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Robert Worden Jr. (March 10, 1809 – May 5, 1893) was a Michigan politician.

Early life

Robert Worden Jr. was born on March 10, 1809 to parents Robert and Lucy Worden. In August 1832, Worden married Orpha M. Fairbank in Eaton, New York. On April 1, 1834, Worden arrived in Michigan from Fairport, New York in a covered wagon with his family. There, Worden built a log cabin. As early settlers in Michigan, Worden's party had trouble dealing with the outdoors, particularly with the pest known as the deer mouse. Worden procured a cat from Adrian, Michigan to help deal with this pest.

Career

Worden was a farmer. In 1836, Worden served as a Pittsford school inspector, alongside Urias Treadwell and Sidney S. Ford. Worden served as treasurer of Hillsdale County from 1848 to 1852. On November 2, 1852, Worden was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where he represented the Hillsdale County 3rd district from January 5, 1853 to December 31, 1854. During his time in the legislature, Worden lived in Hudson, Michigan. Later, around 1888, Worden lived in Owosso, Michigan. In 1872, Worden served as president of the Hillsdale County Agricultural Society.

Personal life

Worden and his wife together they four children. In 1881, his wife died. Worden was a Freemason.

Death

Worden died on May 5, 1893 at his residence in Grand Rapids, Michigan after a year of illness. He was interred at Goodrich Cemetery in Pittsford.