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Family Motto: Virtus semper viret = Virtue is always flourishing.

Woodward Family History Forward

“The name of Woodward is a compound one, consisting of Wood and Ward, and is a pure English word, signifying a keeper of the forest.” 3

The Woodwards of Chester County, Pennsylvania appear to be persecuted Friend’s who left England for the America’s about the time of William Penn.3

The Woodward family has been well documented, it seems, and most of the early lineage comes from books written and Quaker records.

Richard Woodward and Jane UnknownNote: I have not really looked at this family. But, the Woodward’s appear to be well-documented. Need to secure some of the vitals.1. “The Woodwards are an ancient English family, and in early days came to the American colonies, settling in New England, New Jersey and Virginia. This branch descends from Richard Woodward, who bought a tract of two hundred and thirty acres in Thornbury Township, Chester Co., Pennsylvania, 6 March (1st month) 1687, of John Sinnock, same being a part of 1550 acres the latter had purchased from William Penn before leaving England. On part of this purchase, Richard Woodward settled, and there some of his children were born. He served as constable, juror, grand juror, supervisor of highways, and seems to have been quite prominent. The records of Chester monthly meeting of Friends, states that ‘Richard Woodward, senior, died on the 7th day of 10th month, 1706, aged about 70 years.’ His will was proved 8 Jan. 1706. In the document he names, ‘My well beloved wife, Jane Woodward,’ sons Richard, Joseph, Thomas, and Edward, and daughters Martha, Jane, Mary and Sarah.” 27

There is a Robert Woodward and Elizabeth Woodward mentioned in Chester county Court records who are considered likely siblings to Richard Woodward; Elizabeth marries Thomas Eavenson.3

Richard Woodward born about 1636 in England (Unknown Source). He dies 7d 10m 1706, at age 70 as recorded in Chester MM of Friends.3 He marries Jane Petty (Unknown Source). I have also seen Jane Nye (Unknown Source). Richard is seen more than a few records in Thornbury as a juror, one of the grand jury, and attested as constable of Thornbury.3 He is also attested as Constable for Upper Providence, PA.3

“In Dec 10, 1698, Richard Woodward conveyed one hundred and thirty acres of the Thornbury tract to his son Richard, and the remaining one hundred acres to his son Edward; after which his residence was, doubtless, in Middletown. March 11th 1700-1; “Ordered ye Richard Woodward is supervisor for Middletown for ye ensuing year.’ March 25th, 1703, John Cantwell, servant to Richard Woodward, of Middletown, is presented for stealing a horse, saddle, and wearing apparel from Jonathan Monrow about three months since. For this he was sentenced at the Nov. court to serve his master and Jonathan Monrow seven years equally between them, and to wear a T according to law.”3

“27 Aug 1706, Richard Woodward and Thomas Barnsley were appointed overseers of the poor of Middletown.”3 Woodward dies in 1706 (See Will dated and probated below).

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“His widow Jane and her son Joseph sold the Middletown tract in 1712, and about 1714 she removed with her daughter Sarah within the limits of Concord Meeting, which is the last that has been observed of her.”3

Will of Richard Woodward, 17063

Dated 6 Sept 1706; Proved 8 Jan. 1706In the name of God, amen: the Sixth of September Ano, Do. 1706, in Ye fifth year

of the reign of Queen Anne over England & Ct. I Richard Woodward of Middletown in the County of Chester and Province of Pennsylvania Yeoman being sick and weak of body but of sound and perfect memory; praise be unto God of ye same and knowing the uncertainty of this life and desireous to settle things in order do make this my last will and testament in manner and form following Viz. Imp’rs. First I commend my soul to Almighty God believing that I shall receive a remission of all my sins and be saved by the precious death and merits of Jesus Christ and my body to the earth to be buried in such decent and Christian manner as my executors hereafter nam’d shall think fit and convenient. As for my worldly estate w’ch God hath given me my will and meaning it shall be employed and bestowed as by this Will is expressed and I do revoke renounce, frustrate and make void all Wills by me formerly made and Declare this my last will and testament. 3

Item, I give and bequeath unto my well beloved wife Jane Woodward half of the profits that yearly accrues from my plantation where I now live so long as she keeps my widow and when she marrys to quit claim to the plantation and my will is she shall ever after have yearly p’d out of the profits of the s’d plantation six pounds currant monys of this provinice during her natural life.3

Item, I give and bequeath unto my son Joseph Woodward ye other half of my plantation during his mother’s widowhood and my will is he shall have and enjoy the whole plantation (if his mother shall marry) to the use and behoove of him and his heirs for ever paying as afores’d six pounds curr’t monys to his mother during her natural life. And ever after to be the free estate of him and his heirs.3

Item, I give and Bequeath to my daughter Martha Baker, 5 pounds in monys or a cow equivalent to the sum.

Item, I give and Bequeath to my daughter Jane Woodward twenty pound in curr’t monys of this province.

Item, I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary Woodward twenty pound curr’t monys of this Province.

Item, I give and bequeath to my daughter Sarah Woodward Twenty pounds curr’t monys of this province.

Item, I give and bequeath to my eldest son Richard Woodward four shillings or a pair of gloves.

Item, I give and bequeath to my son Thomas Woodward four shillings or a pair of gloves. 3

Item, I give and bequeath to my son Edward Woodward four shillings or a pair of gloves and my will is that the said Richard Thomas and Edward shall quit all claims to the remaining part of my estate real and personal. 3

Item, I constitute and appoint my well beloved wife Jane Woodward and my son Joseph Woodward my true and lawful executors to see this my last Will and Testament faithfully executed and performed according to the true intent and meaning hereof. And

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do order them my said executors to pay my funeral charges and all my just debts out of my personal estate as household goods and Ct. and then the remaining part of my personal estate to be equally divided her part amongst all my children or their heirs.3

Lastly, I will that my son Richard Woodward of Thornbury and my son Edward Woodward be my overseers that this my will be faithfully performed. And I hereby declare this to be my will and set to my hand and seal the day and year before mentioned.

Richard Woodward (His) R (Mark) (SEAL) 3

Sealed and delivered in the presence of Joseph Jervis, John Worrilaw, James Cooper.…Be it rembred yt on ye 8 January 1706, The Last Will & Testament of Rich’d

Woodward was proved in due form of Law, & Probate & L’re of Adm’n was granted to Jane Woodward & Joseph Woodward the Ex’rs therein named being first… well & truly to Adm’r and to bring an Inventory of the Deced’ts Estate into y’e Reg’rs office at Phi’a on or before y’e 8 Feb’ry next. Given under the seal of the s’d Office.

Pet. Evans D. Reg’r. 3

CH: 2. Richard Woodward.3

3. Martha Woodward marries a Joseph Baker; 6 sons, 6 daughters.3

4. William Woodward dies 1705 as recorded in Chester MM.3

5. Thomas Woodward marries Rachel Martin in 1704 Chester MM; 2 sons, 8 daughters.3

6. Edward Woodward married Abigail Edge 1705; 1 son, 5 daughters; m2 Alice Allen 1722; 1 son, 1 daughter.3

7. Jane Woodward married Nathaniel Newlin in 1711; 5 sons, 4 daug.3

8. Mary Woodward married John Newlin in 1711; 2 sons, 3 daug.3

9. Sarah Woodward married Robert Chamberlin Jr. in 1714.3

10. Joseph Woodward married Elizabeth Mercer in 1712; 1 son.3

11. Others?

Richard Woodward and Deborah StanfieldNote: I have not really looked at this family. But, the Woodward’s appear to be well-documented. Need to secure some of the vitals.2. “Richard, eldest son of Richard and Jane Woodward, was born in England, [and in 1695] came to Pennsylvania with his father, from whom he received, 10 Dec. 1698, 150 acres in Thornbury Twp., Chester Co. To this he added by purchase 240 acres. He was a member of the grand jury 27 Sept. 1709, and appears to have been an active member of the Society of Friends and a useful citizen. He sold the Thornbury estate and purchased 1000 acres in what is now West Bradford Twp., to which he moved in 1727, becoming a member of Bradford Meeting, then a branch of Newark, now Kennett Monthly Meeting. He was appointed elder 4 month, 3rd, 1727, and reappointed 3rd month, 10th, 1737. His will was dated 6th month, 30th, 1748, and proved November 17, 1752. He married (first) Esther Davis (intentions declared before Concord M.M., 1st month, 11th, and 3rd month, 13, 1695); married (second) 1701, Deborah, daughter of Francis and Grace Stanfield, who came from Garten in Cheshire, England, in the ‘Endeavour’ of London, arriving 7th Month, 29th, 1683. She was probably the mother of most of his children. He married (third) Susanna Cureton. He married (fourth) on 30th, 9th month, 1743 at Kennett Meeting, Martha, widow of John Heald of Kennett. She survived him until 1752. Children: Esther, married Christopher Wilson. (second) Thomas Wilson; Sarah, married

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Evan Jones; Jane, married Joseph Hayes; William, died 1760, married Eliza Marshall; Elizabeth married (second) John Young; Hannah, married (first) James Shortlidge, (second) Joseph Underwood; Mary, married George Entriken; James, of whom further (Source 27); Grace, married James Millison; John married Sarah Barnard; Richard, married his niece, Abigail Hayes, and was disowned by the Bradford MM; Deborah, mentioned in father’s will.” 27

Richard Woodward, son of Richard Woodward and Jane Nye (or Petty) was probably born about the 1670’s in England.3 They were Quakers.3 He first married Esther Davis declaring their intentions of marriage at Concord MM 1st mo, 11 day and 3mo 13th day of 1695, but the marriage itself is not recorded; second married Deborah Stanfield in 1701, third married widow Susanna Cureton in 1739 (of New Castle) (died about 1741/2), and fourth married Martha Grace (widow of John Heald) in 1743.3 Deborah was probably the mother of most of Richard’s children.3

“Deborah Stanfield was the daughter of Francis and Grace Stanfield who came form Garten, in Cheshire, in the Endeavour, of London arriving 7m 29d 1683.”3 She was born in England and died in West Bradford, Chester Co., PA (Unknown Source). She married Richard Woodward in 1701.3 She was probably the mother of most of his children.3 The Stanfield’s have a long and rich history.

“Richard was a member of the grand jury at a court held 27 Sept. 1709 and appears to have been an active member of the Society of Friends, as well as a useful citizen.”3

“Richard and Deborah conveyed, by deed of lease and release, 23/24 May 1724, 222 acres and 130 perches of land in Thornbury to George Townsend, of Oyster Bay, Long Island; and by deed of June 3d, 1724, he obtained one thousand acres in what is now West Bradford township, the south and east borders of the tract now forming the lines of the township.” 3

“Second purchase was made June 3, 1724 by Richard Woodward was from John Smith for the sum of 270 Pounds. They transferred from Concord MM to Newark MM which is documented. In their new home they were members of Bradford Meeting which was then a branch of Newark (now Kennett) MM.” 3

Deborah died sometime before 1739 when Richard is found obtaining a certificate to Newark to marry the widow Susanna Cureton 8mo, 18th day of 1739; the wedding was accomplished at Bradford Meeting on the 9th mo, 29, 1739.3 “Susanna’s death occurred between 9m 19d 1741 and 2m 15d 1742; this was the time frame between which a replacement was found to take her position as overseer for Bradford Meeting.” 3 Richard remarried to Martha, the widow of John Heald; he married her the 30th of 9th mo 1743 at Kennet Meeting.3 “The Lands which Richard bought were mostly divided among his sons before his death.”3 His will dated 1748 and proved in 1752.3 Widow Martha dies about 1755.3

Will of Richard Woodward Jr. Dated 6m 30d 1748 and proved Nov 17, 17523

I Richard Woodward of West Bradford, In the County of Chester and Province of Pennsylvania Yeo., Being but weak of body, yet of a sound mind and memory, and calling to mind the uncertainty of human life, do make and ordain this my last will and testament, in manner and form following, that is to say, principally and first of all I give and recommend my soul into the hands of God, that gave it, and my body I commit to the

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earth to be buried after a Christian like, decent manner, at the discretion of my executors hereafter named, and as for such worldly goods as it hath pleased God to bless me withal in this life I five and dispose as followth this thirtieth day of the Sixth month, Anno Domini 1748:

Imprimis, my will is that all my just debts and funeral expenses be fully paid and discharged by my executors hereafter named. 3

Item, I give and bequeath to my well beloved wife Martha during her natural life, one room in the Mansion House to swell in with liberty to pass and repass in and out of the same, and also one bed with furniture belonging unto it, and the use of a large Bible during her natural life, and then to return to my son John, and likewise the use of the warming pan, during her life, and then to be returned to my executors, and also a small iron pot, I give to her during her natural life, and then to return to my executors, and my will is that my said wife shall have firewood delivered her at the house cut fit for her fire, and also twelve bushels of wheat, yearly and every year, to be provided for her, and if she dwells upon the said premises to be ground and bolted, and brought home to supply her with bread. And I also give her one horse and one cow and six sheep and likewise pasturing for them in the summer season, and hay sufficient for them in the winter season; and also the free use of one half the garden and the priviledge of the orchard for fruit, for her own use, and also to be paid unto her in cash yearly and every year the sum of eight pounds in two equal distinct payments, one upon the sixteenth day of May, and the other on the sixteenth day of November annually, yet with this proviso, that at the time of my decease she shall have payed her the sum of Five Pounds. Let the time be when it may, which shall be allowed to be a part of the eight pounds P. Annum, making the other payment that year to be the sum of three pounds, and also my will is that if the horse she may choose for her use do not suit her conveniency to ride, my son John who I leave in possession of said plantation shall lend her one for her necessity while she dwells on the premises. All which priveliges and sums of money by me bequeathed, to my said wife, shall be levied and raised out of that part of my estate in Bradford where I now dwell. 3

Item, I give to my son William the sum of five shillings.Item, I give to my daughter Esther Wilson the wife of Thomas Wilson the sum of

Five Shillings.Item, I give to my daughter Jane Hayes widow the sum of five shillings.I give to my daughter Sarah Jones the wife of Evan Jones the sum of five shillings. I give to my daughter Elizabeth Young the wife of John Young the sum of five

shillings.I give to my daughter Mary Entrikin the wife of George Entriken the sum of five

shillings.I give to my daughter Hannah Underwood the wife of Joseph Underwod the sum

of five pounds.I give to my daughter Grace Milleson the wife of James Milleson the sum of five

shillings.I give to my daughter Deborah the sum of twenty pounds. 3

Item, I give and bequeath to my son Richard a tract of land adjoining to the place where I now dwell, butted and bounded by lines, as they now stand, supposed to be about two hundred and thirty acres, be it more or less, which I give to him his heirs, and

