Hi, I have quite a bit of paperwork/correspondence relating to an Ina Wadsworth, later Whitechurch from the early 1900s. I also have things from an F.M. Wadsworth, as well as a few other family members out of Duxbury from even earlier than that. Please reach out if this is relevant to anyone.
– William Wadsworth (1601-1675), a Puritan soldier and politician who fought in the English Civil War and was one of the regicides who signed the death warrant of King Charles I. Check Google “Who signed the death warrant of Charles 1st”
I have a relative who signed Charles 1 Death Warrant John Downes who was left to rot in prison
All Wadsworth’s should eventually trace their family lines to the Parish of “wadsworth” in West Yorkshire, the name originated from the area with the 7th century king Wada who ruled the area at the time
I have been looking for the family of Harrison M Harrison Jr. My grandmother, Mary Alice Wadsworth was his sister. I have an old Bible that was given to my father (Mary Alice son) signed by Harrison M Wadsworth Jr. Apparently he was not just his uncle but godfather as well. I always have many pictures of Harrison M Wadsworth Jr and his parents.
I am currently research Harrison’s wife’s parents – she was Alice English Densmore – the parents are Levi Benson Densmore and Ada Kate English. Am wondering if they are mentioned in this Bible – if so would be interested in any screenshots of those pages if at all possible. I blog about my family line which include Levi & Ada at https://mygreeneandshackfordancestryblog.wordpress.com/
Hello, Mary Alice was my 3rd grandmother, I have been researching Thomas and Rebecca who came from London in 1733 and 1737. They were both convicted of theft and sent to Maryland as indentured servants where they met and married. I’d love to see that bible, especially if it has a family tree or any names of our relatives
I am uncertain as to how to post an initial comment on this site, so am using the reply form to the “Jennifer A.” comment.
In the mid-1950’s, I was a student at The Harris School in Chicago.The school’s headmaster was Warren B. Wadsworth, whom I suspect was related to one or more of the posters on this site. I have a picture of Mr. Wadsworth, taken from one of the school’s yearbooks, and would be happy to share it via pdf if anyone would care to have a copy.
Hello and good evening, First let me apologize for my grammar. I am a Wadsworth from Alabama unfortunately do to circumstances beyond my control I never knew any of my namesake’s people or bloodline. It wasn’t until my biological father’s passing that I discovered it. Now that I know for certain that I am a descendant of the Wadsworth family I would like to know more. But there is nobody for me to ask so any help you can give will be much appreciated. Also let me say thank you for creating this page and for all the work you have done
I have a pocket watch made by J. R. McCrary, but I cannot find this company anywhere on the internet. The case says “Wadsworth Warranty 20 Years.” Can you perhaps give me any information about this watch and the approximate time it was made? It’s serial number is 125318.
Thank you for whatever information you can provide.
I’m from Eastern NC. How many of you know of our NC Civil War, Wadsworth’s can we name? Just want to know my heritage I’ve yet to see the benefits of..
I found this about the Wadsworthville Poor School founder Thomas Wadsworth. He qas a quaker but had slaves– was he always a Quaker or did he convert? He emancipated the slaves at his death and gave them land and stock. I am researchering those freed families– many of whom still have descendants in the same area. If anyone has information about Thomas and his life im really interested jenburck@gmail.com . Below is what I found @ Richland Library: Institution in Laurens County, S.C., named for Thomas Wadsworth (1755-1799), who in his will left a bequest of several properties located in the upstate for the purpose of establishing and maintaining a free school for poor children living within the area of Major Dunlap’s Battalion of the Saluda Regiment of the Ninety Six District. In 1805 the South Carolina legislature passed an act creating the school trustees to oversee the income derived from lands bequeathed in Thomas Wadsworth’s will, which was to used for the support of all schools within the prescribed area. Some sources cite an early name of this school as: Wadsworth School for Poor Boys of Dunlaps Battalion (Milton, S.C.).
From the description of Records, 1802-1830 (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 751998842
I believe my family is one of the ones freed by the will. I am trying to locate a copy of it for my family research. It’s was a big clue once I located his partner William Turpin will
My name is Kimberly (Leavis) Collins. My grandfather was Alvin D. Wadsworth Jr. I am a direct descendent of William Wadsworth, Christopher Wadsworth’s brother. William was a co-founder of Hartford, Connecticut. William is my 9th great-grandfather. Though I live in Massachusetts, the Wadsworth family is well-known in Connecticut, with landmarks such as the Wadsworth Antheneum. I just stumbled upon your site today. It’s a great site, and I hope to learn more from it about our shared family’s history.
Hi! My grandmother’s maiden name was Wordsworth, and we always thought we were related to the poet, William Wordsworth. During my research I noticed the name warped into Wordsworth sometime in the 19th Century when my 5x Great Grandfather Sylvester H. Wadsworth (1784-1816) moved from Tyringham, Berkshire, Massachusetts to Salem County, New Jersey, where, generations later my grandmother and my mom were born. Sylvester married Catherine or Keturah Morgan. Morgan was my great grandfather’s middle name and also the name of his grandfather.
William Wadsworth (1594-1675)
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John Wadsworth (1632-1689)
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Samuel Wadsworth Sr. (1659-1732)
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Samuel Wadsworth Jr. (1698-1745)
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Samuel Wadsworth III (1732-1790)
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Reuben Wadsworth (1762-1837)
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Sylvester Wadsworth
It’s been told to me by my mother that an ancestor of my father came to America on the third ship after the mayflower. You know how family history goes that facts can be not as they are told. I couldn’t find any Wadsworth listed on the passenger list on the third ship after the mayflower. My father’s name was Guy Woodbridge Wadsworth III. If you have any information of a Wadsworth listed on any ship leaving England and what date and ship they were on I’d appreciate it if you can contact me so I can finally have accurate information. Either way I’d be so thankful to hear from you.My name is John Patrick Wadsworth johnwadsworth86@gmail.com
Hi there, my name is Lorraine Jordan (nee Johnson) I too am researching my Ancesters. Of late I have stumbled across the Wadsworth’s, this line came about from the Pickles side of the family that I never knew existed. Zacarias Pickles was my 5th Great Grandfather. Watler Wadsworth is my 15th Great Grandfather. I am in England, Stockport to be precise.
I am on Ancestry.com and if you wish to take a look then your more than welcome to. I look forward to hearing from you in due course. Best Wishes and Stay Safe 🙂
My name is Lana Renee Wadsworth Walker, I am from Pelahatchie, Ms. My great grandfather was William Robert Wadsworth from Atalla, Al. Date of death was July 21,1940 in Pelahatchie, Ms. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
I would like Every Wadsworth to submit a DNA sample. It would make researching Geneaology Trees Better to find a Relatives and how close or far. I have Ancestry.com DNA submitted. Also had my children and Parents done. I’ve found many Wadsworth’s via the DNA and contacted a few of them and shared notes on our Trees. I’ve used the Horace A Wadsworth book to trace back from 1881 to Christopher. Was pretty easy. My great great grandfather is listed in the back. Anyways, I encourage every living a Wadsworth to do the DNA test. Would love to see more and more matches to explore.
William,
My wife and I live in Duxbury, MA and she is descended from Christopher Wadsworth. I have in my collection of Duxbury memorabilia the last account
book book of John Wadsworth, Town Clerk in Duxbury…died in 1750. It is in quite good condition and in his own handwriting. I would be interested in
selling it. The Duxbury Historical Society has recently expressed new interest in acquiring it. I would prefer they never get it. If interested or know of someone who might be interested let me know.
In the meantime I wish you and yours good health!
Respectfully, Bob
I my name is Barry Wadsworth I am a descendent of Christopher Wadsworth of Duxbury. I have a place at Saquish I October am interested in that family artifact . My # is 413-652-9014 if you still have it. Thank you!
Hello, I’ve received letters and genealogy tree that indicate that I am the great granddaughter of William Henry Wadsworth. He was born in Flint Michigan. His birthday is January 20th,1868. He is the son of Charles Chester Wadsworth from Ontario Canada. I would appreciate knowing more about the family history.
Hi,
My name is Nicholas Valhos, and my mother was Irene E. Wadsworth and her father was Frank Wadswoth, My sister and I have been doing a lot of research on the Wadsworh family and have traced them back to England. Our goal is to passs the family history down to our children and their children. This is a great site and I have purchase a reprint of this book. Thank you for keeping the Wadsworth family history going.
My name is Carol Ann Wadsworth. I was born to Clark D Wadsworth Sr and his wife Marjorie January 17th 1965.I was the youngest of 5 children. My grandfather was Stephen Harmond Wadsworth, born 1895 and passed away in 1982. He lived and raised his family of 11 children in Hope NY after my grandmother died of the the flu at the age of 36. My families cemetery is called “Wadsworth’s Interment” in Hope NY. Does anyone have a connection?
Wow I do have a connection to you since birth. I am i am honored to be named Stephen Wadsworth grandson to Stephen Harmond Wadsworth What’s up cousin Carol
Hi Stevie. I miss your smiling face. How are you? I am hearing that your dad is not doing well. You must have heard that my father passed away Sept 8th 2020. Please don’t think bad of me but my brothers and I are finally free. My sister passed away approx. 7 years ago. I miss you. Call me anytime. My number is 000-000-0000 (Admin Comment: I’ve removed the phone number from Carol’s comment. Please contact her via email at carolpaciolla@hotmail.com if you would like to have her number.)
Hey Carol its your cousin steve from n.j.hope your doing well. I was surprised when I saw this, made me feel good. Love to get in touch. Making me remember better days!
Our 1870s Wadsworth family Bible was stolen from our house (with everything else) in north Missouri around 1970. It contains Wadsworth and Moss family data. If anyone comes across it anywhere, please contact me. Just want it back; no prosecution! LLMCD2005 at yahoo.com
How do I find out what Wadsworth lineage I am from. I was under the understanding it was James Wadsworth of Genesee but all I know is Maurice Wadsworth graduated from the Eastman School of music and he was my Dad’s Dad.
Too my understanding from my father lived in Farmington Conn there was two family Wadsworth William came over on lion and Chris came on another ship later
I’m part of a separate Wadsworth line from Maryland, beginning with William Wadsworth born about 1745. He’s not part of the Massachusetts line. I’ve worked on the family for 40 years and have a copy of Mary Jane Wadsworth’s 1985 book “Wadsworth Family in America” Vol. 2 (MD, PA and Southern States), which I contributed to. I think this website manager will give you my e-mail if anyone is interested.
Please would you share the parents of your William? I am an Ohio Wadsworth building our tree and think hope you could help me. Thank you for your consideration. Lisa
Wish I had William’s parents. It is argued that he was a son of Thomas and Rebecca (Passmore) Wadsworth of Baltimore, but there is no evidence whatsoever to support it, only wishful thinking. There is no record that he even existed in that family.
Christopher Wadsworth 1609 was my 9th ggrandfather . Still doing research on my ancestors and look forward to using this site for clues etc.
Regards
Martin Pegg
Sheffield
England
No he didn’t came over later on different ship . That was William on the lion . Settle in Farmington Conn and Hartford . My dad lived in house like 350 years old in Farmington Conn . Still alive 94 . He knows the history very well
Apparently William and Christopher were not brothers. And research shows there isn’t record of Christopher coming on Lyon. Do you know what ship he came on ?
I was hoping you may be able to help with an identification. I recently purchased a book at auction. The book (published in 1930) has a bookplate from a Joseph Wadsworth, and is inscribed “Joseph Wadsworth from Mother”. The book is about Lydia Sigourney of Hartford, who was a friend of the Wadsworths. Either Joseph or his mother made a notation “Lee Wadsworth” followed by the page numbers of Wadsworth mentions in the book. Any idea who Mother was or who Lee was?
Hello! I am currently in search of my grandfathers biological siblings. They are from Lock Haven, PA and were all children of Chester M. Wadsworth and Bernice M. Geyler Wadsworth. I am looking for Candice, Bernice and Chester Jr.! I believe like my grandfather and their youngest sister that the older three were all put up for adoption after their mother’s death. If anyone has any information I would greatly appreciate it!! Thank you!
This is great! Based on what research I have done William would be my 9th Great-grandfather. My grandfather (Clark D. Wadsworth Sr.) has taken me to the Wadsworth family cemetery in Hope, NY. I would like to further research the family history to have a complete story. Currently I have dated the family back to William Wadsworth (1480-1550) of Long Buckby, Northamptsonshire England. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
I found a photo among my Great Grandmother’s items with Wadsworth written on the back. Elderly man in a Union uniform wearing a sword.
My G Grandmother lived in Cowansville Quebec Canada, 30 miles north of Richford VT. I would love to get some info on this gentleman if possible. I could send you a photo.
Thank you
Neil Perkins
Hello Neil, Are you able to scan the photo? I have been working on both my paternal Wadsworth line and McKenna line. I am active in many genealogy groups and would be happy to share within the Wadsworth groups. My Wadsworth line spent time in Canada during the American Civil War and returned after. You hold a treasure, Neil. Thank you for your consideration. Lisa
Hi. I’m writing from Cork in Ireland. At the moment there is an exhibition about US Navy Ships that were stationed in Cobh (Queenstown) during WW1. One of these was the USS Wadsworth. I believe it is named for Alexander Scammel Wadsworth. Can anybody tell me if he is related to James Samuel Wadsworth who died at Gettysburg? I’m researching the history of Elizabeth Wadsworth, James S.Wadsworth’s daughter who married Lord Barrymore.
Many thanks, Catherine
I am a descendent of General James S. Wadsworth and there’s no connection to the Alexander Wadsworth that you mentioned. He was from Maine and a relation to Henry Wadsworth Longfellow which means he was most likely a descendent of the Christopher Wadsworth branch of the family. DNA tests have apparently indicated that there is no connection between the Christopher Wadsworth line and the William Wadsworth line who settled in Connecticut and points west.
Hello, hope this finds you well. Alexander Spaulding Wadsworth is a relation of mine. I was able to find his grave near my house in Lock Haven Pa. I am also trying to find out if he is related to James at Gettysburg. I have a gap in history between Alexander and James. But I’m still trying to figure it out. Honestly I think they are somehow related. I am stuck of James H Wadsworth trying to figure out where he belongs in the Wadsworth line. My great grandfather was Charles A Wadsworth.
Hi, Hope all is well. I remember when you first started this back in 2005. Wow many more people jumping in. I still have our family summer Cottage in Duxbury and spend every summer there with all the Wadsworth’s This summer I am going to do some digging to put as much together as possible. I stop by Christopher’s (1632) grave sight every year, buried next to his friend “John Alden”. I am excited about the 400 reunion I’m 53 now. There is a Wadsworth still alive in Duxbury I believe in his 90’s direct descendant still on family land I will try to make contact he doesn’t know I exist lol.. I have the Family leather book “The Wadsworth Family in America 250yrs” and a few other old pieces. Have fun!! Barry Wadsworth
My name is Patricia Livingston a descendant of the Christopher Wadsworth line. Currently researching Sedate b.1730. We have so much rich information for the earliest family members via town records and journals. I am having trouble locating anything more than b, m, d records starting with Elisha(3)b.1669, Abiah(4)b.1703 and Sedate(5)b.1730.
Looking for cousins and tidbits and stories of how they lived their lives and what they were like.
My email is livingstonpatricia@gmail.com, would love to hear about any information about this line of Wadsworths.
A message from you would be sincerely appreciated.
Is there a Facebook page for all of this? Also looking for information on John Daniel Wadsworth or children and family. My dad was adopted and we found he was his father. Trying to find family out there.
My name is Sandra Elaine Wadsworth (Williams) living in New Mexico and would love to hear from you phone number 1-575-894-**** Please call I was born in Lock Haven,Pennsylvania in 1946. Moved to Nevada with my parents Elaine Selfe Temple Wadsworth and Leroy Leonard Wadsworth Married a Paul Williams Deceased now Have 4 other siblings, Sherman Leroy, deceased Leah lives in Tenneessee,Ricky deceased and sister Audrey lives in California Both parents are deceased Hope to hear from you sandee
Hey Sandee, My Grandad was Romeo Clyde Wadsworth. I know so very little about him. I would love to know more. I am from Apollo Pa. He only has 1 child out of 13 that’s still living & she never answers questions. I have been told we are ancestors of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. If we are related I would love to know.
hello, I am a great grand-daughter of Colonel Clarence S. Wadsworth, who also established the Wadsworth mansion.
I would be keen on receiving updates in relation to the 400th reunion as well as accessing a family tree.
Thank you so much.
I am trying to research my father’s heritage. He was a foundling left at a foundling home possibly in Michigan in 1924. There was a piece of paper with him that said “mother’s name Wadsworth” and “mother has light brown curly hair”. That is all the info that I have on him. He was adopted in Michigan and his birthday was celebrated on May 8th. This may be a painful subject to some, but if anyone knows anything about my father I would be very grateful. Also, he did have a rare genetically inherited eye disease as an adult called Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy. When it is inherited as a child it is called Best Disease. He went legally blind in his later years.
Thank you for this site..I am so excited to have found it! I’m Deborah Wadsworth from northern California, daughter of E.J. “Pat” Wadsworth of Birmingham, Ala and Jo Ann King Wadsworth (Sacramento, CA). All of my paternal family are/were from Alabama, from what I can tell, Blount County, and I know my grandmother Alice E. Spradley Wadsworth was born in Sterret, Ala., and died in Decatur. William Wadsworth b Lincoln Co. Georgia was my 2nd great gfather, and his wife, Temperance (Martin) Wadsworth, my 2nd great gmother. I have only begun the search for my ancestors, so hope to learn more!
Deborah….we are related,but, Wm Wadsworth,B-1794 and married Lula Jack,who died after 1830.William re-married Temperance “Tempy” Martin,who died around 1860 and is buried a short distance from where I reside,but, she is buried at Antioch Meth. Cemetery,Oneonta,AL. I can be reached by e-mail at: Lonnie.wadsworth@charter.net.
I’m hoping this is still an active site. Deborah, I am trying to determine if Alice Spradley’s husband is of the same line of Wadsworths I am researching. Was her husband Willie Otis Wadsworth? Do you know if his father was Eli Wadsworth? Thanks!
I am trying to find out more information about my great-grandfather, Harrison Morton Wadsworth Sr. I understand that he is a descendant of Gen. James Wadsworth and therefore the original Wadsworth family who came to America from Yorkshire, England in the 17th century.
I believe Harrison Morton Wadsworth Sr. was born on March 4, 1889, the day that President Benjamin Harrison took office. This is the story that my grandfather, Harrison Morton Wadsworth, Jr. told me. Apparently he was named “Harrison” after the President and the middle name “Morton” came from the name of the Vice President, Levi P. Morton. This story gained credence when going through his papers after Jr.’s death, I discovered a hand written note to Harrison Wadsworth Sr. from the Vice President. Harrison Wadsworth Sr. died at approximately age 40 in ~1929 in an industrial accident in Duluth, MN, when Jr. was five-years-old. Jr. then moved with his mother and sister to South Florida and my branch of the Wadsworth family lost touch with the rest of the clan.
I have an original copy of the 1882 “Wadsworth Family in America” book that must have come from my great-great grandparents, but I don’t really know for sure.
Please contact me if you have any information on Harrison Wadsworth Sr. or if you have any suggestions for how I can find this information. I have a new son, Harrison M. Wadsworth, V, born in March 2017. I’d really like to be able to share the family’s story with him. He’s already visited the General’s magnificent statue at Gettysburg.
Researching Harrison M Wadsworth due to wife Alice E Densmore as I descend from her line. According to his birth record, he was born Nov 6, 1888. His death was listed as April 14, 1931 in Duluth as reported in “Necrology 1912,” The Michigan Alumnus, Volumne XLIX (Oct 1, 1932): page 182
I think we must be cousins of some sort. Alice Densmore was my great grandmother. I’ve tried to work out more information on ancestry.com and referencing it against the Horace Wadsworth 250 Years of the Wadsworth Family in America book. We are planning on attending the 400 year reunion.
I have been looking for the family of Harrison M Harrison Jr. My grandmother, Mary Alice Wadsworth was his sister. I have an old Bible that was given to my father (Mary Alice son) signed by Harrison M Wadsworth Jr. Apparently he was not just his uncle but godfather as well. I always have many pictures of Harrison M Wadsworth Jr and his parents.
Harrison Sr. was the son of Norman E. Wadsworth and Nettie Jane Phillips and the grandson of Seth Porter Wadsworth and Sarah Ann Boyce and great grandson of David and Clarissa Porter Wadsworth. Yes, according to DNA, they are from the William Wadsworth that helped settle Hartford, Conn.
I lived in South Dakota was great grand father from MN. My father was born in Farmington Conn his grandparents lived in Minneapolis.Has family up there my nephew found some in bar and had a picture of my grandparents was neat.
