Worden, Silas

WORDEN, DENTON, ROACH, DIBBLE

Posted By: Mary H. Cochrane, Volunteer
Date: 7/12/2019 at 06:04:04

Biographical and Historical Record of Ringgold and Decatur Counties, Iowa, (Lewis Publishing Company (1887)), p: 648:

"SILAS WORDEN is a native of New York State, born in Dutchess County, a son of Jared N. and Maria M. (Denton) Worden, natives also of the Empire State. In 1857 he accompanied his parents to Decatur County, Iowa, and made his home with them until manhood. His father bought 140 acres of land in Franklin Township, where he made his home until his death. After the death of his parents Silas bought the interests of the rest of the heirs in the homestead, which he now owns, and to which he has added 560 acres, having now a fine farm of 700 acres, all under cultivation. His residence is a model of convenience and comfort, and his farm buildings are large and substantial. Mr. Worden was married when twenty-seven years of age, to Laura A., daughter of Abraham and Sarah (Dibble) Roach. They have a family of five children -- Luther, Walter, Perry, Frances Elmina and Abbey. In politics Mr. Worden affiliates with the Republican party.

(Submitted to the Decatur County GenWeb site by Christy Jay, email: Jaygenie@aol.com)