I would love to make contact with anyone who is researching the family of John Wesley Woods of the 1870 and 1880 St Clair County Alabama Federal Censuses. He had a large family! There has to be descendants somewhere out there! Russell

I am looking for find more information about Arista Wood b. abt 1804 in Va. 12 Aug 1827 Shenandoah Co., Va married John Cliser and then headed for Mo. Died 1862 Andrew Co., Mo. Would appreciate any insite on this person and ancestry and family. Thanks Tom rueter

Looking to fill in the gaps on the following family line: William W. WOODS, born Feb 1835 in ?, died March 20, 1918 in Durham, NC. Married Martha L. CLINTON, born 1838 in Orange Co., NC, died Feb 28, 1913. They married in Orange Co., Jan 1858 with A. Wilkerson as a witness. Martha was the daughter of Rachel VICKERS and Jesse CLINTON. Children of William W. and Martha Clinton WOODS: * Harris WOODS born 1860 (per Orange Co. 1860 Census) * ? WOODS died prior to 1900 (per 1900 Orange CO Census) * ? WOODS died prior to 1900 (per 1900 Orange CO Census) * Jesse Harrison WOODS, born June 8, 1860 in Orange Co., NC, died Sept 27, 1935 in Durham, NC. Buried Rose of Sharon Cemetery in Durham, NC. Married (1) Martha Ella Pickett on Dec 12, 1880. Married (2) Ada Dollar on Sep 15, 1918 * Ailsey C. WOODS (female) born about 1861 * Lou WOODS (female) born about 1868 * Joseph R. WOODS, born Sep 5, 1870, died June 18, 1923 in Durham Co.NC (Are Harris and Jesse the same person? Or could they have been twins?) Jessee Harrison WOODS married Martha Ella PICKETT (daughter of Elbert Washington PICKETT and Martha Helon RIGSBEE) on Dec 12, 1880. Martha Helon RIGSBEE died 1916 in Durham Co., NC. Children of Jesse Harrison and Martha Ella Picket WOODS (all born in Durham Co., NC): * Unknown WOODS, born and died prior to 1900 per 1900 census. * William Washington Woods, Sr. born Oct 26, 1882, died Apr 22, 1968 in Guilford Co., NC. Married Lillie or Lizzie DICKERSON in 1923. * Irena WOODS born Oct 1887. Married L. W. JONES prior to 1915. * Effie C. WOODS, born July 1890. Married ? DICKERSON. Died between 1910 and 1935. * Hubert Lee Woods, born Dec 19, 1892, died April 12, 1948 in Durham, NC. Married Ethel Mary CARRINGTON on Nov 23, 1911. * Della WOODS, born April 1, 1895. Married E. (Evlyn?) WILKINS. * Stella WOODS, born April 1, 1895. Died June 14, 1919. Married L. G. or J. G. LATTA. (Probably died from complications of childbirth. Buried next to baby whose birth and death dates are June 13, 1919) * Berbie B. WOODS, born March 1898. Married Annie TAYLOR. * Martha Espie WOODS, born after 1900. Married ? CHAMBERS. Children of Jesse and Ada Dollar WOODS: * Clara Bell WOODS, born Jan 1920. Married James MORRIS * Baby Boy WOODS, born and died May 1, 1922. According to Jesse WOODS' obit in 1935: "He was survived by his wife: Mrs. Ada Woods, 2 sons: W. W. and H. L. Woods, 2 daughters: Mrs. Espie Chambers and Miss Clara Bell Woods, and 1 sister: Mrs. J. W. Pool all of Durham County. Then, in Hubert WOODS' obit in 1948: "He is survived by his wife: Ethel Carrington, daughter: Mrs. Harry Hutchins, 3 sons: Crawford, Vernon, and Herbert all of Durham, 1 sister Eppie Woods of Washington, D. C. and 1 brother William H. Woods of Durham" I think it is not unreasonable to assume (at least until death certs, etc can be gathered) that all Jesse Woods' children from his first marriage -- except William, Hubert and Espie - died prior to 1935. I am curious about Espie (Eppie) emerging in the latter obit as a WOODS again.

I am looking for any WOOD in the Liberty County, Georgia area. Especially Temperance WOOD and Sarah WOOD who were born in 1790 and 1792.