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assigns forever, if he lives to have heirs of his body, lawfully begotten, and for want of such issue after his decease, my will is that the said land shall be sold and if he leaves a widow, one their part of the value thereof shall be payed to the said widow, and the remaining part to be equally divided amongst all my children that are then living, share and share alike. Also, I give him a large wainscot chest that stands in the house. 3

Item, I give and bequeathe to my son John a tract of land and plantation in West Bradford aforesaid, where I now dwell, to him his heirs and assigns forever, if he lives to have heirs of his body lawfully begotten, and for want of such issue after his decease my will is that the said land and plantation shall be sold, and if he leaves a widow, one third of the value thereof shall be payed to her, and the remaining part shall be equally divided amongst all my children, that are then living, share and share alike. Also I give to my son John one table, a cloathes press, a pare of bedsteads, and an elbow chair. Also I give to my son John three horses with a cart plow, and harrow, with horse harness and geer belonging to them. 3

Item, I give a cross-cut saw to my three sons, and my will is that after all my debts are fully paid and my legacies discharged, all the remaining part of my personal estate, in any there be, shall be equally divided amongst all my daughters, share and share alike. And I nominate constitute and appoint my two sons William and John my executors, to perform this my last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills & Testaments by me made, and do confirm this and only this, and no other to be my last will & testament.3

Richard Woodward [Seal]In the presence of Susannah Worth, Ebenezer Worth, Thomas Worth.…Proved: 17th day of November 1752.3

Richard Woodward’s Will AbstractDated 30 Jun. 1748; Proved 17 Nov. 1752; Chester County26

Richard Woodward; Yeoman; Decedent; Book Page C:385:Richard Woodward. West Bradford. Provides for wife Martha. To son William, daughter Esther, wife of Thomas Wilson, daughter Jane Hayes widow, daughter Sarah, wife of Evan Jones, daughter Elizabeth wife of John Young, daughter Mary wife of George Entrikin, daughter Hannah wife of Joseph Underwood, daughter Grace wife of James Milleson, 5 shillings each. To daughter Deborah 20L. To son Richard a tract of land adjoining where I now live containing about 230 acres. To son John the plantation where I now dwell. Executors: Sons William and John.26

CH: 12. Esther Woodward m.1719 to Christopher Wilson (1690-1740); 6 sons, 2 daughters; m2 Thomas Wilson in 1744.3

13. Sarah Woodward (-1769) married in 1726 to Evan Jones (-1772); bothburied at Uwchlan Meeting; 1 son, 4 daughters.3

14. Jane Woodward m1 1727 to Joseph Hayes; 4 sons, 2 daughters; m2 to William Wickersham 1750.3

15. William Woodward (1707-1769) marries Eliza Marshall in 1733; M2 widow Hannah Lewis (-1802) in 1762.3

16. Elizabeth Woodward m. 1733 to Unknown; but by 1748 she’s the wife of John Young.3

17. Hannah Woodward married 1735 to James Shortledge (-1739/40); 2 sons; m2 in 1745 to Joseph Underwood; no children.3

18. Mary Woodward married 1736 to George Entriken.3

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19. James Woodward (-1748) married 1737 to Ann Pyle; 4 sons, 2 daughters; she remarries Richard Buffington in

1749/50.3

20. Grace Woodward married 1743 to James Millison.3

21. John Woodward marries 1750 to Sarah Barnard; 4 sons, 2 daughters.3

22. Richard Woodward m. 1756 to niece Abigail Hayes; 1 son, 2 dau.3 23. Deborah Woodward mentioned in father’s will.3

24. Others?

William Woodward and Eliza MarshallNote: I have not really looked at this family. But, the Woodward’s appear to be well-documented. Need to secure some of the vitals.15. William Woodward was born in 1707 in Pennsylvania (Unknown Source). William married 3 month 24 day 1733 at Bradford Meeting to Eliza Marshall.3,21 Eliza Marshall was born 2 day of 10th month 1705 in Darby, Pennsylvania, to Abraham and Mary Marshall.22 She is the daughter of Abraham Marshall3,21 and Mary3,21 Hunt (Unknown Source). See Marshall Family. Eliza dies before 1760 in Pennsylvania (Unknown Source).

“William’s father conveyed to him, June 16, 1734, two hundred and fifty-three acres off the southeast corner of the one thousand acres.” 21

William married for the second time 5m 13d 1762 to the widow of Jabez Lewis, Mrs. Hannah Lewis at Bradford Meeting.3 “William dies in 1769 and his widow in 2nd mo, 28, 1802 aged about 88 years.”1 William dies in Tennessee (Unknown Source).

Abstract of Will of William Woodward26

Dated 30 July 1769; Probated 29 Aug. 1769William Woodward. West Bradford. 7/30/1769. Aug. 29, 1769. Provides for wife Hannah. To son Abraham 70 pounds. To daughter Hannah Woodward 40 Pounds and furniture. To son James 10 Pounds. To daughter Mary Mendenhall 10 Pounds. To step-daughter Betty Lewis 10 Pounds. To son John plantation whereon I now dwell. Remainder divided between 4 sons and 2 daughters, viz., James, Abraham, William, John, Mary and Hannah. Executors: Wife Hannah and son William.26

“William’s 1769 Will leaves his plantation to son John and his heirs and looking after stepmother Hannah Lewis Woodward, paying her five pounds a year and keeping a horse and cow for her, 12 bushels of wheat yearly, and provide firewood. Step wife allowed to live in Williams’s room, have use of cellar, kitchen, well, and to pass in and out as she wises and has use of the garden at the northeast corner of house. Leaving such details of such nature usually suggests no natural filial responsibility and suggests second marriage” (Unknown Source).

CH: 25. Mary Woodward (4MO,11,1735-) marries Aaron Mendenhall Jr.3

26. James Woodward (11,28,1736/7-) marries Alice Thornbury.3

27. Abraham Woodward (4,17,1740-) marries and moves to NC.3

Letters written to his cousin James Marshall are documented.3

28. William Woodward (6MO,8,1743-Oct1825)) m1. Lydia Lewis; m2 ca 1790 Elizabeth Stalker (-ca1825); 1 son; him & wife die of fever.3

29. John Woodward (4,30,1749-) marries Lydia Martin.3,21

30. Hannah Woodward (3MO,7,1753-) married Abraham Taylor.3

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31. Others?

John Woodward and Lydia MartinNote: I have not really looked at this family. But, the Woodward’s appear to be well-documented. Need to secure some of the vitals. May be revolutionary Pension records available.29. John Woodward was born 4 month 30 day of 17491,21 in West Bradford, Chester, PA.21 He served in the Revolutionary War (Unknown Source). He marries about 1773 to Lydia Martin.21 Lydia Martin was born 13d 2m 1745 West Bradford, Chester, PA, the daughter of Joseph Martin of Bradford and Hannah B. Harlan.21 See Martin Family Chapter. John and Lydia dismissed for fornication before marriage at Bradford Monthly Meeting on 1st month 15th day 1773 (Quaker Records?). Therefore no Quaker records for their marriage and family.

They settled on the old homestead, being the 250 acres at the southeast corner of the original 1000 acres.3b

Lydia died 13d 11m 1840 near Coatsville, PA; buried Bradford Meeting House, now Marshalton.21 He died 29d 6m 1808 in West Bradford having fallen from a wagon loaded with grain.21 Buried in Bradford Meeting Burying Grounds now Marshalton.21 He was a farmer.21 All the Children were born in West Bradford. 21

John Woodward’s Will Abstract26

Dated 23 July 1808; Chester Co. PA.John Woodward. West Bradford. July 23, 1808. George and Joel Woodward, Administrators. Lydia, the widow, renouncing.26

Woodwards listed in Champaign County in 1840: A Joel (Wayne Twp.), James

(Goshen Twp.), and Isaac (Mechanicsburg) are listed in Champaign County as heads of households in 1840 as well as George and his son John who we know are in Champaign.0

And there is a George D. Woodward in German Twp., Clark Co., OH.0

John Woodward and Lydia have 5 children (or six):32. George Woodward (9MO,1774PA-) marries Alice Buffington.21 See Below for more on George and Alice.

CH: 39-48. See Below.33. Joel Woodward (3,17,1775PA-12,11,1815) marries 1797 in Chester Co. to Elizabeth Nutt (9,21,1781PA-8,11,1837PA).21 They had 7 [821] children; 4 sons, 3 daughters.3 All the children are born in West Bradford, Chester, PA.21 “He was killed on Ogden’s hill, west of West Chester on the Strausburg road, by his team of horses running away.”3 Both are buried in Friends’ Burying Grounds at Bradford Meeting House.21 Joel was a farmer.21

34. William Woodward (2,28,1779PA-4,28,1827) marries by ceremony of Friends to Lydia Seeds (10,31,1781PA-12,30,1852PA) on 6, 13, 1805.21 They had 3 (721) children; one son, two daughters.3 Both are buried in Friends’ Burying Grounds at Bradford Meeting House.21 William was a wheelwright and farmer.21

35. Lydia Woodward (3,10,1782PA-3,22,1843) marries Jacob Woodward 2, 15, 1806.21 They are second cousins; he is the son of Joseph Woodward; and they have 8 children; 4 sons; 4 daughters.3

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36. John Jr. Woodward (1783PA-6MO,10,1873) marries Elizabeth Woodward (2,8,1787PA-12,22,1854) on 7, 16, 1807 at her father’s home, by Moses Marshall, Esq.21 They are second cousins; she is the daughter of James Woodward; and had 7/8 children; 3 sons, 5 daughters.3 In 1850 farmer, John Sr. (1784Chester,PA-), and Elizabeth (1884Chester,PA-) live in East Caln, Chester, PA with $6000R and 3 children; [potential son] John Woodward Jr. Household (contains a William Tinsley (1840PA-) is listed prior to John Sr.; all children are listed as born in Chester Co., PA.0 In 1860 retired farmer, John Woodward (1790PA-), lives in New Garden, Chester, PA living with farmer, [potential son] Lewis Woodward (1823PA-), who has $9180 Realty and $1010P, [potential daughter] Elizabeth (1830PA-) and domestic, Eliza Chamberlin (1842PA-).0 In 1870 retired farmer, John Woodward (1786PA-), with $400P is living in Westchester, Chester, PA with Elizabeth Woodward (1830PA) and Mary Molesweed (1848PA-) in the household of Sarah E. Glisson (1840PA-); Elizabeth Woodward and Mary Molesweed are dressmakers.0 John was a hotelkeeper; he dies in Caln Twp; Buried at Marshallton (formerly Bradford) Burying Grounds; wife buried at Bradford Meeting House; they had 11 children.21

CH: 49-55. 7 Others.56. John Woodward Jr. (1821PA-)0 next door to family 1850 Chester, PA.

m. Hannah (1824PA-) before 1850.0

CH: 93. George Woodward (1848PA-)0 w/family 1850 Pa.94. Sarah Woodward (1850PA-)0 w/family 1850 PA.

57. Lewis Woodward (1824PA-)0 w/family 1860 Chester, PA.58. Lydia Woodward (1827PA-)0 w/family 1850 Chester, PA.59. Elizabeth Woodward (1829PA-)0 w/family 1870 Chester, PA.

37. Rachel Woodward (3,25,1784PA-5,11,1829) marries James Woodward (12,19,1778PA-10,21,1866) about 1803 in Chester Co.21 He is the brother of Elizabeth Woodward who marries Rachel’s brother; and the son of James Woodward.3 They are second cousins and they had 9 [1021] children; 6 sons, 3 daughters.3 They are buried at Friends’ Burying Grounds at Bradford Meeting House.21

38. Others?

George Woodward and Alice BuffingtonNote: Need to secure some of the vitals like their marriage and Alice’s birth. I really need to secure Alice’s parents, too. Does George have a Will?32. George Woodward was born (9mo177421) Sep 1774 3,14 in West Bradford, Chester, PA.21,14 He married Alice Buffington 30 Jan. 17963 (or 6th month21) at the home of her Uncle Jonathan [or John?] Buffington’s House, by Moses Marshall Esq;21 in Chester Co., PA (Unknown Source). Alice Buffington was born 9 mo 11d 1777,21 at Kennet MM (Unknown Source), Chester, PA.21 She was the Daughter of Ephraim Buffington and Ann Clayton.21 See Buffington Family.

