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Thomas Worthington & Family

Thomas Worthington
Eleanor Swearingen Worthington
Mary Tiffin Worthington
Sarah Ann Worthington
James Taylor Worthington
Albert Gallatin Worthington
Thomas Worthington, Jr.
Eleanor Strode Worthington
Margaret Worthington
Elizabeth Rachel Worthington
William Darke Astor Worthington
Francis Asbury Worthington

FRANCIS ASBURY WORTHINGTON
FRANCIS ASBURY WORTHINGTON (1819-1849)


"Bearing healing and cheerful words”

Francis was born last of the ten Worthington children on July 16, 1819. He was named after the founding Bishop of American Methodism, Francis Asbury, who was a friend of the Worthington family and a regular guest at Adena. Francis and his brother William had little discipline or guidance in their youth as their father died while they were still young boys.

It was sister Sarah King Peter who saw to Francis’ education. She took her two sons, nephews, and Francis to Cambridge, Massachusetts, where they attended Harvard University. Sarah rented a home there and cared for the boys while they were in school. It was at a party at this home that Francis met his future wife, Jane Lomax.

After graduation from Harvard, Francis attended medical school and became a physician. He married Jane Lomax in 1843 and they settled in Cincinnati. Francis was a highly respected doctor who was known for “bearing healing and cheerful words.” Daughter Alice was born to the couple in 1846. Jane became very ill and died in 1847 leaving baby Alice without a mother.

During the year 1849, an epidemic hit Cincinnati and while caring for his patients, Francis became ill. His sister Margaret Mansfield nursed him for twelve days. Francis refused doctors thinking he could diagnose himself. When his condition worsened, doctors were consulted and they leeched him as was the common practice. Francis did not survive and died June 17, 1849 at the age of 29.

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Adena Mansion and Gardens
Thomas Worthington & Family
Tecumseh
The Old Northwest Territory
Ohio Statehood
Great Seal of the State of Ohio
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