I’m not related to the Wadsworth family but this website is very interesting. I believe my sister and brother-in-law, Holly and Ted Wells bought a lake house near the south end of Conesus Lake (NY) from a member of the Wadsworth family (It has a large lighted picture of the Great Wall of China in the down stairs recreation room). Do you know of this property and do you have any history of it? Also, does/did the Wadsworth family of Geneseo, NY have a connection to Standard Oil?
Was the last name wumkes? My grandmother is Althea Caroline wadsworth who married my grandfather eilert wumkes. TheY had a cottage on conesus lake that they sold outside of the family.
Does anyone have knowledge of Emma and Nellie Wadsworth of who spent the summer of 1875 with General Custer and Libbie Custer and had many photos taken of officers and men and women of 7th cavalry?
I did not get notification – sorry. Can you please explain – is Nellie a nickname because it doesn’t show up as one of the nine children’s names. Who is Nellie? Thank you very much! Hope you will answer – Gary
I am trying to find this Nellie and Emma Wadsworth, do you have their parents names? I have a Emma W. Wadsworth in my line daughter of John Noyes from Monroe Co Michigan, she had no sister named Nellie and the pictures of Emma & Nellie with Thomas Custer was in 1875, but the Emma mentioned above was married to Albert Baker in 1873, can you help?
I have some information on this family and would like to share it. It is mostly on Daniel Feaster Wadsworth. If you are interested please contact me at 4027061303
sandeequilter1@windstream.com Address doesn’t work, May 2019. I’ll trade 40 years worth of data on Feasters and Wadsworths. LLMCD2005 at yahoo dot com.
Got a question regarding Clarence Seymour Wadsworth. Is he part of our family and if so, uh, how? I haven’t done much research on him, but I now his father’s name was Julius and Julius was born in 1818, but that’s pretty much it, for now. They are from Connecticut, the Hartford area.
Hello, Phyllis, my great grandfather was S. D. Wadsworth, who I believe was Seymour Wadsworth. My grandmother was born in 1900, so he may have been born in the 1870s. Does this match up? I have so little information about this side of my family, and would like to learn more. Please reply, Jan
I lived in South Dakota was great grand father from MN. My father was born in Farmington Conn his grandparents lived in Minneapolis.Has family up there my nephew found some in bar and had a picture of my grandparents was neat.
I grew up with Wadsworth and work with them in South Dakota nice family from Brookings and Watertown area .I didn’t know them. However people on here get mix up there where two different family came over USA. William settled in Conn and then Chris side another ship later. According father lived in Farmington Conn suburban Hartford.
I have William H. Wadsworth’s, of Maysville,KY, personal bible. It is signed by him and dated 1840. The Bible was printed in Hartford,Ct. 1818. I bought it in Bardstown, KY for .50 cents . I would like to give it to the appropriate family. Is anyone interested?
Yes! I am a Wadsworth descendent (my Mom’s Mom). There will be big reunion this summer that I am determined to attend. I’m so excited & looking forward to meeting this side of my family. It would be wonderful to have this bible to share with the rest of my Wadsworth family!
I’m sure you have already found someone wanting the Wadsworth Bible but if not I am extremely interested in getting it. My Wadsworth ancestors helped found the city of Hartford, Connecticut but moved from the eastern states in the 1800’s. Two Wadsworth brothers came to America on “Ye olde ship Lion” in the late 1600’s and I am a descendant.
Thank you for offering the Bibke to a Wadsworth family member. It is a very generous thing to do.
Wilma Wadsworth Andrews
My grandma had three or four ,and sisters,one brother named James william Wadsworth who married the countess of Ravensworth in yorkshire England on the 30 th April 1904 don t know much about the marriage, other than my great uncle was her 3 rd husband, her maiden name was denman, her Christian names were Emma Sophia Georgiana Denman. Her mothers maiden name was Emma Jones. Emma had children to her previous marriages, Henry Baker Cresswell who died 1 st Dec. 1928, Susan Elizabeth Baker Cresswell and major A Frances Baker Cresswell died 1923 and Mary Emma Baker Cresswell died 26 Aug. 1970.Emma got her title from her 2 and. Husband the 2 and earl of Ravensworth, all of her children seemed to be from her first marriage, these children apparently were believed to have encouraged her down to London to stay with them on holiday, and refused to let her return home to her husband, my great uncle, when she did,nt return he and one of his brothers went off to America, we never knew too much about them after that although I remember visitors coming from America, one called Tommy, who I think was my 2 and, cousin.
I am trying to prove the link between Thomas Wadsworth (b 1781 and d 1841) Craven County, NC and his son William Bryan Wadsworth (b 1808 and d 1868) in NC too. Any help would be great!
Love to see some DNA on all the Wadsworth confusion. Would you please send me a link to it, and tell me how I can join, since my name is not Wadsworth. LLMCD2005 at yahoo dot com
I would like to become a part of your group. I also have Wadsworth ancestors, the most recent to me is Lucy Wadsworth (1772-1851) who was married to Amon Langdon. Lucy Wadsworth Langdon was my 4th great grandmother.
I am searching for info for my husband, Ron…His dad’s twin sister, Lois Sandlin, married Bates Wadsworth…they had 2 sons, Gerald and Charles..we believe Charles fought in the Korean or Vietnam war…he is deceased and has been for many years…these are my husband’s first cousins…we are specifically looking for info on Gerald..probably born in Lauderdale County in the late 1930’s.
I am searching for info for my husband, Ron…His dad’s twin sister, Lois Sandlin, married Bates Wadworth…they had 2 sons, Gerald and Charles..we believe Charles fought in the Korean or Vietnam war…he is deceased and has been for many years…these are my husband’s first cousins…we are specifically looking for info on Gerald..probably born in Lauderdale County in the late 1930’s.
I have a copy of a book called Two Hundred and Fifty Years of the Wadsworth Family by Horace Andrew Wadsworth in America. On the face plate it says “Published at the Eagle Steam Job Printing Rooms. 1883” although the books seems much newer than that. Do you want it? It was part of my father’s collection. My mother is related somehow.
Looking for information on: Flora Viola (Wadsworth) Wiggans – [Viola may be Violet] Born ? 1862/63, died ? 1883 – death may have been at/near birth of child Delbert Homer Wiggans. Husband: Thomas Cassius Wiggans (1861-1932). Kansas. Flora would be my great, great grandmother.
Thank you for any and all info you might have available.
That’s very interesting. Being a Wadsworth that is the same haplogroup to William, but whose family never emigrated to America, I’d be very interested to dig back through the Yorkshire records and determine why ‘my’ family moved to Ireland.
It would be nice to start a DNA data bank to consult, for 400th—Where, we can sort ourselves out. My suggestion would be a “One Name Society” (with safeguards plus funding). “What are administrator thoughts??
The “Wadsworth” name has been in use for at least 1,580 years plus it’s variant’s, which = 52.7 generations. Wadsworth = Wade + Worth (enclosure).
The Wadsworth gnome (DNA) contains numerous interesting and prominent people i.e.—Poets, Athletes, Admiral’s, Generals, Re-noun Artists, Professionals, Business Leaders, Farmers, Skilled Tradesmen, and Workers. Poor, Rich and Accomplished (you never know where and when it will pop-up. Just water, it with a useful Education.
Lets start planning!
I am currently working on the Wadsworth from Macclefield, Cheshire, who with their allied “non-conformist families” were dominate in the Silk Industry 1700 – 1890’s—plus other families from area villages.
A Joseph Wadsworth (mention in 250 years) was from Macclefield. He moved some the Silk Industry (Doherty & Wadsworth to Allentown New Jersey, U.S.A. in 1910 from Macclefield.
From my research—the (Macclefield Wadsworth’s are mostly related to Christopher Wadsworth 1609 – 1677 by DNA. (The Heptonstall Churchyards are full of them—My DNA matches A— 100% to Christopher’s—my family appears to have emanated from Heptonstall WRY Yorkshire to Cheshire, Lancashire.
As to Irish Wadsworth’s I think the English moved some settlers ” In the time of Oliver Cromwell” to at least Northern Ireland.
I’ve often thought about how we would fund the 2032 reunion and I’m open to ideas. I’d be happy to see someone take the lead or volunteer for a committee to get the ball rolling.
Also, I’m interested in your research regarding the Macclefield Wadsworths. Let me know if you find anything interesting.
Regards, Mike Wadsworth – admin for wadsworthfamily.net.
Interesting. I am new to this site. When was this discovery re Christopher & William revealed? James Ralph Wadsworth, son of Ralph Moses Wadsworth, grandson of Oas Wadsworth, great grandson of Moses Goodwin Wadsworth
Jim, we are cousins! I’m the owner of this website. My father was Milo. I had my DNA tested around 2006 and at that time I was the first (recorded) direct descendant from Christopher to do so. There were several from William’s line already documented, that had a different haplogroup than mine. Feel free to get in direct touch with me at mgwadsworth@gmail.com.
Jim, my DNA was tested in (2005?) and compared at that time to several descendants of William.
Your cousin, Mike, also a grandson of Osa, and son of Milo. I am the admin of this website.
Have you considered expanding your” Wadsworth Web Site,” to include DNA, Trees, Origins and Bios.; U.S. (by state), English & Irish, etc. (i)
The Wadsworth name: has been in use for at least, 1,270 years since it was first identified. Your Wadsworth Web Site could be used to co-ordinate and collect our research on a world wide basis. How, exciting this information will be for those Wadsworth’s able to attend 2032 Anniversary !! (ii)
Christopher Wadsworth 1609-1680 as in “250 years” was from Heptonstall, Yorkshire, across the Calder Valley from the Parish of Wadsworth, near Halifax Yorkshire. As recorded, in 1632 he arrived in Duxbury, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, on the “Lion”, Christopher was the first constable of Duxbury, Plymouth County, Massachusetts and deputy selectman and surveyor. My DNA is a100% match to Christopher’s. We are cousins!!
Wadsworth Name: and it’s many variations, include; • Waddesworth • Wadasworth • Wadsworth • Wadward • Wadworth • Wardsworth • Wodesworth • Wordsworth; all emerged from the Anglo-Saxon Era near Halifax, Yorkshire. The name Wadsworth may have developed from, Waedi or Wada, by adding “Worth” which means enclosure, place, or homestead (from the Old Yorkshire Language).
Our name was recorded in The Doomsday Book 1086—the first English Census — • Wadesuurde • Wadewrde • Wadeuorde • Wadewrde; then • Wadewurth 1204 • Waddeworth 1310 • Wadsworth 1480 • Wadsworth 1594.
I have researched my line from the early 1600 hundreds. The areas included; Yorkshire, Liverpool, Manchester, Salford, Macclesfield, Chesterfield- Derbyshire, Wrexham-North Wales, and Canada. — My family includes—Artist, Accounts, Lawyers, Judges, Aldermen, Mayors, Justice of the Peace, Tax Collectors/Overseers, Military Officers from all service branches , up to rank of Brig. General and Naval Cdr., Master Mariners, Merchant- Marine/Commodore/ Marine Superintendent of The Anchor Line/Cunard Line, Mining Engineers & Mineral Agents, Farmers & Millers, Silk Workers, Tradesmen, Weavers, Throwsters, Card Makers, and Silk Manufacturers plus prominent Religion Leaders.
I haven’t been able to make a direct connections to Heptonstall, except by DNA and instances of many Wool, Cotton and Silk Weavers in my direct family from Macclesfield, Cheshire. Joseph Wadsworth went to Patterson N. J. 1849 help to start American Silk Industry.
My family given names include; Alfred, Ann, Catherine, Caroline, Charles, Edward, Elizabeth, Emma, Eric, Fredrick, Francis, Henry, George , Hannah, James, John, Joseph, Joshua, Leonard, Maria, Martha, Matthew, Mary, Peter, Pickering, Robert, Sarah, Sidney, Stephen, Thomas, and William.
The religious history of my ancestors appears to be mainly: Methodists/Wesleyan’s, Moravians, Presbyterian, Unitarians , Baptists, Congregationtists, similar to the “ New England Colonists.”
In early Church of England records; families favored the name Wordsworth, and the dissenters (non-conformists) favored Wadsworth.
(i)If funding and support is an issue—Wadsworth crowd funding could be used.
(ii) Tree layouts must be uniform
My great-great grandfather was George Wadsworth who lived in Saratoga Springs, New York 1850-1898. He was a painter and a Baptist. George was born in England, but I don’t know where. I am seeking his birthplace and parents’ names.
How is 2019 DNA connected to William or Christopher? I am building my tree and know Nicholas Foos Wadsworth (m. Emma E Baker) is my third? grandfather. Notes indicate that we have Dewitt Clinton Wadsworth and Lucinda S Foos next, but I am pausing in my research. I’m guessing my next step is reading The Wadsworth Family in America and learn how to understand my own and other immediate family members DNA? I must say I am impressed with this website, and look forward to learning more. Is there a Facebook page for the family? Are there other websites for the family? Thank you and hello Wadsworth families.
Hi Carol,
My name is Christopher Wadsworth and I believe your George Wadsworth branch is in my tree (Hello distant, distant cousin!). George had a brother named William (Jr.)(my descendant), both the sons of William Sr. in England. I have been working on an off over 10 years and just recently (with all the extra time I have due to COVID) finally pieced this family all together with the great help of researchers in England & United States. My Wadsworth’s were also Baptists in Montreal. I believe I am the first person to trace and make connection with this family back in England thanks to a Will I was able to uncover. I have a tree on Ancestry.ca = Wadsworth/Vollmer/Velasquez Family Tree
I am located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada but my Wadsworth’s are from Ottawa Ontario & Montreal, Quebec, and before that Burlington, Vermont, and before that, England.
Please feel free to get in contact with my email below so I can explain these findings to you.
I am your relative. My cousin Judy had her DNA checked. We have family line from Christopher and Grace. I grew up in Duxbury. My grandfather Fred Wanton Wadsworth married Eva PubI cover Wadsworth. They lived on family land at the end of Stetson Lane in Duxbury.
Eva Publicover is my 2nd cousin 3x removed. Eva was born 8 Jan 1876 in West Dublin, Nova Scotia & died 15 Jun 1960 in Massachusetts. Eva’s parents are William Eli Publicover (1846-1939) & Lucretia Sperry (1846-1933). William Eli Publicover & Lucretia Sperry were married 25 Sep 1875. In addition to Eva, William Eli & Lucretia had seven other children.
My name is Betty Ann Wadsworth Howard. Direct descendant of Christopher. I haven’t had my DNA tested but my cousin has. I grew up in Duxbury, Mass. Now live in Oklahoma but my cousin lives in Duxbury and my brother in Maine. Maine Wadsworth’s and Duxbury Wadsworth related.
Thank you so much for this website. I am a direct descendant of Christopher Wadsworth through my gg grandmother Mary Wadsworth who married Hiram Parker. Christopher is my 8th great grandfather. My line is as follows: Christopher>Ebenezer>Recompence>David>David>Capt.David>Mary Wadsworth>Hiram W.Parker>Frank W.Parker>Althea Grace McClelland>me. It is interesting to note that Mary Wadsworth Parker is the great grandmother of the poet Ezra Pound. If anyone is interested in this particular line, I am more than happy to share. Thank you again for the clarification regarding the relationship between Christopher and William.
Here is the line as listed in the book: 250 years of the Wadsworth Family in America: page 168
Dav1d 7. David 6, David 5, Recompense 4, Ebenezer 3, Samuel 2, Christopher1
; a scythe manufacturer ;
Barre, Mass. ; born 1767. — 1835 ;
married Virtue Willard.
CHILDREN.
Betsey, 1790.
Perley, 1791 ; Master Mariner, lost at sea.
Susannah, 1793; married Clatlin now living
in Hopkinton.
Patty, 1796; — 1 796.
David, 1797.
Willard, 1800.
Martha, 1802; married J. D.Holden.
Samuel, 1804; —- in infancy.
Charles. 1805.
Mary, 1808; married Hiram Parker, Hopkinton.
Thank you for the correction (Christopher>Samuel>Ebenezer). I do have Samuel in my genealogical line—just failed to include his name previously. I am especially interested in any info. on Hiram Parker, husband of Mary Wadsworth. The data from 250 years of Wadsworth Family. . .shows Mary, 1808 married Hiram Parker, Hopkinton. Does Hopkinton refer to the marriage place or Hiram’s plas of residence/birth? Hiram seems to be a mystery. If anyone has data on his ancestry, I am very interested. I have reached some conclusions, but have to documentation for verification.
The Aaron Cook Family in 1630 and the Wadsworth and Talcott Families were intimately intertwined whether through marriage and close family ties or through politics and the military involvement. I have a Cooke Family Tree facebook page with a lot of information on our relationship with the Wadsworth Family. Hannah Wadsworth, the daughter of Captain Joseph Wadsworth, married Aaron Cooke IV, who were my 5th Great Grandparents. Joseph was the son of William Wadsworth, one of the Founders of Hartford, CT. If you wish to join the page, just simply put in a request and I will approve it since it is a closed group.
No this would not be the same Joseph Wadsworth. He had a son Joseph, a son Ichabod, a daughter Hannah (my 5th great grandmother), a son Jonathan and William. He was born in 1649 and died in 1730. Now it could very well be one of his childrens children. Most lived in Hartford area and Harwinton, CT.
The parents of Charity Emeline Wadsworth were Joseph Wadsworth (1750-1862)and Lydia (Harris) Wadsworth (1772-1836). She married her cousin, Nathan Wait Harris, my ggggrandfather.
I am decended from Capt Joseph Wadsworth who hid the charter of Conneticut in the famous Charter Oak in Hartford Conn. snd was married to Elizabeth Talcott
Their child was Jonathan Wadsworth who married Abigail Camp. Their child Jonathan Jonah married Abigail Flagg and their child was Henry “Harry” Wadsworth who married Eliz Bidwell in Hartford. Their son Richard Wadsworth married Ann Mclean ( I have their photos}. Their daughter Anna Marie wed
Charles M Worthington and their son was Walter E. Worthington, my grandpa, who married Harriet Weigle and their daughter Ruth m. James Walter Angell and my name is James Worthington Angell. More info available
Glad I found your site. I am a descendant of Clarissa Wadsworth Packard born about 1793 in Rochester, NY and died in Iowa. I found something that says she is a descendant of Joseph Wadsworth of Charter Oak fame. I can’t find the connection. I’m having a hard time finding anything past Clarissa. How many generations does your book have? Would it have Clarissa in it?
Hi Sara. Was Clarissa married to Asahel 1779-1863? I have been doing research on Dr. Alvin DeWitt Wadsworth who ran a sanitarium in Norwalk, CT. His sanitarium still stands in South Norwalk. Are you related to this Alvin Wadsworth? If so Asahel parents were Capt Joseph(1745-1824)m Jerusha Marsh. Joseph 1745 parents were Joseph 1717 and Elizabeth Cook, parents of Jos was Joseph and Joanna Hovey. This Joseph’s parents were Capt.Joseph of the Charter Oak and m Elizabeth Talcott. His parents, William Wadsworth and Sarah Talcott, were the original settlers in Hartford, CT
If this is your family line, would love to hear from you.
Holly
I’m interested in the descendants of Susanna Fenn and Lt. Samuel Wadsworth, son of Lt. Samuel. They had James and Samuel. Susanna died the same year Samuel is born. Susanna is a blood aunt of mine, third gen. in the colonies.
Hello. My husband, Michael Schieffelin, is the grandson of William Ross Proctor Jr.. WRP Jr. was a grandson x7 of Samuel Wadsworth and his father was Christopher Wadsworth. So I believe that makes my husband the grandson x8. We are very mindful of many roots in our family tree, particularly on the Schieffelin side, and also the Singer Sewing Machine side on the Proctor line but to the best of my knowledge I don’t think many of us know about this connection to such an early American settler. It was fun to discover.
I have just come accross this, I am Guy Wadsworth, I have just read the NY Times article of the 1882 reunion. Very strange, when I married in 1985 my best man was Miles Standish, I remember him saying that an ancestor was a marine on the Mayflower or similar.
If any of you drink Guinness, my grandfather was CEo of Guinness in London and built the London Guinness Brewery in Park Royal in Wadsworth road. The only US connection we have is my father being given an American bronze star for doing something at the battle of Arnhem which he parachuted into in 1944
If you are a descendant of Christopher Wadsworth who came over on the Lion in 1632 you are related to John and Priscilla Alden as I have info their granddaughter x2 Mercy Wiswall married into Wadsworth line.