“Miss Alice Buffington was born on the day the memorable battle of Brandywine was fought, her parents living within a few miles of the scene of action. Mr. Woodward served a short time in the war of 1812 and moved to Ohio about 1833. George Woodward died 6 Oct. 1842 in the 68th year of his age.”12

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“He was a farmer by occupation and him and his family removed to Champaign County, Ohio, in the spring of 1833.” 3 He is also reported as a Miller.21 All the children were born in Chester County, PA.21

George died 6 Oct. 184214 [6 Oct. 18433] [10MO, 8, 184221] in Champaign County, OH; buried in Treacle’s Creek Burying Grounds.21 Tombstone Reads “George Woodward died October 6, 1842, in the 68 year of his age;” buried Treacle’s Burying Ground, Mechanicsburg.14 Tombstones are worn and hard to read; particularly the children (W. B.’s children and possibly others). Treacle’s Creek Cemetery is located on Parkview Rd. just off of Route 29 North of Mechanicsburg, North of Long Pond Rd. Alice died 17 Aug 1851 Champaign, OH, age 73y 11m 6d; buried Treacle’s Burying Ground, Champaign, Ohio with husband.14 Other Sources say she died 11 August. 21 Tombstone reads, “Alice, wife of George Woodward, died August 17, 1851, aged 73ys, 11mo & 6ds.” 14 Dail Patti and Bonnie Brown visited Cemetery July 6, 2005.1810 Census Christiana Hundred, New Castle, Delaware?: 0

George Woodward M: 2 -10, 1 10-15, 1 26-45 F: 2 -10, 1 10-15, 1 26-451810 Census Borough of Wilmington, Delaware?:

Eli Hollingsworth M: 1 -10, 2 16-25 F: 1 0-10, 1 10-15, 2 16-25, 1 45+1820 Census Wilmington Hundred, New Castle, DE? note: not consecutive:

George Woodward M: 3 -10, 1 16-18, 3 18-26, 1 45+ F: 2 10-16, 1 26-45Eli Hollingsworth M: 1 -10 , 1 10-16, 1 26-45 F: 3 -10, 1 10-16, 1 26-45

1830 Census West Bradford, Chester, PA:George Woodward M: 1 5-10, 1 10-15, 1 15-20, 1 50-60 F: 1 50-60

1830 Census not stated, New Castle, DE ??: 0

Eli Hollingsworth M: 1 -5, 1 20-30, 1 40-50 F: 1 5-10, 2 10-15, 1 15-20, 1 40-501840 Census Goshen, Champaign, Ohio: 0

George Woodard M: 1 20-30, 1 40-50, 1 60-70 F: 1 10-15, 1 20-30, 1 50-60 John Woodard M: 1 -5, 1 5-10, 1 10-15, 1 30-40 F: 1 5-10, 1 30-40

1840 Census Wilmington, New Castle, DE ??: 0

Eli Hollingsworth M: 1 10-15, 1 50-60 F: 1 15-20, 1 20-30, 1 50-601850 Census Rush, Champaign Co., Ohio: 0

391 401 John Harlan 56 + Lydia 51 + family + [nephew?] Eli Woodward.392 402 Alice Woodward 72 f. b. Pa

Eliza “ 42 f. b. PaCH: 39. Gideon Woodward (8MO,4,1797PA-9,11,1853OH21) buried in

Treacle’s Creek Cem.3,14 1850 Census Columbus, Franklin, OH Lunatic Asylum (1797PA-). Gideon Woodward, died Sept. 11, 1853, aged 56Y. 1M. 7D;” buried Treacle’s Creek.14

Carpenter.21

40. Lydia Woodward (4,18,2117983/17993,21PA-7,18,188921) m. John Harlan in (9,9,181821) 1818.3,21 1840-1880 Rush,

Champaign, OH; Lydia’s a Widow in 1880.0 “John Harlan died Nov. 19, 1874, aged 80y 9m 7d; Lydia, wife of John Harlan, died July 18, 1889, aged 90y 3m;” buried Treacle’s Creek.14

41. Jonathan Woodward (5/36,16,1801-8,24,188821) m. [183621] Sarah Yarnall widow of John J. Robinson; 2 sons, 1 daughter.3

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1840- 1880 Census McArthur, Logan, OH0 near Huntsville.3 Miller,3 Farmer;0 Built a Mill.3 History of Logan 1880 has a Biography.

42. John Woodward (3,17,1803-21) marries [3,25,182821] to [Elizabeth21] Eliza Hollingworth.3,21

43. Ann Woodward (12,25,1805-10,17,189821) marries Joshua Harlan in (2,22,183721) 1837.3,21 1840-1880 Census Rush,

Champaign, OH.0 “Joshua Harlan, born March 19, 1803, died June 24, 1892; Ann, wife of Joshua Harlan, born Dec. 25, 1805, died Oct. 17, 1898;” buried Treacle’s Creek.14

44. Eliza Woodward (2,29,1808-);3,21 She is listed as a sister with Lydia Woodward Harlan in 1880 Census.0 In 1850 listed with

[mother] Alice Woodward & Lydia; Lives w/ [sister] Lydia 1860-1880.0

Dies Champaign County, Ohio; unmarried.21 “Eliza Woodward, born Feb. 29, 1808, died June 4, 1902;” buried next to both

Sister’s Harlan’s in Treacle’s Creek.14

45. Washington Woodw’d (4MO,1,1813-9,13,181321) m. Jennette Thom-pson [184421]; 2 sons; stone cutter & farmer; resides

Champaign.3

46. Ephraim Woodward (8,17,1815-) m. Margaret Lamborn; m2 Harriet Ellsworth; farmer;3 resides 1890 Woodstock,

Champaign.3,21

47. William Woodward (6,22,1818-) marries [2,18,184521] Susanna R. Crawford; 1 son, 2 daughters; miller; resides West Liberty,

OH.3

48. George Woodward (7,14,1821-21) carpenter;3 became California Gold Miner in 1849.3,21 Unmarried in 1890; resides in Johnsville, CA.21

Married in California and had several children.3b

First GenerationJohn Woodward and Eliza Hollingsworth

Note: I’m surprised I haven’t located a death record for John Woodward yet, since I’ve been to Champaign Courthouse several times. Need to secure some of the Vitals.42. John Woodward is born 17 March 18033,21 (1804?) in Chester County, Pennsylvania.3 He marries Elizabeth [Eliza3] Hollingsworth 25 March 182821 Marcus Hook, Delaware, Pennsylvania or New Castle, Delaware (Unknown Source). Eliza Ann Hollingsworth is the daughter of Eli Hollingsworth and Lydia Pierce19 of Wilmington, Delaware.14 See Hollingsworth Family. She is born 2 Feb. 1808 or 1810 New Castle, Wilmington DE (Unknown Source). Her Tombstone reads, “Eliza Ann, wife of John Woodward and daughter of Eli & Lydia Hollingsworth of Wilmington, Delaware, born February 2, 1808, died September 26, 1842, aged 34 years, 7 months and 24 days; buried Treacle’s Creek Cemetery.”14 Bonnie Brown and cousin, Andrew Conner, visited cemetery 6 July 2008.

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“John Woodward was a stone cutter by trade and operated a mill for cutting granite, on the Schuylkill River, here he cut the slaps for the roof of the main building of Girard College, Philadelphia. His wife dying, he removed to Champaign County Ohio, probably with his father in 1833, and settled near Treacle’s Creek. A Story is told of how he, with some of his brothers fought a pitched battle for the possession of about forty acres of land in the vicinity of Treacle’s Creek. The battle lasted all night, and ended in the morning; with his side in possession of land. He at once set out on horseback for Virginia, where he secured a quit claim on the land, from some former settlers who had some claim to the land, and thus came into possession of this tract. During the gold rush of 1849 he went to California, probably with his brother George who settled there. He returned soon after and spent the rest of his life with his son William, who owned a farm and flour mill on Buck creek, Champaign Co. Ohio. He died in 1889 and was buried in Treacle’s Creek Cemetery, Mechanicsburg, Champaign, OH.”3 We visited this cemetery, but I’m not sure if we saw John’s tombstone; many of the tombstones are worn out and hard to read. We have John and Eliza as parents of W. B. by what’s written in Dail Woodward Brown’s baby book.

In 1840 John Woodward is listed as head of household in Goshen, Champaign, Ohio; M: 1 -5, 1 5-10, 1 10-15, 1 30-40 F: 1 5-10, 1 30-40; [father] George Woodward is listed two names prior to John’s.0 In 1850 there is a laborer, John Woodward (1805PA-), lives with the Jubal Woodward (1807PA-) Household in Urbana, Champaign, Ohio; miller, Bishop Saltkill (1793PA-), lives with them.0 In 1860 John Woodward (1804PA-) lives in Goshen, Champaign, Ohio with $1650 Realty and $150 Personalty; [son] Allen R. Woodwards family lives with him and farming.0 In 1870 John (1805PA-) lives with [son] W. B. Woodward’s Household in Union, Champaign, Ohio; he is without occupation.0 In 1880 retired miller, John Woodward (1803PAPAPA-), lives with his son, W. B. Woodward and Family, in Union.0

CH: 60. Alan Woodward marries Ellen; 6 daughters, 2 sons.3b

61. William B. Woodward.3b

62. Mary Woodward marries James Johnson; 4 sons, 1 daughter.3b

Woodward Family Second GenerationChildren of John Woodward & Eliza Hollingsworth

60. Alan R. Woodward marries Ellen M. Jacobs 13 Mar. 1855 in Franklin Co., Ohio.1

In 1850 carpenter, Allen Woodward (1828OH-), lives in the household of Carpenter Rob’t Riordan (1802VA-) in Columbus, Franklin, OH.0 In 1860 farmer, Allen R. (1829PA-), and Ellen (1832OH-) live with [father] John Woodward (1804PA-) in Goshen, Champaign, OH with 3 children; and Allen R. has $500 Personalty; [father] John Woodward owns $1650R, $150P.0 In 1870 Jour. Carpenter, Albert R. (1829PA-), and Ellen M. (1835OH-) live in Columbus, Franklin, OH with 7 children.0 In 1880 Allen R. (1829PAPAPA-) and wife, Ellen M. (1835OHPANY-), live at 81 Park St. in Columbus with 7 children; Allen R. and son, George H., are contractors.0 In 1900 contractor, Allen R. (Feb1829-), and Ellen M. (Apr1834 OHPAPA-) live at 173 Cleveland Ave. in Columbus with 5 children; married since about 1857; Ellen M. claims 7 children born to her and living; daughters, Sallie and Annie, are embroiderers and son, Frank, is a Trav. Salesman.0 In 1910 widower, A. R. (1829PAPA DE-), lives on own income at 186 N.

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Jefferson Ave. in Columbus with 5 children; Son, F. W., is a Comm. Salesman; daughter, Emma, is a Cashier at a Book Store.0 In 1920 the 5 siblings from the 1910 Census own property at 186 Jefferson Ave., but their father is not listed [and must be deceased]; Sarah and Anna F. are embroiderers at home and brother, Frank W., is a Dry Goods Business Commercial Traveler.0 In 1930 the 5 siblings with Frank W. listed as head own $14,000 Realty at 49 Oakland Ave. in Columbus; Frank W. is a Hardware Business Commercial Traveler; sister, Emma L., is an optical company bookkeeper.0

CH: 63. George H. Woodward (1856OH-)0 w/parents 1880 Franklin, OH.64. Mary Woodward (1857/8IA-)0 w/parents 1870 Franklin, OH.65. Sarah/Sally Woodward (May1859OH-)0 w/siblings 1930 Franklin, O.66. Anna/Annie F/E Woodw’d (Apr1861OH-)0 w/sib’s 1930 Franklin, O.67. Frank W. Woodward (Feb1863OH-)0 w/siblings 1930 Franklin, O.68. Minnie B. Woodward (Sep1864OH-)0 w/siblings 1930 Franklin, O.

69. Nellie Woodward (1866OH-)0 w/parents 1880 Franklin, OH.70. Emma L. Woodward (Dec1876OH-)0 w/siblings 1930 Franklin, O.

61. William B. Woodward9 was born 31 May 18324,9 in Chester Co. Pennsylvania.9 John Woodward is listed in my Dad’s Baby Book as the father of Wm. B. Woodward. He marries first to Elizabeth Ann Hunter on 2 Nov. 1854.4,13 She was born 10 Aug. 1836 Ohio to John Wesley Hunter and Mary Ann Engle.4,13 See Hunter Family. And she dies 1871, (or March 18744,13) buried Treacle’s Creek Cemetery.3 “Elizabeth Ann, wife of W.B. Woodward, and dau. of J.W. & __(A?)_ Hunter, died (Mar?) (3?), 1874, aged __Y _M & 23 (8?) D.” 14 This was very hard to read. W.B. Woodward marries second to Elizabeth’s sister Blanche Hunter.13 William B. Woodward marries Blanche Hunter on the 7 June 1879 by W. W. Thompson Minister, license granted by DW Ladd Probate Judge on the same day.5 Blanche is born 27 May 1857 Ohio and dies in Mar. 1888.13

“16 Mar. 1888: Mrs. William Woodward, about 60 years died at her home on Buck Creek Thursday of consumption; burial Oak Dale Cem.”6 Tombstone Reads: Blanche Woodward 1857-1888.14 William B. Woodward was born 31 May 1832 in Chester Co., PA to John Woodward and unknown mother; dies widowed on 2 May 1912 at 7 pm at age 79y 11m 2d of Drownititis Exfoliation of 3 yrs with contributory factor of Inanitiore; Miller by Trade; last place of Residence and death assumed at 440 E. Church. St. 3rd Ward, Urbana, Champaign, Ohio; information provided by W. A. Woodward; Buried Urbana 4th May 1912; undertaker, G.H Humphrey’s & Son.9 Buried in Oakdale Cemetery, Urbana sec. 33 lot 11.14 Tombstone Reads: W. B. Woodward 1832-1912.14 Bonnie, Dail & Patti Brown visited cemetery July 6, 2005. Oakdale Cemetery is on Patrick Ave., Urbana, OH, (Tel. 652-4327).

“William was born and reared in Chester Co., Pennsylvania. He owned and operated a flourmill all his life, first near Catawba, Ohio in Clark Co. Then for many years at Buck Creek in Champaign Co. where he operated a saw mill in connection with the flour mill. This mill was wrecked and from that time on, he and his son, William, operated a mill at Urbana, O. He had no middle name, using only the initial ‘B’.” 13

“W. B. Woodward came to Champaign Co., Ohio when a small boy, married Elizabeth Ann Hunter, daughter of Wesley and Mary Hunter. By this marriage he had 10 children, six of whom died in infancy. His first wife died in 1874. And in 1879 married Blanche Hunter, a sister of Elizabeth’s. By this marriage there were four children, one dying in infancy. He was a miller by trade and operated a mill near Catawba, Clark Co.,

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Ohio for his uncle William. About 1867 he with Vincent Hunter and unknown Stewart, purchased the Vance Mill, known as the Olive Mills situated on Buck Creek about 9 ½ miles southeast of Urbana on the road to Catawba, and in Champaign Co. This mill was operated by the firm of Stewart Hunter and Woodward, which later became Woodward and Hunter. Later W.B. came in to full possession of this mill and operated a saw mill in connection with it. In addition to the land on which the mill stood, he owned about forty acres in the same locality all of which including the mill was sold to James L. Crane. The mill has since been torn down, and nothing remains some timbers of the penstock and the old tail race. W. B. was a member to the firm of J. T. Woodward and Co. which operated the Urbana City Mills about 400 Miami St. Urbana. In 1886 this firm built the present City Mills on the corner of Laurel Oak and Dugan Streets. About 1889 James T. Woodward retired. And the firm became Woodward and Michael. In Date Unknown Samuel M. Michael retired and the firm became W. B. Woodward and Son. This mill is now operated by his son William A. Woodward. He spent the last years of his life in Urbana, Ohio and died, aged 79 y and was buried in Oak Dale Cem. His first wife was buried in Treacle’s Creek Cemetery and his second wife in Oak Dale.”3b

