It was named after William Wentworth, 2nd Earl of Strafford in the mistaken belief that he was the ancestor of governor John Wentworth--although they were distantly related, William had no descendants.
He was the ancestor of governor John Wentworth. This was named after William Wentworth in the mistaken belief. William Wentworth was 2nd Earl of Strafford. They were distantly related. William had no descendants.