Thanks to Sheri for bringing up an interesting research tool. I can't say we have evidence of this particular trait in my Woods line. (Although enough of my male Woods do enough chest-pounding that they may have simulated it! <grin>) I'll throw out my own request along these lines: if anyone has found the genetic condition albinism in their Woods lines -- particularly the Woods in North Carolina -- please contact me. This is an inherited (autosomal recessive) condition, and both parents must carry the gene for it to manifest. (In spite of my mother's protests that she "had nothing to do with it".) In my generation, there are two of us with oculocutaneous albinism (paternal WOODS, maternal MORTON), and two known in my father's generation (sibling first cousins of my father -- paternal WOODS, maternal TAYLOR). I suspect that there is some ocular albinism in one of my niece's children, but can't say for sure yet. This condition sometimes isn't as easily spotted as the one Sheri is describing, so I've included a excerpt from the NOAH website (www.albinism.org) below. However, if you have a relative who had unusually pale skin, hair, eyes, poor vision or unusual susceptibility to skin cancer, this might be the reason. ------- Genetics of Albinism: For nearly all types of albinism both parents must carry an albinism gene to have a child with albinism. Because the body has two sets of genes person may have normal pigmentation but carry the albinism gene. If a person has one gene for normal pigmentation and one gene for albinism, he or she will have enough genetic information to make normal pigment. The albinism gene is "recessive"_it does not result in albinism unless a person has two copies of the gene for albinism and no copy of the gene that makes normal pigment. When both parents carry the gene, and neither parent has albinism, there is a one in four chance at each pregnancy that the baby will be born with albinism. This type of inheritance is called autosomal recessive inheritance. (The most common type of ocular albinism follows a different pattern of inheritance. The NOAH Information Bulletin "Ocular Albinism" has more information.) Each parent of a child with oculocutaneous albinism must carry the gene. Both the father and the mother must carry the gene for albinism. For couples who have not had a child with albinism, there is no simple test to determine whether a person carries a gene for albinism. Researchers have analyzed DNA of people with albinism and found the changes that cause albinism, but these changes are not always in exactly the same place, even for a given type of albinism. Therefore the tests for the gene may be inconclusive.... Vision Rehabilitation: Eye conditions common in albinism include Nystagmus, irregular rapid movement of the eyes back and forth. Strabismus, muscle imbalance of the eyes ("crossed eyes" or "lazy eye") Sensitivity to bright light and glare. People with albinism may be either far-sighted or near-sighted, and often have astigmatism (distortion of a viewed image). These eye problems result from abnormal development of the eye because of lack of pigment. The retina, the surface inside the eye that receives light, does not develop normally before birth and in infancy. The nerve signals from the retina to the brain do not follow the usual nerve routes. The iris, the colored area in the center of the eye, does not have enough pigment to screen out stray light coming into the eye. (Light normally enters the eye only through the pupil, the dark opening in the center of the iris, but in albinism light can pass through the iris as well.).... Medical Problems: In the United States, people with albinism live normal life spans and have the same types of general medical problems as the rest of the population. The lives of people with Hernansky-Pudlak syndrome can be shortened by lung disease or other problems. In tropical countries, those who do not use skin protection may develop life-threatening skin cancers. If they use appropriate skin protection, such as sunscreen lotions rated 20 or higher, and opaque clothing, people with albinism can enjoy outdoor activities even in summer.