In 1850 there is a William (1832OH-) living with [potential uncle] William Woodward (1819PA-) Household (wife S. R. and son Nelson) in Pleasant, Clark, Ohio; both William’s are millers.0 In 1860 miller, W. B. (1832PA-), and Elizabeth A. (1836OH-) live in Allen, Union, Ohio with 3 daughters, $1000 Realty, and $500 Personalty.0 In 1870 William and Elizabeth (1835OH-) live in Union, Champaign, OH with $5000R, $400P, 3 children, and [father] John (1805PA-); William works in flour mill.0 In 1880 William B. (1832PAPAPA-) and wife, Blanche E. (1857OHOHVA-), live in Union with 4 children, sister, Lucretia Hunter (1852OH-), father, John Woodward (1803-), and boarder, Samuel Michael (1857OH-)[future husband to Lucretia]; William B. is the flour mill proprietor, son, Wm. A., works in Mill, and boarder, Samuel, works in flour mill; wife, Blanche, is ‘confined.’0 In 1900 widower, William B. (May1832PA-), farms in Union with 3 children.0 In 1910 Wm. lives at 440 E. Church St. in Urbana, Champaign, Ohio with 2 children; he claims 14 children born to him and 7 still living; he’s a flour manufacturer and son, Clare, is an operator for the R. R.0

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In 1904 there are guardianship records for William B. Woodward on account of his children; mentions Blanche, Clare, Florence, Howard and mention of Wm. Michael; didn’t see Blanche in the docket.8

Letters in my possession with the heading ‘W.B. Woodward & Son, successors to Woodward & Michael, Merchant Millers, Manufacturers and Shippers of Flour Grain & Mill Feed, Capacity 125 BBLS, ‘we use Robinsons cipher’: “Fey 29th 1904- J. Howard Woodward, Columbus, O, We expected you home yesterday but suppose you did not come on account of bad weather. Enclosed you will find a bland receipt if you will sign it and return it I will settle the Guardianship acct. and give you my note as I have the others. Biss is here got about well- W. B. Woodward; Oct. 13, 1904- Dade, Clare did not come home Tuesday. Casey asked him Tuesday night when he was coming home, he said as soon as he could get away. Casey asked him if he was well, he said he was well all right. I wish you would run down there some night and visit him and let me hear from you. Would go myself if I could conveniently and will if you don’t. Resp’y- W. B; May 23, 1906- Dade, yours of 20th Rec’d in answer will say if you will send me the amt. each you and Clare have paid, over and above the note given, and the amt. each of the girls got I will give you and Clare notes and charge to the girls. Clare was in yesterday. I called his attention to it. He said O.K. Yours respectfully, W. B.

CH: 71. Mary Woodward (1855OH-)0 w/parents 1860 Union, OH. 72. Ida Woodward (1857OH-)0 w/parents 1860 Union, OH.

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73. Eliza Woodward (1859OH-)0 w/parents 1860 Union, OH.74-76. Charles, and boy and girl die young or infancy77. William A. Woodw’d (1863/5OH-)0 w/parents 1880 Champaign, OH.78. Laura B. Woodward (1866/7OH-)0 w/parents 1880 Champaign, OH.79. Alta Woodward (Aug1869OH-)0 w/father 1910 Champaign, OH.80. Blanche Woodward (1874OH-)0 w/parents 1880 Champaign, OH.

CH: 81. Roy Woodward (1880-1880).13

82. Edgar Clare Woodward (Sep1881OH-)0 w/father 1910 Champaign, O.83. John Howard Woodward (1883-) m. 1913 to Ruth Edith Kempel.13 84. Florence Woodward (Oct1886-)0 w/father 1900 Champaign, OH.

62. Mary Woodward (1834PA-)0 marries James Johnson.3 In 1850 Mary Woodward (1834PA-) lives with [potential uncle] Washington Woodward (1814PA-) Family (wife Janet and children, James P. 5, Kemp C. 3, and Alice M. 1) in Goshen, Champaign, OH.0 Perhaps this is the Alice who lives with the Johnson’s in 1870. Prob. 1st cousin? to Mary and named after their grandmother, Alice Buffington Woodward. In 1860 Mary M. (1836PA-) and farmer, James Johnson (1829VA-), live in Union, Champaign, Ohio with 3 children and $4000R; they live with farmer, John Diltz (1788VA-), who has $5800R and $1300P; Robert Diltz (1846IN-) and Physician, George R. Crawford (1820PA-), lives in the household.0 In 1870 farmer, James (1830OH-), and Mary (1836PA-) live in Union with $11,000R, $1700P, 6 children and domestic servant, Alice Woodward (1848OH-).0 In 1880 farmer, James, and wife, Mary M. (1834PAPAPA-), live in Union with 4 sons, 1 daughter-n-law, Sepia M. (1861OH-), and grandson, Harry/ Harvey (1878OH-).0 In 1900 farmer, James (Jun1829OHOHMA-), and wife, Mary M. (Mar1834PA-), live in Union with [grandson] Harry/Harvy (Jan1878OH-) and his wife, Ettie L. (Mar1881OH-); James and Mary have been married since about 1852; Mary M. claims 7 children born to her and 5 still living; [son] William (Apr1857OH-) and wife, Euola G. (Sept1860OH-), are listed in the same household, having been married since about 1886 with no children claimed; they are all farming.0

CH: 85. John W. Johnson (1855OH-)0 w/parents 1880 Champaign, OH.86. William A. Johnson (1857OH-)0 w/parents 1900 Champaign, OH.87. Carrie Johnson (1860OH-)0 w/parents 1870 Champaign, OH.88. Olney/Olner Johnson (1863OH-)0 w/parents 1880 Champaign, OH.89. Charles Johnson (1865OH-)0 w/parents 1880 Champaign, OH.90. Jessie Johnson (1869OH-)0 male, w/parents 1870 Champaign, OH.91. Frank Johnson.18

GCH: 92. Harry Johnson (Jan1878OH-)0 w/gdparent 1900.

Woodward Family Third Generation Grandchildren of John And Eliza HollingsworthChildren of Alan R. and Ellen Woodward

63. George H. Woodward (1856OH-)0 w/parents 1880 Franklin, OH. In 1900 carpenter, George (Feb1856OH-), and wife, Clara (Jun1858OHWALENG-), live at 146 King Ave. in Columbus; married since about 1882; Clara claims no children.0 In 1910 general carpenter, George, and Clara live at 146 King Ave. in Montgomery Township, Columbus, Ohio with widowed father-n-law, Benjamin Philips (1830Wal-); married

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since about 1883 and both claim it as a first marriage.0 In 1920 they live in the Household of Elias Risewick (1859PA-) at 4281 High St. in Clinton, Franklin, OH; George is a house carpenter and they claim no relation to the Risewick’s.0 In 1930 house carpenter, George H., and Clara E. own $12,000R at 4050 S. High St. in Columbus.0

64. Mary Woodward (1857/8IA-)0 w/parents 1870 Franklin, OH.65. Sarah/Sally Woodward (May1859OH-)0 w/siblings 1930 Franklin, OH.66. Anna/Annie F/E Woodward (Apr1861OH-)0 w/sib’s 1930 Franklin, OH.67. Frank W. Woodward (Feb1863OH-)0 w/siblings 1930 Franklin, OH.68. Minnie B. Woodward (Sep1864OH-)0 w/siblings 1930 Franklin, OH.69. Nellie Woodward (1866OH-)0 w/parents 1880 Franklin, OH.70. Emma L. Woodward (Dec1876OH-)0 w/siblings 1930 Franklin, OH.

Children of W. B. and Elizabeth Ann Woodward 71. Mary Woodward (1855OH-)0 w/parents 1860 Union, OH. Mary was born Oct. 4 1855 (which doesn’t match up).13 “Mary, daugh. of W.B. and E.A. Woodward, died July 22, 1863, aged 7y 9m & 8d;” buried in Treacle’s Creek Cemetery, Mechanicsburg.14 72. Ida Woodward (1857OH-)0 w/parents 1860 Union, OH. Ida was born June 25 1857.13 “Ida, daughter of W.B. & E.A. Woodward died June 28, 1863 (or 1864), aged 6y & 3d;” buried in Treacle’s Creek Cemetery, Mechanicsburg.14 73. Eliza Woodward (1859OH-)0 w/parents 1860 Union, OH. Eliza was born May 6, 1859 (which doesn’t match up).13 “Eliza, daugh. of W.B. & E.A. Woodward, died Nov. 23, 1865, aged 6Y 6M 7D;” buried Treacle’s Creek.14

74. Charles Woodward was born Nov. 5 1862 (which doesn’t match up).13 “Charlie, son of W.B. & E.A. Woodward, died Aug. 16, 1863, aged 9M 1D;” buried Treacle’s Creek Cemetery.14

75. Boy was born March 5, 1861 and died Mar. 26, 1861.13 “Infant Son of W.B. & E. A. Woodward, died Mar 26, 1861, aged 21 d;” buried Treacle’s Creek Cemetery.14 76. Girl was born 18 Mar. 1871 and died 15 April. 1872.13 “Infant Daugh. of WB & E.A. Woodward, died April 15, 1872, aged 27 days;” buried Treacle’s Creek Cemetery.14

77. William A. Woodward (1863/5OH-)0 w/parents 1880 Champaign, OH. William Allen Woodard was 11 Aug. 18643b,13 on Treacle’s Creek, Champaign, Ohio.3b He marries in 1892 to Emma Rawlings.3b,13 She dies 1919 and buried in Oakdale Cemetery.3b He dies 16 Feb. 1926.13 I suppose he’s buried in Oakdale as well. “William was in the flour milling business all his life at Urbana, O. where he first worked in his father’s mill and then continued the business after his fathers death.”13 “Owned and operates Urbana City Mills under name W. A. Woodward.” 3b

In 1900 miller, William A. (Aug1864OH-), and wife, Emily (Jan1870OH-), live at 619 S. Main St. in Urbana, Champaign, Ohio with one son, sister, Blanche (July1873 OH-), and brother-n-law, Edward Rawlings (Apr1874OH-); married since about 1893 and Emily claims one child born to her and living; Blanche is a stenographer and Edward is a hotel day clerk.0 In 1910 flour manufacturer, William A., and wife, Emily, live at 236 E. Church St. in Urbana with 1 son; married since about 1894; both claim it as a first marriage.0 In 1920 widower, William A., lives at 236 E. Church St. with son and sister, Alta Woodward; William A. is a Flour Mill Manufacturer; son, Dwight, assists him.0

CH: 95. W. Dwight Woodward (Feb.1894-)0 w/father 1920 Champaign, OH.

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78. Laura B. Woodward (1866/7OH-)0 w/parents 1880 Champaign, OH. Laura Belle Woodward was born 5 Oct. 1866 3b,13 on Treacle’s Creek, Champaign, Ohio.3b She dies in 1936 and is buried Oakdale Cemetery, Urbana.14 She Married Clayton Elsworth French (1862-1941) on 24 Nov. 1887.3b Buried with wife. Tombstone’s Read: Clayton E. French 1862-1941, Laura W. French 1866-1936.14 “Both were born and reared near Catawba, OH where they farmed for many years; Later they moved to Temple City, CA where they operated a small poultry farm.” 13

Laura Woodward French’s DAR Papers: National Number 249085 Claims descendency through her mother Elizabeth Ann Hunter’s Line, to Philip Engle who served in the Revolution.4 On her papers, “Laura Woodward French, wife of Clayton E. French, living at 711 Sunset Blvd, Temple, California…was born in Treacle’s Creek, County of Champaign, Ohio; the daughter of William Woodward, born 31 May 1832 and died 3 May 1912 and Elizabeth Hunter, born 10 Aug. 1836 and died March 1874; and who married 2 Nov. 1854. The papers are filled out in Nov. 1925.” 4 “Both Clayton and Laura were born and reared near Catawba, OH. Where they farmed for many years. Later they moved to Temple City, CA where they operated a small poultry farm.”13

In 1900 Laura B. (Oct1866OHPAOH-) and husband/elevator laborer, Clayton E. French (Nov1862 VA-), live at 411 Miami St. in Urbana, Champaign, Ohio with 3 sons; married since about 1887; Laura B. claims 3 children born to her and 3 still living.0 In 1910 Clayton and Laura live at 298 E. Lawn Ave. in Urbana with 3 sons ‘French’ and 52 more sons and daughters with different last names, 3 servants, 1 cook, and 2 matron’s; married since about 1888 and claim 3 children born to them and living; Clayton is a Super. of a Children’s home and Laura is the Matron of the Children’s home; son, Roland, is a general farmer.0 In 1920 they own property at 132 W. Water St. in Urbana with one son; Clayton (1863WV-) is a manager at the Sec/See/Su Plant and son, Robert, is a newspaper reporter.0 In 1930 C. E. and Laura rent at 2117 Langden/Longden Ave. in Pasadena, Los Angeles, California with sister-n-law, Alta Woodward (1870OH-); married since about 1888 and C. E. is a poultryman with his own ranch.0

CH: 96. Roland W. French (Aug1888OH-)0 w/parents 1910 Champaign, OH.97. William Foster French (Dec1891OH-)0 w/parents 1910 Champaign,O.98. Robert S. French (Nov1898OH-)0 w/parents 1920 Champaign, OH.