I am looking for any information on Aaron Woods b:abt 1838 in Ark. his parents are Joseph B. Woods and Mahala________. His wife's name is Louise Jane Heaton married in Washington Co. Ark. All that I have so far is that they had 2 children George Henry Woods & Angeline Woods, but I have heard that he had more than that, and that he possibly remarried too. I can't seem to find them in the soundex 1880 or earlier census. I find him as a child with his parents but that is it. Any information on this family would be most appreciated. Thanks Denise

Am looking for information on (Gideon) Gerome WOOD. He was born in KY around 1820. Was in Buchanan County, MO in 1850, married Arminta (Armetty, Amanda) WOODWARD around this time. Went to Kansas about 1858. Thanks, Avola

Brett & all Woods kin who have ancestors who were in Augusta Co, VA-- I have just found out via another list that Chalkley is now available online at http://www.rootsweb.com/~chalkley/ I highly recommend perusing it if you are tracking your Woods ancestors in Augusta County, VA, 1745-1800. Fay Clark Brett Woods wrote: > Looking for information on the Charles Woods who died 1761 in Augusta > County, Virginia. Augusta County Court Records indicate that Samuel > McDowell and Richard Woods were appointed as guardians to Charles' > children: Samuel, Arthur, Elizabeth, Esther and Charles, Jr. (b ABT > 1748). > > Narrowing the field: > > (1) I have found reference that the Charles who died in 1761 was married > to Elizabeth Campbell, the daughter of a Gilbert Campbell, and I > understand Gilbert was the brother of Mary Campbell who married Michael > Woods of Blair Park.. (NOTE: Gilbert's Will dated 29 August 1750 in > Augusta County, clearly indicates an Elizabeth Woods. She is separate > and independent from his daughter Lattice who later married a John > Woods...I have John's Will abstract also (1790 - Washington County VA) > indicating a spouse Lattice). > > (2) The above mentioned guardian Samuel McDowell is the son of Magdelena > Woods and John McDowell. Magdelena is the daughter of Mary Campbell and > Michael Woods of Blair Park. > > (3) The above mentioned guardian Richard Woods is the son of Michael > Woods of Blair Park and Mary Campbell. He married a "Jenny" Unknown. > When Boutecourt County was created circa 1760, Richard became it's first > High Sheriff. There is a record of Charles' orphan son Arthur working > as a deputy sheriff for Richard in 1770. > > Now, since the Charles Woods who died in 1761 was clearly connected to > both Michael Woods' family, as well as the McDowells and Campbells, > does anyone have any clues as to who his parents might be? > > Is it possible that Charles was yet another child of Michael Woods of > Blair Park and Mary Campbell? The fact that he still had minor > children in 1760 seems to indicate that he was not a contemporary of > Michael, but rather of Magdelena and Richard's generation. > > And if he is not the son of Michael Woods, then whose son might he be? > > Thanks for any suggestions. > > Brett F. Woods > Santa Fe, New Mexico > > ==== WOODS Mailing List ==== > How to UNSUBSCRIBE? > Send a message to WOODS-L-REQUEST@ROOTSWEB.COM with only the word > "unsubscribe" in the body. SUBECT: is ignored. No signature blocks...

Looking for information on the Charles Woods who died 1761 in Augusta County, Virginia. Augusta County Court Records indicate that Samuel McDowell and Richard Woods were appointed as guardians to Charles' children: Samuel, Arthur, Elizabeth, Esther and Charles, Jr. (b ABT 1748). Narrowing the field: (1) I have found reference that the Charles who died in 1761 was married to Elizabeth Campbell, the daughter of a Gilbert Campbell, and I understand Gilbert was the brother of Mary Campbell who married Michael Woods of Blair Park.. (NOTE: Gilbert's Will dated 29 August 1750 in Augusta County, clearly indicates an Elizabeth Woods. She is separate and independent from his daughter Lattice who later married a John Woods...I have John's Will abstract also (1790 - Washington County VA) indicating a spouse Lattice). (2) The above mentioned guardian Samuel McDowell is the son of Magdelena Woods and John McDowell. Magdelena is the daughter of Mary Campbell and Michael Woods of Blair Park. (3) The above mentioned guardian Richard Woods is the son of Michael Woods of Blair Park and Mary Campbell. He married a "Jenny" Unknown. When Boutecourt County was created circa 1760, Richard became it's first High Sheriff. There is a record of Charles' orphan son Arthur working as a deputy sheriff for Richard in 1770. Now, since the Charles Woods who died in 1761 was clearly connected to both Michael Woods' family, as well as the McDowells and Campbells, does anyone have any clues as to who his parents might be? Is it possible that Charles was yet another child of Michael Woods of Blair Park and Mary Campbell? The fact that he still had minor children in 1760 seems to indicate that he was not a contemporary of Michael, but rather of Magdelena and Richard's generation. And if he is not the son of Michael Woods, then whose son might he be? Thanks for any suggestions. Brett F. Woods Santa Fe, New Mexico

