Henry Langworthy Marsden (1828 - 1909)

Born 25 Dec 1828 in Maryland, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Almeda Luella (Carll) Marsden — married 23 Oct 1856 in Washington, Iowa, United States

Died 26 Mar 1909 at age 80 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States

Biography

(Some of the details at the beginning of this article conflict with Iowa sources.)

H. L. MARSDEN. No name is more worthy of a place in this work than is that of H. L. Marsden. This gentleman was born in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1828. His father, John Marsden, was an Englishman by birth and came over to America at an early day. His mother's maiden name was Isabella Langworthy. She was a native of Virginia. Soon after their marriage they emigrated to Washington County, Iowa. This was in 1838, and there they continued to reside, engaged in farming, until 1852 (1868) , in which year the father died, Mrs. Marsden surviving him until 1880 (1882). They reared a family of eight children, four sons and four daughters. In 1852 the subject of this sketch came to California, and after a sojourn of three years on the coast, during which time he worked at his trade, that of a carpenter, and was also engaged in mining, he returned to his home in the East. He remained in the East six years and within that time, in 1856, he married Armeta L. Carll, a native of the State of Maine. She is a refined and educated lady, nine years of her life having been spent as a teacher in the public schools, mostly in Nevada. After his marriage Mr. Marsden came by steamer route to California in 1862, leaving his wife and their oldest child behind. Three years later he sent for them and the family have since been identified with Los Angeles County. Mr. Marsden purchased twenty acres of land on which he has made a comfortable home, and is at present giving his attention to the raising of poultry. He has a great and choice variety, and over 1,500 hens may be seen in his yards; and the industry promises to be one of great profit. On his place are two fine artesian wells. The soil is fertile, and abundant crops of alfalfa are produced. There, in a pleasant home where many find a cordial welcome, Mr. and Mrs. Marsden are well situated to enjoy life. They have two sons: Dr. Walter L. Marsden, a practicing physician in Drewsey, Oregon; and George A. Marsden, the popular and obliging postmaster of Compton. Mr. Marsden is one who enjoys life, is happy and contented, and while not a church member, is a God-fearing man, upright in his dealings, and enjoys the confidence and respect of his fellow-men.

An illustrated history of Los Angeles County, California. Containing a history of Los Angeles County from the earliest period of its occupancy to the present time, together with glimpses of its prospective future ... and biographical mention of many of its pioneers and also of prominent citizens of to-day (1889) Chicago: Lewis Publishing Co. p. 775^[1]

Notes

His Middle Name of Langworthy is mntioned in one voter registration in California, United States^[2]

Sources

1. ↑ http://archive.org/stream/illustratedhistoflacty00lewi#page/774/mode/2up
2. ↑ "California Great Registers, 1850-1920," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VNFY-8S7 : 25 July 2019), Henry Langworthy Marsden, 06 Oct 1892; citing Voter Registration, Whittier, Los Angeles, California, United States, county clerk offices, California; FHL microfilm 976,929.

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