Edward Worthington
Edward Worthington (c. 1754–1804) was an Irish-born American frontiersman, hunter, surveyor and soldier who explored and later helped settle the Kentucky frontier. A veteran of the American Revolutionary War and the American Indian Wars, he also served as a paymaster under George Rogers Clark during the Illinois campaign. His grandson, William H. Worthington, was an officer with the 5th Iowa Volunteer Infantry Regiment during the American Civil War. Historian and author, Kathleen L. Lodwick is a direct descendant of Edward Worthington.
Edward Worthington | |
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| Born | c. 1754 Macroom, Muskerry West, County Cork, Kingdom of Ireland |
| Died | 1804 (aged 50-54) New Orleans, Territory of Orleans, Louisiana Purchase, US, present-day New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Resting place | Worthington Family Cemetery, Owensboro, Kentucky, US |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | frontiersman, hunter, surveyor, soldier, state militia officer |
| Known for | exploring Kentucky and the Ohio River Valley and founding the fortified, Kentucky settlement, Worthington's Station |
| Spouse(s) | His only wife's name was documented, under many different names, including; Mary Worthington, Elizabeth Worthington, Mary Elizabeth Worthington, Betsey Worthington, Elizabeth Stephens Worthington, Mary Worthington, Elizabeth Jefferies Worthington |
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