Hello, My name is John Sloan. I am researching the Descendants of Elder Thomas Dymoke of Barnstable as part of my extended family. As part of my research notes I have the following information and a question concerning the Gen Wadsworth mentioned:
Shubael Dimick, III and Ester Pierce, b.-29 Nov 1750, Mansfield, CT, d.-?, m.-Eleanor ? . In 1790 census Samuel was in Tyringham, MA with 4 males under 16 and 2 females. In 1794 and 1798 there are land sale records in Tyringham, MA with his name and also his wife, Eleanor, is listed on these records. About 1800 Samuel moved to Rochester, NY. After that move no record can be found about him. His wife and 4 ch. died in about one year, and Gen. Wadsworth brought up the 2 surviving ch., Ephraim and Polly.
Children of Samuel Dimick and Eleanor ? : all b. Tyringham, MA.
6-62 1) Ephraim Jefferson: b.- 1 June, 1787, d.-13 Mar 1832, m.-Cynthia Ann Couch
2) Alvy: b.- ? (possibly husband of Polly)
3) son: b.-before 1790
4) son: b.-before 1790
5) Polly: b.- before 1790
6) dau.: b.-before 1790
Would you have any information as to the first name of Gen Wadsworth?
I am a direct descendant of Thomas Wadsworth and Rebeca passmore. I have researched my part of the wadsworth family tree for the past few years. my family is from wesmorland county penna. i have most if not all the info on there sons and daughters all the way down to me,So i may be able to help some of you that are in this leg of the wadsworth family.I also have web sites i can send you with tons of info.
I too am a descendant of Thomas. Please send info regarding his son Thomas, and then Joseph. My grandfather was Wilbert Wadsworth, s/o Jesse, from Indiana and Westmoreland Counties in PA.
Hello, My great grandfather was James Wadsworth, brother of Jessie. My grandmother was Margaret. Her mother Rosa Campbell Wadsworth Died in childbirth and Rosa’s sister Ella adopted her and raised her. James Remarried and had 2 more children . I never knew this until shortly before my grandmother died. She never mentioned 2 sisters that lived 10 miles from her. Not sure what happened to James. My name is in the book. 250 years of Wadsworth Family.
I am the granddaughter of Narry Wadsworth and Margaret Cramer Wadsworth of Cramer Pa My Mother Ethel Mae Wadsworth born May 25 1899. she had an uncle jim wadsworth of Blacklick Pa. Indiana Co. I would like to know more.
also sandeequilter1@gmail.com I have run across Thomas Wadsworth and Rebecca and was wondering if you would send info to me at the address below;Sandee (wadsworth) Williams
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I live on FRED SNOW RD in Becket, MA. Our house next to the Snow House
built on WADSWORTH HILL. We have wanted to know why this land (8 acres) is named Wadsworth Hill. Any information on The Wadsworth’s from Becket MA. ??
My 3rd grandmother, Charity Emeline Wadsworth was born in Becket, Mass. in 1816 and married Nathan W. Harris on March 31 in 1836 in Becket, Mass. Charity was a daughter of Joseph Wadsworth who was born in Duxbury in 1750 but also lived in Becket, Mass.
My grandmother on my fathers side was a Wadsworth and Thomas Wadsworth and Rebecca Passmore were my 5 th ggrandparents.Any information you could share would be greatly appreciated.
Please send me a link to your website. There’s a lot of dispute about the descendants of Thomas and Rebecca. I’d like some new insight. Thanks… LLMCD2005 at yahoo.com
My grandfather is Wilbert Wadsworth of central PA. I’ve spoken to someone in the UK who said the name can be found as far back as the 13th century with birth & death records of Waddisworth in Yorkshire and Heptonstall churches.
I took a trip to the church in Heptonstall, England and the parish of Wadsworth. There are many gravestones with the name Wadsworth there. I am a descendant of Christopher of the Barnstable Ma area.
Hello, my grandmother’s grandfather was Moses Wadsworth. His daughter, Eunice married William Farr. Their daughter was my grandmother.
I have a copy of a genealogy assembled by a family friend Edith Summer and published in 1959. This book is titled “Descendants of Thomas Farr of Harpswell, Maine and ninety allied families. I would be willing so scan some pages if helpful.
Lonnie, my email address is nltaylor2011@gmail.com. Please send me an email and I will send you a scan of those pages. The print is small, so I will do my best.
can anyone help with info re our distant relative by the name of John de Wordysworth who had a son called Richard (Ricardus) Wordysworth.
John was Born 1275 ? and that’s where I come to a complete halt. Any info would be appreciated.
His father is believed to be William de Wordysworth 1250-1300.
Interesting to see this line morph from Wordyswoth to Waddesworth to Wadsworth.
Cheers
Greg Wadsworth
Before my grandmother passed away she informed me that we’re descendants of Christopher Wadsworth. i know my name doesn’t carry his but i would like to know if this is true or not. She left the family with a book containing the family crest and a extensive list of generations all the way to Christopher Wadsworth. I presently don’t have access to the book but a close relative does. Great website and great to know where my family came from. Thanks!
Hi Chris,
I too am related to Christopher Wadsworth. So far have traced that side of my family back to the 12th century.
If I can help just let me know.
Cheers
Greg
I am 10th generation from Christopher to Joseph to Elisha to both Waits to Lewis Lumber to Herbert to Herbert, Jr to Herbert Todd. I haven’t had much luck finding Christopher’s antecedents. Maybe, someone can help me with that😃. My email is corsa1330@gmail.com.
Thanks. I sent the original book to Dr John Wadsworth, my cousin in Portland, OR.
I am looking for people in my family tree. My grandfather was Martin Luther Wadsworth and grandmother Ann Frank Wadsworth. I was never told who my decent family was or current. I would like to know more. Can anyone help me?
Good day, I’m Michael Rowe Wadsworth of Farmington, Connecticut. I stumbled across this site just recently. This section of the family is of and from William Wadsworth side originally 107 Main Street Farmington, CT. The family homestead still stands at 378 yrs. old, one of the first homes built at 107 Main Street in Farmington. My father, Captain Dwight Wadsworth was born in the parlor (living room) as did most of his his siblings. His father, Adrian R. Wadsworth was a highly successful dairy famer, business man and civil engineer. He and his father were successful in growing apples, peaches, and pears from their orchard on Rattlesnake Mt` father and him were successful. As I have found this site, I will enjoy all of your posts and comments. I look forward to sharing “stuff” with all of you. Don’t be shy
Would love to hear from you.
My 4th great grandmother Rachel Tucker Copeland 1763-1845 (born in NC died in SC)
daughter of William Tucker Jr and Abigail Wadsworth 1741-1825
granddaughter of William Tucker Sr and Rachel Adams married Dec 1728
Milton, Norfolk, Massachusetts
Is she a descendant of William Wadsworth and Sarah Talcott
(William on passenger list for ship Lyon 1632)
or Christopher Wadsworth 1609-1677
Thank you in advance
Adelaide
I’m a direct descendant of Christopher Wadsworth and would like any info on family tree. Have gone back to William de Wordysworth in 13th century. The name has morphed/changed quite a bit to present day spelling.
Cheers
Greg
Hi Sue. Could you verify for me that Robert Wadsworth was the son of Thomas and Rebecca? Also, could you list all of Robert’s children?
That you in advance,
Al
I’m in the process of joining the DAR Need information On Susan Camp Wadsworth either birth date and place of birth or place and daate of death Her husband was John Noyes Wadsworth born in 1758 Her children were John born in 1781 and Wedwoth born in 1782 They probably were born and died in Durham Middesex Co Ct. They all come from the Book Wadsworth family 250 years Can anyone help me? It is my one missing link Maybe she died after the birth of Wedworth?
My Mother passed a year ago and I’ve only glanced at the family tree material that was left behind. I have a original Wadsworth family tree that was printed around the late 1880s. My grandfather and great grandfather are Gerald B Wadsworth. My grandpa was born in NY and died in Suffield CT. Him and my great grandfather were ancestry buffs. I know from the book my lineage consists of Henery Wadsworth Longfellow. The book is written by Horace A Wadsworth it entails 250 years of heritage. I can look up any ancestry prior to 1882. Please contact me with questions, through this book I was able to relate myself to Longfellow. Back then many people took on their Mothers name as a middle name and the fathers as the last name. My great grandfather even questioned a piece of the book, in which he corrected the author and I have the original response from him.
I have been working on my wife’s background. She is Carol Ann Wadsworth. I have followed her tree back as far as Thomas and Elizabeth Barnard Wadsworth. He was born in 1651 in East Hartford Conn. and he died in 1725, burried in E. Hartford, Conn.His parents were William & Elizabeth Stone Wadsworth He was born 1594 Long Buckley, Northamptonshire, England. He is burried in Hertford, Conn. My wifes family were supposedly related to Zilpah Wadsworth who was the mother of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. So far; I have not been able to make the connection between the New England Wadsworths and the Alabama-Georgia Wadsworths. I have posted my wife’s family tree on Ancestry.com Can anyone help me make so more connections? Please Email me at zadie0042@yahoo.com Thanks, Mike Lubman
I have Walter Wadsworth, born in Hartford Ct Mar 1801, died Decatur Ga Nov 1875. His obituary states that he was born in Hartford. Son John Jr, born in SC 1822, died I think 1882, lived in Calhoun County Alabama, then in Rome, Ga. He had 3 daughters that I know of, not sure of sons. I have him as son of James Wadsworth Jr and Abigail May but I have not been able to substantiate that to my complete satisfaction.
Hemon Wadsworth was my great great great grandfather. He was born in New York, settled in Wisconsin, then moved to Palmer, Nebraska. He is buried there with his son Charles E. Wadsworth and grandson Elmer Wadsworth. Hemon was born in 1822 and fought in the Civil War for the Wisconsin Infantry. He married Almrilla Greenman. I do not have information on who his parents were. Any help would be appreciated.
My grandfather was also named Jeremiah Wadsworth. He passed away on April 14, 2014. He was the ninth generation of Wadsworth to live and die in the home where his wife of 67 years still resides. The house is located at 107 Main St in Farmington CT. Our family has lived in this house for the last 368 years.
Good evening Jeremiah,
My name is Rich Collier and also live in Farmington, CT,. I am also a 56th Great grandson of Joseph Wadsworth, through his daughter Hannah Wadsworth Cook, who married Capt. Aaron Cooke. My mothers name is Ann Cook. My question is and have been looking for quite sometime, for the grave of Captain Joseph Wadsworth. I can find the graves of many of the Wadsworths including my ggggggrandmother Hannah and Aaron, who are buried in Harwinton.
The first Aaron Cook is also the first settler and house builder in Simsbury where there is a monument. But it certainly cannot beat out the good fortune that your family has had in living in that historic house on Main St.
No Jeremiah, I have not. I did talk to the towns historian and she said no. But I will double check anyways. Are you related to William Wadsworth that lives on Main St also. I have been meaning to give him a call. I have a document signed William Wadsworth and Ruth Wadsworth, that pertained to land bought by Aaron Cooke and Hannah Wadsworth Cooke (daughter of Capt Jos. Wadsworth).
My wife’s mother is Barbara Evon Wadsworth. She is originally from Florida. She is an optometrist who now works part time and lives in Stuarts Draft, Virginia. She has 4 children and was a Gebb before taking back her maiden name of Wadsworth. My wife, Anita, is the oldest. She is a dentist and lives in Stuarts Draft as well. Anita has a sister who is a pharmacist, another sister who is a radiology technician, and a brother who teaches at a private Methodist affiliated university in Oklahoma City. He is finishing his Doctor of Education in something, although not sure exactly what.
My maternal great grandmother was Jane Wadsworth Neale of Norristown, Pa. I believe her father was a physician in Philadelphia. Does anyone know how far back her family tree in the U.S. goes and who any of her ancestors may be? Many thanks.
I am trying to locate the family of James Raymond Wadsworth who was born in Hastings, NY in 1899 and died in Spokane, Washington in 1969. He was a 1920 graduate of Cornell and was a professor of languages at the University of Michigan and the University of Nebraska. He was married to Hazel G. Wadsworth and have evidence that they lived in Lincoln, Neb. in 1947 (last date I could find). My husband is in possession of Mr. Wadsworth’s Phi Beta Kappa key from Cornell and would like for his relatives if found to have it.
Do you have a Nathan Lytle m. Sarah Wadsworth born ca 1792 and she may be a dau of Thomas Wadsworth and Mary Wiley? We have an Ann Wadsworth wife of John Norris that is also supposed to be a dau of Thomas Wadsworth and Mary Wiley. I don’t have the publication that I see on the internet and was hoping she might be listed. Is the book well documented? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Christopher Wadsworth is my 10th great grandfather. A year or so ago I was able to prove descendancy from Jonathan Wadsworth Jr. (Becket, Berkshire, Massachusetts) and joined the DAR. My maternal great-grandmother was Flora Belle Wadsworth.
G’Day from OZ.
Christopher is also my great-grandfather (10 or 11 times ago). Any info you need I might be able to help you.
Have traced this line back to the 13th century.
Cheers
Greg Wadsworth
I am also descendant from 1.Christopher, 2.Joseph, 3.Elisha, 4.Wait, 5.Wait Jr, 6.Louis Lumbar, 7.Herbert Sr, 8.Herbert Jr, 9.Herbert T, 10.Deborah, then Me. I am interested in any family history before Christopher. I have seen many different fathers for Christopher, but don’t know which one is correct. I have my tree on Ancestry.com:
my 8th great grandfather was Thomas Wadsworth born in clerkenwells england married Rebecca passmore after they came to baltimore maryland looking to share info and looking for thomas’ parents names or names of his brothers or sisters I belive his father’s name is william
Tim wadsworth
Hello, Tim,
I am also descended from Thomas Wadsworth and Rebecca Passmore. Thomas Wadsworth is my 6th great grandfather. I have not been able to find anything else about the parents or siblings of our English ancestors. Can you provide a reference to William as Thomas’ father? Any idea where the family came from before Clerkenwell?
Susan that is a good question I have hit the wall you could say.It has taken me a good 5 years part time to get to thomas. Which one of the family members are you a descendant of ?
Tim
Hi, Tim,
Best I can tell, this is my Wadsworth tree:
Thomas Wadsworth & Rebecca Passmore
–> Robert Wadsworth (the Revolutionary War vet)
—-> Jesse Wadsworth
——> William Wadsworth
——–> George Wadsworth
———-> Basil Wadsworth (my grandfather)
I may have counted wrong, and Thomas may be my 5th great grandfather — not my 6th. In any case, I’d love to go to England armed with some more pointers to help me find where Thomas was born and/or raised. I thought that if you knew where his father William was from, I could start there.
Hi Susan. I am a Wadsworth from Detroit. My grand father was Donald Wadsworth his brother was Jack Wadsworth. My Great Grand father was George Wadsworth. His wife was named Jene although ansestry.com has her as Jane that is incorrect. I have the original census from Detroit and I can see her name was written kind of messy so I understand why they think it was Jane.
anyy way I was wandering if you had any info about the Wadsworth from England that were ornamental iron workers. I was told that is what my family did before they came to Canada then Detroit in the early 1900’s.
Thanks alot,
Candace
Hi Sue. Could you verify for me that Robert Wadsworth was the son of Thomas and Rebecca? Also, could you list all of Robert’s children?
That you in advance,
Al
Hi Sue. Could you verify for me that Robert Wadsworth was the son of Thomas and Rebecca? Also, could you list all of Robert’s children?
That you in advance,
Al
Hello,
I Thomas Wadsworth is my 5th great grandfather and he and his son Thomas are both buried in Pershing Cemetary near Derry Pa less than 10 miles from me. My great grandfather was James Wadsworth and his father was Samuel, his father was Thomas, and His father was Thomas who came as an indentured servent and married Rebecca Passmore in Maryland. I also have been trying to do research on his father in England but have had no luck. Any help would be appreciated.
I too am a descendant of Thomas. I am doing research for DAR and would like to know more about Thomas, his son Thomas, and Samuel. My grandfather was Wilbert Wadsworth who lived in Indiana and Westmoreland Counties in PA. Would love to see anything you could share.
Hi Cindy, Wilbert was the Brother to James My great grandfather. There were Wilbert James and Jessie. I have a picture of them in storage as little boys. My grandmother had it.
I am wondering if my family descended from Thos. Wadsworth and Rebecca Passmore. Samuel Wadsworth, my 4th great grandfather lived in Frederick County, Maryland, in the early 1800s. Can any of you help me determine if Samuel descended from Thomas and Rebecca?
Hi, I’m a descendant of Thomas Wadsworth (Oct.4,1713, D 1760 Joppa, Harford, Maryland, USA.
His parents are William Wadsworth B1685 D.1746 in Little Bowden, Northhamptonshire Eng. (?)
Thomas’s children: Robert J. wadsworth B Jun. 22, 1750 Joppa D. Sept. 9, 1823/25 Shinston, Harrison, West Virginia USA.Other children: John, Eleanor,Ann,Thomas II,Mary,Robert (as stated before),William,William,Samuel and Michael.
Anything else I might be able to help you with just ask.
Cheers Greg Wadsworth
I was born in Oroville, CA in 1949 (the youngest and only child born outside Oklahoma) to Aubra Marton Wadsworth (6/10/1916 Neligoni, OK) and Marjorie Mae Roller Wadsworth (4/25/1923 Sperry, OK). My grandfather, Ollie Wadsworth and his three brothers are mentioned in Wadsworth Family in America. His father was Samuel Wadsworth and his mother was Alice Goforth. According to family legend Alice was Choctaw and one day in 1884 when my grandfather was 4, Samuel was away and Alice, miserable not being with her people, left with the 4 boys in the wagon and when she came to a crossroads, stopped and lifted the boys one by one out of the wagon then drove off to live with the Choctaw (she knew her sons wouldn’t be accepted there). This is how I heard the story my entire life. Totally true? I don’t know but it sure does a great family story! I will post more about my father’s immediate family later. Wadsworth Proud!
do you have any info about samuel wadsworth i may have some info on him if you have his birth date and death i have info on samuel wadsworth’s from westmorland penna area
Tim
Judith, Do you know which land run they came in on? My great grandmother is Ollie’s half sister-Lavina Ellen Wadsworth-Wells Brown Merchant. I know she was issued a letter signed by Ronald Reagan on the 75th Ann. as a living survivor of it, but I was a kid and don’t remember what it said. Thank you for any help. Linda Marrie Williams
I found your post to be very interesting since my grandmother’s name was Florence Viola and she named one of her daughters Flora. She was born near Wellington, Kansas in 1886. My grandfather was Wilson David Wadsworth born 9/17/1875 in Harrison, Boone County, Arkansas and his father (my great grandfather) was Samuel Michael Wadsworth.
Hello Judith. I just found this web site and find it very interesting. My Grandfather (Wilson David Wadsworth) was your Grandfather Ollie’s oldest brother. My grandpa was born in Harrison, Boone County, Arkansas on September 17, 1875. Their parents names were Samuel Michael Wadsworth and Nancy Alice Goforth Wadsworth. They were married on September 17, 1874 and my grandpa was born on their first wedding anniversary. My grandpa and family moved to Colorado in the 1930’s but I still have cousins living in Nelogony, OK. I have the real facts about how our grandparents were abandonded if you are interested please email me at hlawja@yahoo.com
Hey,
My father is Raymond William Wadsworth and my grandfather is Roy William Wadsworth. Both are still alive and kicking. I have 1 brother and 1 sister both Wadsworths. I also have about 10 cousins and we all live in NC. Would love to know more about our past. Thanks!
I am trying to confirm the lineage of my 3rd Great grandfather Joseph Wadsworth. He raised his family in Chester County Pa but I have found several family trees on Ancestry.com that have him being the son of J Moses Wadsworth 1783- 1819, of Bedford Co, PA and his first wife Mary. So how did he get from Bedford to Chester County? My mother is skeptical that his family came from Bedford Co. so I’m trying to track it down. I have tried to access the Wadsworth Family in America Volume 2 to see if it could shed some light but I can not seem to get a hold of it.
My name is Dwight Wadsworth originally from Farmington CT. I am currently in the U.S. Navy like my grandfather I was named after. I am thrilled to see a site with our last name on it.
My father, Charles Lee Wadsworth, was the grandson of Peter Wadsworth, who was the son of a wealthy English industrialist. Apparently Peter was involved in a scandalous romantic liaison which resulted in him being expelled from the England and granted 150 acres of farm land to homestead in southern Indiana, probably around 1835-1850. Peter had 11 children who went on to have families of their own. If you visit the town of Elmer, Indiana, you will see a small cemetery which is divided amongst two families: the Wadsworths and the McLaughlins. Richard Nixon is a first cousin of my father, having been born to one of his aunts. My father says there were lawyers, harness makers, judges, a patent medicine salesman who was scandalously jailed, and violin makers amongst his Wadsworth relatives. He also made mention of an unmarried Wadsworth cousin who became pregnant by a traveling preacher. She and her daughter were well respected members of the community who were buried side by side in the Elmer Indiana cemetery. My father had four daughters. We relocated to St. Paul, Minnesota, where I still live, and my sisters have scattered across the U.S., depending upon their various occupations and marraiges.