In the Woods line, there is also http://www.alpha1.org I was diagnoised in 89 with this and am a lifetime smoker, this in inherrited emphysems. And it is a killer, took the life of my mom and her 3 sibblings, my father died from the liver cancer and his father also. It is a common as cystic fibrosis. I encourage you all to check the web site another site http://www.alphaone.org http://www.alpha2alpha.org God bless Lynda Lindsey Woods in copich county MS from 1830 through today. At 01:54 AM 12/30/2000 -0800, Lequia wrote: >I have recently found out that an inherited physical deformity from my husband's side of the family comes through his Wood/Woods line. Several family members have it and it isn't any kind of a problem- just a family characteristic that might lead us to clues to our Wood background. Maybe we'll get lucky and this little deformity might prove to be useful in breaking down our brick wall. The deformity is called congenital pectus carinatum. Basically those who have it; have the appearance of having a sunken-in chest. The medical description is below- but basically if it runs in your family you know it. > >If you've been on this list for a while you know I'm researching a Wood orphan. I'd like to find his siblings who were divided up at birth when the parents died of the flu. The siblings could have been sent anywhere in America. My orphan was sent to Missouri- possibly on an orphan train from MN, NY, or WI. Maybe you are searching an orphaned Wood child- mid 1800's? I think the parents died 1880. Do you have this physical characteristic in your Wood/Woods family? If you do; I'd like to hear from you. > >Other physical characteristics on my Wood/Woods line appear to be that at least in late 1800's the men were rather short- about 5 1/2 ft. tall and usually went bald in mid to late life. Does this match any of your family characteristics? > > >congenital pectus carinatum (present at birth) > >The descriptive term for an abnormal formation of the rib cage where the distance from the breastbone (sternum) to the backbone (vertebrae) is decreased, resulting in a caved-in or sunken chest appearance > >If you don't have this characteristic and you are curious I'll just tell you that it causes no medical problems and the only time anyone notices it in our family members is if they happen to have their shirt off (swimming or something). Mostly the boys in my husband's family have it although a couple of the women have it. > > My Family Tree must have been used for firewood!!

Looking for info on a LeRoy Wood/Woods whose child/children would have been born in NY perhaps 1830-50? I don't know his wife's name. Does anyone have a NY LeRoy Wood/Woods or LeRoy Dubois that could be him? Thanks so much! Sheri at lequia@elite.net

I have recently found out that an inherited physical deformity from my husband's side of the family comes through his Wood/Woods line. Several family members have it and it isn't any kind of a problem- just a family characteristic that might lead us to clues to our Wood background. Maybe we'll get lucky and this little deformity might prove to be useful in breaking down our brick wall. The deformity is called congenital pectus carinatum. Basically those who have it; have the appearance of having a sunken-in chest. The medical description is below- but basically if it runs in your family you know it. If you've been on this list for a while you know I'm researching a Wood orphan. I'd like to find his siblings who were divided up at birth when the parents died of the flu. The siblings could have been sent anywhere in America. My orphan was sent to Missouri- possibly on an orphan train from MN, NY, or WI. Maybe you are searching an orphaned Wood child- mid 1800's? I think the parents died 1880. Do you have this physical characteristic in your Wood/Woods family? If you do; I'd like to hear from you. Other physical characteristics on my Wood/Woods line appear to be that at least in late 1800's the men were rather short- about 5 1/2 ft. tall and usually went bald in mid to late life. Does this match any of your family characteristics? congenital pectus carinatum (present at birth) The descriptive term for an abnormal formation of the rib cage where the distance from the breastbone (sternum) to the backbone (vertebrae) is decreased, resulting in a caved-in or sunken chest appearance If you don't have this characteristic and you are curious I'll just tell you that it causes no medical problems and the only time anyone notices it in our family members is if they happen to have their shirt off (swimming or something). Mostly the boys in my husband's family have it although a couple of the women have it.

Have received reference to a "Buck" Woods in Orange County, NC circa 1840 as a landholder living near Prentis Chisenhall and Anderson Malone. This is a transcription of a land deed (Thanks to Roy Carden) of land sold to Stacey Cardin and son Wesley Cardin). 1. What is "Buck" usually a nickname of? 2. Does anyone know which branch of Orange County Woods this "Buck" belonged to? Renee W. Roderiques NC lines: Woods, Carrington, Pickett, Clinton, Vickers, Preddy, Blackley.

Terry - I've seen reference to this family before but without the birthdates. Thanks for including those, as it appears the children were all born in TN and could not be "my" William Washington or Caroline Woods. One down; five hundred to go. :) The reference I saw (undocumented, of course, so you'll want to take this with a big spoon of salt) listed William's siblings as Elizabeth, John, Sarah, Rebekah, Stephen and Mary, born between 1760-1775 So, does anyone have a clue as to why William Washington Woods was such a blasted popular name in Central North Carolina? I have three that are definitely my line beginning in 1830 and two others that I suspect are cousins. Washington is not that common a surname in NC; could this all be from President Washington?

