1869
W. E. Wortham, Litchfield [sic: Leitchfield], Ky.
Licentiate - Ohio Presbytery - Green River Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1869, page 87]

1870
W. E. Wortham, Litchfield [sic: Leitchfield], Ky.
Licentiate - Ohio Presbytery - Green River Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1870, page 81]

1871
W. E. Wortham, Litchfield [sic: Leitchfield], Ky.
Licentiate - Ohio Presbytery - Green River Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1871, page 81]

Rev. William E. Wortham was pastor of Needham Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Eastview, Hardin County, Kentucky, 1871-1872
[Source: Mary Lee Hicks, Needham Cumberland Presbyterian Church Historian, March 28, 1996]

1873
Wortham, W. E., Big Clifty, Ky.
Minister - Nolin Presbytery - Green River Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1873, page 102]

1874
Wortham, W. E., West Clifty, Ky.
Minister - Nolin Presbytery, Stated Clerk - Green River Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1874, page 102]

1875
Wortham, W. E., Stated Clerk, West Clifty, Ky.
Minister - Nolin Presbytery - Green River Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1875, page 82]

1876
Wortham, W. E., Stated Clerk, West Clifty, Ky.
Minister - Nolin Presbytery - Green River Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1876, page 93]

1877
Commissioner to General Assembly - May 17-25, 1877, in Lincoln, Illinois
Wortham, W. E., Stated Clerk, West Clifty, Ky.
Minister - Nolin Presbytery - Green River Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1877, pages 4 & 88]

1878
Wortham, W. E., Stated Clerk, West Clifty, Ky.
Minister - Nolin Presbytery - Green River Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1878, page 96]

1879
No new list this year

1880
Wortham, W. E., Stated Clerk, West Clifty, Ky.
Minister - Nolin Presbytery - Green River Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1880, page 119]

1881
No new list this year

1882
Wortham, W. E., West Clifty, Ky.
Minister - Nolin Presbytery - Green River Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1882, page 121]

1883
Wortham, W. E., West Clifty, Ky.
Minister - Nolin Presbytery - Green River Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1883, page 129]

1884
Wortham, W. E., West Clifty, Ky.
Minister - Nolin Presbytery - Green River Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1884, page 118]

1885
Wortham, W. E., West Clifty, Ky.
Minister - Nolin Presbytery - Green River Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1885, page 133]

1886
Wortham, W. E., West Clifty, Ky.
Minister - Nolin Presbytery - Green River Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1886, page 162]

1887
Wortham, W. E., West Clifty, Ky.
Minister - Nolin Presbytery - Green River Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1887, page 159]

1888
Wortham, W. E., West Clifty, Ky.
Minister - Nolin Presbytery - Kentucky Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1888, page 171]

1889
Wortham, W. E., Stated Clerk, West Clifty, Ky.
Minister - Nolin Presbytery - Kentucky Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1889, page 180]

1890
Wortham, W. E.,West Clifty, Ky.
Minister - Nolin Presbytery - Kentucky Synod
Pastor - Mount Pisgah Cumberland Presbyterian Church - session clerk lived in Cecilian, Ky.
Pastor - Providence Cumberland Presbyterian Church - session clerk lived in Magnolia, Ky.
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1890, pages 126 & 186]

1890
Minister Present - W. E. Wortham
On motion Rev. W. E. Wortham was chosen as moderator.
Rev's. W. E. Wortham, G. W. St. Clair and Elder Joseph Anderson, was appointed as a committee to examine Licentiates and Candidates for the Ministry, said committee to meet at Shrewsbury on Wednesday before the meeting of Presbytery, at 10 o'clock, A.M.
On motion ordered that each Minister, Licentiate and Candidate for the Ministry who have had charges or supplies report whether or not they have brought before their respective congregations the subject of raising money for Ministerial Relief Missions and Educational purposes, as per order of last Presbytery, . . . Rev. W. E. Wortham reported $7.50 from Providence for Ministerial Relief, $3.00 from Mount Pisgah for Ministerial Relief and $1.00 form Finis Creager for Rev. D. P. Bratcher.
Ministerial report of Rev. W. E. Wortham received, (appendix Z.)
(Z) In the last 12 months I have preached 58 sermons, witnessed 30 professions, baptisms--adults 6, infants 4, received from Mount Pisgah $27.25, Providence $47.50, Protracted meetings $5.40, on previous year $8.50, Funerals $7.55, from John Laslie, Wife and Daughter of Hodgenville $1.50. Total money received $97.70.
[Source: Minutes of Nolin Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, October 31-November 3, 1890, pages 1, 2, 4, 5 & 8]