My maiden name is Wadsworth. My father was Herman Wadsworth born in Huntsville Alabama. in 1904. His father was William Thomas Wadsworth who died about 1914 when my father was only 10 yeaars old. His wife’s maiden was I think Minnie Ingram. I would like to hear from some Wadsworth relatives. My father had a brother, Uncle Clarence Wadsworth we used to visit in Elmore Co. Alabama (Wetumpka) when I was a child. He died when my children were young, many years ago.
I am married to Jack Woodall of Georgia. I know that in Alabama some of the Woodalls married some of the Wadsworths. We have found out that the Woodalls are some of his ancesters who originated from Va. Would like to know a lot more.
I’m a Wadsworth and have had our ancestry researched recently. There is a book entitled, “Wadsworth Family in America,1663-1985” by Mary Jane (Fry) Wadsworth, MCDowell Pub.,Utica,Ky. 1985. The southern branch of the Wadsworth’s came down from North Carolina,settled in GA.,AL.,MS.,TX. and CA. Then, you have the Wadsworth’s that came into the country and settled in Mass. and spread across the mid-west. We’re a diverse bunch !
The Mass. Wadsworth’s arrived in America in 1630 (Christopher and William). Christopher settled in Duxbury Mass, and William settled in Conn. I have a copy of a book written by Horace Wadsworth compiled from a Huge Wadsworth Family Reunion in Duxbury in 1881. This Reunion was mostly descendants of Christopher. Book contains every Wadsworth who attended the reunion, and annotates how each are connected to Christopher. My Great Grandfather was 10 years old at that reunion, and is how I can directly trace my connection to Christopher. Not to mention how I can also connect my family tree to several travelers on the Mayflower.
Ralph,
Willie Wadsworth,our grandfather’s father was Asa Freeman Wadsworth and he was married to Johanna Fulenwider. Asa’s father was Stephen Wadsworth married to Mary Murphree. Then Stephen’s father was William Wadsworth,who was married 3 times,Wife (1) Lula Jack,(2) Temperence and (3) Lou Cynthia Glover. Our nearest Civil war kin was Grandmother Genie’s father,James Shell. James E.Shell was a Private in Co. B,5th Batt’n Alabama Infantry. He lived from 1844-1899 and is buried at Antioch Cemetery in Oneonta,AL.
Ralph,
I am not a Wadsworth, but I am kin to the Stephen Wadsworth, b. 1850, son of William Wadsworth & Temperance Martin. My g. grandmother was Margaret Wadsworth, b. 1824, daughter of William Wadsworth & Lula Jack. Stephen & Margaret shared a father (William). Stephen Wadsworth is my great grand uncle (according to Ancestry.com).
After marrying William Davidson in Marshall Co., AL in 1826, Margaret & family settled in Lawrence Co., AL and remained there until their deaths. I was born & raised in Lawrence Co., AL, and currently live in Huntsville.
Beyond my g. grandmother, my information comes from Wadsworth researchers that I am now trying to verify as best as I can. I do not have copies of documentation that would support most of their claims, but they appear to be reliable. (I’m not referring to trees on Ancestry, many of which contain erroneous information.)
Christopher Robert Wadsworth born in Solihull West Midlands Birmingham 1983. Family originated from Sheffield Yorkshire but only traced family tree back that far roughly early 1900’s. not many Wadsworths around, especially in Devon.
I am named for the first of this Wadsworth line to arrive in America. My grandfather, Leslie Hardy Wadsworth (born in Provo, Utah 1/19/1891) was a Mormon elder, and visited England several times in the 50’s and 60’s doing genealogical research. He compiled a hand written document which was about 8 inches thick, tracing the family back to 1066 (we are Normans, originally). Unfortunately, this book was loaned to his son Kent, who has since died. If it could be located, it would shed light on the family lineage. I have found hand written family records from the 1500’s, but the further you go back, the harder it gets due to the variety of spellings used (Wordsworth, for instance). My uncle Kent passed away a few years ago in Utah. I’m hoping someone has come into possesion of it so that the work he put into it is not lost.
My line from Christopher in Duxbury is as follows: Christopher Wadsworth Joseph Wadsworth Elisha Wadsworth Abiah Wadsworth Sedate Wadsworth Sedate Wadsworth Abiah Wadsworth Joseph Warren Wadsworth William Myron Wadsworth Leslie Hardy Wadsworth Lois Wadsworth Williams Christopher Robert Williams
Hi Chris, I am also a descendent of Martha Ann Hardy and William Myron Wadsworth of Hooper Utah. Your Grandfather Leslie Wadsworth, ( who we called Uncle Tess) is the brother of My Grandma Flora Bell Wadsworth King We are having a Wadsworth Reunion in Grace Idaho on July 9 2014, for the families of William and Martha Ann Wadsworth ( parents of Leslie). I have been trying to find information on Uncle Leslie children to share. But not having much luck. I did a Google search using William Kent Wadsworth and that is how I found your post. I also seen a picture posted on “Family search photos stories” of the three brothers, Will, Tess and Uncle Howard Wadsworth. The caption under it said the picture was found with items of W Kent Wadsworth . There is a name and an Email address of this person. How wonderful it would be if she knew what happened to his possessions. and you found his work. Kent was in a rest home when he died but no one in our family knew it until we read it in the paper. So sad as he had Family so close.
It would be worth a try for you to see if the lady who posted the picture, knew anything about the book. I would love an update your family as we have lost track of everyone since your Grandpa’s sister “Aunt Iris” passed she was the family historian. I was named after one of Uncle Tess’s wives Melba Rose , but know nothing about her. I live in Riverside Ca. all my family is still in Hooper Ut and local area. Hope to hear from you ( I am on face book under Melba Mccowan Riverside ca . how wonderful it would be to be in touch with someone from Uncle Tess’s family.
Hi Melba. Uncle Tess (Lovey to us) had four children who lived to adulthood, and at least one who died as an infant. The four grown children were Elma Bernice Wadsworth (Jacobs), b 8/26/1913 d 1/3/1983, Melba Rose Wadsworth (Geraghty) b 9/18/1915 d 5/15/1974, Lois Wadsworth (Williams,my mother)
b 7/12/1923 d 4/16/1993, and William Kent Wadsworth b 10/12/1929 d 12/7/2009. I believe you were named after his daughter, Melba Rose. If you are interested I have compiled a genealogy of the Wadsworth family through Tess’ lineage which goes back as early as the mid 400’s on the welsh side. I’m sorry I didn;t see this post until after the reunion, but please reach back to me if you get this. I will also try to find you on Facebook.
I am also descendant from Christopher, Joseph, and Elisha, but from there we split for I am from Elisha’s son Wait, Wait Jr, Louis Lumbar, Herbert Sr, Herbert Jr, Herbert T, Deborah, then Me. I am interested in any family history before Christopher. I have seen many different fathers for Christopher, but don’t know which one is correct. I have my tree on Ancestry.com:
There appears to be several groups of Wadsworth’s that came to the states either through the New England states and those that came here through Virginia. Most of those Wadsworth’s that came from Virginia by way of Dublin,Ireland went to Georgia, on to Alabama,Mississippi ,Texas and California. Some of us fought for the North and some for the South. I can trace my ancestry to Georgia,but, not sure from that point. At any rate, proud of our southern heritage ! Roll Tide !
Ralph, as far as I know there is only one, although I’ve seen many versions of the same thing, including pencil sketches, tattoos, printed and online. I’m not sure which Wadsworth family it belongs to, but for now we will share it with all Wadsworths.
Should be only one. It is:3 silver Fleur-de-leis on red background (Argent). The crest: On a globe of the world, winged proper, an eagle rising up.
Mott:Aquila Non Captat Muscas-The eagle does not catch flies or The eagle flies un-captured.
Hope this helps.
Cheers
Greg Wadsworth
Gregory….same coat-of-arms that was passed on to me by my Uncle Gayle Wadsworth(deceased)now. Ralph is my cousin who lives in TN.I find it interesting how some of the Wadsworths up north are able to trace their lineage back to the 1600’s. I have only been able to trace mine back to the 1700’s and it’s difficult to determine which Wadsworths migrated from England to northern ports of entry as opposed to those who landed in the Carolinas and moved to the southern states.
I am a Wadsworth. How do I know if we are related? I am getting married next month and am concerned that my sister and I are the end of the Wadsworth line in MA. Can you help me find out if this is true?
I know of few Wadsworths in Massachusetts that have traced their line through Peleg Wadsworth and beyond that. If you would like more info email me at rslcpjr@gmail.com. Peace!
My mothers maiden name is Wadsworth. There are still at least a couple in MA that i know of. Family tree was done and ancestry is traced through Peleg. Rest assured a new generation with the last name is intact and already creating another generation. If you would like to compare notes or trees to find connection email me at rslcp@gmail.com. Peace!!!!
I don’t know how active this site is. I am responding to a really old post. My fathers name is Peleg and his father before him and so on. The name is actually still being passed on. I have done some (little) research and would like to know when this line arrived in North America. I have found William who was a servant but do not know if that is the right line. Any info would be great Thanks
Peleg is from the Christopher line via: 1 Christopher Wadsworth (b. 1609), 2. Deacon John Wadsworth (b. 1638), 3. John Wadsworth (b 1672), 4. Peleg Wadsworth (b.1715), 5. BG Peleg Wadsworth (b. 1748).
Hope this helps you. Have you set up a Ancestry.com Tree?
How far up can you go on the Wadsworth side of your family? If you can get to a ancestor that was living in 1881, then they may have attended a huge Wadsworth Reunion in Duxbury. The Reunion was Documented by Horace Wadsworth and published into a book in which all participants where given a copy. That book can now be found in may places digitally. Title is: 250 Years of the Wadsworth Family in America, by Horace A Wadsworth. In the book in the back, there is a list of every Wadsworth attending the reunion, with an accounting of how they are Descendant from Christopher or William by generation. This book is a must have by any Wadsworth descendant of Christopher or William. Find your way to your Ancestor attending the Reunion, you have your line given to your as far back as the first Wadsworth to arrive in America.
I’ve been trying to find out myself. There seems to be those Wadsworth’s that came to America by way of England and Ireland. They either settled in the New England states or Virginia. I’m looking for the southern group that came down from the Carolinas, went to Georgia,Alabama,MS.,TX. and finally to California. Being born and raised in Alabama,trying to find information on the Wadsworth’s is difficult,since most of them seem to have been poor farmers and were not highly educated (especially those from Blount Co.,AL.)
I’m not a Wadsworth but I think this could be one of the folks you’re looking for. This is on Ancestry.com—Blacks Found in the Deeds of Laurens & Newberry Counties, SC: 1785-1827– A Bill of Sale from March of 1822 that mentions a tract of 80 acres called ” the mountain tract” having once veen part of the Estate of Thomas Wadsworth near the Little River. Mary Wilson was selling it to her brother Thomas. It states the land was leased for 75 years by her father from the Trustees of the Wadsworthville Poor School. That tract was near a possible ancestor of mine named Washington Williams. Of course I was interested in seeing what the Poor School was and stumbled on this site. Might be a source for you!
I received an e-mail back in Oct. 2012, that we are related to a John Wadsworth,whose brother was Thomas Wadsworth. John Wadsworth joined the Confederate army in August 1862 at Talladega,Coosa Co.,AL. and supposedly served in the 44th Alabama Infantry,Capt. Coleman’s Co. F. However, I’ve been unable to confirm all of this. I’m a new member in the Sons of the Confederacy and have been trying to find out which of our lineage served in the Confederacy from Alabama (in particularly, from Blount Co.,AL. Hope all is well with you.
Hello.
I also am a direct descendent of Christopher Wadsworth, with the most recent generations living in Overbrook, Kansas. I wonder where our two lines diverge. I have an ancestry.com tree I could show you; do you have one I could see?
Kathleen Lomax
(my mom is a Butel but with a Wadsworth grandmother)
Great site, I do not know if we have any family ties as we are from the Wadsworth families still in England, but I enjoy the layout and clarity of your site. How about some pictures of Wadsworths?
Hello Lonnette! I am a 5 times great granddaughter of Sedate b. 1730. Nice to meet you. Then Lois Wadsworth who married John Whitey b. 1763, and on to John Whitney, John Whitney and then Emma Whitney b.1882 who married George Ellis, my great grandfather.
Great Job!! My sister Karen and I own Minor league Baseball teams. We are related to Christopher still have a family home on the Ocean in Duxbury Ma.
The name of our company is “The Wadsworth Sports Group” Barry would love to Know if we are related to Louis Fenn Wadsworth
It’s nice to see Wadsworth family still residing in Duxbury. I’m in Christophers line as well (I’m named after him). Has anyone ever figured out how he got to the U.S.? I’ve researched ship’s manifests of the period, but only find William. There is some speculation that this is his older brother, but that remains speculation. I have traced the family line back, an dwill provide you my spreadsheet if you are interested.
Chris, thanks for your comments on my website. As far as the relationship between William and Christopher, DNA tests have proven conclusively that they were not related. How Christopher came to America is still unclear.
HELP WADSWORTH FAMILY! The Wadsworth-Clayton family cemetery is going to be removed by Barnesville, GA and relocated to a mass grave in town. Includes removing mass grave of confederate soldiers buried there in 1864
Because they failed to notify descendants correctly we have little time to act. Please write them and tell them NO. I have a facebook page called Wadsworth-Clayton cemetery in peril for information.
The descendants won in court. The permit is null and void. In a crazy twist of fate one descendant came upon the headstones by accident and they have been missing for 90 years!
Christopher and William both arrived With William Brewster on the Lyon in 1632 landing in Boston harbor. It is believed they were brothers.
James, Christopher and William were not brothers, or related for that matter. There is no evidence available to substantiate the fact that they came on the Lyon together. Sorry.
I would like to have my AncestryDNA compared with Christopher and William’s DNA. Is there a way to have them compared? I know I am defendant from Christopher via his son Joseph, but would like DNA link to accompany my Tree.
I hope this helps:Christopher,B Dec.1,1607/09 in Heptonstall, Yorkshire ,Eng. D 312, Jul. 1677 Duxbury, Plymouth, Mass.
Married Grace Cole 1630 Duxbury. Grace B 1607/10 Eng. D. Jun.13, 1688 Duxbury, Plymouth, Mass. He was First Constable of Plymouth to servew the King for one year and moved to Duxbury with friends John Alden, Myles Standish. Christopher was a prominent man and landowner in Duxbury.
Arrived into Boston 1632 age 23.When her arrived his actual spelling of his name was:Xxofer Waddesworth.
He had land in 1638, at Holy Swamp;and in 1655 bought land of John Starr. He dwelt in the southern part of the town, in the same vicinity where his descendants reside at the present day. And was a Puritan.
Greg Wadsworth direct relative.
Hi Michael, Thanks for updating me with your new website. Still working on the early English Wadsworths but not ready to upload anything yet. I will keep you posted when I get there!
Regards Ann
Do you have a family tree somewhere? Mine is at Ancestry.com. It’s called the Branching Tree. It is open to the public, please take a look at it, if you are interested. I enjoyed viewing your site I have often thought of starting one for my family’s background. Thank you for sharing this with me. I am related through the Walker side of my family.
Wadsworth -by way of John Quincy Adams Hutchinson / Amanda Rhoda Wadsworth
Thank you for all your labor as it concerns this interesting family. Forwarded your current e-mail to my children and will dig into your new site after some honey-do’s are complete Greg & Brenda Wood
Very nice, Mike! I really like all you have done a great deal! I look forward to looking into it more and more as time goes by to see what else you’ve done.
I am the firstborn son (I have 3 other siblings – 2 brothers and 1 sister) of Thomas Marshall Wadsworth and Katherine Lee Wadsworth. My father was born in 1948 to Homer Wadsworth. To the best of my knowledge my great grandfather G.T. Wadsworth came from back east (Oklahoma?). He came to Oregon and started a bank. My grandfather, Homer Wadsworth along with my father and my uncle worked in the banking industry for several decades. I grew up in Woodburn, Oregon. My father, Thomas Wadsworth passed away in 2003 from cancer (agent orange in Vietnam). He was 55. I moved to Kentucky in 1999 and have lived here for the past 13 years. I am married with 5 children. My mother, Kathy Wadsworth still lives in Woodburn, Oregon. I am very confident that I have some family in these parts of the country. At this time I do not know of anyone except my immediate uncle and aunt (my Dad’s only living siblings).
How would I go about submitting info for the archives re early Wadsworths who were slave owners, per their wills?
Hi, I have quite a bit of paperwork/correspondence relating to an Ina Wadsworth, later Whitechurch from the early 1900s. I also have things from an F.M. Wadsworth, as well as a few other family members out of Duxbury from even earlier than that. Please reach out if this is relevant to anyone.
Hi I don’t think this is correct
– William Wadsworth (1601-1675), a Puritan soldier and politician who fought in the English Civil War and was one of the regicides who signed the death warrant of King Charles I. Check Google “Who signed the death warrant of Charles 1st”
I have a relative who signed Charles 1 Death Warrant John Downes who was left to rot in prison
All Wadsworth’s should eventually trace their family lines to the Parish of “wadsworth” in West Yorkshire, the name originated from the area with the 7th century king Wada who ruled the area at the time
I have been looking for the family of Harrison M Harrison Jr. My grandmother, Mary Alice Wadsworth was his sister. I have an old Bible that was given to my father (Mary Alice son) signed by Harrison M Wadsworth Jr. Apparently he was not just his uncle but godfather as well. I always have many pictures of Harrison M Wadsworth Jr and his parents.
I am currently research Harrison’s wife’s parents – she was Alice English Densmore – the parents are Levi Benson Densmore and Ada Kate English. Am wondering if they are mentioned in this Bible – if so would be interested in any screenshots of those pages if at all possible. I blog about my family line which include Levi & Ada at https://mygreeneandshackfordancestryblog.wordpress.com/
Hello, Mary Alice was my 3rd grandmother, I have been researching Thomas and Rebecca who came from London in 1733 and 1737. They were both convicted of theft and sent to Maryland as indentured servants where they met and married. I’d love to see that bible, especially if it has a family tree or any names of our relatives
I am uncertain as to how to post an initial comment on this site, so am using the reply form to the “Jennifer A.” comment.
In the mid-1950’s, I was a student at The Harris School in Chicago.The school’s headmaster was Warren B. Wadsworth, whom I suspect was related to one or more of the posters on this site. I have a picture of Mr. Wadsworth, taken from one of the school’s yearbooks, and would be happy to share it via pdf if anyone would care to have a copy.
Hello and good evening, First let me apologize for my grammar. I am a Wadsworth from Alabama unfortunately do to circumstances beyond my control I never knew any of my namesake’s people or bloodline. It wasn’t until my biological father’s passing that I discovered it. Now that I know for certain that I am a descendant of the Wadsworth family I would like to know more. But there is nobody for me to ask so any help you can give will be much appreciated. Also let me say thank you for creating this page and for all the work you have done
I have a pocket watch made by J. R. McCrary, but I cannot find this company anywhere on the internet. The case says “Wadsworth Warranty 20 Years.” Can you perhaps give me any information about this watch and the approximate time it was made? It’s serial number is 125318.
Thank you for whatever information you can provide.
I’m from Eastern NC. How many of you know of our NC Civil War, Wadsworth’s can we name? Just want to know my heritage I’ve yet to see the benefits of..
I found this about the Wadsworthville Poor School founder Thomas Wadsworth. He qas a quaker but had slaves– was he always a Quaker or did he convert? He emancipated the slaves at his death and gave them land and stock. I am researchering those freed families– many of whom still have descendants in the same area. If anyone has information about Thomas and his life im really interested jenburck@gmail.com . Below is what I found @ Richland Library: Institution in Laurens County, S.C., named for Thomas Wadsworth (1755-1799), who in his will left a bequest of several properties located in the upstate for the purpose of establishing and maintaining a free school for poor children living within the area of Major Dunlap’s Battalion of the Saluda Regiment of the Ninety Six District. In 1805 the South Carolina legislature passed an act creating the school trustees to oversee the income derived from lands bequeathed in Thomas Wadsworth’s will, which was to used for the support of all schools within the prescribed area. Some sources cite an early name of this school as: Wadsworth School for Poor Boys of Dunlaps Battalion (Milton, S.C.).
From the description of Records, 1802-1830 (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 751998842
I believe my family is one of the ones freed by the will. I am trying to locate a copy of it for my family research. It’s was a big clue once I located his partner William Turpin will
My name is Kimberly (Leavis) Collins. My grandfather was Alvin D. Wadsworth Jr. I am a direct descendent of William Wadsworth, Christopher Wadsworth’s brother. William was a co-founder of Hartford, Connecticut. William is my 9th great-grandfather. Though I live in Massachusetts, the Wadsworth family is well-known in Connecticut, with landmarks such as the Wadsworth Antheneum. I just stumbled upon your site today. It’s a great site, and I hope to learn more from it about our shared family’s history.