Hi all After a busy spring and summer I finally got the new queries added in the Genealogy Research Message Area of Wood World...please stop by and check out the new postings for April/May/June/July...might be something of interest for you Mike Wood http://www.dlcwest.com/~mgwood - WOOD WORLD ICQ #1747744

Born in Spartensburg district, South Carolina near Greenville, June l4, l844. Moved from S.C. to Cherokee Co., Ga. near Atlanta and soon after to Blunt Co., Browns Valley, Ala. where his father died Aug l2, l862 and his mother Aug l4, l863. Father's name was M.M. Wood and was born and reared in South Carolina as was his mother. whose maiden name was Martha Ford. Was left an orphan when young and one of ten children. As he was among the older of the children, the little property belonging to the family was willed to young David as trustee for his younger siblings. Married to Mrs. Nancy Slaughter Nov l5, l87l who was born in Jackson Co., Mo. Jan l7, l84l. Childrens names: Charles Alexander Benjamin F. Dancler Mancy O. Lorenzo Mrs. Wood had been married previously to a "Walker" who deserted her with two children, Sidney and Josiah.to rear. Mr. Wood enlisted in the Conf. army under General Forest, from Blunt Co., Al in l863, serving as his escort or body guard. Mr. Wood has 80 acres in section 3, township 29., range 29 of Duval Township, Jasper Co., Mo. There is a good orchard and a good prospect of grain for the coming year. The above article was in "History of Jasper Co." published by Mills & Co., l883. DEE 6465@aol.com

This was found in an old book on Jasper Co., Mo. George M. Wood Blacksmith by trade, born in Montgomery Co., Ky., Oct l3, l845 Parents - William and Lucretia Wood natives of Ky. Moved to Sangamon Coi., Ill when nine years old. and 3 years later came to Mo. locating in Jasper Co. on Spring River April l863 crossed the plains to Calif. and ingaged in farming near Chico until Oct l870. Returned to Mo. and stayed two years in Lafayette Co. after wich he came to Sarcoxie Township, Jasper Co. Married in Jasper Co. Feb 9, l863 to Alice, dau. of Richard and Mary Burgess of this county. They had four children: William A. born Nov 29., l873 Charles E. born Aug 24, l876 died Apr 7, l877 John L born Mrach 27, l878, died Nov. 7, l878 George Leo born July l2, l880 Couple are members of the M.E. Church (South) DEE 6465@aol.com .

My "Most Wanted" Hastings is MARTHA ANN HASTINGS, born March 11, 1835 > (not positive of this date), in Tennessee. When Martha was about 18, > she married John Samuel WOODS (about 19) in Paris, Henry County, > Tennessee, on August 11, 1853. > > She and John had three or four children in Tennessee before they moved > to Illinois: > > John A. ('Toby' or 'Tobe') Woods, born March 17, 1856 (prob in Henry > County) > Sarah Woods, born about 1857 (she apparently died young) > Elizabeth Woods, born about 1858 (she apparently also died young) > William Clinton Woods, born August 19, 1860 (one census says 'TN' > another says 'IL') > > After moving to Illinois, the following children were born: > William Clinton Woods (see above) > Nancy Ann Woods, June 21, 1864 > Rebecca Francis Woods, January 1, 1866 > James Burton Woods, born December 11, 1869 > > The 1900 census for Carbondale, Illinois, shows MARTHA ANN as a widow. > It also indicates that she was born in Tennessee and that her parents > were from Alabama; that she had had nine children (four of whom were > living at the time of the census). I know of seven children. > > I have no information about where Martha Ann was born, who her parents > were, or her siblings. I also have no information on her husband JOHN > SAMUEL WOODS, except to tell you that he is shown in the Illinois > census as 'Samuel Woods', and later as 'J.S. Woods'. > > I would appreciate any assistance or direction any of you could > provide. I have information on this family that I would love to share > with all our cousins. > > Best regards to all, > > Judy Woods > jknutsen@flash.net Life is What You Make Of It

No great nor small gains have been made in my search for my father Lee Wood, b. 1926. I believe he has changed his name, moved out of the country, gone to prison, died, became a Priest; he might be hiding is a cult commune, or some combination. The hard data is that he was born in 1926, he used the name Lee Wood during his brief tour with the Army Air Corp in San Antonio, Texas; his name is on my 9/13/44 birth certificate, he played tennis in high school; and he had/has blue eyes, blond hair and olive skin tone. Is there a listing of male children born in 1926? Is there a listing of WOOD male children born in 1926? Any leads, no matter how small, will be appreciated. Sincerely, hileewood@aol.com

