail.com.
I am also a Wadsworth who has just began looking into my ancestors and would love wondering how I can get a copy of the book 250 year of the Wadsworths or a title something like that and would love to receive things from with any info about them.
This book is on Google and you can order a copy
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Hello my name is Elizabeth Wadsworth descendant of Seth Wadsworth, Charles Wadsworth, Daniel Wadsworth of Benson, NY Adirondack Park.
My Grandfather was Stephen Wadsworth of Benson. My relatives are in the Wadsworth cemetery in Hope. Feel free to contact me on Facebook.
Debra,
Stephen is my Great Grandfather. I am the son of Clark Wadsworth Jr. Feel free to contact me.
Are you referring to Seth Wadsworth born in 1747 who married Mary Strong? I have an indication that he had a son named Daniel born in 1781 but no further information on that line. If that is your family we are related and I can provide a lot more information on where Seth came from and descendants of his other children Timothy and Edwin Tertius. I am also missing information on another child of his Daniel supposedly born in 1781. Feel free to contact me at Corrin07@gmail.com
I am Cindy Wadsworth Hannon. Edward Wadsworth oldest daughter. He is Daniels brother
My name is Monica Sagers, and I’m from Utah. I’m a direct descendant of these great men as well, although it’s been many generations back. I just found out this book existed,and I’d love to be able to read a copy. Any suggestions on where to get one?
Hi Wadsworth Folk – To Let You Know.
correction I believe my post with incorrect email went out before I could catch
My email is mrbarrett355 @gmail.com
Hi Wadsworth Folk – To Let You Know.
I am about to complete a book titled ” the Sheriffs of Moore County, NC
In the book are profiles of two Wadsworth Sheriffs
They are father and son William John Wadsworth and his son Adam Ringstaff Wadsworth
I would be pleased to receive any information from anyone who would like to see additional data included and i would be pleased to share information that I Have in return.
I am related to William John Wadsworth and his son Adam Ringstaff Wadsworth. I’m also related to the Barretts of S. C. I have one genealogy culled years ago by Janet Barrett with dependency of Barrets and Wadsworth I’ll be glad to send you in exchange, if this is one of your families.
Hi, I am Susan Wadsworth (Becks) and I am a direct descendant of William Wadsworth (1594) from England who is the father of Captain Joseph Wadsworth. I live in Ohio very near Wadsworth, Ohio. Elijah Wadsworth is the namesake of Wadsworth, Ohio. I am so excited to find this blog and learn more about my amazing family history. My husband and I are planning a road trip to Hartford, CT this summer to do more investigative work. He is the genealogy person in our family and would love more information on the Wadsworth history.
Is there any copies of this “Wadsworth Family” book in circulation?
Greetings, my name is Erick Wadsworth and I too am a direct descendent of William Wadsworth who traveled with Thomas Hooker to establish Hartford, Connecticut. I am now living in Pittsfield, Massachusetts and hope to conduct family history research on the Wadsworth family while living in the Hartford area.
Hi, Erick. This is Suzi Ufland (Wadsworth) and I think you are my cousin from Utah. If you are he, FB message me and I will give you my phone number.
Captain Joseph Wadsworth was a half brother of my ancestor John Wadsworth, both children of William Wadsworth. John came with his father, sister, and mother from England to the Boston area with Rev. Hooker’s group from England. His mother is listed on the ships passenger list, but not mentioned again. We do not know if she died on the ship or after landing in New England as she is not mentioned again.
John and his sister went with their father William when the group went from Cambridge with the same group to found Hartford, Conn. After a few years in Connecticut William remarried and Joseph is a child of this second marriage.
Dear Susan,
Your email mentioning a trip to Hartford in 2016 caught my eye. I am headed there next week for the same purpose. I am a direct descendent of Joseph of Charter Oak Fame and before that William. I think you and I share some DNA. I had never seen the birth year of William so thank you for that. I wonder how we might gather the names of decendants of this line of Wadsworth? Perhaps to have a reunion. I have some exciting ideas about that. It says here that email addresses will not be published but I hope it will be shown to you. I’d love to hear from you.
My father’s aunt gave him a copy of The Wadsworth Family in America and he gave it to me. I started putting together my family tree as a high school term paper and here I am 84 years old and still at it.
Barbara Weick Nelson (great great granddaughter of Henry Truman Wadsworth)
My Grandfather had a original copy. But upon his death in 1966, my grandmother had much of his stuff boxed and after time, it was lost. My mother related to me, he had shown it to her when she was young, also he had written a ton of notes in the bindings, (I’d kill to read those notes!) I have since purchased a reproduced copy of the book and have it saved in pdf format as well. But the pictures in the book I do not have, I would love to get a copy of those. I am descendent of Louis Lumber Wadsworth a attendee of that reunion, who is my great great grandfather, His son Herbert Wadsworth, noted as (Herbie)in the book, was my great grandfather, he was only 10. I believe all Adult attendee’s of the 1881 reunion received a copy. Would be great if another reunion was held, in the same manner as that one was, and a fellow Wadsworth, who is a published author, could document it and publish a new book. Just a thought.