Seeking siblings of William Woods, b 1771 NC, to Washington County TN by 1789, m Keziah Acklin 1796 at Abingdon VA, to Blount County TN in 1806, to Greenwood IN in 1830 & died there in 1848. He was the son of William Woods and Mary Hannah who lived Lancaster County PA and Guilford County NC. He was bound out as a youth for two years to a wheelwright in NC or TN before running away. His children were: Christopher Acklin Woods b 1797 William Washington Woods b 1799 Joseph Black Woods b 1801 James Vance Acklin Woods b 1804 Mary Hannah Woods b 1804 (twin) Elizabeth Woods b 1806 John Alexander Woods b 1809 Chrisssy Black Woods b 1811 Louisa Caroline Woods b 1816 Keziah Woods b 1813 Associated families could be Mitchel, Strain, Hannah, Carson, Campbell. Hope this connects with someone. Terry

I'm looking for info on LeRoy G. Wood listed on the 1855 state census of Wisconsin. He had 2 males and 3 females in the family living in Dunn county, city of Menomine. By 1860 this man and family are gone- at least not on the census. In 1855 a W.E. Wood was living next door with 2 males and one female. A John Wood was living nearby. John was living alone apparently. Can anyone tell me who any of these people are and how they might be connected. I question whether LeRoy might be the father of my LeRoy H. or Harrison LeRoy Wood who is the father of my orphan ancestor Herbert LeRoy Wood born 1867(?). I really hope someone can help sort out these people! Sheri at lequia@elite.net

Spring, Texas is north of Houston. Part of the addresses for spring cross county lines into Montgomery County. I do nor know if that will help, but it is worth a try. Frances SANJACK@aol.com wrote: > > My father: EITHER - MARVIN HUGH WOOD / or HUGH MARVIN WOOD > Born 5-10-1905 Died5-19-1967 - I do have a death certificate - Show born in > Spring, Texas - Maybe Houston, Texas > Father: William H. (Hugh)? Wood > Mother Lilli (Lilly)? Laura Christian > Grandfather: R. (?) Bruce Wood > Grandmother Elizabeth Wood > Have requested his birth certificate several time, always returned "No Record" > Any help would be appreciated > Thanks you > Sandra Jean (Wood) Barlion > SANJACK@AOL.COM > > ==== WOODS Mailing List ==== > General information for new subscribers and Internet users is available. > The Net: User Guidelines and Netiquette > http://www.fau.edu/netiquette/net/

I'm looking for information on a George Washington Woods that lived in Mississippi somewhere around Choctaw County. He may have moved there from Texas. He had a son named George Carlile Woods. If you have any information please email me at wwoods@olemiss.edu Thanks, William R. Woods MIS Major Network Administrator/Web Analyst The University of Mississippi Foundation wwoods@olemiss.edu (662) 281-0161

Is any one related to this WOODS family? This William Woods was a brother of my great-grandfather Richard Woods. He witnessed Richard's second marriage to Elizabeth WESTHEAD. 1891 Atherton, England 19 Flapperfold Lane Wm Woods Head M 39 Cotton Spinner Lancs - Cuerdon Green Eliza Woods Wife M 40 Lancs - Blackburn Ezra son S 17 Cotton Mill Operator Lancs - Preston Alice dau S 14 " Lancs - Bolton Thomas Richard son S 13 " Lancs - Bolton Wm son S 11 " Lancs - Lostock Hall Albert son S 9 Scholar Lancs - Lostock Hall Betty A. dau S 7 " Lancs - Atherton George son S 6 " Lancs - Atherton David son S 3 " Lancs - Atherton M. Bogues Ottawa, Ont.

My father: EITHER - MARVIN HUGH WOOD / or HUGH MARVIN WOOD Born 5-10-1905 Died5-19-1967 - I do have a death certificate - Show born in Spring, Texas - Maybe Houston, Texas Father: William H. (Hugh)? Wood Mother Lilli (Lilly)? Laura Christian Grandfather: R. (?) Bruce Wood Grandmother Elizabeth Wood Have requested his birth certificate several time, always returned "No Record" Any help would be appreciated Thanks you Sandra Jean (Wood) Barlion SANJACK@AOL.COM

Lequia asked about a Wisconsin state census. I'm not sure there was one--some states didn't have it--so you may have to ask at a Wisconsin library for it. Otherwise, the company Heritage Quest out in Utah may/may not have the microfilm, so you can call there. If they do, then probably your local public library can order it. Let me know if there's a state Wisconsin census, would you? Happy hunting everyone. Laura in NC

Can anyone connect to Herbert G. Wood listed on the 1855 state census of Wisconsin? That is the only place I found him so far. I can't figure out where to get a copy of the WI state census. The LDS library doesn't have it. Any suggestions? If someone can give me any info on this guy I would sincerely appreciate it. Thanks Everyone! Sheri at lequia@elite.net