Seeking any information regarding Frank Woods, born 1852/53 in Ohio. Living in Michigan 1888. One known son, Edmund born 1888.Frank married to Hannah ? Osborne from Michigan. Frank was alive and well in 1926 and living in Detroit/Bay City area. Any information appreciated. Sue Swendsen

Hi, Does anyone have a MERRIT WOOD in their line? His wife was Nancy JEFFRES (?). He was b. 1798, Buckingham Co, VA, d. 1854 AL Looking for any information on this line, will share what I have. Thanks, Doris

The Oregonian 10 July 1999 Joseph Leonard Woods A mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday, July 12, 1999, in St. John the Apostle Catholic Church in Oregon City for Joseph Leonard Woods, who died July 7 at age 81. Mr. Woods was born Sept. 29, 1917, in The Dalles. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He lived in Oregon City since 1950. He was a truck driver for Dwyer division of Publisher's Paper Co. for 30 years until retiring in 1980. He married Lorraine McDonald in 1940. Survivors include his wife; daughters, Janet Mauro of Petaluma CA, Phyllis Rutherford, Terry Pulse and Mary C. Woods, all of Oregon City, and Toni DePeel of Gladstone; sons, Joseph M. of Vancouver WA and Christopher D. of Tacoma; 16 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery. The family suggests re- membrances to Willamette Falls Hospice. Arrangements are by Hillside Chapel. 24 Jul 1999 Robert Ashley Wood Robert Ashley Wood died July 16, 1999, at age 81. A memorial service is pending. Mr.Wood was born Jan. 27, 1918, in Kansas City, MO. He attended the University of Hawaii and served in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. A career Air Force veteran, he served at the Pentagon and established the Emergency Broadcast System, also known as Conelrad. After retiring as a lieutenant colonel in 1959, he became an aerospace engineer and was involved in the "Spy in the Sky' program. He was a long-time member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He lived in Astoria for about four years until moving to Hillsboro in 1998. He married Virginia Miller in 1945. Survivors include his wife; sons, John of Astoria and Lee of Montrose, CO; daughter, Mary Watson of Tijeras NM and nine grandchildren. Interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery. The family suggests remembrances to Washington County Hospice. Arrangements are by Caldwell's Luce- Layton Mortuary in Astoria. The Oregonian 24 Jul 1999 Fern Arlene Messenger A private graveside service will be held for Fern Arlene Messenger, who died July 20, 1999, at age 76. Mrs. Messenger was born March 7, 1923, in Emmett, ID. Her maiden name was Woods. She lived in the Portland area from the late 1950's until moving to Centralia WA in 1997. She was a homemaker. She married Andrew in 1969; he died in 1989. Survivors include her sons, Dan Holbrook of Ukiah CA, and Frank Manville and Steve Manville, both of Chehalis WA; daughters, Donna Taylor of Portland and Janet Bauer of Apple Valley UT; sister, Evelyn Fons of Bloomington UT; brother, Amos Woods of Emmett ID; 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Interment will be in Sweet ID. The family suggests remembrances to the Ronald McDonald House or Shriner's Hospital for Children. Arrangements are by Potter Chapel in Emmett.

PLEASE REPLY DIRECTLY TO Booklady01@aol.com Hello, I found this great 3 page letter in an antique store in Winona , MN . Wish it belonged to my family but does not. Hope to find the family that it does belong to because it is great. It is written in June of 1902 by Nellie May Woods to her Aunt Dora who is Mrs B. (Brad) Q. Adkins. Nellie is not 18 as of yet. She is telling her aunt of her plan to marry a Francis Daly of Clinton Mn. Francis has a farm and works for the Wisconsin and Minnesota Suger Co. He is 25 years old and has been a soldier most of his life. He was a Lieu't of the 10th Alabama in the Cuba , War. Nellie's parents life in Missouri and they plan to get married there the next year in June. if this fits your family let me know. I have put this up on the Daly list which I am subscribed to. Grace