Thanks Kimberly. Good to hear from you.
Hi! My grandmother’s maiden name was Wordsworth, and we always thought we were related to the poet, William Wordsworth. During my research I noticed the name warped into Wordsworth sometime in the 19th Century when my 5x Great Grandfather Sylvester H. Wadsworth (1784-1816) moved from Tyringham, Berkshire, Massachusetts to Salem County, New Jersey, where, generations later my grandmother and my mom were born. Sylvester married Catherine or Keturah Morgan. Morgan was my great grandfather’s middle name and also the name of his grandfather.
William Wadsworth (1594-1675)
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John Wadsworth (1632-1689)
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It’s been told to me by my mother that an ancestor of my father came to America on the third ship after the mayflower. You know how family history goes that facts can be not as they are told. I couldn’t find any Wadsworth listed on the passenger list on the third ship after the mayflower. My father’s name was Guy Woodbridge Wadsworth III. If you have any information of a Wadsworth listed on any ship leaving England and what date and ship they were on I’d appreciate it if you can contact me so I can finally have accurate information. Either way I’d be so thankful to hear from you.My name is John Patrick Wadsworth johnwadsworth86@gmail.com
25th September 2020
Hi there, my name is Lorraine Jordan (nee Johnson) I too am researching my Ancesters. Of late I have stumbled across the Wadsworth’s, this line came about from the Pickles side of the family that I never knew existed. Zacarias Pickles was my 5th Great Grandfather. Watler Wadsworth is my 15th Great Grandfather. I am in England, Stockport to be precise.
I am on Ancestry.com and if you wish to take a look then your more than welcome to. I look forward to hearing from you in due course. Best Wishes and Stay Safe 🙂
My name is Lana Renee Wadsworth Walker, I am from Pelahatchie, Ms. My great grandfather was William Robert Wadsworth from Atalla, Al. Date of death was July 21,1940 in Pelahatchie, Ms. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
I would like Every Wadsworth to submit a DNA sample. It would make researching Geneaology Trees Better to find a Relatives and how close or far. I have Ancestry.com DNA submitted. Also had my children and Parents done. I’ve found many Wadsworth’s via the DNA and contacted a few of them and shared notes on our Trees. I’ve used the Horace A Wadsworth book to trace back from 1881 to Christopher. Was pretty easy. My great great grandfather is listed in the back. Anyways, I encourage every living a Wadsworth to do the DNA test. Would love to see more and more matches to explore.
William,
My wife and I live in Duxbury, MA and she is descended from Christopher Wadsworth. I have in my collection of Duxbury memorabilia the last account
book book of John Wadsworth, Town Clerk in Duxbury…died in 1750. It is in quite good condition and in his own handwriting. I would be interested in
selling it. The Duxbury Historical Society has recently expressed new interest in acquiring it. I would prefer they never get it. If interested or know of someone who might be interested let me know.
In the meantime I wish you and yours good health!
Respectfully, Bob
Hi, if I’m correct I’m a descendant of Christopher’s brother Thomas. We’re still going strong in the UK
I my name is Barry Wadsworth I am a descendent of Christopher Wadsworth of Duxbury. I have a place at Saquish I October am interested in that family artifact . My # is 413-652-9014 if you still have it. Thank you!
Hello, I’ve received letters and genealogy tree that indicate that I am the great granddaughter of William Henry Wadsworth. He was born in Flint Michigan. His birthday is January 20th,1868. He is the son of Charles Chester Wadsworth from Ontario Canada. I would appreciate knowing more about the family history.
Hi,
My name is Nicholas Valhos, and my mother was Irene E. Wadsworth and her father was Frank Wadswoth, My sister and I have been doing a lot of research on the Wadsworh family and have traced them back to England. Our goal is to passs the family history down to our children and their children. This is a great site and I have purchase a reprint of this book. Thank you for keeping the Wadsworth family history going.
My uncle was frank wadsworth
You might want to add Arvada, CO to your list of places. The town was founded by Benjamin Franklin Wadsworth.
To the creator of the website; you might want to add Arvada, CO to your list of places. The town was founded by Benjamin Franklin Wadsworth
My name is Carol Ann Wadsworth. I was born to Clark D Wadsworth Sr and his wife Marjorie January 17th 1965.I was the youngest of 5 children. My grandfather was Stephen Harmond Wadsworth, born 1895 and passed away in 1982. He lived and raised his family of 11 children in Hope NY after my grandmother died of the the flu at the age of 36. My families cemetery is called “Wadsworth’s Interment” in Hope NY. Does anyone have a connection?
Wow I do have a connection to you since birth. I am i am honored to be named Stephen Wadsworth grandson to Stephen Harmond Wadsworth What’s up cousin Carol
Hi Stevie. I miss your smiling face. How are you? I am hearing that your dad is not doing well. You must have heard that my father passed away Sept 8th 2020. Please don’t think bad of me but my brothers and I are finally free. My sister passed away approx. 7 years ago. I miss you. Call me anytime. My number is 000-000-0000 (Admin Comment: I’ve removed the phone number from Carol’s comment. Please contact her via email at carolpaciolla@hotmail.com if you would like to have her number.)
Hey Carol its your cousin steve from n.j.hope your doing well. I was surprised when I saw this, made me feel good. Love to get in touch. Making me remember better days!
Our 1870s Wadsworth family Bible was stolen from our house (with everything else) in north Missouri around 1970. It contains Wadsworth and Moss family data. If anyone comes across it anywhere, please contact me. Just want it back; no prosecution! LLMCD2005 at yahoo.com
Has this site been abandoned? See Archives.
Thank you.
Not abandoned…just busy elsewhere. I’ll become much more active soon.
How do I find out what Wadsworth lineage I am from. I was under the understanding it was James Wadsworth of Genesee but all I know is Maurice Wadsworth graduated from the Eastman School of music and he was my Dad’s Dad.
Too my understanding from my father lived in Farmington Conn there was two family Wadsworth William came over on lion and Chris came on another ship later
I’m part of a separate Wadsworth line from Maryland, beginning with William Wadsworth born about 1745. He’s not part of the Massachusetts line. I’ve worked on the family for 40 years and have a copy of Mary Jane Wadsworth’s 1985 book “Wadsworth Family in America” Vol. 2 (MD, PA and Southern States), which I contributed to. I think this website manager will give you my e-mail if anyone is interested.
Please would you share the parents of your William? I am an Ohio Wadsworth building our tree and think hope you could help me. Thank you for your consideration. Lisa
Wish I had William’s parents. It is argued that he was a son of Thomas and Rebecca (Passmore) Wadsworth of Baltimore, but there is no evidence whatsoever to support it, only wishful thinking. There is no record that he even existed in that family.
Michigan, Monroe County
My Great Grandfather, Charles Noyce Wadsworth (1869-1964) married Anna Brackett.
Any information of his family. Thank you.
Charles and Annie are my great grandparents, what do you want to know.
I wish there was a update to Archives, so we can know if posting here is futile.
Lisa, this website gets traffic every day. Thanks! ADMIN.
Beck Cress, Could you contact me please as i have been long searching for ancestors.
Christopher Wadsworth 1609 was my 9th ggrandfather . Still doing research on my ancestors and look forward to using this site for clues etc.
Regards
Martin Pegg
Sheffield
England
Christopher Wadsworth that came over on ship Lion in 1632? My relative.
No he didn’t came over later on different ship . That was William on the lion . Settle in Farmington Conn and Hartford . My dad lived in house like 350 years old in Farmington Conn . Still alive 94 . He knows the history very well
Apparently William and Christopher were not brothers. And research shows there isn’t record of Christopher coming on Lyon. Do you know what ship he came on ?
Wadsworth here from Yorkshire, descendant of Thomas Wadsworth, Christopher’s brother. I was born in Sheffield
I was hoping you may be able to help with an identification. I recently purchased a book at auction. The book (published in 1930) has a bookplate from a Joseph Wadsworth, and is inscribed “Joseph Wadsworth from Mother”. The book is about Lydia Sigourney of Hartford, who was a friend of the Wadsworths. Either Joseph or his mother made a notation “Lee Wadsworth” followed by the page numbers of Wadsworth mentions in the book. Any idea who Mother was or who Lee was?
Hello! I am currently in search of my grandfathers biological siblings. They are from Lock Haven, PA and were all children of Chester M. Wadsworth and Bernice M. Geyler Wadsworth. I am looking for Candice, Bernice and Chester Jr.! I believe like my grandfather and their youngest sister that the older three were all put up for adoption after their mother’s death. If anyone has any information I would greatly appreciate it!! Thank you!
This is great! Based on what research I have done William would be my 9th Great-grandfather. My grandfather (Clark D. Wadsworth Sr.) has taken me to the Wadsworth family cemetery in Hope, NY. I would like to further research the family history to have a complete story. Currently I have dated the family back to William Wadsworth (1480-1550) of Long Buckby, Northamptsonshire England. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
I don’t know if you will be able to see this but this is my family-tree.
https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/tree/86829877/family?usePUBJs=true
I found a photo among my Great Grandmother’s items with Wadsworth written on the back. Elderly man in a Union uniform wearing a sword.
My G Grandmother lived in Cowansville Quebec Canada, 30 miles north of Richford VT. I would love to get some info on this gentleman if possible. I could send you a photo.
Thank you
Neil Perkins
Hello Neil, Are you able to scan the photo? I have been working on both my paternal Wadsworth line and McKenna line. I am active in many genealogy groups and would be happy to share within the Wadsworth groups. My Wadsworth line spent time in Canada during the American Civil War and returned after. You hold a treasure, Neil. Thank you for your consideration. Lisa
Sorry, but can’t see your tree without paying.
Is anyone using FB? Seems no one responds here.
Hi. I’m writing from Cork in Ireland. At the moment there is an exhibition about US Navy Ships that were stationed in Cobh (Queenstown) during WW1. One of these was the USS Wadsworth. I believe it is named for Alexander Scammel Wadsworth. Can anybody tell me if he is related to James Samuel Wadsworth who died at Gettysburg? I’m researching the history of Elizabeth Wadsworth, James S.Wadsworth’s daughter who married Lord Barrymore.
Many thanks, Catherine
I am a descendent of General James S. Wadsworth and there’s no connection to the Alexander Wadsworth that you mentioned. He was from Maine and a relation to Henry Wadsworth Longfellow which means he was most likely a descendent of the Christopher Wadsworth branch of the family. DNA tests have apparently indicated that there is no connection between the Christopher Wadsworth line and the William Wadsworth line who settled in Connecticut and points west.
Hello, hope this finds you well. Alexander Spaulding Wadsworth is a relation of mine. I was able to find his grave near my house in Lock Haven Pa. I am also trying to find out if he is related to James at Gettysburg. I have a gap in history between Alexander and James. But I’m still trying to figure it out. Honestly I think they are somehow related. I am stuck of James H Wadsworth trying to figure out where he belongs in the Wadsworth line. My great grandfather was Charles A Wadsworth.
Hi, Hope all is well. I remember when you first started this back in 2005. Wow many more people jumping in. I still have our family summer Cottage in Duxbury and spend every summer there with all the Wadsworth’s This summer I am going to do some digging to put as much together as possible. I stop by Christopher’s (1632) grave sight every year, buried next to his friend “John Alden”. I am excited about the 400 reunion I’m 53 now. There is a Wadsworth still alive in Duxbury I believe in his 90’s direct descendant still on family land I will try to make contact he doesn’t know I exist lol.. I have the Family leather book “The Wadsworth Family in America 250yrs” and a few other old pieces. Have fun!! Barry Wadsworth
Yes..he lives near family land..on Stetson Ave. He is 75 and my cousin.
My name is Patricia Livingston a descendant of the Christopher Wadsworth line. Currently researching Sedate b.1730. We have so much rich information for the earliest family members via town records and journals. I am having trouble locating anything more than b, m, d records starting with Elisha(3)b.1669, Abiah(4)b.1703 and Sedate(5)b.1730.
Looking for cousins and tidbits and stories of how they lived their lives and what they were like.
My email is livingstonpatricia@gmail.com, would love to hear about any information about this line of Wadsworths.
A message from you would be sincerely appreciated.
Is there a Facebook page for all of this? Also looking for information on John Daniel Wadsworth or children and family. My dad was adopted and we found he was his father. Trying to find family out there.
My name is Sandra Elaine Wadsworth (Williams) living in New Mexico and would love to hear from you phone number 1-575-894-**** Please call I was born in Lock Haven,Pennsylvania in 1946. Moved to Nevada with my parents Elaine Selfe Temple Wadsworth and Leroy Leonard Wadsworth Married a Paul Williams Deceased now Have 4 other siblings, Sherman Leroy, deceased Leah lives in Tenneessee,Ricky deceased and sister Audrey lives in California Both parents are deceased Hope to hear from you sandee
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Hey Sandee, My Grandad was Romeo Clyde Wadsworth. I know so very little about him. I would love to know more. I am from Apollo Pa. He only has 1 child out of 13 that’s still living & she never answers questions. I have been told we are ancestors of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. If we are related I would love to know.
Romeo covered some ground. From my studies, he may have married in Ohio and Pennsylvania. If his mother’s name was Emma, we are related.
Hello Sandee, From my research, Romeo May have been married in Ohio and Pennsylvania. We are cousins. Lisa
Romeo is in My Wadsworth tree. I’d love to share details with you.
hello, I am a great grand-daughter of Colonel Clarence S. Wadsworth, who also established the Wadsworth mansion.
I would be keen on receiving updates in relation to the 400th reunion as well as accessing a family tree.
Thank you so much.
I am trying to research my father’s heritage. He was a foundling left at a foundling home possibly in Michigan in 1924. There was a piece of paper with him that said “mother’s name Wadsworth” and “mother has light brown curly hair”. That is all the info that I have on him. He was adopted in Michigan and his birthday was celebrated on May 8th. This may be a painful subject to some, but if anyone knows anything about my father I would be very grateful. Also, he did have a rare genetically inherited eye disease as an adult called Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy. When it is inherited as a child it is called Best Disease. He went legally blind in his later years.
Bright’s or Best disease? I have someone in my tree who suffered Bright’s.
I am the great-grandson of Alexander Seaborn Wadsworth. Hope to make the reunion in 2032 (I’ll be 84).
Thank you for this site..I am so excited to have found it! I’m Deborah Wadsworth from northern California, daughter of E.J. “Pat” Wadsworth of Birmingham, Ala and Jo Ann King Wadsworth (Sacramento, CA). All of my paternal family are/were from Alabama, from what I can tell, Blount County, and I know my grandmother Alice E. Spradley Wadsworth was born in Sterret, Ala., and died in Decatur. William Wadsworth b Lincoln Co. Georgia was my 2nd great gfather, and his wife, Temperance (Martin) Wadsworth, my 2nd great gmother. I have only begun the search for my ancestors, so hope to learn more!
Deborah….we are related,but, Wm Wadsworth,B-1794 and married Lula Jack,who died after 1830.William re-married Temperance “Tempy” Martin,who died around 1860 and is buried a short distance from where I reside,but, she is buried at Antioch Meth. Cemetery,Oneonta,AL. I can be reached by e-mail at: Lonnie.wadsworth@charter.net.
I’m hoping this is still an active site. Deborah, I am trying to determine if Alice Spradley’s husband is of the same line of Wadsworths I am researching. Was her husband Willie Otis Wadsworth? Do you know if his father was Eli Wadsworth? Thanks!
My name is Michael wadsworth
Hello,
I am trying to find out more information about my great-grandfather, Harrison Morton Wadsworth Sr. I understand that he is a descendant of Gen. James Wadsworth and therefore the original Wadsworth family who came to America from Yorkshire, England in the 17th century.
I believe Harrison Morton Wadsworth Sr. was born on March 4, 1889, the day that President Benjamin Harrison took office. This is the story that my grandfather, Harrison Morton Wadsworth, Jr. told me. Apparently he was named “Harrison” after the President and the middle name “Morton” came from the name of the Vice President, Levi P. Morton. This story gained credence when going through his papers after Jr.’s death, I discovered a hand written note to Harrison Wadsworth Sr. from the Vice President. Harrison Wadsworth Sr. died at approximately age 40 in ~1929 in an industrial accident in Duluth, MN, when Jr. was five-years-old. Jr. then moved with his mother and sister to South Florida and my branch of the Wadsworth family lost touch with the rest of the clan.
I have an original copy of the 1882 “Wadsworth Family in America” book that must have come from my great-great grandparents, but I don’t really know for sure.
Please contact me if you have any information on Harrison Wadsworth Sr. or if you have any suggestions for how I can find this information. I have a new son, Harrison M. Wadsworth, V, born in March 2017. I’d really like to be able to share the family’s story with him. He’s already visited the General’s magnificent statue at Gettysburg.
And remember…Eagles Don’t Catch Flies!
Researching Harrison M Wadsworth due to wife Alice E Densmore as I descend from her line. According to his birth record, he was born Nov 6, 1888. His death was listed as April 14, 1931 in Duluth as reported in “Necrology 1912,” The Michigan Alumnus, Volumne XLIX (Oct 1, 1932): page 182
I think we must be cousins of some sort. Alice Densmore was my great grandmother. I’ve tried to work out more information on ancestry.com and referencing it against the Horace Wadsworth 250 Years of the Wadsworth Family in America book. We are planning on attending the 400 year reunion.
I have been looking for the family of Harrison M Harrison Jr. My grandmother, Mary Alice Wadsworth was his sister. I have an old Bible that was given to my father (Mary Alice son) signed by Harrison M Wadsworth Jr. Apparently he was not just his uncle but godfather as well. I always have many pictures of Harrison M Wadsworth Jr and his parents.
Harrison Sr. was the son of Norman E. Wadsworth and Nettie Jane Phillips and the grandson of Seth Porter Wadsworth and Sarah Ann Boyce and great grandson of David and Clarissa Porter Wadsworth. Yes, according to DNA, they are from the William Wadsworth that helped settle Hartford, Conn.
I lived in South Dakota was great grand father from MN. My father was born in Farmington Conn his grandparents lived in Minneapolis.Has family up there my nephew found some in bar and had a picture of my grandparents was neat.
I’m not related to the Wadsworth family but this website is very interesting. I believe my sister and brother-in-law, Holly and Ted Wells bought a lake house near the south end of Conesus Lake (NY) from a member of the Wadsworth family (It has a large lighted picture of the Great Wall of China in the down stairs recreation room). Do you know of this property and do you have any history of it? Also, does/did the Wadsworth family of Geneseo, NY have a connection to Standard Oil?
Visit the local courthouse for a property search. People there are often happy to research, too.
Was the last name wumkes? My grandmother is Althea Caroline wadsworth who married my grandfather eilert wumkes. TheY had a cottage on conesus lake that they sold outside of the family.
Does anyone have knowledge of Emma and Nellie Wadsworth of who spent the summer of 1875 with General Custer and Libbie Custer and had many photos taken of officers and men and women of 7th cavalry?
Emma and Nellie are aunts to my great grandfather Charles Wadsworth of Petersburg Michigan. I have pictures also if you are interested
Doesn’t everyone love old photos, especially of Wadsworths. Husband is using my desktop with my tree, so please contact me. Maybe we are cousins.
I did not get notification – sorry. Can you please explain – is Nellie a nickname because it doesn’t show up as one of the nine children’s names. Who is Nellie? Thank you very much! Hope you will answer – Gary
Beck, Would love to contact you or you can contact me about the Aunts Nellie and Emma!Thank you
Please contact me, Thank you
Emma & Nellie Wadsworth, who were their parents? I am a Wadsworth decendant of Gen James Samuel Wadsworth killed in the Battle of Wilderness in 1864
I am trying to find this Nellie and Emma Wadsworth, do you have their parents names? I have a Emma W. Wadsworth in my line daughter of John Noyes from Monroe Co Michigan, she had no sister named Nellie and the pictures of Emma & Nellie with Thomas Custer was in 1875, but the Emma mentioned above was married to Albert Baker in 1873, can you help?
I have some information on this family and would like to share it. It is mostly on Daniel Feaster Wadsworth. If you are interested please contact me at 4027061303
please contact at Sandee Quilterwindstream.com in regards to Daniel
Feaster Wadsworth as we might be related thank you
ADMIN Comment: If you wish to contact Sandra, please use her email – sandeequilter1@windstream.com
sandeequilter1@windstream.com Address doesn’t work, May 2019. I’ll trade 40 years worth of data on Feasters and Wadsworths. LLMCD2005 at yahoo dot com.
