WILLIAMS, Worthington Augustus - Putnam

"Worthington Augustus Williams was born March 5, 1849 at Rose Lawn farm near Putnamville, Indiana and passed away March 24 1922 at his home in Greencastle, Indiana. He was the son of Worthington Buckingham and Lydia Ann Reed Williams and the fifth child of a family of eleven children. Father, mother, Josiah, Edistina, Edwin, Mary, Carrie and Frank have preceded him to the Land Beyond. Three sisters survive - Mrs. Mattie Gilmore of Whittier, California, Mrs. Flora Weaver of Eureka California, and Mrs. Gertrude Williamson of this city.

"On December 15, 1867, Mr. Williams united with the Presbyterian church of Putnamville and for many years was an earnest and sincere worker in the church's various activities. He was a member of the choir and in 1898 was made an elder in the church. At one time he was instrumental in organizing a Sunday school at the Williams School house and was Superintendent during its summer sessions. Throughout his life time he was a faithful reader of the Bible and could quote accurately large numbers of Scriptural passages. For the past few years, his defective hearing had prevented him from enjoying the church services to the fullest extent, but he was always careful to keep the Sabbath Holy in every respect.

"On September 28, 1876, he was united in marriage to Mary Ella Ingram by the Rev. Ransom Hawley. To this union four children were born, the eldest son having died in infancy. He is survived by the widow and three children - Minnie Ella, James Worthington, and Lydia Ann Williams.

"One of the out-standing features in Mr. William's life was his great interest in God's wonderful out-of doors. The hills, the fields and the streams were his intimate friends. He truly held communion with nature's visible forms. A cool, sparkling spring was always a most welcome spot. The majestic trees especially appealed to him and he was an excellent judge of all kinds of timber. For many years he had read from the great Book of Nature and she had revealed to him many of her secrets.

"His vocation was that of agriculture but he was particularly adept at the use of tools and was most happy when erecting some building or making some useful article of household furniture.

"Kindness was indelibly stamped upon his face and his friends were many. The delightful companionship between father and son was good to look upon. His temperate habits, his mild and gentle manner, and his kind and pleasant voice reminded one that he was truly a living example of Christian manhood. He was always an indulgent father and a most loving and devoted husband. The extended hand and friendly smile was the greeting which his friends received. The family, friends, and entire community have a most noble and respected citizen. "