79. Alta Woodward (Aug1869OH-)0 w/father 1910 Champaign, OH. Alta Woodward was born 30 Aug 1869 3b,13 on Buck Creek, Champaign, Ohio. 3b She never marries.3b In 1920 Alta (1870OH-) lives with her widowed brother, William A. Woodward, and his son at 236 E. Church St. in Urbana, Champaign, Ohio.0 In 1930 Alta lives with her sister, Laura French, at 2117 Langden Ave. in Pasadena, Los Angeles, California.0

80. Blanche Woodward (1874OH-)0 w/parents 1880 Champaign, OH. Blanche Woodward was born 11 Jul 18723b [or 187313] on Buck Creek, Champaign, Ohio.3b She marries 7 Nov. 1901 Howard Morgan Shaul (1875-).13 “Howard is associated with the Du Pont Powder Co. at Huntington, WV.” 13

In 1900 Blanche (July1873OH-) lives with brother, William A. Woodward’s Family, in Urbana, Champaign, Ohio and working as a Stenographer.0 In 1910 Blanche (1878OH-) and husband, Howard M. Shaul (1874-), room at 203 W. Fourth Ave. in Huntington, Cabell, WV in the household of Kate C. Adams and her 5 children; married since about 1903, both claim it as a first marriage; Blanche claims 1 child born to her and 0 still living; Howard M. is a Traveling Salesman for the Green Powder Manufacturer.0

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In 1920 Blanche (1876OHPAOH-) and husband, Howard M. (1876OH-), own property at 347 6th Ave. in the Buckeye Apartments in Huntington, Guyandotte, Cabell, WV; Howard M. is a Commercial Traveler for the Powder Co.0 In 1930 Howard M. (1875OH-) and Blanche (1873OH-) own $15,000R at 347 6th Ave. in the Buckeye Apartments in Huntington; married since about 1901 and Howard M. is an explosive’s salesman.0

CH: 99. Howard Shaul Jr. 3b,13 (a boy13) b. 15 Aug. 1908; d. 16 Aug. 1908.13 100. Elizabeth Ann3b,13 Shaul born 9 June 1911 and died 20 Dec. 1912.13

Children of W. B. and Blanche E. Woodward Note: Guardianship records in Champaign Co. records guardian of J. Howard, Blanch?, Clare and Florence. And mention of Wm. F? Michael. Also a note of Estate Records in book 2?? Pg 300?81. Roy Woodward born 6 June 1880 and died 26 Dec. 1880.13 Buried in Oakdale Cemetery, Urbana.3b Might be unmarked grave.82. Edgar Clare Woodward (Sep1881OH-)0 w/father 1910 Champaign, OH. Edgar Clare Woodward was born 13 Oct. 18813b,13 on Buck Creek, Champaign.3b He died 2313 (203) Jan 1916 in an “accident on the Penn. Railroad, being struck by an engine while returning to Urbana from his work west of town.”3b Court Records in Champaign County, Ohio for the Estate of Edgar C. Woodward state: “that on or about the 24th day of Dec. 1915, the said Edgar C. Woodward, while in the employ of the Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railway Company as a Telegraph Operator, was injured at or near Urbana, Ohio, by being struck by a freight train operated by said Company, and from the effects of which injuries he died on or about the 20th day of Jan. 1916.” 8 John H. Wood-ward is the administrator of his Estate, and the Railroad Company claims there “is not sufficient ground for the prosecution of an action against said Company for damages by reason of said decedent’s death,” yet offers to pay $250 in full settlement of all claims.8

Index/Abstract for a Record # 8917 in Champaign Co. Courthouse for Edgar C. Woodward: Application Bonds and Letters of John Howard Woodward, brother, Admin. Dated Feb. 7, 1916; mentions Florence N. Miller, sister, W. A. Woodward & C.E. French; damage claim for unlawful injury. Buried Oakdale Cemetery,3b near his parents. Tombstone reads: E. Clare Woodward 1881-1916.14

83. John Howard Woodward was born 27 Feb. 1883;7,13 on Buck Creek, Union, Champaign, Ohio.3 John Howard Woodward is listed in my Dad’s Baby Book as the son of Wm. B. Woodward and Blanche Hunter; John Howard is my Dad’s grandfather. Male Woodward child born 27 Feb. 1883 in Union, Champaign, OH to Wm. B. Woodward and Blanche Hunter of Union by M. B. Saxbe.5 He Marries 11 Jan 1913 to Ruth Edith Kempel.13 She was the daughter of Charles W. Kempel and Nellie Maud Bushnell.11 See Kempel Family. “Howard was employed by the J. H. and F. A. Sales co. for 26 years. He then established a luggage business under firm name of J. Howard Woodward And Co. In Columbus, Ohio.”13

In 1910 there is a John H. Woodward (1883OH-) boarding with several other boarders at 46 So. Ninth St. in Columbus in the dwelling place of widow, Matilda Waddell (1846OH-), and daughter; John H. is a hardware store salesman.0 They also lived at 133 W. 6th Ave. Columbus when Jane was born in 1914.10 In 1920 Howard and wife, Ruth (1894OH-), live at 59 E. Lane Ave. in Columbus with 1 daughter; Howard is a

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Harness Co mgr.0 In 1930 J. Howard (1882OH-) and wife, Ruth K. (1892OH-), own $14,000R at 94 Lane Ave. in Columbus with 1 daughter; J. Howard is a Luggage Business Jobber.13 “He is Vice President and Department Manager of J. H. & F. A. Sells Company, Columbus, Ohio.” 3 Mrs. Howard Woodward, and daughter Jane, of Columbus, attended (if not helped conduct) the Sterling and Tully Bushnell Family Reunion held Memorial Day 1938 at the Kempel and Woodward Cottages at Mitiwanga, OH (see Kempel’s for a list of attendees).24

Howard Woodward was born 27 Feb. 1883 in Ohio to William Woodward and Blanche Hunter and died 29 Jan. 1954, at 7:28pm, age 70, married at Columbus University Hospital of a cerebral Thrombosis, with antecedent causes of Hypertension and Bronchopneumonia; his last residence was 2415 Kensington Rd. in Upper Arlington, Franklin, Ohio; he was a retired Luggage Dealer; his information provided by Helen Woodward; attending physician was Dr. David Bruen (?) of University Hospital; buried 1 Feb. 1854 in Union Cemetery by Schoedinger.11 He’s buried in Sec. 30 Union Cemetery, Old Intangy Rd., Columbus, Ohio.14

On daughter Jane’s birth certificate it says that mother Ruth has had one child born alive and now living (Jane) and one child born alive, but now dead.10 Ruth Kempel Woodward was born 16 Nov. 1891 to Charles Kempel and Nellie Bushnell and died 6 Dec. 1975, age 84, widow, at Riverside Hospital in Columbus of a Myocardial Infarction due to marked arteriosclerosis of past 2 years; her last residence was at 2422 Kensington Rd, Upper Arlington, Columbus, OH; she was the Owner of Howard Woodward Luggage and Leather Co.; SS#300-40-0540; Information provided by Bruce Lynn, Atty; attending physician was Dr. Richard C. Brandes of Columbus; buried 10 Dec. 1975 in Union Cemetery by Schoedinger & Co.11 Buried 10 Dec. 1975 in Union Cemetery, Columbus, Ohio11 in Sec. 30 with husband.14 Dail, Patti and Bonnie Brown visited graves July 2, 2005.

J. Howard’s grandchildren called him ‘Grandpots;’ they called Ruth ‘Dodo’ or ‘Dode.’15

See Addendum at the end of this Chapter for Letters in My Possession that were written to Ruth, Howard and Jane; and also for Real Estate and Miscellaneous Records.

CH: 101. Jane Woodward (1915OH-)0 w/parents 1930 Columbus, OH.84. Florence Woodward (Oct1886-)0 w/father 1900 Champaign, OH. Florence Woodward was born 6 Oct. 18863b (6 Oct. 188713) on Buck Creek, Champaign, Ohio.3b “She marries Jan 1914 William Miller, a wild Irishman, from Belfast, Ireland, and dispenser of woolens and silks to the needy and unclad, and arch enemy of the sein feiners of the Emerald Isle.”3b “William Walter Miller is a salesman for a wholesale dry goods company, and by 1933 located in So. Pasadena, CA.” 13

In 1910 there is a Florence Woodward (1887OOO-) lodging with 7 other lodgers at 224 Oak St. in Columbus in the household of widow, Anna Morris and son; Florence is an insurance Co stenographer.0 In 1920 Florence and husband/salesman, Wm. W. Miller (1880Ire-)(Imm.1902)(nat.1905), live at 129 College Way in Urbana, Champaign, Ohio with one daughter in the household of John Kappas (1894GRE-).0 In 1930 silk salesman, William W. (1878Ire-)(Imm1902), and wife, Florence W. (1887OHPAOH-), live at 812 N. Carson Ave. in Los Angeles City, California with one daughter; married since about 1915.0 Mr. and Mrs. William W. Miller lived at 1763 Royal Oaks Dr., Duarte, California at the Westminster Gardens.15 Post Card stamped 13 June 1928 Kansas City to the

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Woodwards at 94 E. Lane Ave. in Col. (in my possession) with a picture of Kansas City from Liberty Memorial on the front: Arrived here this noon and expect to nominate Hoover. We are going on a few miles further. Will keep you notified- Florence. (I have assumed this postcard was from Howard’s sister, Florence).

CH: 102. Dorothy A. Miller (1916OH-)0 w/parents 1930 Los Angeles, CA.

Children of Mary Woodward and James Johnson 85. John W. Johnson (1855OH-)0 w/parents and wife 1880 Champaign, OH. He marries Sepia M. Unknown (1861OH-) before 1880.0 Grandson Harry/Harvey is listed after John and Sepia in 1880 Census, while they are living with John’s parents and siblings; from latter Census it appears that Harry is not the son of John and Sepia, but maybe from one of the other Johnson children.0 In 1900 farmer, John W. (Oct1854OH-), and wife, Sepha M. (1867OH-), live in Union, Champaign, Ohio with 2 sons; married since about 1878; Sepha M. claims 2 children born to her and living.0 In 1910 farmer, Johnnie W., and Sepha M/N live in Union with 1 son; married since about 1880, both claim it as a first marriage; Sepha M/N claims 2 children born to her and living.0 In 1920 widow, Sepha, lives with [son] Ralph and his wife, Alice (1896OH-), in Wayne, Champaign; Sepha is a Post Office postmistress and son, Ralph, is Rural carrier in the Rural Parts.0 In 1930 practical nurse, Sepha, owns $3500R at 452 E. Church St. in Urbana, Champaign.0

CH?: 92. Harry/Harvey Johnson (1878OH-)0 w/gdparent 1900.CH: 103. Roy M. Johnson (Mar1884OH-)0 w/parents 1900 Champaign, OH.

104. Ralph G. Johnson (Feb1890OH-)0 w/parents 1920 Champaign, OH.86. William A. Johnson (Apr1857OH-)0 w/parents 1900 Champaign, OH. He marries Euola G. Unknown (sept1860OH-) about 1886.0 In 1910 general farmer, William, and Elnora live in Wayne, Champaign, Ohio with niece, Lina Durnell (1890OH-), niece, Katherine Durnell (1897OH-), and nephew, Carl Durnell (1897OH-); married since about 1886 and both claim it as a first marriage.0 It appears from 1900 Census that the children are of widower, Hiram Durnell, who in the 1880 Census is listed with niece or sister, Enola Glenn Durnell. In 1920 William and Enola own property in Wayne.0 In 1930 farmer, William A., and Enola live in Wayne; married since about 1896.0

87. Carrie Johnson (1860OH-)0 w/parents 1870 Champaign, OH.88. Olney Johnson (1863OH-)0 w/parents 1880 Champaign, OH. In 1900 day laborer, Olney (Mar1863OH-), and wife, Jennie (July1866OH-), live in Wayne, Champaign, Ohio with 1 son; married since about 1886; Jennie claims one child born to her and living.0 In 1910 railway motorman, Olney, and wife, Jennie, live on Valley Pike in Bethel, Clark, OH with 1 son; married since about 1887, both claim it as a first marriage, and Jennie claims one child born and living; son, Fred W., is a shipping clerk for the Superion D. Co.0 In 1920 housepainter, Olney, and Jennie own farm in Union, Champaign0 In 1930?

CH: 105. Fred W. Johnson (June1891OH-)0 w/parents 1910 Clark, OH.89. Charles Johnson (1865OH-)0 w/parents 1880 Champaign, OH. In 1900 farmer, Charles (July1865OH-), and wife Lulu (Aug1871OH-) live in Union, Champaign, Ohio; married since about 1895 and Lulu claims no children.0 In 1910 farmer, Charles, and Luella live in Union with 1 son; married since about 1897, both claim it as a first marriage, and Luella claims one child born to her and living.0 In 1920 farmer, Charles (1867OH-), and wife, Emma (1879KS-), live in Union with 1 son.0 In 1930 farmer,

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Charles (1866OH-), and Emma (1879KS-) own property on State Highway #50 in Union; Charles claims to have been married since he was 29 and Emma since she was 35.0

CH: 106. Jessie J. Johnson (1901OH-)0 son, w/parents 1920 Champaign, OH.90. Jessie Johnson (1869OH-)0 male, w/parents 1870 Champaign, OH. Dies young?91. Frank Johnson born 5 Aug. 1871 in Champaign, OH to James Johnson & Mary Woodward.18

92. GCH: 92. Harry Johnson (Jan1878OH-)0 w/gdparent 1900. I don’t know who his parents are. In 1880 he is listed as grandson with the Johnson’s, but in 1900 I can’t read what he is listed as with the Johnson’s. At first it appeared in the 1880 Census that he was the son of John W. and Sepia, but in the 1900 and 1910 Census John and Sepia only claim 2 children which seem to be Roy and Ralph who live with them. Perhaps Harry is the son of one of the other children, perhaps even daughter Carrie. Nevertheless, Harry marries about 1899/1900 to Ettie L. Unknown (1881OH-) and they live with [potential grandparents] James and Mary M. Johnson in Champaign.0 In 1910 I can’t find them. WW1 Draft Registration for Harry Johnson living at 102 So. Foster St. was born 18 Jan. 1878; nearest relative is Etta Loali Johnson; he works in Mansfield, Ohio (Roll 1851086 Draftboard: 0).2 In 1920 cement contractor, Harry E. Johnson (1880OH-), and wife, Etta L. (1883OH-), live at 193 E. Arch St. in Mansfield, Richland, Ohio with 2 children; son, Raymond A., is a Machine Shop Clerk.0 In 1930 insurance agent, Harry E. (1878OH-), and wife, Etta L. (1882OHILOH-), live at 124 S. Foster St. in Madison, Richland with 2 children; married since about 1899; son, Raymond A., is a Steel Mill Ass. Forman.0

CH: 107. Raymond A. Johnson (1901OH-)0 w/parents 1930 Richland, OH.108. Mary Elaine Johnson (1915OH-)0 w/parents 1930 Richland, OH.

Woodward Family Fourth GenerationGreat Grandchildren of John and Eliza Woodward

Grandchildren of W. B. and Elizabeth Ann WoodwardChildren of William Allen and Emma Woodward

95. W. Dwight Woodward (Feb.1894-)0 w/father 1920 Urbana, Champaign, OH. William Dwight Woodward was born 21 Feb. 1896 [18953b] [in Urbana3b] and marries 19 June 1920 to Ellen Finley.13,3b She was the daughter of William F. and Emma Finley, of Columbus, OH.3b Oakdale Cem., Dail, Patti, and Bonnie visited cemetery July 6, 2005; Blue prints show him and his wife buried on Woodward Plot. No tombstones when we got to the lot. Unmarked Grave? “Dwight was born and reared in Urbana, O. and was a traveling salesman for the Gibson Art Company of Cincinnati, O. Ellen was a talented singer and the daughter of William Finley, who was a prominent Democrat and the campaign manager of James M. Cox, of Dayton, O, ex-governor and presidential Candidate.”13 In 1930 novelty goods salesman, Wm. B. (1895OH-), and wife, Ellen F. (1898OH-), own $13,500R at 3088 Edgeheid Rd. in Cleveland Heights, Cuyahoga, Ohio with 2 sons (William 8 Ohio, James 5 Massachusetts), niece, Sally Baxter (1924MA-), and servant, Marge Walcut (1910Cze-); married since about 1920/21.0 I have a few mail envelopes sent by W. D. Woodward, Pvt, U. S. Army, HDQRS Troop, 37th Dev. A.P.O. 763 Amer. E. F. to Mr. J. Howard Woodward, Col., Ohio, USA, c/o J.H. & F. A. Sells Co., Chestnut St. The first envelope is dated 11/8/18 and the second is dated12/27/18.

