Source: Centennial History of Coshocton County, Ohio - Vol. I - Chicago - The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. - 1909 - Page 424

THOMAS D. WORKMAN.     Thomas D. Workman, who is a successful agriculturist residing on section 10, Linton township, was born on this same farm on the 27th of January, 1847, his parents being Joseph and Catherine (Johnson) Workman.  The father, who was a native of Tiverton township, Coshocton county, Ohio, owned a farm adjoining Plainfield but never engaged in agricultural pursuits.  He spent his life as a clerk and as manager of a general store in Plainfield, his death occurring while he was holding that position, in 1851.  His wife, whose birth occurred in Linton township in 1819, was called to her final rest in 1892.  Unto this worthy couple were born eight children, namely:  Elizabeth, the widow of Elisha Sibley who makes her home in Linton township; Thomas D., of this review; J. W. of Kansas; and five who are deceased.  Willis Workman a brother of our subject, was killed in the battle of Kenesaw Mountain during the Civil war.
     Thomas D. Workman was reared on the old homestead farm and acquired a common-school education.  When twenty-one years of age he went to Missouri for nine months, on the expiration of which period he returned home.  He operated the home farm for a number of years in connection with a brother but subsequently conducted it alone.  At the time of his mother's death he received forty acres as his share of the estate and by purchasing the interest of two other heirs he extended the boundaries of his place until it comprised one hundred and twenty acres.  He owns one hundred and fifty acres in Linton township, nearly all of which is pasture land, for he is interested in the raising of sheep.  This farm was entered by Judge Johnson, an uncle of Mrs. Workman and one of the pioneer settlers of Plainfield.  As this was one of the last farms to be taken up, Judge Johnson and another man hastened to Zanesville, where the United States land office was located, both arriving at their destination in the night.  The other gentleman went to bed but Judge Johnson sat on the steps of the office until daylight and consequently, being the first on hand in the morning, secured the much coveted land.
     On the 24th of December, 1874, Mr. Workman was united in marriage to Miss Amanda Wiggins, whose birth occurred in Linton township, Oct. 1, 1853, her parents being Benjamin and Jemima (Magness) Wiggins.  The father was born in Linton township, July 13, 1820, and was a son of Edward and Mary (Greentree) Wiggins.  His paternal grandfather emigrated from Ireland to the wilds of Virginia and, selecting as much land as he wanted, blazed the trees around his tract with a tomahawk.  The parents of Benjamin Wiggins came from Brook county, Virginia, to Linton township, Coshocton county, Ohio, in 1807.  On the 14th of November, 1839, Benjamin Wiggins wedded Miss Jemima Magness, a native of Linton township, where she was born in April, 1820.  Her death occurred in 1890 and her husband, surviving her for a number of years, passed away in September, 1903.  Their family numbered ten children, five of whom are still living, as follows:  Samuel, of Coshocton county; John and Harvey both residing in Kansas; Mary, the wife of John Williams, of Plainfield; and Mrs. Workman.  Unto our subject and his wife have been born five children, namely: Frank, at home; Catherine, who is the wife of Jesse Bordenkircher and lives in Coshocton; and Nancy also at home.
     In his political views Mr. Workman is a republican, giving stanch support to the men and measures of that party.  His people were all members of the Methodist Episcopal church, with which his wife is also identified.  He belongs to the Grange, and is well known and highly esteemed as one of the prosperous and enterprising citizens of the community.  both he and his wife have spent their entire lives in this county and are widely recognized as worthy representatives of honored pioneer families here.
Source: Centennial History of Coshocton County, Ohio - Vol. II - Chicago - The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. - 1909 - Page 73