1891
Wortham, W. E.,West Clifty, Ky.
Minister - Nolin Presbytery - Kentucky Synod
Pastor - Providence Cumberland Presbyterian Church - session clerk lived in Magnolia, Ky.
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1891, pages 140 & 202]

1891
Minister Present - W. E. Wortham
The introductory sermon was preached by Rev. W. E. Wortham, the retiring Moderator; from Revelations, 4, Chap. 6, 7 Verses.
Rev. W. E. Wortham offered a preamble and memorial, memorialising the Kentucky Synod to establish the lines of the bounds of the Nolin Presbytery.
The following ministerial reports received--Rev. W. E. Wortham, (appendix A.)
The Moderator appointed the following committees, the first named in each being the Chairman. On Missions, Rev. W. E. Wortham and Elders James K. Burks and J. W. Tucker. Committee on Deceased Bretheren, Rev. W. E. Wortham and Elders W. A. Arms and H. Klinglesmith.
A communication from the Board of the Cumberland Presbyterian Publishing House, Nashville, Tenn., was read by Rev. Louisa M. Woosley and on motion was refered to a special committee on publications, consisting of Rev's. W. E. Wortham, J. D. Harned, and G. W. St. Clair.
On motion of Rev. W. E. Wortham that as Big Clifty congregation has no Representative in this Presbytery they be and are hereby allowed to employ a Pastor for the next twelve months.
Rev's. J. D. Harned and W. E. Wortham was appointed as delegates to the next meeting of the Kentucky Synod with Rev's. H. C. Hook and G. E. Morris as alternates, and on the part of the Eldership Elders C. Woosley and J. C. Abney as principals with Elders G. A. Campbell and J. T. Arms as alternates, and Delegates to the Kentucky Synod of 1892, Rev's. H. C. Hook and G. E. Morris as principals with Rev's. J. D. Harned and W. E. Wortham as alternates, and on the part of the Eldership Elders G. A. Campbell and J. T. Arms as principals with Elders C. Woosley and J. C. Abney as their alternates.
On motion that Rev's. G. w. St. Clair and W. E. Wortham be added to the committee to examine Licentiates and Candidates for the Ministry.
Ministerial Report. Appendix A. Since the last session of Presbytery I have preached 48 sermons, assisted at Providence by Sister Louisa M. Woosley, professions 23, additions 16. Assisted at Mount Pisgah by Bro. Bozarth, professions 9, additions 3, total additions 19, total professions 32, baptisms adults 14. Received compensation by Providence $33.00 on last years work $4.00, from Mount Pisgah $24.00, Protracted Meeting $4.25, from W. S. Jennings $1.00 and B. G. Beavers presents for myself and wife $3.00 Total received $69.25.
                                             W. E. Wortham.
We, your committee on Overtures, would report that . . . Providence Congregation wants the Ministerial services of Rev. W. E. Wortham.
[Source: Minutes of Nolin Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, October 1-5, 1891]

1892
Wortham, W. E.,West Clifty, Ky.
Minister - Nolin Presbytery - Kentucky Synod
No report from Nolin Presbytery
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1892, page 148]