CH: 109. William Finley Woodward (23Jun1921OH-);3b,13

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marries 30 Oct. 1954 to Barbara Brown.3b CH: 126. Peter Brown Woodw’d (29Feb1956ClevelandOH-).3b

110. James Allen Woodward (9Sept1924MA-);3b,13

marries Virginia Boyer Briggs on 6 Sep 1952.3b

CH: 127. Dwight Marshall Woodward (24Feb1954Clev.OH-).3b

128. Ann Woodward (2May1956Clev.OH-).3b

129. John Briggs Woodward (2Feb1962ClevOH-).3b

Children of Laura Belle Woodward and Clayton Elsworth French96. Roland W. French (Aug1888OH-)0 w/parents 1910 Urbana, Champaign, OH. Roland Woodward French was born 19 Aug 18883b,13 in Ohio and marries 22 Dec.1927 to Sena Sorrenson.13 In 1920 real estate salesman, Roland W., and wife, Sena M. (1891WIDENDEN-), rent at 662 Second Ave. in what appears to be apartments in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan.0 In 1930 Roland W. and Seena (1892WIDENDEN-) live at 5821 West End Boulevard in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana; Roland W. is a distribution engineer for the light factory; married since about 1928.0 “By 1933, Roland was employed by the Public Service Corp. of New Orleans, LA.”13

CH: 111-112. Millie and Linda live in Louisiana, Twins.16

97. William Foster French (Dec1891OH-)0 w/parents 1910 Urbana, Champaign, OH. William Foster French was born 13 Dec. 18913b,13 and marries in 17 Nov. 1926 to Dorothy Shafer.13 “In 1933, William was in the employ of the Eberle Economic Service Inc., statisticians, of Los Angeles.”13 WW1 Draft Registration for William Foster French living at the YMCA 335 W. Superior, Duluth, Minnesota was born 10 Dec. 1891 in Urbana, Ohio; he works for ROTC US Government at Ft. Suelling, Minnesota; he served 2 years in the Ohio National Guard; he’s short, medium build, blue eyes, brown hair (Roll 1675462 Draftboard 2).2 In 1920 Wm. F. French is a lodger at 302 W. Second St. in Duluth, St. Louis, MN; he’s a bookkeeper for a w?h and door’s company.0 In 1930 William Foster French and wife, Dorothy Shafer French (1899INPAIN-), live at 2946.5 Kenwood Ave. in Los Angeles, California with mother in law, Myra Bell Shafer (1877IN-); married since about 1927; William is an industrial engineer for L. A. Co. and Myra Bell is a dry goods saleswoman.0 William F. French left no children.16 Letter Dated 16 July 1914 (in my possession): My dear ‘Auntie’, Will have to call you that as it is all I know except Mrs. J. H., and that is just a little too formal- don’t you think. Am sending by parcels post, a little remembrance to Miss Jane, which I hope she will accept, without ot many voiciferous objections. I wish to congratulate you for being the mother of such a fine girl as I know Jane to be and also to congratulate Miss Jane upon having you as a mother, for tho we have never met, still I have hard so much of you, that I feel sure that the new mistress of the Woodward household is to be envied, because of her excellent choice of mothers. Also give my regards and congratulations to “Dade”, and tell him that there are many more spoons, where the one I am sending, came from. With love & best wishes to the ‘whole damned family,’ I am as ever, Bill French.

Letter Dated 13 May 1918 (in my possession): Dear Howard- Nothing much to tell but will drop you a line or two. Have been upon the front for a little trip, and wrote a little account of it for the folks. Hope it got through OK and if it did, have them send it to you—as it was too much to try to repeat. Was in the front lines, then ruined villages etc etc. Was’nt gassed, but passed thru territory which had been well gassed the night

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before. Have been unable to get assigned to a division. My old captain is on the Souvine (?), and I sure would like to be with him Am an instructor in artillery material, and was supposed to have charge of a mobile repair shop, but the material school was started just as I finished my course, and I was chosen as an instructor. Am going to attempt to be attached to this brigade, but won’t even hazard a guess as to the outcome. Was recently assigned to artillery headquarters for instruction work, but haven’t heard from them and don’t know what to expect. So I am at the same old camp. As it is one of the best camps in France. I haven’t much to kick about. Am expecting Bob over most anytime now. As they say lots of troops are arriving. My regards to everybody and especially the family. As ever, Bill F. (W. F. French 1st Lt. and Dept NA).

Postcard dated 28 July 1928 from Los Angeles, CA to Jane Woodward 94 E. Lane Ave. Col. (in my possession) with a picture of Los Angeles Colliseum on the front with a full stadium of people: This beats O.S.U. We all had a picnic Sunday down on the beach at Santa Monica- Uncle Bill.98. Robert S. French (Nov1898OH-)0 w/parents 1920 Urbana, Champaign, OH. Robert Stewart French was born 22 Nov. 18983b,13 in Ohio and marries in 22 June 1923 to Dorothy Owen.13 In 1930 Robert S. and wife, Dorothy (1903OH-), live at 1137 Franklin Ave. in Col’s with 1 daughter, Joanna (1927OH-); married since about 1923; Robert S. is a newspaper assistant manager.0 “Robert was a newspaper reporter for several years, and then was assistant manager of the Col’s Dispatch; Since 1933, he has been the news reporter on WHKC radio station at Col’s, O. to the present time, 1940.” 13

CH: 113. Joanna French (1926-)0 w/parents 1930 Columbus. Middle name is Miller or marries a Miller?16 Joanne French was born 31 Dec.

1926.13

114. Robert French was born 13 Jan 1931.13

Grandchildren of W. B. and Blanche E. WoodwardChildren of J. Howard and Ruth E. Woodward

101. Jane Woodward was born 1 July 1914 at 320pm in Columbus, Ohio to John Howard Woodward (aged 31), born Champaign Co., OH, and Ruth E. Kempel (aged 22), born Akron, OH, of 133 W. 6th Ave. in Columbus, Ohio.10 John Howard is a buyer for (or Sells) Sells Saddlery Co. of which he has been occupied for 10 years; Ruth claims one other child born to her, but now dead.10

See Addendum at the end of this Chapter for Letters in My Possession that were written to Jane (appears to be all childhood letters).

“Miss Jane Woodward, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Woodward, Columbus, has been one of the popular visitors in the city during the holidays. She has been the guest of her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Kempel, 111 Beck Ave., and completed her fortnight’s stay in the city, Tuesday” (Akron newspaper clipping in my possession). I don’t know why it says aunt and uncle Kempel; they should be her grandparents.

Jane Woodward married 27 Sep. 1941 to Elwood Dail Brown at First Congregational Church, Columbus, Ohio.17 See Brown Family Book and Chapter.

Engagement Announced: “At a bridge party given Thursday evening by Mr. and Mrs. John Howard Woodward, 94 East Lane Ave. in honor of two former Columbus residents who are visiting in the city at the present time, Mrs. Robert Sawyer of Hudson, Ohio and Mrs. John Gushman of Toledo, Ohio, the Woodward’s announced the

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engagement of their daughter, Jane, to Mr. Dail E. Brown of Houston, TX. Miss Woodward attended Wisconsin University and was graduated from Ohio State University, college of education, where she became a member of Chimes and Pi Beta Phi sorority. For the past two years she has been on the faculty of North High School. Mr. Brown who is the son of Mrs. M. M. Brown of Fort Wayne, Ind. Attended Ohio State University and Findlay College. He is associated in business with Humble Oil and Pipe Line Co. of Texas. The wedding date has been set for Sept. 27.” (newspaper clipping in my possession).

“Mr. and Mrs. Brown, the former Miss Jane Woodward, were married Saturday evening at the First Congregational Church. The couple are pictured at the reception which followed the ceremony at the Brookside Country Club. Mrs. Brown is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Woodward, 94 E. Lane Ave., and Mr. Brown is the son of M. M. Brown of Fort Wayne, Ind. They will make their future home in Liberty, Texas.”25 See Brown Family.

CH: 115. Dail Woodward Brown was born 11 Aug. 1942.20

116. Barbara Jane Brown was born 26 March 1944.20

117. Beverly Ruth Brown was born 8 Oct. 1946.20

Children of Florence Woodward and William Walter Miller102. Dorothy Ann Miller was born 9 Feb. 1916,3b,13 in Columbus Ohio.13

She marries Al Cooper.15 Live in California and Georgia.15 Mr. and Mrs. Al Cooper lived at 942 Hugo Reid Dr., Arcadia, California.15 There is a Mr. and Mrs. David Sheets living at 4618 63rd St., San Diego, CA.15 Is this daughter Carole in another marriage?

CH: 118. William Cooper.15 Lt. & Mrs. Wm. Cooper lived at 1814 S. Hudson Dr. in Enid, OK.15

119. Carole Cooper marries Unknown Simpson.15

Grandchildren of Mary Woodw. & Jas JohnsonChildren of John W. and Sepia M. Johnson

103. Roy M. Johnson (Mar1884OH-)0 w/parents 1900 Union, Champaign, OH. In 1910 Royal M. Johnson (1882OH-) and wife, Bessie M. (1883OHVAOH-), live in Union with 2 sons; Royal M. is a veterinary?; married since 1901; both claim this as a first marriage.0 WW1 Draft Registration for Roy M. Johnson living at 320 N. Locust in Urbana, Champaign, Ohio was born 17 April 1882; he’s a Vulesinger? For self at 300 N. Main St. in Urbana; nearest relative is Mrs. Bessie M. Johnson with whom he lives; medium ht, stout, grey eyes, black hair (Roll 1819797 Draftboard 0).2 In 1920 accessories merchant, Royal M. (1883OH-), and wife, Bessie (1884OH-), live at 552 N. Main St. in Urbana, Champaign, Ohio with 2 sons; sons are students.0 In 1930 Tire Store proprietor, Roy M. (1882OH-), and Bessie M. (1882OH-) own $2000R at 341 E. Ward St. in Urbana with 2 sons and daughter-n-law, Nellie (1909OH-), wife of Darwin J.; Roy and Bessie have been married since about 1900/1; son, Walter H., is a Cloth. Store Salesman, and son, Darwin J., is a toolmaker.0

CH: 120. Walter H. Johnson (1904/5OH-)0 w/parents 1930 Champaign, OH.121. Darwin J/T Johnson (1907OH-)0 w/parents 1930 Champaign, OH.

He marries about 1929 to Nellie Unknown (1909OH-).0

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104. Ralph G. Johnson (Feb1890OH-)0 w/parents 1920 Wayne, Champaign, OH. He marries before 1920 to Alice Unknown (1896OH-).0 In 1930 Ralph G. and wife, Alice (1894OH-), rent in Wayne, Champaign, Ohio; married since about 1916; Ralph G. is a rural mail carrier for U. S. Mail.0

Children of Olney and Jenny Johnson105. Fred W. Johnson (June1891OH-)0 w/parents 1910 Bethel, Clark, OH. WW1 Draft Registration for Fred W. Johnson born living at 1611 So. Fountain Ave. in Springfield, Clark, Ohio was born 25 June 1891 in Cable, Ohio; he’s an ass’t collection magr. At the American Seeding Mcf. Co. in Springfield, Ohio; wife and son; medium ht and build, blue eyes, dark hair (Roll 1851186 Draftboard: 0).2 In 1920 Fred W. (1893OH-) and wife, Alice (1897OH-), live at 1611 S. Fountain Ave. in Springfield, Clark, Ohio with 1 son; Fred W. does clerical work for a farm machinery business.0 In 1930 Fred W. (1894OH-) and Alice (1896OH-) rent for $110 at 7627 Phillips Ave. in Chicago, Cook, Illinois with 2 children; married since about 1915; Fred W. is a publishing salesman.0

CH: 122. William Johnson (1916OH-)0 w/parents 1930 Chicago, IL.123. Martha Johnson (1922OH-)0 w/parents 1930 Chicago, IL.

Children of Charles and Luella/Lulu Johnson106. Jessie J. Johnson (1901OH-)0, son, w/parents 1920 Union, Champaign, OH. In 1930 auto mechanic, Jessie J. (1901OH-), and wife, Letha A. (1903OHOHIL-), live at 420 S. Plum St/Ave in Springfield, Clark, Ohio with 2 daughters; married since about 1923/4.0

CH: 124. Alice L. Johnson (1926OH-)0 w/parents 1930 Clark, OH.125. Ruth A. Johnson (1929/30OH-)0 w/parents 1930 Clark, OH.

Woodward Family Fifth GenerationGreat 2 Grandchildren of John and Eliza Woodward Great Grandchildren of W. B. and Blanche E. Woodward

Grandchildren of J. Howard and Ruth E. WoodwardChildren of Elwood Dail Brown and Jane Woodward

115. Dail Woodward Brown was born 11 Aug 1942. I should know, he is my father. He married 19 Jun. 1965 in Columbus, Ohio, to Patti Ann Rea, the daughter of Cecil Herbert Rea Jr. and Barbara Jane Bonner. See Rea Family Chapter. Patti was born 17 May 1942 in Springfield, Clark Co., OH. Both graduated from the class of 1960 Upper Arlington High School. Patti got a Bachelor’s in Home Economics from Ohio State University. Dail B.S. in Chemistry and Biology from Dennison University in Granville, and his PH.D. in Marine Science from U.C. Santa Barbara. They lived at 340 Pebble Beach Joleta, California, 93017 (letter addressed to them April 25 1868). Dail was an Oceanographer with NOAA/NMFS for over 30 years and the family resided in Vienna, Virginia. His wife became a librarian’s assistant at Thoreau Middle School after her youngest child entered High School. Dail died 27 Sep. 2006. Patti retired in 2013. They are my parents.

CH: 130. Dail Woodward Brown Jr. born 2 Apr. 1971.