Got a question regarding Clarence Seymour Wadsworth. Is he part of our family and if so, uh, how? I haven’t done much research on him, but I now his father’s name was Julius and Julius was born in 1818, but that’s pretty much it, for now. They are from Connecticut, the Hartford area.
Hello, Phyllis, my great grandfather was S. D. Wadsworth, who I believe was Seymour Wadsworth. My grandmother was born in 1900, so he may have been born in the 1870s. Does this match up? I have so little information about this side of my family, and would like to learn more. Please reply, Jan
I lived in South Dakota was great grand father from MN. My father was born in Farmington Conn his grandparents lived in Minneapolis.Has family up there my nephew found some in bar and had a picture of my grandparents was neat.
I grew up with Wadsworth and work with them in South Dakota nice family from Brookings and Watertown area .I didn’t know them. However people on here get mix up there where two different family came over USA. William settled in Conn and then Chris side another ship later. According father lived in Farmington Conn suburban Hartford.
I have William H. Wadsworth’s, of Maysville,KY, personal bible. It is signed by him and dated 1840. The Bible was printed in Hartford,Ct. 1818. I bought it in Bardstown, KY for .50 cents . I would like to give it to the appropriate family. Is anyone interested?
Yes! I am a Wadsworth descendent (my Mom’s Mom). There will be big reunion this summer that I am determined to attend. I’m so excited & looking forward to meeting this side of my family. It would be wonderful to have this bible to share with the rest of my Wadsworth family!
Yes..I am William Grandaughter from Alabama.
Yes..I am William Wadsworth Grandaughter of Birmingham, Alabama. I would love to have my Grandfathers Bible!
I’m sure you have already found someone wanting the Wadsworth Bible but if not I am extremely interested in getting it. My Wadsworth ancestors helped found the city of Hartford, Connecticut but moved from the eastern states in the 1800’s. Two Wadsworth brothers came to America on “Ye olde ship Lion” in the late 1600’s and I am a descendant.
Thank you for offering the Bibke to a Wadsworth family member. It is a very generous thing to do.
Wilma Wadsworth Andrews
My grandma had three or four ,and sisters,one brother named James william Wadsworth who married the countess of Ravensworth in yorkshire England on the 30 th April 1904 don t know much about the marriage, other than my great uncle was her 3 rd husband, her maiden name was denman, her Christian names were Emma Sophia Georgiana Denman. Her mothers maiden name was Emma Jones. Emma had children to her previous marriages, Henry Baker Cresswell who died 1 st Dec. 1928, Susan Elizabeth Baker Cresswell and major A Frances Baker Cresswell died 1923 and Mary Emma Baker Cresswell died 26 Aug. 1970.Emma got her title from her 2 and. Husband the 2 and earl of Ravensworth, all of her children seemed to be from her first marriage, these children apparently were believed to have encouraged her down to London to stay with them on holiday, and refused to let her return home to her husband, my great uncle, when she did,nt return he and one of his brothers went off to America, we never knew too much about them after that although I remember visitors coming from America, one called Tommy, who I think was my 2 and, cousin.
I am trying to prove the link between Thomas Wadsworth (b 1781 and d 1841) Craven County, NC and his son William Bryan Wadsworth (b 1808 and d 1868) in NC too. Any help would be great!
Have you seen the Wadsworth Family DNA page?
Do you have a link to this site?
Love to see some DNA on all the Wadsworth confusion. Would you please send me a link to it, and tell me how I can join, since my name is not Wadsworth. LLMCD2005 at yahoo dot com
If you know how to handle GED kits, I’ll share mine with you.
I am also working on this link. My grandfather’s name was Henry emmett wadsworth. On his death certificate it says his mother’s name was lydia Thomas.
I would like to become a part of your group. I also have Wadsworth ancestors, the most recent to me is Lucy Wadsworth (1772-1851) who was married to Amon Langdon. Lucy Wadsworth Langdon was my 4th great grandmother.
I am also a 4th g-granddaughter of Amon Langdon and Lucy Wadsworth.
I am searching for info for my husband, Ron…His dad’s twin sister, Lois Sandlin, married Bates Wadsworth…they had 2 sons, Gerald and Charles..we believe Charles fought in the Korean or Vietnam war…he is deceased and has been for many years…these are my husband’s first cousins…we are specifically looking for info on Gerald..probably born in Lauderdale County in the late 1930’s.
I am searching for info for my husband, Ron…His dad’s twin sister, Lois Sandlin, married Bates Wadworth…they had 2 sons, Gerald and Charles..we believe Charles fought in the Korean or Vietnam war…he is deceased and has been for many years…these are my husband’s first cousins…we are specifically looking for info on Gerald..probably born in Lauderdale County in the late 1930’s.
I have a copy of a book called Two Hundred and Fifty Years of the Wadsworth Family by Horace Andrew Wadsworth in America. On the face plate it says “Published at the Eagle Steam Job Printing Rooms. 1883” although the books seems much newer than that. Do you want it? It was part of my father’s collection. My mother is related somehow.
Sorry for the delayed response. Is the book still available?
I am looking for Ann Wadsworth, married with Peter Martin, daughter of Katherine (Kay) and John William Wadsworth.
Dr. Rolf Lattreuter
Gravelottestr. 69
28211 Bremen
Germany
Looking for information on: Flora Viola (Wadsworth) Wiggans – [Viola may be Violet] Born ? 1862/63, died ? 1883 – death may have been at/near birth of child Delbert Homer Wiggans. Husband: Thomas Cassius Wiggans (1861-1932). Kansas. Flora would be my great, great grandmother.
Thank you for any and all info you might have available.
Hi is the history of the Wadsworth in America to be re-written now DNA has proven Christopher and William are not related?
That’s very interesting. Being a Wadsworth that is the same haplogroup to William, but whose family never emigrated to America, I’d be very interested to dig back through the Yorkshire records and determine why ‘my’ family moved to Ireland.
Robert A Wadsworth—November 10,2020
Nigel–have you made any progress!
It would be nice to start a DNA data bank to consult, for 400th—Where, we can sort ourselves out. My suggestion would be a “One Name Society” (with safeguards plus funding). “What are administrator thoughts??
The “Wadsworth” name has been in use for at least 1,580 years plus it’s variant’s, which = 52.7 generations. Wadsworth = Wade + Worth (enclosure).
The Wadsworth gnome (DNA) contains numerous interesting and prominent people i.e.—Poets, Athletes, Admiral’s, Generals, Re-noun Artists, Professionals, Business Leaders, Farmers, Skilled Tradesmen, and Workers. Poor, Rich and Accomplished (you never know where and when it will pop-up. Just water, it with a useful Education.
Lets start planning!
I am currently working on the Wadsworth from Macclefield, Cheshire, who with their allied “non-conformist families” were dominate in the Silk Industry 1700 – 1890’s—plus other families from area villages.
A Joseph Wadsworth (mention in 250 years) was from Macclefield. He moved some the Silk Industry (Doherty & Wadsworth to Allentown New Jersey, U.S.A. in 1910 from Macclefield.
From my research—the (Macclefield Wadsworth’s are mostly related to Christopher Wadsworth 1609 – 1677 by DNA. (The Heptonstall Churchyards are full of them—My DNA matches A— 100% to Christopher’s—my family appears to have emanated from Heptonstall WRY Yorkshire to Cheshire, Lancashire.
As to Irish Wadsworth’s I think the English moved some settlers ” In the time of Oliver Cromwell” to at least Northern Ireland.
Robert
Robert, I love the idea of organizing around the name. There are several organizations out there already, including the Wadsworth Surname Project (https://www.igenea.com/en/surname-projects/w/wadsworth-3814) and The Wadsworth DNA Project (https://www.familytreedna.com/groups/wadsworth/about) of which I am a member.
I’ve often thought about how we would fund the 2032 reunion and I’m open to ideas. I’d be happy to see someone take the lead or volunteer for a committee to get the ball rolling.
Also, I’m interested in your research regarding the Macclefield Wadsworths. Let me know if you find anything interesting.
Regards, Mike Wadsworth – admin for wadsworthfamily.net.
Interesting. I am new to this site. When was this discovery re Christopher & William revealed? James Ralph Wadsworth, son of Ralph Moses Wadsworth, grandson of Oas Wadsworth, great grandson of Moses Goodwin Wadsworth
Jim, we are cousins! I’m the owner of this website. My father was Milo. I had my DNA tested around 2006 and at that time I was the first (recorded) direct descendant from Christopher to do so. There were several from William’s line already documented, that had a different haplogroup than mine. Feel free to get in direct touch with me at mgwadsworth@gmail.com.
Jim, my DNA was tested in (2005?) and compared at that time to several descendants of William.
Your cousin, Mike, also a grandson of Osa, and son of Milo. I am the admin of this website.
M Wadsworth
Have you considered expanding your” Wadsworth Web Site,” to include DNA, Trees, Origins and Bios.; U.S. (by state), English & Irish, etc. (i)
The Wadsworth name: has been in use for at least, 1,270 years since it was first identified. Your Wadsworth Web Site could be used to co-ordinate and collect our research on a world wide basis. How, exciting this information will be for those Wadsworth’s able to attend 2032 Anniversary !! (ii)
Christopher Wadsworth 1609-1680 as in “250 years” was from Heptonstall, Yorkshire, across the Calder Valley from the Parish of Wadsworth, near Halifax Yorkshire. As recorded, in 1632 he arrived in Duxbury, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, on the “Lion”, Christopher was the first constable of Duxbury, Plymouth County, Massachusetts and deputy selectman and surveyor. My DNA is a100% match to Christopher’s. We are cousins!!
Wadsworth Name: and it’s many variations, include; • Waddesworth • Wadasworth • Wadsworth • Wadward • Wadworth • Wardsworth • Wodesworth • Wordsworth; all emerged from the Anglo-Saxon Era near Halifax, Yorkshire. The name Wadsworth may have developed from, Waedi or Wada, by adding “Worth” which means enclosure, place, or homestead (from the Old Yorkshire Language).
Our name was recorded in The Doomsday Book 1086—the first English Census — • Wadesuurde • Wadewrde • Wadeuorde • Wadewrde; then • Wadewurth 1204 • Waddeworth 1310 • Wadsworth 1480 • Wadsworth 1594.
I have researched my line from the early 1600 hundreds. The areas included; Yorkshire, Liverpool, Manchester, Salford, Macclesfield, Chesterfield- Derbyshire, Wrexham-North Wales, and Canada. — My family includes—Artist, Accounts, Lawyers, Judges, Aldermen, Mayors, Justice of the Peace, Tax Collectors/Overseers, Military Officers from all service branches , up to rank of Brig. General and Naval Cdr., Master Mariners, Merchant- Marine/Commodore/ Marine Superintendent of The Anchor Line/Cunard Line, Mining Engineers & Mineral Agents, Farmers & Millers, Silk Workers, Tradesmen, Weavers, Throwsters, Card Makers, and Silk Manufacturers plus prominent Religion Leaders.
I haven’t been able to make a direct connections to Heptonstall, except by DNA and instances of many Wool, Cotton and Silk Weavers in my direct family from Macclesfield, Cheshire. Joseph Wadsworth went to Patterson N. J. 1849 help to start American Silk Industry.
My family given names include; Alfred, Ann, Catherine, Caroline, Charles, Edward, Elizabeth, Emma, Eric, Fredrick, Francis, Henry, George , Hannah, James, John, Joseph, Joshua, Leonard, Maria, Martha, Matthew, Mary, Peter, Pickering, Robert, Sarah, Sidney, Stephen, Thomas, and William.
The religious history of my ancestors appears to be mainly: Methodists/Wesleyan’s, Moravians, Presbyterian, Unitarians , Baptists, Congregationtists, similar to the “ New England Colonists.”
In early Church of England records; families favored the name Wordsworth, and the dissenters (non-conformists) favored Wadsworth.
(i)If funding and support is an issue—Wadsworth crowd funding could be used.
(ii) Tree layouts must be uniform
Regards
Robert A. Wadsworth, Canada
I am the great grandson of willam wadsworth of Ontario Canada he was a politician and a coal mine owner
My great-great grandfather was George Wadsworth who lived in Saratoga Springs, New York 1850-1898. He was a painter and a Baptist. George was born in England, but I don’t know where. I am seeking his birthplace and parents’ names.
Carol, Pennsylvania
How is 2019 DNA connected to William or Christopher? I am building my tree and know Nicholas Foos Wadsworth (m. Emma E Baker) is my third? grandfather. Notes indicate that we have Dewitt Clinton Wadsworth and Lucinda S Foos next, but I am pausing in my research. I’m guessing my next step is reading The Wadsworth Family in America and learn how to understand my own and other immediate family members DNA? I must say I am impressed with this website, and look forward to learning more. Is there a Facebook page for the family? Are there other websites for the family? Thank you and hello Wadsworth families.
Hi Carol,
My name is Christopher Wadsworth and I believe your George Wadsworth branch is in my tree (Hello distant, distant cousin!). George had a brother named William (Jr.)(my descendant), both the sons of William Sr. in England. I have been working on an off over 10 years and just recently (with all the extra time I have due to COVID) finally pieced this family all together with the great help of researchers in England & United States. My Wadsworth’s were also Baptists in Montreal. I believe I am the first person to trace and make connection with this family back in England thanks to a Will I was able to uncover. I have a tree on Ancestry.ca = Wadsworth/Vollmer/Velasquez Family Tree
I am located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada but my Wadsworth’s are from Ottawa Ontario & Montreal, Quebec, and before that Burlington, Vermont, and before that, England.
Please feel free to get in contact with my email below so I can explain these findings to you.
I am your relative. My cousin Judy had her DNA checked. We have family line from Christopher and Grace. I grew up in Duxbury. My grandfather Fred Wanton Wadsworth married Eva PubI cover Wadsworth. They lived on family land at the end of Stetson Lane in Duxbury.
Eva Publicover is my 2nd cousin 3x removed. Eva was born 8 Jan 1876 in West Dublin, Nova Scotia & died 15 Jun 1960 in Massachusetts. Eva’s parents are William Eli Publicover (1846-1939) & Lucretia Sperry (1846-1933). William Eli Publicover & Lucretia Sperry were married 25 Sep 1875. In addition to Eva, William Eli & Lucretia had seven other children.
My name is Betty Ann Wadsworth Howard. Direct descendant of Christopher. I haven’t had my DNA tested but my cousin has. I grew up in Duxbury, Mass. Now live in Oklahoma but my cousin lives in Duxbury and my brother in Maine. Maine Wadsworth’s and Duxbury Wadsworth related.
Thank you so much for this website. I am a direct descendant of Christopher Wadsworth through my gg grandmother Mary Wadsworth who married Hiram Parker. Christopher is my 8th great grandfather. My line is as follows: Christopher>Ebenezer>Recompence>David>David>Capt.David>Mary Wadsworth>Hiram W.Parker>Frank W.Parker>Althea Grace McClelland>me. It is interesting to note that Mary Wadsworth Parker is the great grandmother of the poet Ezra Pound. If anyone is interested in this particular line, I am more than happy to share. Thank you again for the clarification regarding the relationship between Christopher and William.
Just FYI:
Here is the line as listed in the book: 250 years of the Wadsworth Family in America: page 168
Dav1d 7. David 6, David 5, Recompense 4, Ebenezer 3, Samuel 2, Christopher1
; a scythe manufacturer ;
Barre, Mass. ; born 1767. — 1835 ;
married Virtue Willard.
CHILDREN.
Betsey, 1790.
Perley, 1791 ; Master Mariner, lost at sea.
Susannah, 1793; married Clatlin now living
in Hopkinton.
Patty, 1796; — 1 796.
David, 1797.
Willard, 1800.
Martha, 1802; married J. D.Holden.
Samuel, 1804; —- in infancy.
Charles. 1805.
Mary, 1808; married Hiram Parker, Hopkinton.
Thank you for the correction (Christopher>Samuel>Ebenezer). I do have Samuel in my genealogical line—just failed to include his name previously. I am especially interested in any info. on Hiram Parker, husband of Mary Wadsworth. The data from 250 years of Wadsworth Family. . .shows Mary, 1808 married Hiram Parker, Hopkinton. Does Hopkinton refer to the marriage place or Hiram’s plas of residence/birth? Hiram seems to be a mystery. If anyone has data on his ancestry, I am very interested. I have reached some conclusions, but have to documentation for verification.
Thank you
The Aaron Cook Family in 1630 and the Wadsworth and Talcott Families were intimately intertwined whether through marriage and close family ties or through politics and the military involvement. I have a Cooke Family Tree facebook page with a lot of information on our relationship with the Wadsworth Family. Hannah Wadsworth, the daughter of Captain Joseph Wadsworth, married Aaron Cooke IV, who were my 5th Great Grandparents. Joseph was the son of William Wadsworth, one of the Founders of Hartford, CT. If you wish to join the page, just simply put in a request and I will approve it since it is a closed group.
Was Joseph Wadsworth the father of Charity Emeline Wadsworth (1816-1897) who married Nathan W Harris (my 3rd gg)? They all lived in Becket, Mass.
No this would not be the same Joseph Wadsworth. He had a son Joseph, a son Ichabod, a daughter Hannah (my 5th great grandmother), a son Jonathan and William. He was born in 1649 and died in 1730. Now it could very well be one of his childrens children. Most lived in Hartford area and Harwinton, CT.
The parents of Charity Emeline Wadsworth were Joseph Wadsworth (1750-1862)and Lydia (Harris) Wadsworth (1772-1836). She married her cousin, Nathan Wait Harris, my ggggrandfather.
I am decended from Capt Joseph Wadsworth who hid the charter of Conneticut in the famous Charter Oak in Hartford Conn. snd was married to Elizabeth Talcott
Their child was Jonathan Wadsworth who married Abigail Camp. Their child Jonathan Jonah married Abigail Flagg and their child was Henry “Harry” Wadsworth who married Eliz Bidwell in Hartford. Their son Richard Wadsworth married Ann Mclean ( I have their photos}. Their daughter Anna Marie wed
Charles M Worthington and their son was Walter E. Worthington, my grandpa, who married Harriet Weigle and their daughter Ruth m. James Walter Angell and my name is James Worthington Angell. More info available
I also am awadsworth and like to join and want to find out my ancesters
Glad I found your site. I am a descendant of Clarissa Wadsworth Packard born about 1793 in Rochester, NY and died in Iowa. I found something that says she is a descendant of Joseph Wadsworth of Charter Oak fame. I can’t find the connection. I’m having a hard time finding anything past Clarissa. How many generations does your book have? Would it have Clarissa in it?
Hi Sara. Was Clarissa married to Asahel 1779-1863? I have been doing research on Dr. Alvin DeWitt Wadsworth who ran a sanitarium in Norwalk, CT. His sanitarium still stands in South Norwalk. Are you related to this Alvin Wadsworth? If so Asahel parents were Capt Joseph(1745-1824)m Jerusha Marsh. Joseph 1745 parents were Joseph 1717 and Elizabeth Cook, parents of Jos was Joseph and Joanna Hovey. This Joseph’s parents were Capt.Joseph of the Charter Oak and m Elizabeth Talcott. His parents, William Wadsworth and Sarah Talcott, were the original settlers in Hartford, CT
If this is your family line, would love to hear from you.
Holly
I’m interested in the descendants of Susanna Fenn and Lt. Samuel Wadsworth, son of Lt. Samuel. They had James and Samuel. Susanna died the same year Samuel is born. Susanna is a blood aunt of mine, third gen. in the colonies.
Hello. My husband, Michael Schieffelin, is the grandson of William Ross Proctor Jr.. WRP Jr. was a grandson x7 of Samuel Wadsworth and his father was Christopher Wadsworth. So I believe that makes my husband the grandson x8. We are very mindful of many roots in our family tree, particularly on the Schieffelin side, and also the Singer Sewing Machine side on the Proctor line but to the best of my knowledge I don’t think many of us know about this connection to such an early American settler. It was fun to discover.
I have just come accross this, I am Guy Wadsworth, I have just read the NY Times article of the 1882 reunion. Very strange, when I married in 1985 my best man was Miles Standish, I remember him saying that an ancestor was a marine on the Mayflower or similar.
If any of you drink Guinness, my grandfather was CEo of Guinness in London and built the London Guinness Brewery in Park Royal in Wadsworth road. The only US connection we have is my father being given an American bronze star for doing something at the battle of Arnhem which he parachuted into in 1944
If you are a descendant of Christopher Wadsworth who came over on the Lion in 1632 you are related to John and Priscilla Alden as I have info their granddaughter x2 Mercy Wiswall married into Wadsworth line.
