Born: 12 March 1818
Sparta, Mount Pleasant Township, Westchester County, New York.  He grew up in Fishkill, Dutchess County, New York and married Olivia Atkin 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 Admiral

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.

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