Background
He was born in Pennsylvania and died in Boyd County, Kentucky. Worthington was born near Johnstown, Pennsylvania, but spent his childhood in Ohio.
He was born in Pennsylvania and died in Boyd County, Kentucky. Worthington was born near Johnstown, Pennsylvania, but spent his childhood in Ohio.
He was commissioned captain of the Company Bachelor of the Infantry, and was later promoted to the ranks of major and lieutenant colonel. Worthington was present during the Siege of Vicksburg and the Battle of Cumberland Gap. He was under the command of Ambrose Burnside during the Red River Campaign and at the Capture of New Orleans.
After the conflict"s end, Colonel Worthington returned to his home in Greenup County, Kentucky and purchased a furnace in the Hanging Rock Iron Field.
He was actively involved in the iron business for about fifteen years. Worthington was prominent and influential in local affairs during his lifetime.
He served one term as county judge of Greenup, and was elected a state senator in 1869. In 1895 he was elected lieutenant governor of the state, and in 1900 he was again elected to the State Legislature.
