American Civil War Soldiers
about Richard Worthen
Name: Richard Worthen
Residence: Jackson County, Illinois
Enlistment Date: 18 Aug 1861
Side Served: Union
State Served: Illinois
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 18 August 1861.
Enlisted in Company G, 9th Infantry Regiment Illinois on 18 Aug 1861.
Mustered Out Company G, 9th Infantry Regiment Illinois on 20 Aug 1864.


The Death Of

R. J. (Grandpa) Worthen, XX, age 69, an old XX and pioneer of Vinson, passed quietly away Saturday morning, and was buried Sunday afternoon by the Odd Fellows at the Cave Creek Cemetery.

Grandpa Worthen was one of the early settlers of Greer county, going there from Denton county, Texas in 1890. He was the first settler of Vinson, having resided there continuously for 19 years.

With the bereaved family, the whole community mourns, for he was loved by all. He was a Union soldier, having served in the 9th Illinois, under General Grant, to the end of the war. He had been for many years a member of the Methodist church, and had often requested that Rev. C. W. Moon, his long time friend, preach his funeral. Brother Moon had something to preach from, the text, "Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life."

The sermon was impressive, showing the faith and faithfulness of the deceased in every walk of life; how he had been faithful to his country, faithful to his neighbors, faithful to his family, and faithful to his God, and we knew and could attest in our hearts, that the words of the preacher were true.

He leaves a widow and ten children to mourn his loss. Although the day was cold and windy, a large concourse of people attended the funeral.

After the sermon by Brother Moon, the Odd Fellows had charge of the services and with their usual impressive ceremonies, completed the last sad rites of the day.

To the sorrowing ones we extend our sympathy and pray God’s blessing upon them.

Signed: A Friend.

CARD OF THANKS

Vinson, Okla.

We wish to extend our neighbors, who have so kindly assisted us during the last illness of our husband and father, R. J. Worthen, our sincere and heartfelt thanks.

THE FAMILY

By Mrs. R. J. Worthen.