Robert Ramsey’s Book, Carolina Cradle: Settlement of the Northwest Carolina Frontier 1747-1762, pages 120-121, mentions the WOODS family and associates them with the COCHRANs, LITTLEs, and PATTONs. He cites the will of Andrew WOODS of Hanover Township, Lancaster County, PA, who died in 1756 and had two daughters who moved to Rowan County. [NOTE: this Andrew (d1756) is also the father of the Andrew and John indicated below, as well as Sarah and Margaret] These daughters were Sarah who married Samuel COCHRAN and lived on Coldwater Creek and Margaret who married Robert PATTON. This Robert PATTON was the brother of William PATTON, several of whose sons and daughters settled along Coldwater Creek. Elizabeth PATTON, one of the daughters married John BRANDON. Ramsey also indicates that, "Matthew WOODS, sometime between 1752 and 1757, acquired Charles Burnett’s tract on the headwaters of Grant’s Creek and then sold it in 1757 to Robert WOODS..." This is where the inconsistency seemingly emerges. Which Matthew might this be? According to most estimates (and these may be completely wrong) the Matthew who was the son of Andrew Jr. (d1761) and Jean (Ferguson?) would have only been between 12 and 17 years of age if Andrew were born in 1716 and married Jean in 1740 or so. The second Matthew (the son of John Woods and Mary Espy) would have probably only been younger, as he was supposedly born in 1718. The question: Is the Matthew who acquired Charles Burnett's land the grandson (through Andrew Jr. or John) of the Andrew Woods who died in Lancaster PA in 1756, or is he yet another Matthew? Thanks for any comments. Brett F. Woods Santa Fe, New Mexico Brett Brett F. Woods Santa Fe, New Mexico

Hi George and list: Thanks! >1. Can you provide any of the names of his children (Thomas, Henry, George, >William, and/or John; and Rebecca, Agnes, and/or Nancy?) as well as the >first name of Susan (Mary?) Baltzell's father? William and Susan (Baltzell) Woods' six children were Joseph, b 1845 OH; Timothy, b 1847 OH; Eunice Jane, b 1850 OH; Hester Annie, b 1853 IN; William H., b 1857 IA; and Edward D., b 1861 IA. Unfortunately, I don't have the names of Susan's parents, although a Joseph and Lydia Baltzell are buried in Bladensburg Cemetery, Knox Co, Ohio, and I would like to suspect that they are Susan's parents. >2. Are you positive about the year and county of William's birth as Aug. >1817 in Westmoreland Co., PA? What is the source of this important evidence? I am not positive about the year and county of William's birth. Census gives birthplace as PA. The source of his birthdate and county of Washington, PA, was the book "History of Fremont County, Iowa", 1881, which included a biographical sketch about him, giving birthplace & date (year consistent in censuses), and naming wife Susan and names of their six children (also verified in censuses). >3. Do you have any names of William's siblings, or any other info yet from >your query? At this time, I don't have any names for William's siblings or parents, nor is there other information resulting from the query. >4. Did William live in any other county in PA (or OH) before he ended-up >and married in Knox Co., OH; and did he live the remainder of his life in >Knox Co.? According to his biographical sketch, he left PA with his parents at age 4 (which would be about 1821), and grew to adulthood in Knox Co., OH, learning the shoemaker trade. In 1850 (after daughter Eunice Jane Woods was born), he moved to Indiana (county currently unknown--I wonder if he made it into that census, in addition to the 1850 one for Knox Co., OH). In 1853 he and his family moved to Webster Co, IA, and in 1856 to Fremont Co, IA. His appeared to be the only WOODS family in Webster Co (from state census). He and his family were found in the 1860, 1870, and 1880 censuses in Fremont Co, IA. "The History of Fremont County, Iowa" listed other WOODS families, but they were not born in the same states he lived in during his early years, and I did not see a connection. William's wife Susan is buried in an unmarked grave in Thurman Cemetery, Fremont Co, IA. Their son William H. Woods is also buried there. But I can't locate a grave record for my William Woods. I still need to check the death index for Iowa. Sons Joseph and Timothy Woods, and daughter Eunice Jane (Woods) Donnelly moved to Kansas by 1880. I have not located where daughter Hester Annie went. Sons William H. and Edward D. Woods (who married an Eva Baltzell) appeared to have stayed in Iowa. Jennifer

Am seeking any information on James Woods m. Elizabeth Silver. James & Elizabeth had 2 children Joseph Michael(11/22/1859) in Pottstown PA.Joseph was an ordained preist. & John DiSilva(DiSilver) m. Flora May Balding John was associated W/the Missouri-Pacific railroad. John & Flora Had 5 children Eliza Mae (Lyle)(5/4/1884-3/30/1971) James Garfield (9/23/1886- ?) Benjamin Harrison (11/4/1888-10/3/1889) John Di Silva (11/20/1890 - 11/22/1965) Joseph Robert (6/2/1894 -7/27/1948) Any info on James &/or Elizabeth would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance, Joseph Robert Woods IV