108. Reverend James21 Worsley (Sir Edward20, Edward19, John18, Sir Edward17, John16, Thomas15, John14, Sir James13, Hugh12 Workesley, Ralph11 de Workesley, Sir Geoffrey10, Jordan9, Richard8, Henry7, Richard6, Geoffrey5, Richard4, Roger3, Richard2, Sir Elias1) was born 1748. James died 3/10/1798 at 50 years of age.

He married Ann Hayles 11/07/1771. Ann was born c1749. Ann died 27/10/1824 at 75 years of age.

Rector of Gatcombe.

TO THE MEMORY OF The Revd JAMES WORSLEY M.A. Rector of Gatcombe who died Octr 3rd 1798, Aged 49 OF ANNE, his wife who died Octr 27th 1824, Aged 75 AND OF Seven of their Children --- MARY, died Augt 31st 1790

HARRIET, died Augt 8th 1797

ANNE, Wife of Capt Henry Hill, R.N. died Sepr 23rd 1805

JAMES, Capt : Royal Artillery, died of Fever at Jamaica, May 5th 1806

FREDERICK, Lieut, R.N. of H.M. Ship Undaunted, died of wounds received in a gallant attack on the Enemy, in the bay of Marseilles, March 24th 1813

WILLIAM, Lieut, R.N. died of Fever off the Malabar Coast, April 6th 1813

HENRY, Brevet Lieut-Col, C.B. H.M. 34th Regt. after a course of arduous service particularly at Walcheren & in the Peninsular War for his gallant conduct in which he was rewarded by his Sovereign with many medals died of Consumption, May 13th 1820.

The Revd James Worsley M.A. was the second son of Sir Edward Worsley of Gatcombe House by Dame Elizabeth daughter of Sir John Miller, Bart, and Grand-daughter of Sir William Meux of Kingston, Bart, and Great Grand-daughter of Sir John Meux, Bart, by Dame Elizabeth, daughter of Sir Richard Worsley, Bart. Sir Edward Worsley was descended from John Worsley, a younger Branch of the Appuldurcombe family, and Brother of Sir Richard Worsley, created a Baronet, June 11th 1511

Erected by Their affectionate Daughter, and Sister, ELIZABETH DIXON 1836

Reverend James Worsley and Ann Hayles had the following children:

child 131 i. Charlotte22 Worsley.

child 132 ii. Mary Worsley. Mary died 31/08/1790.

child 133 iii. Ann Worsley. Ann died 23/09/1805 in Plymouth, Devon. She married Captain Henry Hill in Gatcombe, Isle of Wight, 29/03/1798. i0 of Newport, Isle of Wight.

child 134 iv. Elizabeth Worsley. She married Mr. Dixon.

child 135 v. Harriet Worsley. Harriet died 8/08/1797.

child 136 vi. Captain James Gumm Worsley R. A.. James died 5/05/1806 in Jamaica.

child 137 vii. Colonel Henry Worsley. Henry died 13/05/1820. Lieutenant Colonel 34th Regiment. Gave 'arduous service, particularly at Walcheren during the Peninsula War'. Awarded many medals. Died of consumption.

child 138 viii. Thomas Worsley.

child 139 ix. Louisa Worsley.

child 140 x. Emma Worsley.

child 141 xi. Lieutenant William Worsley RN. William died 6/04/1813 in Off the Malabar Coast, India. Died of fever.

child 142 xii. Lieutenant Frederick Worsley RN. Frederick was killed 24/03/1813 in Bay of Marseilles. Died of wounds received in a gallant attack on the Enemy, in the bay of Marseilles, March 24th 1813.

child + 143 xiii. Colonel Edward Vaughn Worsley was born 1772.

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