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131. Bonnie Rea Brown born 19 Oct.1975 (This is ME).116. Barbara Jane Brown was born 26 Mar. 1944 in Ohio. She marries 7 Jan. 1967 to Robert Rector who was born in Toronto, Canada. This is my Aunt and Uncle. Bob got a B.S. in Marketing at Ohio State. Barbara attended Denison University for three years and then transferred to Ohio State for one year when her mother died. She then met Bob and they decided to get married. He worked for Griffith’s Laboratories as a salesman in Canada when he graduated. His father and uncle were President and Vice-President of Griffith’s Labs in Canada. They were sent to England to start the Griffith Labs (UK) and were there for 7 years. He was then promoted to International Vice President of the company (headquartered in Chicago) and spent the next year or two traveling the world promoting the products, which were spices, breadings and batters for other companies. Cousin Dan writes, “[Dad] traveled A LOT and got to go to far away places like Africa and Asia and stuff. First, they lived in London, Ontario. That’s where Rob was born. Then they went to Nottingham, England (where Robin Hood was from). That’s where Jeni was born. Then they moved to Chicago, where I was conceived; then to Scarborough, Maine where I was born.” By the time they got to Maine, Bob switched jobs to work for SBR. He was VP at SBR, and eventually was promoted to President of SBR, Inc., Parkersburg, WV. He worked there until he had a heart attack in 1996 when they moved to Florida to retire soon thereafter. Divorced in 2000.

CH:20 132. Robert Rector born 16 Feb. 1969 Canada marries 19 Oct. 1996 to Jessamine Talavera. Rob is an entrepreneur. Jess is

a lawyer; they live in Seattle, Washington.CH: 138. Jack Morgan Rector born 7 Jan. 2001.

139. Owen Campbell Rector born 17 Aug. 2002.140. Lucy Katherine Rector born 20 May 2005.

133. Jennifer (Jeni) Jane Rector born 14 Sept 1971 in England marries James Joseph Foutty in 1993. Divorced about

2006/7. JJ is an ER Doctor. M2 Carl Ferguson; live in Mooresville, NC.

Jeni is a vet tech.CH: 141. Nicholas James Foutty born 16 Oct. 1997.

142. Jacob Dail Foutty born 12 April 1999. 143. Adrianna (Anna) Jane Foutty born 10 Feb. 2003.

134. Daniel James Rector born 16 March 1978 in Maine. He is a real estate agent.

117. Beverly Ruth Brown was born 8 Oct. 1946. She married Terence Connor. This is my Aunt and Uncle. Divorced. Bev. Is Director or Program A Foreign Teachers at Guangdong, Pei Zheng College, (English Education) Center, in Guangzhou, China in 2008. Beverly is now retired living in Bellingham, WA as of 2015.

CH: 20 135. Casey Harper Connor born 1 Jan. 1975 Mount Carmel East Hospital, Columbus, OH. Living in Bellingham,

WA, “gingerly picking his way through the mysteries of life” as of 2008.

136. Andrew Callaghan Connor born 25 Jan. 1977 Columbus, OH; living in B’ham, WA; theater performance, “Cody

River’s Show,” as of 2008.

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137. Kimberly Brown Connor born about 1974; adopted. Kim married Mike Conkey. Divorced. Had a child with Richard

Miller. Kim trains & grooms dogs as of 2015. Lives in Columbus.

CH: 144. Brandon Conkey.CH2: 145. Christopher Dale Miller born 2007.

SourcesSources:0. All Census Records. Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. United States Federal Census’ [Database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2000 (1790), 2002 (1930), 2003 (1850, 1870), 2004 (1800-1840, 1860, 1900), 2005 (1880, 1920), 2006 (1910). U. S. Census Index provided by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter–day Saints c. 1999 Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights Reserved. All use is subject to the limited use license and other terms and conditions applicable to this site. Original data: United States of America, bureau of the Census. Washington, D. C.: National Archives & Records Admin. Seen Spring 2005-Mar. 2007.1. Dodd, Jordan, Liahona Research, comp. Ohio Marriages, 1803-1900 [database online]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2001. Original data: See extended description for original data sources listed by county. Franklin County, Ohio Marriages, 1851-1860. County Court records located at Columbus Ohio. Family History Library Film # (0295269). FHL film #(0285143-0285144).2. Ancestry.com. World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005. Original data: United States, Selective Service System. World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration. M1509, 4582 rolls.3. Woodward, Lewis, M.D. compil. Genealogy of The Woodward Family of Chester County, Pennsylvania. Ferris Bro’s. Press, Wilmington, Del. 1879. Note: there must be a reprint because I have a copy that has 1952 information in it. And also the 1879 Version copy I have as well. If anything is quoted from this source after 1879 then it’s from this strange version I have, which might be a makeshift copy great grandfather J. H. Wood’d put together; although whoever put it together doesn’t seem to know J. H.’s birthday. Anything after John and Eliza Hollingsworth Woodward appears to be from the second rendition. Otherwise, the 1879 book gives an interesting summary of the 4 different progenitorial lines of Woodward’s in America, before diving into the Woodward’s of interest, those of Chester County, PA.4. A copy of Laura Woodward French’s DAR papers that were given to my grandmother Jane Woodward, in case she wanted to join the DAR as well. These are in my position from a grandmother that I have never met myself. But the envelope containing the documents are addressed to Jane.5. Champaign County, Ohio, Probate Court, Marriage License.

Volume H:167 License #11829: Wm. B. Woodward to Blanche Hunter.6. Newspaper Abstracts, Champaign co. Ohio. “Urbana Citizen and Gazette” Jan 1884-Dec. 1885. & “The Urbana Daily Citizen” Jan 1886-Dec 1888.7. Champaign County, Ohio, Court of Common Pleas, Probate Division Birth Record;

1:346:#528. Woodward Male b. 27 Feb. 1883 in Union, Champaign, OH.

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8. Champaign Co., Ohio Courthouse. Estates Book 2 1904-1915 pg 300? (Florence Woodward is also mentioned in Book 3: 329, 1875a, but I did not find or look at this document, but this is daughter of Wash. Woodward).

Case # 2475, Docket 3, page 64. W.B. Woodward, Guardianship Florence, Howard, Clara, Blanch.

Case # 8917 Estate of Edgar C. Woodward, 1916.9. State of Ohio, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Death. On Microfiche at the Akron-Summit County Public Library, 60 S. High St., Akron, OH, 44326.

Champaign County: William B. Woodward File # 25743.10. Ohio (State) Department of Health, Division of Vital Statistics, 225 Neilston Street, Columbus, Ohio, 43215, Certificate of Birth:

Jane Woodward, Certificate # 110350.11. Ohio (State) Department of Health, Division of Vital Statistics, 225 Neilston Street, Columbus, Ohio, 43215, Certificate of Death:

Howard Woodward, Certificate # 02765Ruth Kempel Woodward, Certificate # 088786

12. History of Logan Co. Ohio. Chicago: O.L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, 1880. Viewed 2005-06.

Online at http://www.heritagepursuit.com/Logan/LoganMcArthur.htm…Bio of Jonathan Woodward son of George and Alice.

13. Engle, Winfield S. H. The Melchor Engle Family History and Genealogy 1730-1940. Lima, Ohio, 1940.14. Dail, Patti, and Bonnie Brown Visited Cemeteries July 6, 2005. Bonnie Brown and Andrew Conner visited Treacle’s Creek, again 6 July 2008. At Treacle’s Creek, tombstones hard to read, but pretty confident about the readings; Elizabeth Ann Woodward’s (wife of W.B.) was the only one that was really illegible.

- For Oakdale cemetery 1886 Fire destroyed records of anyone dieing before the said year.- In Treacle’s Creek: at foot of Infant Mary Woodward’s Lot there is a small 5” X

5” tile set in the ground with “Woodward” written on it.- In Treacle’s Creek there was also: “Eli, son of EA Woodward, died 13 Oct. 1850

aged 12 yrs & 6mo.” He’s tombstone is next to George Woodwards. Note: Eli lives with John and Lydia Harlan in 1850; Alice and Eliza Woodward

are listed in the household after. - In Treacle’s Creek: “Kemp Woodward, died April 29, 1879, aged 32Y 3M 2D.”

In 1850 He is listed in the Household of Washington and Jannet Woodward in Goshen. His tombstone was near Elizabeth

Ann Woodward’s, wife of W.B.- Probably more Harlan’s buried in Treacle’s, but one buried between infant children of W. B.

Woodwards was a, “Sarah, wife of W. Mead & Daughter of (J & L?) Harlan.”15. Family Notes. My father Dail Brown’s recollection, Address page for Wedding Invitations for 1965 wedding of Dail Brown and Patti Rea, Neighbors and Friends In and Out of Town of the Brown family…16. Woodward, J. Howard. “Descendants of John Wesley and Mary Ann Hunter.” A Diagram. Comp. May 1923. For the Family Reunion held 4 July 1923 in Mechanicsburg, Ohio. With Family notes added to it over time.

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17. Franklin County Ohio Marriage Record. Photocopy of Elwood Brown and Jane Woodward: Actual Marriage Certificate. Original in the possession of their daughter Barbara Jane Brown Rector.18. Champaign County, Ohio, Probate Court. Birth Records v. 1-3 1867-1908. Microfilm of Original records in the Champaign County Courthouse, Urbana,Ohio. Salt Lake City, Utah: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1962. Film # 0295232. Viewed at familysearch.org… 20 Aug. 2007.19. Stewart, J. Adger and Hollingsworth, Wm. B. Descendants of Valentine Hollingsworth, Sr. John P. Morton & Co. Inc. Louisville, Ky, 1925.20. These are my Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.21. Harlan, Alpheus H. comp. History and Genealogy of the Harlan Family And Particularly of the Descendants of George and Michael Harlan who settled in Chester county Pa 1687. New Burlington , Ohio 1914/1916. Note: There is extended information on cited parallel families that I truncated the information and dates sense they were not my direct lines. See Genealogylibrary.com..by pgs 1-…21, 22, 48, 135, 321, 715, mentions dixons and greggs as well pg 27.22. Darby Pennsylvania Births. 1705. Film # 20389. Elizah Marshall.23. Yeager, James Martin. A brief history of the Yeager, Buffington, Creighton, Jacobs, Lemon, Hoffman, and Woodside Families:: and their collateral kindred of Pennsylvania. Lewistown PA 1912.24. Ashland Times-Gazette. Wednesday Evening, June 1, 1938. Newspaper Clipping in my possession: Refers to the Sterling Graves and Tully C. Bushnell Family Reunion at the Kempel & Woodward Cottages at Mitiwanga held Memorial Day weekend 1938. 25. Columbus, Ohio State Journal. Sept. 29, 1941. Married on Saturday, Mr. and Mrs. Dail E. Brown.26. Lineages, Inc., comp.. Chester County, Pennsylvania Wills, 1713-1825 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2000. Originial data: Chester County Wills. Located at the Chester County Archives and Records Service.27. Genealogical and Personal History of Fayette County, [PA} John W. Jordan, Lewis Historical Publishing Co., 1912. Pg 217.28. Gateway to the West, Vol. II. There’s a George Woodward pg. 598. Not Cited.

NOTE:*. I have a Minute Book 40 page 346 for Champaign County for John H. Woodward; I’m wondering if it’s his birth record that I already have cited.

ADDENDUM:*. PIANOFORTE RECITAL: by Pupils From the Class of Ruth Gordon, Saturday, June 16, At 3 O’Clock, At Carnegie Library, State St. and Grant Ave., Col., O; Studios 30 North 22nd St. and 12 West 10th Ave. PROGRAM: “…Oh, Canary by Mathilde Bilbro and The First Robin by James H. Rogers, Performed by Jane Woodward….” Other Composers played at the Recital were: Clementi (1), Edouard Mayor (2), Georgia Dowker Newcomb (2), Mathilde Bilbro (1), James H. Rogers (2), Jane Mattingly (1), Hannah Smith (3), Oesten (4), Elsa Schwartz (3), Mae Aileen Erb (3), Orth (1), Theodora Dutton (3), Anna Priscilla Risher (2), Jessie Gaynor (2), Reinecke (1), Kullak (1), Grant-Schaefer (4), Lichner (1), Heller (1), Mozart (1), Grieg (5), Schumann (1), MacDowell

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(1), Lack (1), Mowskowski (1), Schytte (1), Florence Goodrich (1), Scarlatti-Tausig (1), Mendelssohn (1), Chopin (1), Cyril Scott (1), Debussy (1).*. War Rations Books in my possession:

- Mileage Rationing Record: Ruth K. Woodward 94 E. Lane Ave. Cols. 1, OHE215#, OH, 1941 Oldsmobile # P0056473, Iss. 9/19/44, Franklin, OH.

- War Ration Book # 1 Certificate of Registrar; Ruth Kempel Woodward signing on behave of daughter Jane Woodward Brown. Ruth Kempel Woodward 94 E. Lane Ave.,

Cols., Franklin, OH, 5ft 6”, 180lbs, Blue eyes, Blond hair, 50 yrs, F. 7 May 1942.- War Ration Book # 1 Certificate of Registrar; John Howard Woodward signing on behave of

daughter Jane Woodward Brown. John Howard Woodward 94 E. Lane Ave., Cols., Frankllin, OH, 5ft 9”, 200lbs, Blue eyes, Gray hair 59 yrs, M. 7 May 1942.

- War Ration Book # 4; John H. Woodward 94 East Lane Ave. Cols, O.- War Ration Book # 4; Ruth K. Woodward “ “ “ .- War Ration Book # 3 (4); Ruth K. Woodward “ “ “ , 51/2, F, 172lbs, 5ft 6”.- War Ration Book # 3 (4); John H. Woodward “ “, 60, M, 226lbs, 5ft 8”.

