Description
The Worthingtons of Failsworth and Their Descendants by Philip M. Worthington is an extensive genealogical and family history reference work tracing the Worthington lineage from sixteenth-century Lancashire through multiple generations and branches.
Beginning in 1572, the book documents twelve generations of the central Worthington family line while also exploring numerous related branches across England and South Africa. Richly supported by biographies, pedigrees and illustrations, it provides detailed insight into family occupations, social standing and historical development across centuries, from farming and canal transport to industrial enterprise.
Meticulously researched and comprehensive, this volume is an important resource for genealogists, family historians and readers interested in social history, ancestry and regional heritage.