1892
Minister Present - W. E. Wortham
An application to be taken under the care of this presbytery from Nolin congregation, near Hodgensville, Ky., was read by Rev. W. E. Wortham. On motion their petition was granted, and their representative, J. Q. Wallace, was invited to a seat in the presbytery.
Rev. W. E. Wortham served on the Committee on Temperance.
Rev. W. E. Wortham was granted a leave of absence at his own discretion.
Rev. J. D. Harned offered his resignation as chairman of the Committee on Ministerial Relief, and Rev. W. E. Wortham was appointed in his stead.
Your Committee on Overtures beg leave to submit the following: . . . Providence and Macedonia want Rev. W. E. Wortham.
Ordered, that L. Layman, with Rev. W. E. Wortham, alternate, preach a sermon on the Education of the Ministry at the next meeting of presbytery.
On motion, the Stated Clerk was directed to inform the former Stated Clerk, Brother W. M. Kelly, to forward all the records of this presbytery to Rev. W. E. Wortham.
Ministerial Report. Appendix a. Since last session of presbytery I have preached forty sermons; professions 3; additions 1; baptisms, 2 infants. Received from Providence to ten trips, $40.80; from Providence for last year, $5; from other places, $2.50; total, $48.50.
                                   W. E. Wortham.
Rev. W. E. Wortham, Chairman of Committee on Ministerial Relief, West Clifty, Ky.
[Source: Minutes of Nolin Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, November 3-5, 1892]

1893
Wortham, W. E.,West Clifty, Ky.
Minister - Nolin Presbytery - Kentucky Synod
Pastor - Macedonia Cumberland Presbyterian Church - session clerk lived in Caneyville, Ky.
Pastor - Providence Cumberland Presbyterian Church - session clerk lived in Magnolia, Ky.
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1893, pages 150 & 212]

1893
Minister Present - W. E. Wortham
Served on Committee on Church Records, chairman.
On motion, the following delegates to the Kentucky Synod, which meets at Auburn, Ky., in October, 1893, were elected: Revs. J. A. Bozarth, J. B. West, and L. Layman, principals, with Revs. H. C. Hook, J. C. Crabtree, and W. E. Wortham, alternates, respectively.
On motion, a committee consisting of Revs. G. W. St. Clair, J. D. Harned and W. E. Wortham were appointed to confer with Rev. G. E. Morris in regard to a heresy of which he was alleged to be guilty and to consider his case.
Ministerial Report. Since the last presbytery I have preached thirty-seven sermons, additions, (Anderson and Layman's meeting) to Macedonia, seventeen; adult baptisms, two; infants, four. Compensation, Providence, seven trips, $32; on last year, $2; Macedonia, seven trips, $20.30; Mount Vernon, one sermon, $1. Total, $55.60.     W. E. Wortham.
Rev. W. E. Wortham, Chairman of Committee on Ministerial Relief, West Clifty, Ky.
[Source: Minutes of Nolin Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, August 24-26, 1893]

1894
Wortham, W. E.,West Clifty, Ky.
Minister - Nolin Presbytery - Kentucky Synod
Pastor - New Union Cumberland Presbyterian Church - session clerk lived in East View, Ky.
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1894, pages 165 & 224]

1895
Wortham, W. E.,West Clifty, Ky.
Minister - Nolin Presbytery - Kentucky Synod
Pastor - Mount Vernon Cumberland Presbyterian Church - session clerk lived in Leitchfield, Ky.
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1895, pages 171 & 234]

1895
Minister Present - Rev. W. E. Wortham
Served on Committee on Education - Rev. W. E. Wortham
Bro. J. B. West was excused for absence. Bros. J. W. Eaves and W. E. Wortham we passed for future consideration.
Bro. W. E. Wortham was excused for absence yesterday.
Revs. J. A. Bozarth, H. C. Hook and Thurman Richardson were elected representatives to the Kentucky Synod at Louisville, Ky., with Revs. G. W. St. Clair, J. D. Harned and W. E. Wortham alternates.
Rev. W. E. Wortham, Chairman Committee on Ministerial Relief, West Clifty, Ky.
Report of Minister: Compensation: $31. No. Baptisms, adults 4. No. Baptisms 4. No. Accessions 5. No. Professions 9. No Sermons: 40. Regular Preaching: yes. W. E. Wortham.
[Source: Minutes of Nolin Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, August 25-28, 1895]

