Theodore George Wormley

Biography

Theodore George Wormley (1826–1897) is commemorated at The Woodlands, where his grave marks a life lived amid Philadelphia’s history. While details of his pursuits are scant, the dignity of his memorial suggests a man valued by those around him for his character and contributions to the community.

The gentle surroundings of The Woodlands serve as fitting sanctuary for Wormley’s memory, inviting visitors to pause in contemplation of a nineteenth-century life concluded with quiet respect.