Worthington, Spier.

Spier Worthington and his wife, Margaret, resided in Pitt County, N.C., in the late 19th century. Spier Worthington, who was a farmer, tobacco dealer, and retailer, also ran a distillery. He sold cotton and tar to New York City merchants and bought wholesale groceries and dry goods in New York City for retail sale in Pitt County.

From the description of Spier Worthington papers, 1764-1910 [manuscript]. (East Carolina University). WorldCat record id: 671805447