1858 Indiana

December 27, 1858- My great-great-grandfather, Sebastian Worland, dies in Liberty Township, Shelby County, Indiana at age 46. He was the father of Thomas Clement Worland.

His tombstone reads: Died Dec. 27, 1858
Aged 46 yrs. and 1 mo.
(the rest of the stone is below ground.)


(114 years later, my son, Michael Worland Saul, would be born on this date.)

Last Will and Testament of Sebastian Worland, Deceased

Will Record:

I, Sebastian Worland of the county of Shelby and state of Indiana, being infirm of body but of sound mind, memory and discretion do make and publish this my last will and testament in manor and form as follows, First I will that my funeral expenses and all my just debts be paid and the residue of my estate, personal and real, I will to my beloved wife, Elizabeth Worland to be freely possessed by her without any restraint whatsoever so long as she remain my widow; after her death, or should she marry, then the residue of my estate to be equally divided between the heirs hereinafter mentioned (Namely) Alfred Worland, Elizabeth Worland, Thomas C. Worland, Vincent Worland, William Worland, Mary Ann Worland, Nancy Worland, John M. Worland, David Worland, Frances S. Worland. I will that my six youngest children be sent to St. Vincent's Orphan Asylum at Vincennes to be educated and if they should not be taken in there that two or three of them provided with homes among my catholick relatives. I do hereby appoint William Allen Sr., and Robert A. Worland Executors of this my last will and testament.

Sebastian Worland

Attest: Stephen D. Worland

Wm. Worland

Admitted to probate May 28, 1859 on the testimony of Stephen D. Worland, and of the subscribing witness thereto.