Hello to all..My name is John Wadsworth of Stark County, Ohio….my father was John Wadsworth Sr….His father John Wesley Wadsworth was born and buried in Magnolia Ohio….I was a professional dancer in New York City .. moved to New York in 1964 and moved back to Canton, Ohio in 1964…also had a dance studio at Melrose and Lincoln The Wadsworth Dance Center in Chicago….I also taught Ballroom along with theatrical Jazz and Tap dancing..having many students who contributed to the stage….I’m now retired and living in Jackson Township/Massillon Ohio..Please let me know who you are and write if your a Wadsworth
Hello, fellow Wadsworths. I am Doris J. Wadsworth, descendant of Edward,Thomas, Thomas, John, William, Stephen, William E., & William B. Wadsworth, b 3-8-1921. I have been researching for years on different lines and now trying to tie it all together for my sons. My father (William B.) was born in Oneonta, Al and so was his father William E. We also have Hathcocks, Bynums, Kilgores, Murphrees, Harris, Isbell and a whole host of others. I would love to correspond and exchange information with any of my kin. Please contact me if you like and I would love to contact you!
We were the foster parents for Robert G Wadsworth. We live near Portland, Oregon. Can anyone tell me about who among the Wadsworth family went to Oregon. Robert died February 2nd 2016. He was not yet 21.His birthday was March 15th. His Dad’s name is Brian Wadsworth. He has a young brother named Paul.
Hello Family! I’m Tara Wadsworth, daughter of the lost Calvin Wadsworth VI. I’m finding the info on this website fascinating. I want to learn as much as I can about our history because it’s been somewhat lost to us. My aunt has done some amazing work digging up artifacts from Calvin Wadsworth II. I want to know more.
I am a descendant of the W of central Pennsylvania. I am willing to discuss what I know of the surname. I corresponded with someone in the UK who said there are records dating back to the 13th century of W in Yorkshire, England. I am in Texas.
Hello,
I am Julie Wadsworth. My father who was born in Crag Vale, West Yorkshire in 1919 told me that he had been told that ancestors had moved to America. I intend to research this at some time. The town Wadsworth is always referred to as the Old Town. There is also Wadsworth Moor in the area.
I also am a Wadsworth from Central Pennsylvania. My Name is Freddie, my father’s name in Freddie as well. His father’s name was Graydon D. Wadworth (b. 1924), all from Renovo, PA. I am currently residing in Lock Haven, PA. I am trying to fill the gaps in my info on my heritage. Please feel free to email me : freddieshamrock13@gmail.com
Thank you in advance for your time and any help you may have
Bernie,
Where about in TX are you? I am located just north of Dallas.
This site may be the beginning of something greater than its originator can imagine!
Since becoming involved in the restoration of Middletown, Connecticut’s Wadsworth Mansion (built 1908 by Colonel Clarence Seymour Wadsworth and his wife Katharine Fearing Hubbard Wadsworth), I have researched much Wadsworth lore. One of the treasures that came to the mansion is the book described above. The Mansion’s copy formerly belonged to Colonel Wadsworth, who received it in his twenties from an uncle. I do not know how many copies were published.
For more Wadsworth information, please see http://www.wadsworthmansion.com, and then click on “History”
Is Clarence Wadsworth related to Daniel Wadsworth, of Wadsworth Atheneum?
I amm excited to be availed of the existance of this book and like others would very much like to obtain a copy for my family, as we have been reseaching the family history. Our research has been temporarilly halted due to the death of my father, William Amasa Wadsworth II.
Just came across this site today. I know some history of the family. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s grandfather was my great times 5 grandfather. I also know about Charles and William coming to America in 1632 on a boat called “The Lion ” . Can’t wait to explore more.
Yes. I have crossed some of the same info
Mike, Would you mind telling me how many of these copies exist? I am curious how many were printed?
What a priceless gift you received!
Eliza W.
Eliza, you’ve posed a question that I’ve not considered until now. I don’t know how many copies were printed or how many still exist. Probably never will, but you’ve piqued my curiosity! Thanks!
Wow! This is all amazing to me. My story will surely put a spin on things as well. I am a descendant of Edward Ernest Wadsworth who is from Yorkshire, England. My “roots” were planted in Jamaica, West Indies. Isabella McKenzie Heron is our great-grandmother. There are 17 of us…