Hello, My name is John Sloan. I am researching the Descendants of Elder Thomas Dymoke of Barnstable as part of my extended family. As part of my research notes I have the following information and a question concerning the Gen Wadsworth mentioned:
Shubael Dimick, III and Ester Pierce, b.-29 Nov 1750, Mansfield, CT, d.-?, m.-Eleanor ? . In 1790 census Samuel was in Tyringham, MA with 4 males under 16 and 2 females. In 1794 and 1798 there are land sale records in Tyringham, MA with his name and also his wife, Eleanor, is listed on these records. About 1800 Samuel moved to Rochester, NY. After that move no record can be found about him. His wife and 4 ch. died in about one year, and Gen. Wadsworth brought up the 2 surviving ch., Ephraim and Polly.
Children of Samuel Dimick and Eleanor ? : all b. Tyringham, MA.
6-62 1) Ephraim Jefferson: b.- 1 June, 1787, d.-13 Mar 1832, m.-Cynthia Ann Couch
2) Alvy: b.- ? (possibly husband of Polly)
3) son: b.-before 1790
4) son: b.-before 1790
5) Polly: b.- before 1790
6) dau.: b.-before 1790
Would you have any information as to the first name of Gen Wadsworth?
Regards and thank you, John
I am a direct descendant of Thomas Wadsworth and Rebeca passmore. I have researched my part of the wadsworth family tree for the past few years. my family is from wesmorland county penna. i have most if not all the info on there sons and daughters all the way down to me,So i may be able to help some of you that are in this leg of the wadsworth family.I also have web sites i can send you with tons of info.
I am in Fayette county and would like some information on these two
I too am a descendant of Thomas. Please send info regarding his son Thomas, and then Joseph. My grandfather was Wilbert Wadsworth, s/o Jesse, from Indiana and Westmoreland Counties in PA.
Hello, My great grandfather was James Wadsworth, brother of Jessie. My grandmother was Margaret. Her mother Rosa Campbell Wadsworth Died in childbirth and Rosa’s sister Ella adopted her and raised her. James Remarried and had 2 more children . I never knew this until shortly before my grandmother died. She never mentioned 2 sisters that lived 10 miles from her. Not sure what happened to James. My name is in the book. 250 years of Wadsworth Family.
I am the granddaughter of Narry Wadsworth and Margaret Cramer Wadsworth of Cramer Pa My Mother Ethel Mae Wadsworth born May 25 1899. she had an uncle jim wadsworth of Blacklick Pa. Indiana Co. I would like to know more.
also sandeequilter1@gmail.com I have run across Thomas Wadsworth and Rebecca and was wondering if you would send info to me at the address below;Sandee (wadsworth) Williams
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Hello,
I live on FRED SNOW RD in Becket, MA. Our house next to the Snow House
built on WADSWORTH HILL. We have wanted to know why this land (8 acres) is named Wadsworth Hill. Any information on The Wadsworth’s from Becket MA. ??
Visit your local library and museum, even if they are small. You may be very surprised by details available and people willing to help you.
My 3rd grandmother, Charity Emeline Wadsworth was born in Becket, Mass. in 1816 and married Nathan W. Harris on March 31 in 1836 in Becket, Mass. Charity was a daughter of Joseph Wadsworth who was born in Duxbury in 1750 but also lived in Becket, Mass.
My grandmother on my fathers side was a Wadsworth and Thomas Wadsworth and Rebecca Passmore were my 5 th ggrandparents.Any information you could share would be greatly appreciated.
I am also a descendant of Thomas, I would love to receive any information you would be willing to share.
Please send me a link to your website. There’s a lot of dispute about the descendants of Thomas and Rebecca. I’d like some new insight. Thanks… LLMCD2005 at yahoo.com
Hello Timothy, Sorry so long replying, could you send whatever info you have?
I have a document that may have been written by Louis F. Wadsworth in 1857. Does anyone have a handwriting sample for him?
My grandfather is Wilbert Wadsworth of central PA. I’ve spoken to someone in the UK who said the name can be found as far back as the 13th century with birth & death records of Waddisworth in Yorkshire and Heptonstall churches.
I took a trip to the church in Heptonstall, England and the parish of Wadsworth. There are many gravestones with the name Wadsworth there. I am a descendant of Christopher of the Barnstable Ma area.
Hi John
We could be related then, Mum and myself believe we’re descendants of Thomas Wadsworth born there in 1612
thank you for your info lonnie on ggggrandfather william,where can i get more info on him
Hello, my grandmother’s grandfather was Moses Wadsworth. His daughter, Eunice married William Farr. Their daughter was my grandmother.
I have a copy of a genealogy assembled by a family friend Edith Summer and published in 1959. This book is titled “Descendants of Thomas Farr of Harpswell, Maine and ninety allied families. I would be willing so scan some pages if helpful.
Blessings, Nancy Taylor, Phd
Lonnie, my email address is nltaylor2011@gmail.com. Please send me an email and I will send you a scan of those pages. The print is small, so I will do my best.
We are probably distant cousins. Hi cousin. Nancy
can anyone help with info re our distant relative by the name of John de Wordysworth who had a son called Richard (Ricardus) Wordysworth.
John was Born 1275 ? and that’s where I come to a complete halt. Any info would be appreciated.
His father is believed to be William de Wordysworth 1250-1300.
Interesting to see this line morph from Wordyswoth to Waddesworth to Wadsworth.
Cheers
Greg Wadsworth
Before my grandmother passed away she informed me that we’re descendants of Christopher Wadsworth. i know my name doesn’t carry his but i would like to know if this is true or not. She left the family with a book containing the family crest and a extensive list of generations all the way to Christopher Wadsworth. I presently don’t have access to the book but a close relative does. Great website and great to know where my family came from. Thanks!
Hi Chris,
I too am related to Christopher Wadsworth. So far have traced that side of my family back to the 12th century.
If I can help just let me know.
Cheers
Greg
I am 10th generation from Christopher to Joseph to Elisha to both Waits to Lewis Lumber to Herbert to Herbert, Jr to Herbert Todd. I haven’t had much luck finding Christopher’s antecedents. Maybe, someone can help me with that😃. My email is corsa1330@gmail.com.
Thanks. I sent the original book to Dr John Wadsworth, my cousin in Portland, OR.
I am trying to solve this problem and could use all the help I can get. Email me whatever data you can. Thanks and have a great day. Marv from MN
Christopher Wadsworth who came over on the Lyon? I’d be very interested in what you have found.
I am looking for people in my family tree. My grandfather was Martin Luther Wadsworth and grandmother Ann Frank Wadsworth. I was never told who my decent family was or current. I would like to know more. Can anyone help me?
Good day, I’m Michael Rowe Wadsworth of Farmington, Connecticut. I stumbled across this site just recently. This section of the family is of and from William Wadsworth side originally 107 Main Street Farmington, CT. The family homestead still stands at 378 yrs. old, one of the first homes built at 107 Main Street in Farmington. My father, Captain Dwight Wadsworth was born in the parlor (living room) as did most of his his siblings. His father, Adrian R. Wadsworth was a highly successful dairy famer, business man and civil engineer. He and his father were successful in growing apples, peaches, and pears from their orchard on Rattlesnake Mt` father and him were successful. As I have found this site, I will enjoy all of your posts and comments. I look forward to sharing “stuff” with all of you. Don’t be shy
Would love to hear from you.
My 4th great grandmother Rachel Tucker Copeland 1763-1845 (born in NC died in SC)
daughter of William Tucker Jr and Abigail Wadsworth 1741-1825
granddaughter of William Tucker Sr and Rachel Adams married Dec 1728
Milton, Norfolk, Massachusetts
Is she a descendant of William Wadsworth and Sarah Talcott
(William on passenger list for ship Lyon 1632)
or Christopher Wadsworth 1609-1677
Thank you in advance
Adelaide
or Christopher Wadsworth
I’m a direct descendant of Christopher Wadsworth and would like any info on family tree. Have gone back to William de Wordysworth in 13th century. The name has morphed/changed quite a bit to present day spelling.
Cheers
Greg
Hi Sue. Could you verify for me that Robert Wadsworth was the son of Thomas and Rebecca? Also, could you list all of Robert’s children?
That you in advance,
Al
I’m in the process of joining the DAR Need information On Susan Camp Wadsworth either birth date and place of birth or place and daate of death Her husband was John Noyes Wadsworth born in 1758 Her children were John born in 1781 and Wedwoth born in 1782 They probably were born and died in Durham Middesex Co Ct. They all come from the Book Wadsworth family 250 years Can anyone help me? It is my one missing link Maybe she died after the birth of Wedworth?
Two Hundred and Fifty Years of the Wadsworth Family in America
Link to Google Books Copy for your enjoyment:
https://books.google.com/books?id=_HFZAAAAMAAJ
My Mother passed a year ago and I’ve only glanced at the family tree material that was left behind. I have a original Wadsworth family tree that was printed around the late 1880s. My grandfather and great grandfather are Gerald B Wadsworth. My grandpa was born in NY and died in Suffield CT. Him and my great grandfather were ancestry buffs. I know from the book my lineage consists of Henery Wadsworth Longfellow. The book is written by Horace A Wadsworth it entails 250 years of heritage. I can look up any ancestry prior to 1882. Please contact me with questions, through this book I was able to relate myself to Longfellow. Back then many people took on their Mothers name as a middle name and the fathers as the last name. My great grandfather even questioned a piece of the book, in which he corrected the author and I have the original response from him.
I have been working on my wife’s background. She is Carol Ann Wadsworth. I have followed her tree back as far as Thomas and Elizabeth Barnard Wadsworth. He was born in 1651 in East Hartford Conn. and he died in 1725, burried in E. Hartford, Conn.His parents were William & Elizabeth Stone Wadsworth He was born 1594 Long Buckley, Northamptonshire, England. He is burried in Hertford, Conn. My wifes family were supposedly related to Zilpah Wadsworth who was the mother of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. So far; I have not been able to make the connection between the New England Wadsworths and the Alabama-Georgia Wadsworths. I have posted my wife’s family tree on Ancestry.com Can anyone help me make so more connections? Please Email me at zadie0042@yahoo.com Thanks, Mike Lubman
I have Walter Wadsworth, born in Hartford Ct Mar 1801, died Decatur Ga Nov 1875. His obituary states that he was born in Hartford. Son John Jr, born in SC 1822, died I think 1882, lived in Calhoun County Alabama, then in Rome, Ga. He had 3 daughters that I know of, not sure of sons. I have him as son of James Wadsworth Jr and Abigail May but I have not been able to substantiate that to my complete satisfaction.
Hope this helps.
Walter had a son, William Lafayette Wadsworth who married Rosa Bowie. They had several children, one was my great grandfather.
Thank you for doing this
Hemon Wadsworth was my great great great grandfather. He was born in New York, settled in Wisconsin, then moved to Palmer, Nebraska. He is buried there with his son Charles E. Wadsworth and grandson Elmer Wadsworth. Hemon was born in 1822 and fought in the Civil War for the Wisconsin Infantry. He married Almrilla Greenman. I do not have information on who his parents were. Any help would be appreciated.
My grandfather was also named Jeremiah Wadsworth. He passed away on April 14, 2014. He was the ninth generation of Wadsworth to live and die in the home where his wife of 67 years still resides. The house is located at 107 Main St in Farmington CT. Our family has lived in this house for the last 368 years.
Good evening Jeremiah,
My name is Rich Collier and also live in Farmington, CT,. I am also a 56th Great grandson of Joseph Wadsworth, through his daughter Hannah Wadsworth Cook, who married Capt. Aaron Cooke. My mothers name is Ann Cook. My question is and have been looking for quite sometime, for the grave of Captain Joseph Wadsworth. I can find the graves of many of the Wadsworths including my ggggggrandmother Hannah and Aaron, who are buried in Harwinton.
The first Aaron Cook is also the first settler and house builder in Simsbury where there is a monument. But it certainly cannot beat out the good fortune that your family has had in living in that historic house on Main St.
Have you checked the old cemetery on Main St. in Farmington?
No Jeremiah, I have not. I did talk to the towns historian and she said no. But I will double check anyways. Are you related to William Wadsworth that lives on Main St also. I have been meaning to give him a call. I have a document signed William Wadsworth and Ruth Wadsworth, that pertained to land bought by Aaron Cooke and Hannah Wadsworth Cooke (daughter of Capt Jos. Wadsworth).
That was my grandpa he died.My father live there call him name is William Wadsworth. He might know 605-692-4188
Is there any family still lived there my grandparents lived there soo I think then built house next to it.
I think the grave is in Duxbury, Mass.
Is there any family still lived there my grandparents lived there soo I think then built house next to it.
My wife’s mother is Barbara Evon Wadsworth. She is originally from Florida. She is an optometrist who now works part time and lives in Stuarts Draft, Virginia. She has 4 children and was a Gebb before taking back her maiden name of Wadsworth. My wife, Anita, is the oldest. She is a dentist and lives in Stuarts Draft as well. Anita has a sister who is a pharmacist, another sister who is a radiology technician, and a brother who teaches at a private Methodist affiliated university in Oklahoma City. He is finishing his Doctor of Education in something, although not sure exactly what.
My maternal great grandmother was Jane Wadsworth Neale of Norristown, Pa. I believe her father was a physician in Philadelphia. Does anyone know how far back her family tree in the U.S. goes and who any of her ancestors may be? Many thanks.
I am trying to locate the family of James Raymond Wadsworth who was born in Hastings, NY in 1899 and died in Spokane, Washington in 1969. He was a 1920 graduate of Cornell and was a professor of languages at the University of Michigan and the University of Nebraska. He was married to Hazel G. Wadsworth and have evidence that they lived in Lincoln, Neb. in 1947 (last date I could find). My husband is in possession of Mr. Wadsworth’s Phi Beta Kappa key from Cornell and would like for his relatives if found to have it.
Do you have a Nathan Lytle m. Sarah Wadsworth born ca 1792 and she may be a dau of Thomas Wadsworth and Mary Wiley? We have an Ann Wadsworth wife of John Norris that is also supposed to be a dau of Thomas Wadsworth and Mary Wiley. I don’t have the publication that I see on the internet and was hoping she might be listed. Is the book well documented? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Christopher Wadsworth is my 10th great grandfather. A year or so ago I was able to prove descendancy from Jonathan Wadsworth Jr. (Becket, Berkshire, Massachusetts) and joined the DAR. My maternal great-grandmother was Flora Belle Wadsworth.
G’Day from OZ.
Christopher is also my great-grandfather (10 or 11 times ago). Any info you need I might be able to help you.
Have traced this line back to the 13th century.
Cheers
Greg Wadsworth
I am also descendant from 1.Christopher, 2.Joseph, 3.Elisha, 4.Wait, 5.Wait Jr, 6.Louis Lumbar, 7.Herbert Sr, 8.Herbert Jr, 9.Herbert T, 10.Deborah, then Me. I am interested in any family history before Christopher. I have seen many different fathers for Christopher, but don’t know which one is correct. I have my tree on Ancestry.com:
https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/tree/103899885/family
my email is mrdeputybear@yahoo.com if you would like to contact me directly.
Christopher is my relative. I grew up in Duxbury. My dad William P was born on family land.
my 8th great grandfather was Thomas Wadsworth born in clerkenwells england married Rebecca passmore after they came to baltimore maryland looking to share info and looking for thomas’ parents names or names of his brothers or sisters I belive his father’s name is william
Tim wadsworth
Hello, Tim,
I am also descended from Thomas Wadsworth and Rebecca Passmore. Thomas Wadsworth is my 6th great grandfather. I have not been able to find anything else about the parents or siblings of our English ancestors. Can you provide a reference to William as Thomas’ father? Any idea where the family came from before Clerkenwell?
Sue Pelzel
Susan that is a good question I have hit the wall you could say.It has taken me a good 5 years part time to get to thomas. Which one of the family members are you a descendant of ?
Tim
Hi, Tim,
Best I can tell, this is my Wadsworth tree:
Thomas Wadsworth & Rebecca Passmore
–> Robert Wadsworth (the Revolutionary War vet)
—-> Jesse Wadsworth
——> William Wadsworth
——–> George Wadsworth
———-> Basil Wadsworth (my grandfather)
I may have counted wrong, and Thomas may be my 5th great grandfather — not my 6th. In any case, I’d love to go to England armed with some more pointers to help me find where Thomas was born and/or raised. I thought that if you knew where his father William was from, I could start there.
Sue Pelzel
Hi Susan. I am a Wadsworth from Detroit. My grand father was Donald Wadsworth his brother was Jack Wadsworth. My Great Grand father was George Wadsworth. His wife was named Jene although ansestry.com has her as Jane that is incorrect. I have the original census from Detroit and I can see her name was written kind of messy so I understand why they think it was Jane.
anyy way I was wandering if you had any info about the Wadsworth from England that were ornamental iron workers. I was told that is what my family did before they came to Canada then Detroit in the early 1900’s.
Thanks alot,
Candace
Hi Sue. Could you verify for me that Robert Wadsworth was the son of Thomas and Rebecca? Also, could you list all of Robert’s children?
That you in advance,
Al
Hi Sue. Could you verify for me that Robert Wadsworth was the son of Thomas and Rebecca? Also, could you list all of Robert’s children?
That you in advance,
Al
Hello,
I Thomas Wadsworth is my 5th great grandfather and he and his son Thomas are both buried in Pershing Cemetary near Derry Pa less than 10 miles from me. My great grandfather was James Wadsworth and his father was Samuel, his father was Thomas, and His father was Thomas who came as an indentured servent and married Rebecca Passmore in Maryland. I also have been trying to do research on his father in England but have had no luck. Any help would be appreciated.
I too am a descendant of Thomas. I am doing research for DAR and would like to know more about Thomas, his son Thomas, and Samuel. My grandfather was Wilbert Wadsworth who lived in Indiana and Westmoreland Counties in PA. Would love to see anything you could share.
Hi Cindy, Wilbert was the Brother to James My great grandfather. There were Wilbert James and Jessie. I have a picture of them in storage as little boys. My grandmother had it.
I am wondering if my family descended from Thos. Wadsworth and Rebecca Passmore. Samuel Wadsworth, my 4th great grandfather lived in Frederick County, Maryland, in the early 1800s. Can any of you help me determine if Samuel descended from Thomas and Rebecca?
Hi, I’m a descendant of Thomas Wadsworth (Oct.4,1713, D 1760 Joppa, Harford, Maryland, USA.
His parents are William Wadsworth B1685 D.1746 in Little Bowden, Northhamptonshire Eng. (?)
Thomas’s children: Robert J. wadsworth B Jun. 22, 1750 Joppa D. Sept. 9, 1823/25 Shinston, Harrison, West Virginia USA.Other children: John, Eleanor,Ann,Thomas II,Mary,Robert (as stated before),William,William,Samuel and Michael.
Anything else I might be able to help you with just ask.
Cheers Greg Wadsworth
Wonderful Thank You! Have you had any success going any further back? I am hoping to take a trip across the pond at some point to further Dig
I was born in Oroville, CA in 1949 (the youngest and only child born outside Oklahoma) to Aubra Marton Wadsworth (6/10/1916 Neligoni, OK) and Marjorie Mae Roller Wadsworth (4/25/1923 Sperry, OK). My grandfather, Ollie Wadsworth and his three brothers are mentioned in Wadsworth Family in America. His father was Samuel Wadsworth and his mother was Alice Goforth. According to family legend Alice was Choctaw and one day in 1884 when my grandfather was 4, Samuel was away and Alice, miserable not being with her people, left with the 4 boys in the wagon and when she came to a crossroads, stopped and lifted the boys one by one out of the wagon then drove off to live with the Choctaw (she knew her sons wouldn’t be accepted there). This is how I heard the story my entire life. Totally true? I don’t know but it sure does a great family story! I will post more about my father’s immediate family later. Wadsworth Proud!
do you have any info about samuel wadsworth i may have some info on him if you have his birth date and death i have info on samuel wadsworth’s from westmorland penna area
Tim
Judith, Do you know which land run they came in on? My great grandmother is Ollie’s half sister-Lavina Ellen Wadsworth-Wells Brown Merchant. I know she was issued a letter signed by Ronald Reagan on the 75th Ann. as a living survivor of it, but I was a kid and don’t remember what it said. Thank you for any help. Linda Marrie Williams
I found your post to be very interesting since my grandmother’s name was Florence Viola and she named one of her daughters Flora. She was born near Wellington, Kansas in 1886. My grandfather was Wilson David Wadsworth born 9/17/1875 in Harrison, Boone County, Arkansas and his father (my great grandfather) was Samuel Michael Wadsworth.
Hello Judith. I just found this web site and find it very interesting. My Grandfather (Wilson David Wadsworth) was your Grandfather Ollie’s oldest brother. My grandpa was born in Harrison, Boone County, Arkansas on September 17, 1875. Their parents names were Samuel Michael Wadsworth and Nancy Alice Goforth Wadsworth. They were married on September 17, 1874 and my grandpa was born on their first wedding anniversary. My grandpa and family moved to Colorado in the 1930’s but I still have cousins living in Nelogony, OK. I have the real facts about how our grandparents were abandonded if you are interested please email me at hlawja@yahoo.com
Hey,
My father is Raymond William Wadsworth and my grandfather is Roy William Wadsworth. Both are still alive and kicking. I have 1 brother and 1 sister both Wadsworths. I also have about 10 cousins and we all live in NC. Would love to know more about our past. Thanks!
