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William Rufus Norsworthy

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Birth	:	30 Jun 1889 Union Parish, Louisiana, USA
Death	:	17 Aug 1941 Dermott, Chicot County, Arkansas, USA
Burial	:	Ebenezer Presbyterian Cemetery, Strong, Union County, USA
Coordinate	:	33.1612000, -92.2803000
Description	:	ARTICLES FROM DERMOTT, AR, NEWSPAPER: AUG.15,1941 HEADLINE: CAR OCCUPIED BY 11 WRECKED...ONE MAY DIE ...... An automobile, said to have been occupied by 11 persons, seven of whom were children, was wrecked in a collision with a truck at Boydell, 12 miles south of here, in Ashley County last night, and Will R. Norsworthy, 53, Mer Rouge, La., was in the Dermott Hospital today in a critical condition with a severe head injury. Norsworthy, said to be a large-scale planter near Mer Rouge, and who was driving the car, appeared to be the only one in danger. Mrs.... Read More	ARTICLES FROM DERMOTT, AR, NEWSPAPER: AUG.15,1941 HEADLINE: CAR OCCUPIED BY 11 WRECKED...ONE MAY DIE ...... An automobile, said to have been occupied by 11 persons, seven of whom were children, was wrecked in a collision with a truck at Boydell, 12 miles south of here, in Ashley County last night, and Will R. Norsworthy, 53, Mer Rouge, La., was in the Dermott Hospital today in a critical condition with a severe head injury. Norsworthy, said to be a large-scale planter near Mer Rouge, and who was driving the car, appeared to be the only one in danger. Mrs. Norsworthy also was in the hospital, but her condition was not believed serious. The five children of Mr. and Mrs. Norsworthy, and Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Wells, of Strong, Ark., and their two children, escaped injury. The five children of the Norsworthy couple were taken to the home of the mother of Mrs. Norsworthy, Mrs. Nettie Wells, in Lake Village. The Norsworthy car, State Police said, was sideswiped at 9:00 p.m. last night by a truck driven by A.L. Johnson of Strong. It was traveling south and the Norsworthy car, north. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * AUG.17,1941 HEADLINE: VICTIM OF BOYDELL ACCIDENT DIES ...... Injuries he received Friday night in the collision of a truck and automobile, at or near Boydell, 12 miles south of here in Ashley County, caused the death in the Dermott Hospital last night of William Rufus Norsworthy, 53, planter of Mer Rouge, La. Mrs. Norsworthy remains in the hospital but is expected to recover. Norsworthy is said to have been the father of 10 children, five of whom were in the car with him and Mrs. Norsworthy, but none of them was hurt seriously. Another couple, with two children, also in the car, suffered only minor injuries. The Louisiana car collided with a truck driven by a man from Strong, A28.rk. The body of Mr. Norsworthy is to be taken to Mer Rouge where funeral services are to be conducted tomorrow, but burial is to be at Strong. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * William's father was Rufus J. Norsworthy (1844-1893); William remarried to Edna Earl Wells (1908 AR - 1991 CA) in 1928.

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Where is William Rufus Norsworthy's memorial?
William Rufus Norsworthy's memorial is located at: Ebenezer Presbyterian Cemetery, Strong, Union County, USA.
When did William Rufus Norsworthy death?
William Rufus Norsworthy death on 17 Aug 1941 in Dermott, Chicot County, Arkansas, USA
Where are the coordinates of the William Rufus Norsworthy's memorial?
Latitude: 33.1612000
Longitude: -92.2803000

Family Members:

Parent

Mary Ellen “Ella” Gill Norsworthy

(1851 - 1922)

Spouse

Birdie Sallie Johnson Norsworthy

(1899 - 1925)

Siblings

Fannie Nichols Norsworhy Pagan

(1871 - 1956)

Children

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Ebenezer Presbyterian Cemetery
Strong, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 33.1612000, -92.2803000

2. Poole Cemetery
Strong, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 33.1729000, -92.2739000

3. Ward Chapel Cemetery
Strong, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 33.1377000, -92.2697000

4. George Chapel Cemetery
Strong, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 33.1585500, -92.3136000

5. Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery
New London, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 33.1724000, -92.3383000

6. Wallace Cemetery
New London, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 33.1964000, -92.3276000

7. Gill Cemetery
Strong, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 33.1408000, -92.3392000

8. New London Cemetery
New London, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 33.1884000, -92.3413300

9. Norris Cemetery
Strong, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 33.1482500, -92.3709500

10. Batts Chapel Cemetery
Huttig, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 33.0722008, -92.2632980

11. Teel Cemetery
Strong, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 33.0760000, -92.3172000

12. Poole Cemetery
Careyville Landing, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 33.2460000, -92.3216000

13. Strong Cemetery
Strong, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 33.0964012, -92.3589020

14. Pratt-Dobbs Cemetery
Strong, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 33.0856800, -92.3494500

15. Pilgrims Rest Cemetery
Strong, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 33.1028000, -92.3740000

16. Old Lapile Cemetery
Lapile, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 33.0656000, -92.2445600

17. Knowles Cemetery
Sandy Bend, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 33.1389400, -92.4080400

18. Green Grove Cemetery
New London, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 33.2228012, -92.3933029

19. Hughes Cemetery
Strong, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 33.0777500, -92.3722000

20. Sweet Home Cemetery
Strong, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 33.0572400, -92.3387000

21. Center Point Cemetery
Strong, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 33.1307983, -92.4266968

22. Forest Hill Cemetery
Aurelle, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 33.0619011, -92.3771973

23. Oak Grove Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 33.2743000, -92.3557300

24. Pine Grove Cemetery
Strong, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 33.0802000, -92.4035200