1896
Wortham, W. E.,West Clifty, Ky.
Minister - Nolin Presbytery - Kentucky Synod
Pastor - Big Clifty Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Big Clifty, Ky.
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1896, pages 158 & 213]

1896
Minister Present: Rev. W. E. Wortham
The report of Rev. W. E. Wortham as Chairman of the Committee on Education was received and his resignation accepted, and Rev. N. G. Cundiff was elected in his place.
The funeral of Rev. J. S. Ward by Rev. W. E. Wortham. Text Rev. 7-13-17.
Rev. W. E. Wortham, Chairman Committee on Ministerial Relief, West Clifty, Ky.
Report of Minister. W. E. Wortham. Regular preaching: no. Number of sermons: 14. Number of professions: 0. Number of accessions: 2. Number of baptisms: 0. Number of marriages: 2. Number of funerals: 2. Compensation: $40.35.
[Source: Minutes of Nolin Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, September 4-9, 1896]

1897
Wortham, W. E.,West Clifty, Ky.
Minister - Nolin Presbytery - Kentucky Synod
Pastor - Big Clifty Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Big Clifty, Ky.
Pastor - Short Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church - Short Creek, Ky.
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1897, pages 178, 179 & 280]

1897
Minister absent - W. E. Wortham
[Source: Minutes of Nolin Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, September 3-6, 1897]

1897
Minister Absent - W. E. Wortham
[Source: Minutes of Nolin Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, September 3-6, 1897, page 2]

1898
Wortham, W. E., retired, West Clifty, Ky.
Minister - Owensboro Presbytery - Kentucky Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1898, page 295]

1899
Wortham, W. E., retired, West Clifty, Ky.
Minister - Owensboro Presbytery - Kentucky Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1899, page 199a]

1900
Wortham, W. E., retired, West Clifty, Ky.
Minister - Owensboro Presbytery - Kentucky Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1900, page 214a]

1901
Wortham, W. E., retired, West Clifty, Ky.
Minister - Leitchfield Presbytery - Kentucky Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1901, page 266a]

1902
Wortham, W. E., retired, West Clifty, Ky.
Minister - Leitchfield Presbytery - Kentucky Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1902, page 220a]

1903
Wortham, W. E., retired, West Clifty, Ky.
Minister - Leitchfield Presbytery - Kentucky Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1903, page 206a]

1904
Wortham, W. E., retired, West Clifty, Ky.
Minister - Leitchfield Presbytery - Kentucky Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1904, page 186a]

1905
Wortham, W. E., retired, West Clifty, Ky.
Minister - Leitchfield Presbytery - Kentucky Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1905, page 164a]

1906
Wortham, W. E., retired, West Clifty, Ky.
Minister - Leitchfield Presbytery - Kentucky Synod
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1906, page 154a]

1907
Ministers Lost Year Ending April 30, 1907
Name: W. E. Wortham
Presbytery: Leitchfield Presbytery
Place of Residence: Kentucky
Date: January [this should be December 16, 1906]
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1907, page 2b]

1907
Report on Deceased Ministers
     We, your Committee on Deceased Ministers would report as follows: we find that since the last meeting of Presbytery, death has visited our ranks and taken from us, our beloved Brother W. E. Wortham. Resolve, first; that in his death the Presbytery has lost a wise and noble councilor and faithful minister of the gospel. Resolve, second; that while we deplore his death, yet we submit to the providence of God who doth all things well.
     Resolve, further; that to-day at 11 o'clock, his funeral be preached by Rev. N. G. Cundiff. Respectfully submitted.
                                                                                     J. D. Harned.
                                                                                     T. Richardson.
                                                                                      J. A. Bozarth.
     The report was adopted and the hour of 11 o'clock set apart for the funeral of Rev. W. E. Wortham.

. . .

     By special order at the hour of 11 o'clock, the funeral of Rev. W. E. Wortham was preached by Rev. N. G. Cundiff from Job 14,-10.
[Source: Minutes of the Leitchfield Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, August 6-8, 1907]