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Born: 12 March 1818
Sparta, Mount Pleasant Township, Westchester County, New York. He grew up in Fishkill, Dutchess County, New York and married Olivia Akin Toffey in 1844. They had four children.
Died: 19 October 1897
Washington, D.C.
Buried: Pawling, Dutchess County, New York
Served in the United States Navy from 1834-1886
Highest Rank: Rear AdmiralWars: Mexican War (1846-48)
American Civil War (1861-65)Read about his Naval career
Rear Admiral John Lorimer Worden (1818-1897) posing with his Tiffany presentation sword. Courtesy, Brady-Handy Collection (photo 1 of 6, LC-BH-826-3709), Prints and Photographs Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Read more about the case of the missing sword and its description.
Photo # NH 63712 Engraved portrait of Lt. John L. Worden, by J.C. Buttre
Archival Resources on Rear Admiral John Lorimer WordenThe Son of John Lorimer Worden
A Grand Fete in Grand Rapids for Lieutenant John Lorimer Worden
Two Rear Admirals of the U.S. Navy: Reed Worden and John Lorimer Worden
Lt. John L. Worden at the Start of the Civil War
Lieutenant Worden Released!Reprints of Wordens Past articles
by Robert L. Worden
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