Can anyone identify any of the Michael Wood/Woods on the 1850, 1860, 1870 or 1880 census records in NY, WI, or MN? If you could it would save me going through at least some of the records. The Michael Woods living in Outagamie county in 1860 is living near my Leroy H. Wood and I wonder if perhaps they are related. Can anyone help? I also am very interested in the Michael Woods in Menomine, Wisconsin in 1850 and there are several in MN- Hennepin county and another county. lequia@elite.net

Happy Holidays! Almost 15 years in the searching and we are still trying to locate my great grandfather and his twin sons. John (Thomas) Woods/Wood played minor league baseball in Illinois, Virginia, Georgia and Florida from 1910-1917. It appears that he was injured in a baseball accident in 1916 when he played for Portsmouth, Virginia. He was there that he was given the nickname of "Smokin Joe" Wood by the media. He did sign a contract with Detroit Tigers in 1917 but never appeared on their roasters. Last address given at the time was Green Springs Cove, Florida. John married his first wife Minnie (Ella) Huenecke in Chicago, Illinois in 1903 and had one son Robert Steven Woods 1904 Chicago. What happened to Minnie is still a mystery. It was said that Minnie and Robert went back home and stayed with Minnie's parents Robert and Caroline Huenecke in Chicago. We have also been told the Minnie also had twin sons and that when John left the Chicago area he took the twins with him ( another fact that is not proven). It is possible that John gave the twins up for adoption or perhaps remarried. According to a family will Minnie did died before 1916. The twins would have had to been born between 1906 and 1912, and that Minnie never saw her twin sons again after John took them. We did find John playing ball for Rock Island, Illinois in 1911 . As you can see we have so many unanswered questions and with the commonness of the Woods name researching is some what difficult. If anyone has any information that might help, I would love hearing from you. We have traced this family back to Ireland and England and have a great deal to share. Sincerely, Patti Woods Crick gabbycrick@aol.com

Was looking in the Howard County Missouri Marriage book 1816 - 1900 and found the following. Thought someone out there might find the info useful. Woods, A. C. to Parmelia Wallace 6 Jun 1861 Woods, Adam to Nancy J. Roseberry 12 Mar 1863 Woods, Alex to Matilda Grant 8 Mar 1877 Woods, Andrew J. to Dora Dougherty 11 Oct 1877 Woods, Andrew W. to Elizabeth Adams 4 Feb 1841 Woods, Archibald to Elizabeth Wilkerson 29 Nov 1849 Woods, Barba to Nellie Dial 9 Feb 1832 Woods, Boyd M. to Mollie Burgan 27 Nov 1889 Woods, C. C. to Molly Nicholds 10 May 1860 Woods, Rev. C. C. to Amanda Marlindale 3 June 1885 Woods, Caleb to Margaret McBride 11 Jan 1829 Woods, Charles A. to Eleanor C. Gravely 11/18/1874 Woods, Charles K. to Anna Green 3 Oct 1866 Woods, Christopher to Susan Wilkerson 22 Jul 1852 Woods, David to Margaret Maupin 24 Sept 1824 Woods, David B. to Alice V. Nye 11 May 1879 Woods, George to Fanny Carson 4 Sep 1898 Woods, Henry to Lucinda Coakes 23 Sep 1897 Woods, J. C. to Emily S. Dickens 23 Jan 1851 Woods, James to Amanda Jones 15 Dec 1881 Woods, James to Rosa Heironymus 12 Sep 1891 Woods, James H. to Sallie A. Aflict 21 Feb 1883 Woods, John to Fannie Davis 12 Jul 1898 Woods, John A. to Martha J. Mccrary 4 Apr 1866 Woods, John A. to Sallie A. Hutsell 7 Nov 1881 Woods, John C. to Eliza Hasten 24 Feb 1848 Woods, John M. to Julia A. Burkley 8 Dec 1863 Woods, John T. to Ella Taylor 24 Sep 1872 Woods, L. K. to Francis Paine 19 Sep 1857 Woods, Larkin to Mary Hawker 27 Jan 1829 Woods, Luther A. to Sarah A. Newton 19 Dec 1883 Woods, Michael to Elizabeth Mepely 30 Nov 1860 Woods, Nicholas S. to Leancha Green 25 Sep 1828 Woods, O. H. to Annie Adams 21 Apr 1863 Woods, P. R. to Dora Woods 27 Nov 1892 Woods, Paddie to Ella May Johnson 29 Mar 1877 Woods, Patrick to Eliza Terrill 7 Oct 1841 Woods, Patrick to Sarah E. Sneed 1 Dec 1858 Woods, Peter to Ann Eliza Burnam 13 Nov 1854 Woods, R. V. to Ida Hombs 16 Apr 1899 Woods, Rassie to Mary E. Falls 9 Sep 1897 Woods, Robert to Annie Estill 14 Dec 1898 Woods, Scott to Kate Biglow 27 Sep 1896 Woods, Stephen to Polly Cummins 15 Mar 1828 Woods, Stephen to Elizabeth Cowan 22 Oct 1839 Woods, Theodora F. to Rowena Watts 28 June 1878 Woods, Thomas to Nancy Isack 4 Nov 1847 Woods, W. K. to Virginia Robertson 8 Mar 1899 Woods, William to Mary Ann Turner 16 Apr 1840 Woods, William to Frances Myres 28 Nov 1872 Woods, William J. to Mary B. Magruder 3 Sep 1885 Woods, William L. to Sally J. Crigler 17 Feb 1859 Woods, William L. to Mellie Cooper 8 Mar 1877 Merry Christmas to everyone Vicki