I am Prescott Longfellow Wadsworth and I would like to be able to contact someone about a coat of arms.
preswads@whidbey.com
http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/48473239/family
Take a look and see what you think. We may be related!
I am trying to confirm the lineage of my 3rd Great grandfather Joseph Wadsworth. He raised his family in Chester County Pa but I have found several family trees on Ancestry.com that have him being the son of J Moses Wadsworth 1783- 1819, of Bedford Co, PA and his first wife Mary. So how did he get from Bedford to Chester County? My mother is skeptical that his family came from Bedford Co. so I’m trying to track it down. I have tried to access the Wadsworth Family in America Volume 2 to see if it could shed some light but I can not seem to get a hold of it.
Any chance you can help me out?
Joseph Wadsworth was born in 1810 and died in March 1882
what is the best book on wadsworths to get?i was also kin to william wadsworth
Hi fellow Wadsworth’s!
My name is Dwight Wadsworth originally from Farmington CT. I am currently in the U.S. Navy like my grandfather I was named after. I am thrilled to see a site with our last name on it.
My father, Charles Lee Wadsworth, was the grandson of Peter Wadsworth, who was the son of a wealthy English industrialist. Apparently Peter was involved in a scandalous romantic liaison which resulted in him being expelled from the England and granted 150 acres of farm land to homestead in southern Indiana, probably around 1835-1850. Peter had 11 children who went on to have families of their own. If you visit the town of Elmer, Indiana, you will see a small cemetery which is divided amongst two families: the Wadsworths and the McLaughlins. Richard Nixon is a first cousin of my father, having been born to one of his aunts. My father says there were lawyers, harness makers, judges, a patent medicine salesman who was scandalously jailed, and violin makers amongst his Wadsworth relatives. He also made mention of an unmarried Wadsworth cousin who became pregnant by a traveling preacher. She and her daughter were well respected members of the community who were buried side by side in the Elmer Indiana cemetery. My father had four daughters. We relocated to St. Paul, Minnesota, where I still live, and my sisters have scattered across the U.S., depending upon their various occupations and marraiges.
My maiden name is Wadsworth. My father was Herman Wadsworth born in Huntsville Alabama. in 1904. His father was William Thomas Wadsworth who died about 1914 when my father was only 10 yeaars old. His wife’s maiden was I think Minnie Ingram. I would like to hear from some Wadsworth relatives. My father had a brother, Uncle Clarence Wadsworth we used to visit in Elmore Co. Alabama (Wetumpka) when I was a child. He died when my children were young, many years ago.
I am married to Jack Woodall of Georgia. I know that in Alabama some of the Woodalls married some of the Wadsworths. We have found out that the Woodalls are some of his ancesters who originated from Va. Would like to know a lot more.
Greetings Neomia!
I’m a Wadsworth and have had our ancestry researched recently. There is a book entitled, “Wadsworth Family in America,1663-1985” by Mary Jane (Fry) Wadsworth, MCDowell Pub.,Utica,Ky. 1985. The southern branch of the Wadsworth’s came down from North Carolina,settled in GA.,AL.,MS.,TX. and CA. Then, you have the Wadsworth’s that came into the country and settled in Mass. and spread across the mid-west. We’re a diverse bunch !
Thanks for the reply. Where can I purchase that book?
The book is free online for reading.
The Mass. Wadsworth’s arrived in America in 1630 (Christopher and William). Christopher settled in Duxbury Mass, and William settled in Conn. I have a copy of a book written by Horace Wadsworth compiled from a Huge Wadsworth Family Reunion in Duxbury in 1881. This Reunion was mostly descendants of Christopher. Book contains every Wadsworth who attended the reunion, and annotates how each are connected to Christopher. My Great Grandfather was 10 years old at that reunion, and is how I can directly trace my connection to Christopher. Not to mention how I can also connect my family tree to several travelers on the Mayflower.
My grandfather was Clarence Wadsworth who lived in Beat 14 which is above Wetumpka. His wife was Lessie. Clarence died in 1980.
I would like to know anyone kin to Stephen Wadsworth b 1850, Asa Wadsworth b 1871, William Edger b1893.
Ralph,
Willie Wadsworth,our grandfather’s father was Asa Freeman Wadsworth and he was married to Johanna Fulenwider. Asa’s father was Stephen Wadsworth married to Mary Murphree. Then Stephen’s father was William Wadsworth,who was married 3 times,Wife (1) Lula Jack,(2) Temperence and (3) Lou Cynthia Glover. Our nearest Civil war kin was Grandmother Genie’s father,James Shell. James E.Shell was a Private in Co. B,5th Batt’n Alabama Infantry. He lived from 1844-1899 and is buried at Antioch Cemetery in Oneonta,AL.
Ralph,
I am not a Wadsworth, but I am kin to the Stephen Wadsworth, b. 1850, son of William Wadsworth & Temperance Martin. My g. grandmother was Margaret Wadsworth, b. 1824, daughter of William Wadsworth & Lula Jack. Stephen & Margaret shared a father (William). Stephen Wadsworth is my great grand uncle (according to Ancestry.com).
After marrying William Davidson in Marshall Co., AL in 1826, Margaret & family settled in Lawrence Co., AL and remained there until their deaths. I was born & raised in Lawrence Co., AL, and currently live in Huntsville.
On Ancestry, my tree is here:
http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/51704487/family?fpid=13241954817
(be sure to choose “Pedigree” view.)
Beyond my g. grandmother, my information comes from Wadsworth researchers that I am now trying to verify as best as I can. I do not have copies of documentation that would support most of their claims, but they appear to be reliable. (I’m not referring to trees on Ancestry, many of which contain erroneous information.)
Marcellus Graham
My Grandfather Monroe Jackson Wadsworth saint clair alabama
Christopher Robert Wadsworth born in Solihull West Midlands Birmingham 1983. Family originated from Sheffield Yorkshire but only traced family tree back that far roughly early 1900’s. not many Wadsworths around, especially in Devon.
I am named for the first of this Wadsworth line to arrive in America. My grandfather, Leslie Hardy Wadsworth (born in Provo, Utah 1/19/1891) was a Mormon elder, and visited England several times in the 50’s and 60’s doing genealogical research. He compiled a hand written document which was about 8 inches thick, tracing the family back to 1066 (we are Normans, originally). Unfortunately, this book was loaned to his son Kent, who has since died. If it could be located, it would shed light on the family lineage. I have found hand written family records from the 1500’s, but the further you go back, the harder it gets due to the variety of spellings used (Wordsworth, for instance). My uncle Kent passed away a few years ago in Utah. I’m hoping someone has come into possesion of it so that the work he put into it is not lost.
My line from Christopher in Duxbury is as follows: Christopher Wadsworth Joseph Wadsworth Elisha Wadsworth Abiah Wadsworth Sedate Wadsworth Sedate Wadsworth Abiah Wadsworth Joseph Warren Wadsworth William Myron Wadsworth Leslie Hardy Wadsworth Lois Wadsworth Williams Christopher Robert Williams
Hi Chris, I am also a descendent of Martha Ann Hardy and William Myron Wadsworth of Hooper Utah. Your Grandfather Leslie Wadsworth, ( who we called Uncle Tess) is the brother of My Grandma Flora Bell Wadsworth King We are having a Wadsworth Reunion in Grace Idaho on July 9 2014, for the families of William and Martha Ann Wadsworth ( parents of Leslie). I have been trying to find information on Uncle Leslie children to share. But not having much luck. I did a Google search using William Kent Wadsworth and that is how I found your post. I also seen a picture posted on “Family search photos stories” of the three brothers, Will, Tess and Uncle Howard Wadsworth. The caption under it said the picture was found with items of W Kent Wadsworth . There is a name and an Email address of this person. How wonderful it would be if she knew what happened to his possessions. and you found his work. Kent was in a rest home when he died but no one in our family knew it until we read it in the paper. So sad as he had Family so close.
It would be worth a try for you to see if the lady who posted the picture, knew anything about the book. I would love an update your family as we have lost track of everyone since your Grandpa’s sister “Aunt Iris” passed she was the family historian. I was named after one of Uncle Tess’s wives Melba Rose , but know nothing about her. I live in Riverside Ca. all my family is still in Hooper Ut and local area. Hope to hear from you ( I am on face book under Melba Mccowan Riverside ca . how wonderful it would be to be in touch with someone from Uncle Tess’s family.
Hi Melba. Uncle Tess (Lovey to us) had four children who lived to adulthood, and at least one who died as an infant. The four grown children were Elma Bernice Wadsworth (Jacobs), b 8/26/1913 d 1/3/1983, Melba Rose Wadsworth (Geraghty) b 9/18/1915 d 5/15/1974, Lois Wadsworth (Williams,my mother)
b 7/12/1923 d 4/16/1993, and William Kent Wadsworth b 10/12/1929 d 12/7/2009. I believe you were named after his daughter, Melba Rose. If you are interested I have compiled a genealogy of the Wadsworth family through Tess’ lineage which goes back as early as the mid 400’s on the welsh side. I’m sorry I didn;t see this post until after the reunion, but please reach back to me if you get this. I will also try to find you on Facebook.
I am also descendant from Christopher, Joseph, and Elisha, but from there we split for I am from Elisha’s son Wait, Wait Jr, Louis Lumbar, Herbert Sr, Herbert Jr, Herbert T, Deborah, then Me. I am interested in any family history before Christopher. I have seen many different fathers for Christopher, but don’t know which one is correct. I have my tree on Ancestry.com:
https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/tree/103899885/family
my email is mrdeputybear@yahoo.com if you would like to contact me directly.
There appears to be several groups of Wadsworth’s that came to the states either through the New England states and those that came here through Virginia. Most of those Wadsworth’s that came from Virginia by way of Dublin,Ireland went to Georgia, on to Alabama,Mississippi ,Texas and California. Some of us fought for the North and some for the South. I can trace my ancestry to Georgia,but, not sure from that point. At any rate, proud of our southern heritage ! Roll Tide !
How many family crests do the Wadsworths have?
Ralph, as far as I know there is only one, although I’ve seen many versions of the same thing, including pencil sketches, tattoos, printed and online. I’m not sure which Wadsworth family it belongs to, but for now we will share it with all Wadsworths.
Should be only one. It is:3 silver Fleur-de-leis on red background (Argent). The crest: On a globe of the world, winged proper, an eagle rising up.
Mott:Aquila Non Captat Muscas-The eagle does not catch flies or The eagle flies un-captured.
Hope this helps.
Cheers
Greg Wadsworth
Gregory….same coat-of-arms that was passed on to me by my Uncle Gayle Wadsworth(deceased)now. Ralph is my cousin who lives in TN.I find it interesting how some of the Wadsworths up north are able to trace their lineage back to the 1600’s. I have only been able to trace mine back to the 1700’s and it’s difficult to determine which Wadsworths migrated from England to northern ports of entry as opposed to those who landed in the Carolinas and moved to the southern states.
I am a Wadsworth. How do I know if we are related? I am getting married next month and am concerned that my sister and I are the end of the Wadsworth line in MA. Can you help me find out if this is true?
I know of few Wadsworths in Massachusetts that have traced their line through Peleg Wadsworth and beyond that. If you would like more info email me at rslcpjr@gmail.com. Peace!
My mothers maiden name is Wadsworth. There are still at least a couple in MA that i know of. Family tree was done and ancestry is traced through Peleg. Rest assured a new generation with the last name is intact and already creating another generation. If you would like to compare notes or trees to find connection email me at rslcp@gmail.com. Peace!!!!
I don’t know how active this site is. I am responding to a really old post. My fathers name is Peleg and his father before him and so on. The name is actually still being passed on. I have done some (little) research and would like to know when this line arrived in North America. I have found William who was a servant but do not know if that is the right line. Any info would be great Thanks
Peleg is from the Christopher line via: 1 Christopher Wadsworth (b. 1609), 2. Deacon John Wadsworth (b. 1638), 3. John Wadsworth (b 1672), 4. Peleg Wadsworth (b.1715), 5. BG Peleg Wadsworth (b. 1748).
Hope this helps you. Have you set up a Ancestry.com Tree?
How far up can you go on the Wadsworth side of your family? If you can get to a ancestor that was living in 1881, then they may have attended a huge Wadsworth Reunion in Duxbury. The Reunion was Documented by Horace Wadsworth and published into a book in which all participants where given a copy. That book can now be found in may places digitally. Title is: 250 Years of the Wadsworth Family in America, by Horace A Wadsworth. In the book in the back, there is a list of every Wadsworth attending the reunion, with an accounting of how they are Descendant from Christopher or William by generation. This book is a must have by any Wadsworth descendant of Christopher or William. Find your way to your Ancestor attending the Reunion, you have your line given to your as far back as the first Wadsworth to arrive in America.
Interesting site. It would be nice to see where we Wadsworths are located across the United States.
Malachi,
I’ve been trying to find out myself. There seems to be those Wadsworth’s that came to America by way of England and Ireland. They either settled in the New England states or Virginia. I’m looking for the southern group that came down from the Carolinas, went to Georgia,Alabama,MS.,TX. and finally to California. Being born and raised in Alabama,trying to find information on the Wadsworth’s is difficult,since most of them seem to have been poor farmers and were not highly educated (especially those from Blount Co.,AL.)
I’m not a Wadsworth but I think this could be one of the folks you’re looking for. This is on Ancestry.com—Blacks Found in the Deeds of Laurens & Newberry Counties, SC: 1785-1827– A Bill of Sale from March of 1822 that mentions a tract of 80 acres called ” the mountain tract” having once veen part of the Estate of Thomas Wadsworth near the Little River. Mary Wilson was selling it to her brother Thomas. It states the land was leased for 75 years by her father from the Trustees of the Wadsworthville Poor School. That tract was near a possible ancestor of mine named Washington Williams. Of course I was interested in seeing what the Poor School was and stumbled on this site. Might be a source for you!
this site just keeps getting better and better you have done a great job
Ralph,
I received an e-mail back in Oct. 2012, that we are related to a John Wadsworth,whose brother was Thomas Wadsworth. John Wadsworth joined the Confederate army in August 1862 at Talladega,Coosa Co.,AL. and supposedly served in the 44th Alabama Infantry,Capt. Coleman’s Co. F. However, I’ve been unable to confirm all of this. I’m a new member in the Sons of the Confederacy and have been trying to find out which of our lineage served in the Confederacy from Alabama (in particularly, from Blount Co.,AL. Hope all is well with you.
Is there a way to email you privately about John Daniel Wadsworth born 1928 died 1967?
mgwadsworth@gmail.com Looking forward to hearing from you.
Patti, can you contact me please. I’m also looking for information on John Daniel Wadsworth. My email is m.marulli@yahoo.com
An excellent facility. Just wish I could find a link from my side of the “pond” to yours!
Best wishes
Hello.
I also am a direct descendent of Christopher Wadsworth, with the most recent generations living in Overbrook, Kansas. I wonder where our two lines diverge. I have an ancestry.com tree I could show you; do you have one I could see?
Kathleen Lomax
(my mom is a Butel but with a Wadsworth grandmother)
I carry the Wadsworth name from my Grandfather who left Kansas to Minnesota.
Great site, I do not know if we have any family ties as we are from the Wadsworth families still in England, but I enjoy the layout and clarity of your site. How about some pictures of Wadsworths?
How would I find more info on my gr gr gr gr grandfather sedate wadsworth?
Are you looking for Sedate Sr or Jr ?
I am a great great great granddaughter,
Hello Lonnette! I am a 5 times great granddaughter of Sedate b. 1730. Nice to meet you. Then Lois Wadsworth who married John Whitey b. 1763, and on to John Whitney, John Whitney and then Emma Whitney b.1882 who married George Ellis, my great grandfather.
I hope we can connect. livingstonpatricia@gmail.com
Great Job!! My sister Karen and I own Minor league Baseball teams. We are related to Christopher still have a family home on the Ocean in Duxbury Ma.
The name of our company is “The Wadsworth Sports Group” Barry would love to Know if we are related to Louis Fenn Wadsworth
It’s nice to see Wadsworth family still residing in Duxbury. I’m in Christophers line as well (I’m named after him). Has anyone ever figured out how he got to the U.S.? I’ve researched ship’s manifests of the period, but only find William. There is some speculation that this is his older brother, but that remains speculation. I have traced the family line back, an dwill provide you my spreadsheet if you are interested.
Chris, thanks for your comments on my website. As far as the relationship between William and Christopher, DNA tests have proven conclusively that they were not related. How Christopher came to America is still unclear.
HELP WADSWORTH FAMILY! The Wadsworth-Clayton family cemetery is going to be removed by Barnesville, GA and relocated to a mass grave in town. Includes removing mass grave of confederate soldiers buried there in 1864
Because they failed to notify descendants correctly we have little time to act. Please write them and tell them NO. I have a facebook page called Wadsworth-Clayton cemetery in peril for information.
The descendants won in court. The permit is null and void. In a crazy twist of fate one descendant came upon the headstones by accident and they have been missing for 90 years!
Christopher and William both arrived With William Brewster on the Lyon in 1632 landing in Boston harbor. It is believed they were brothers.
James, Christopher and William were not brothers, or related for that matter. There is no evidence available to substantiate the fact that they came on the Lyon together. Sorry.
I would like to have my AncestryDNA compared with Christopher and William’s DNA. Is there a way to have them compared? I know I am defendant from Christopher via his son Joseph, but would like DNA link to accompany my Tree.
Also, my tree can be viewed at Ancestry.com:
https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/tree/103899885/family
William, after having your DNA tested, join the Wadsworth Family DNA Project at https://www.worldfamilies.net/surnames/wadsworth.
I hope this helps:Christopher,B Dec.1,1607/09 in Heptonstall, Yorkshire ,Eng. D 312, Jul. 1677 Duxbury, Plymouth, Mass.
Married Grace Cole 1630 Duxbury. Grace B 1607/10 Eng. D. Jun.13, 1688 Duxbury, Plymouth, Mass. He was First Constable of Plymouth to servew the King for one year and moved to Duxbury with friends John Alden, Myles Standish. Christopher was a prominent man and landowner in Duxbury.
Arrived into Boston 1632 age 23.When her arrived his actual spelling of his name was:Xxofer Waddesworth.
He had land in 1638, at Holy Swamp;and in 1655 bought land of John Starr. He dwelt in the southern part of the town, in the same vicinity where his descendants reside at the present day. And was a Puritan.
Greg Wadsworth direct relative.
I am a direct descendant of Christopher. I grew up in Duxbury. My dad was William and his dad was Fred Wanton Wadsworth.
Hi Michael, Thanks for updating me with your new website. Still working on the early English Wadsworths but not ready to upload anything yet. I will keep you posted when I get there!
Regards Ann
Do you have a family tree somewhere? Mine is at Ancestry.com. It’s called the Branching Tree. It is open to the public, please take a look at it, if you are interested. I enjoyed viewing your site I have often thought of starting one for my family’s background. Thank you for sharing this with me. I am related through the Walker side of my family.
You can view my family tree at: http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/32089680/family/pedigree
Please add me to the e-mail list. I am Hilda Huchinson Hopewells grandson, thus related at some distant level.
Wadsworth -by way of John Quincy Adams Hutchinson / Amanda Rhoda Wadsworth
Thank you for all your labor as it concerns this interesting family. Forwarded your current e-mail to my children and will dig into your new site after some honey-do’s are complete Greg & Brenda Wood
Very nice, Mike! I really like all you have done a great deal! I look forward to looking into it more and more as time goes by to see what else you’ve done.
GOOD JOB, COUSIN!
the site is really nice
I am the firstborn son (I have 3 other siblings – 2 brothers and 1 sister) of Thomas Marshall Wadsworth and Katherine Lee Wadsworth. My father was born in 1948 to Homer Wadsworth. To the best of my knowledge my great grandfather G.T. Wadsworth came from back east (Oklahoma?). He came to Oregon and started a bank. My grandfather, Homer Wadsworth along with my father and my uncle worked in the banking industry for several decades. I grew up in Woodburn, Oregon. My father, Thomas Wadsworth passed away in 2003 from cancer (agent orange in Vietnam). He was 55. I moved to Kentucky in 1999 and have lived here for the past 13 years. I am married with 5 children. My mother, Kathy Wadsworth still lives in Woodburn, Oregon. I am very confident that I have some family in these parts of the country. At this time I do not know of anyone except my immediate uncle and aunt (my Dad’s only living siblings).