I just wanted to wish you all the very merriest of holiday season. You have been so kind in assisting me in my seemingly impossible quest. Your kindness has amazed me and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I hope the season finds you all well and together with your families, enjoying a Christmas dinner like so many of our ancestors through the years. If only we could peek in on a so long ago Christmas dinner of our Woods family. To share that experience of fellowship.. and of course jot down a few names and dob's lol. Merry Christmas one and all. Rick Roles

Some data I found that may be of interest to those researching Ky. Estate of John Woods - Aug l792-93 Legatee of David Woods to Hugh Logan, gard. to a proportion of Ann Woods' maintence. Estate of David Woods, to James Minifee, guardian of orphans, Nancy Woods, William Woods and Betsy Woods. Appraisement of Archibald Woods, Jan Court l802 Apprs: William Curry, Joseph Thompson, Francis Doty, & James Curry. >From marriage records: Archibald Woods to Amy Adams l Oct l807 Mercer Co., Ky. Dee

Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the Net, There were hacker's a surfing. Nerds? Yeah, you bet. The e-mails were stacked by the modem with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there. The newbies were nestled all snug by their screens, While visions of Java danced in their dreams. My wife on the sofa and me with a snack, We just settled down at my rig (it's a Mac). When out in the Web there arose such a clatter, I jumped to the site to see what was the matter. To a new page my Mac flew like a flash, Then made a slight gurgle. It started to crash!! I gasped at the thought and started to grouse, Then turned my head sideways and clicked on my mouse. When what to my wondering eyes should appear, My Mac jumped to a page that wasn't quite clear. When the image resolved, so bright and so quick, I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick! More rapid than mainframes, more graphics they came, Then Nick glanced toward my screen, my Mac called them by name; "Now Compaq! Now Acer!", my speaker did reel; "On Apple! On Gateway!" Santa started to squeal! "Jump onto the circuits! And into the chip! Now speed it up! Speed it up! Make this thing hip!" The screen gave a flicker, he was into my "Ram", Then into my room rose a full hologram! He was dressed in all red, from his head to his shoes, Which were black (the white socks he really should lose). He pulled out some discs he had stored in his backpack. Santa looked like a dude who was rarin' to hack! His eyes, how they twinkled! His glasses, how techno! This ain't the same Santa that I used to know! With a wink of his eye and a nod of his head, Santa soon let me know I had nothing to dread. He spoke not a word, gave my Mac a quick poke, And accessed my C drive with only a stroke. He defragged my hard drive, and added a "Dimm", Then threw in some cool games, just on a whim! He worked without noise, his fingers they flew! He distorted some pictures with Kai's Power Goo! He updated Office, Excel and Quicken, Then added a screensaver with a red clucking chicken! My eyes widened a bit, my mouth stood agape, As he added the latest version of Netscape. The drive gave a whirl, as if it were pleased, St. Nick coyly smiled, the computer appeased. Then placing his finger on the bridge of his nose, Santa turned into nothing but ones and zeros! He flew back into my screen and through my uplink, Back into the net with barely a blink. But I heard his sweet voice as he flew from my sight, "Happy surfing to all, and to all a good byte!"