*. Letter sent to Mr. Howard Woodward, 266 East Gay St., Col., OH from National Life Insurance Co., Montpelier, VT, Columbus Branch Office, Mortgage Loan Office on 12 Jan. 1949: “Dear Mr. Woodward, we are in receipt of canceled mortgage papers from our company on the above captioned real estate, (2422 Kensington Rd, Upper Arlington, Ohio), which you purchased from Mr. Edwin M. Sampson, and enclose herewith the following: 1- Promissory Note for $34000 stamped ‘paid’; 2- Canceled Mortgage Deed as recorded in Mortgage Record 1274, page 109, Recorder’s Office, Franklin Co., OH; 3- Reliable Fire Insurance Co. Policy No. 0C87520, $15,000 fire and extended coverage insurance, expiring Sept. 11, 1949….(Please, file the appropriate documents/forms at the Recorder’s Office if you choose to assume any policies)…” Enclosed “Promissory Note” Signed by Edwin M. Sampson and wife Isabel to pay $3400 monthly from May 22, 1947 at 4% until June 1955; Grantor, Edwin M. Sampson and Isabel, to Grantee, National Life Insurance Co., ….for the following described real property situated in Upper Arlington, Franklin Co., OH: Being Lot Number 13, except 20 feet off of the North side thereof, and Lot Number 12 except 20 feet off of the South side thereof, of Block #79 of the plat of Blocks #61 & 62, 69 and 70, 74 to 85 inclusive, and Block # 97, Upper Arlington, as the said lots are numbered and delineated upon the recorded plat thereof, of record in Plat Book # 14, page 31, Recorder’s Office, Franklin Co., OH…*. C. V. Perry & Co. [real estate company probably], 122 E. Broad St., Telephone AD. 9476, Contract to Purchase Real Estate: 27 Oct. 1951, Columbus, OH; To Orin E. Morris, Through you as agents we hereby offer to purchase real estate described as follows:, to wit: Being the property located in the County of Franklin, State of Ohio, known as 2415 Kensington Place being a frame, 2 story with 2 car garage. At a consideration of $23,300. On the following terms; We agree to put a mortgage on our present property to close this deal. This contract is contingent upon contractor complying with Exhibit A. Possession to be given on delivery of deed. Deferred Payments to be secured by mortgage on premises conveyed, payable as follows: with interest at 5%, per annum, payable monthly Mortgage to contain 30 day default of interest clause, and provision for $15,000 fire and extended coverage insurance with standard mortgage clause in favor of mortgagee….deposist with you $2000…If we fail to fulfill within 30 days after expiration of said 65 days above mentioned our part…agree to pay you your regular commission of 5%... This contract is contingent upon being able to add room on back porch and the—of same. Cost of porch to be added to the purchase price.

Ruth K. Woodward94 East Lane Ave. (Tel: Ki. 7762)

($2000 Received from Ruth K. Woodward 30 Oct. 1951)I hereby accept and agree to the above proposition this 27th Oct. 1951 and also agree to pay your

firm your regular commission of 5%...Ken Corrigan122 East. Broad St. (Tel:Ad. 9161).

*. C. V. Perry & Co., 122 E. Broad St., “Closing Statement” Document, dated Dec. 31, 1951: Sold for Grantor, Ken Corrigan, 122 E. Broad St., to Grantee, Ruth K. Woodward, 94 E. Lane Ave., Phone- Ki. 7762, the property located at 2415 Kensington Place: Purchase Price, $23,300…

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*. Letter sent to R. K. Woodward, 2422 Kensington Dr., Col., OH from W. Lyman Case & Co., Real Estate, 23 N. 4th St., Col., OH on Aug. 16, 1967: “…regarding your building at 266 East Gay St…You granted me permission to put a ‘For Lease’ sign on the window…rental discussed was $325 a month, you to pay taxes, insurance and outside maintenance only. Tenant to pay utilities and carry plate glass insurance. The eight parking spaces in the rear of the building are included…additional spaces available at $12 a month….”*. The Mikes Real Estate Service (486-0688), 3600 Riverside Dr., Col., OH, 43221; Real Estate Purchase Contract, 9 Oct. 1967 Columbus, OH: “The undersigned buyer hereby agrees to buy…the real estate located in the State of Ohio, County of Franklin, known as: 2415 Kensington Rd, Upper Arlington, Col., OH. A 2 Story, 3 bedroom, 1 ½ Bath, House, situated on lot. Purchase price to be $26,500, to be financed with a conventional loan with $5500 down, Interest rate not to exceed 6.5% for 25 yrs. ‘Home to be free of Termites.’ Possession Upon delivery of Deed….[more terms of agreement]… Fixtures and Equipment…[in addition] all wall to wall carpeting and drapes…

William A. JohnsonThe seller furthur agrees to pay the Broker, the Broker’s 6%...Signed this 9th Oct. 1967.

Ruth K. WoodwardBruce Lynn, Seller’s Attorney.*. Lease: “This Lease, made and entered into this 1st day of April, 1968 by and between Ruth K. Woodward, her successor, assigns and heirs (hereinafter reffered to as the ‘Lessor’), and Acurate Equipment Company (DE 4/8/68) (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Lessee’), Witnesseth That: Whereas Lessor is the owner of certain real estate and improvements located at 266 East Gay St., Col., OH, which real estate is more particularly described in Exhibit A, attached hereto…Whereas, Lessee desires to lease said real estate…[more Lawyer mumbo jumbo]..Term of 5 years beginning 1 May 1968 and ending on April 30, 1973…rental of $19,500.00 payable in monthly installments of $325….[more rules and regulations]…

‘Lessor’ Ruth K. WoodwardAttest:Bruce G. LynnLarry J. Van Fossen Address:2422 Kensington, Col., OH ‘Lessee’ Dale E. Lauffer

(known as: Accurate Office Equipment)Attest:Leola S. LaufferLarry J. Van FossenAddress:266 East Gay St., Col., OHState of Ohio, County of Franklin

Be it remembered that on this 1st day of April, 1968, before me, a Notary Public…Accurate Office Equipment Co. by Dale E. Lauffer, Lessee… In testimony whereof…my official seal at Columbus, OH, this 8th day of April, 1968.

Larry J. Van Fossen (Attorny at Law)State of Ohio, County of Franklin

Before me, a Notary Public, in and for said County, personally appeared Ruth K. Woodward…[my] official seal] at Columbus, Ohio, this 1st day of April, 1968.

Bruce G. Lynn (Attorney at Law)”Exhibit ‘A’: “In the City of Columbus, Franklin Co., State of Ohio: Being Lot number Eight and that portion off the East side of Lot Number Seven of Kelley Place Addition on which the structure on such premises at April 1, 1968 is located, all in the said city of Columbus, OH, as the same are numbered and delineated upon the recorded plat thereof, of record in Plat Book 3, Page 238, Recorder’s Office, Franklin County, OH. Excepting however, from this conveyance, Sixteen and one half feet off the entire South end of Lots Numbers Seven and Eight of Kelley Place Addition to the said City of Columbus, which said Sixteen and one half feet was conveyed by the Logan Gas Company to the city of Columbus, OH, by deed dated 22 Dec. 1924 and of record in Deed Book Volume 788, page 504 of the Deed Records of Franklin Co., OH.”

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*. Letter sent by W. Lyman Case & Co. to Mrs. R. K. Woodward at 2422 Kensington on April 9, ‘68: “…charge of $819 for services rendered leasing your building on Gay St. to A. O. E. Co.”*. Letter sent by W. Lyman Case & Co. to Mrs. R. K. Woodward at 2422 Kensington on April 10, ‘68: “…the lease with A. O. E. Co. has finally be signed for your building at 266 E. Gay St…”*. Letter sent by Porter, Stanley, Treffinger & Platt, The Huntington Trust Building, 37 W. Broad St., Col., OH to Mrs. Ruth K. Woodward at 2422 Kensington Dr. on April 11, 1968: “…am enclosing 2 executed copies of the Lease agreement for your property building at 266 E. Gay St…also enclosing a check …$325 payable to you…by Accurate Office Equipment…”*. Erie County Real Estate Tax Bill, Virginia Grathwol, County Treasurer, Sanduskey, Ohio: First Half of 1971, Valuation $5220; Rate, $45.30; First Half Tax, $118.23; First Half Due, $118.23. To be Paid by Ruth KempleWoodward, 2422 Kensington Dr., Col., for property at 12 Lake Front Pk.E. ½ & 13 W. ½ Ex. 5’ Strip; Tax District, Verm.- Mitiwanga.*. Erie Co. Meter Reading Mar. 8, 1972: Reading, 12.2; Payment $23.60. Acct. # 37-6-5-4810.*. Document from West Side Federal Savings and Loan Association, Fairview Park Office; “Standard Conditions of Acceptance of Escrow” Dated May 2, 1972: Signed by Seller, Ruth K. Woodward and Buyers, Kenneth R. and Jeanne E. Halladay for property at Avenue “C”, Mitiwanga Park, Ohio…*. General Warranty Deed: Ruth Kempel Woodward, widow, of Franklin County, Ohio for valuable consideration paid, grants, with general warranty covenants, to Kenneth R. Halladay and Jeanne E. Halladay,…whose tax mailing address is 17700 Lakewood Heights Blvd., Lakewood, OH,..the following Real Property Situated in Erie Co., Ohio, Vermillion Twp., described as: Being a part of Lot # 4, Section 4 of said Township of Vermillion in said County and State of Ohio, and more particularly described as being the East one-half of Subdivision # 12 and the West ½ of subdivision # 13 of said Lot # 4 Except a strip from front to rear 5 feet off the east side of the West ½ of Subdivision # 13 of Lot # 4 in Vermillion, Erie, OH. Witnessed this 26th day of May, 1972.*. Letter sent by Law Offices of Bricker, Evatt, Barton & Eckler, 100 E. Broad St., Col., on Aug. 14, 1972 to Ruth Woodward at 2422 Kensington Ave: “…I have reached an agreement with the Escrow Department (of Westside Federal Savings and Loan Ass.) regarding the return of the $500 escrow deposit…(they) are willing to release the funds to you if the Erie County Treas. Office will provide a letter of no assessment…(otherwise, the bank will request) a letter from the Halladays waiving the escrow provision of the contract….”*. Envelope sent by Law Offices of Bricker, Evatt, Barton & Eckler, 100 E. Broad St., Col., on Aug. 14, 1972 to Ruth Woodward at 2108 Carrhill Rd., Vienna, Va., 22181 Stamped Aug. 29, 1972. (Note: This is my address, so Ruth must have been staying w/my parents.)*. Letter sent by Mitiwanga Park Company, Roy Clark, President, R. R. 1, Huron, Ohio on Sept. 19, 1972 to Mr. Freiburger, 100 E. Broad St., Col., OH: “…regarding the Woodward-Halladay transaction on the cottage at Mitiwanga Beach…Since the assessment is due each year however on Jan. 1 and a grace period is given until July 1, Mrs. Woodward owes that portion of the assessment from Jan. 1 through the time the Halladay’s took possession…Since, this is normally settled between the buyer and the seller, this is the first time that the Mitiwanga Park Company has had to get involved in order to collect the full assessment to my knowledge…”*. Letter sent from West Side Federal Savings and Loan, 21500 Lorain Rd., Clev., OH to Charles Freiberger, Attorney, 100 E. Broad St., Col., on Dec. 1, 1972: “…Reply on Sale of property at Mitawang, Woodward to Halladay…enclosed is our check for #516.82…The breakdown of the amount is as follows: $500 held for assessment, $16.82 amount left after paying last half 1971 taxes…”*. Letter sent by Charles F. Freiburger, Law Offices of Bricker, Evatt, Barton & Eckler, 100 E. Broad St., Col., to Mrs. Ruth K. Woodward, 2422 Kensington Ave., Col., on Dec. 5, 1972: “...I have enclosed the following: 1- a check payable to you in the amount of $516.82 from the West Side Fed. Sav. & Loan Ass.; 2- a copy of West Side Fed.’s Letter dated Dec. 1st.; 3- A copy of the correspondence from the Mitiwanga Park Co. regarding

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the park assessment for 1972; 4- A statement for our services rendered in regards to the sale of your Mitiwanga real estate. I have tried to contact Roy Clark, president of Mitiwanga Park Co. regarding the park assessment…am not certain as to the status of this assessment. If you wish me to handle this matter for you, please contact me…Otherwise, contact Mr. Clark directly…” Folded up with this letter is the following, which I can only assume is an assessment of the property at Mitiwanga, written on 5 looseleaf 5”X6” pieces of paper, stapled:

$1275 Lot. $175 Eaves and down spout. $300 Lawyer & closing exp. $79 Garbage disposer.$6010 Original Bldg. $500 Large Elec. Hot Water Tank$250 Add. To 1st fl. Lavatory & 4 wash bowls in 4 original

shower & plumbing. bedrooms & labor.$50 Metal Storage Shed.$1200 Enclosing- glass & screens $12,000 Accoustal Ceiling in Kitchen & dining

in Front Porch. Room and Showers/Shownds (?)$2000 Raising roof to 3rd fl. Level $425 Roofing between bedrooms.

and making 2 bedrooms $175 Landscaping.on second fl. $3000 Furniture

$275 Ventilators on roof ridge to $75 1 Large Outside Atrial (?)reduce heat on 3rd fl.

Total: $29,275Yard, Porch and Living room chairs; Another davenport; 8 bed lights plus floor and hanging &

Table lamps; card tables and TV tray tables; Dishes and glass ware and silver for 30 people; including Many pitchers of glass ebino(?) & aluminum and Platters and Veg. surviving dishes; Completely Furnished:

8 beds- box spring & inner Spring Mattress 2 side tables1 twin studio couch 1 rollaway bed1 double day bed 1 new bed Davenport $1996 large dressers with mirrors 1 large Buffet3 extension dining tables 18 dining chairsStacks of blankets & bed spreads & pillows, wash rug (rags?) 2 Large Fridgidair1 large gas stove 1 new washer1 elec. Sweeper 1 deskMisc. Maps etc., curtains & Draps, ironing board. Window Air conditioning, tubs, tools, waste

baskets, ladders, cooking utensils, pots, pans, casseroles, skillets, roasters, coffee pots from 2 cup to 20 cup etc. etc. Easily Worth $3000.*. Statement Form from THE OHIO COMPANY, 51 N. High St., Col., OH dated Dec. 6, 1973 RB to Mrs. Ruth K. Woodward at 2422 Kensington Dr., Col.; Concerning Office # 1, Account #95859, C/D 8, R. R. 018:Security # 338450 Quantity 30Shs Textron Inc., Common #R052777 @ 30 n/o Jennifer Jane Rector.Security # 338450 Quantity 30Shs Textron Inc., Common #R052779 @ 30 n/o Robert Dail Rector.Security # 338450 Quantity 30Shs Textron Inc., Common #R052778 @ 30 n/o Dail Woodward Jr.Security # 338450 Quantity 10Shs Textron Inc., Common #R052776 @ 10 n/o Dail Woodward Brown Sr.*. Statement Form from THE OHIO COMPANY, 51 N. High St., Col., OH dated 12/27/74 to Mrs. Ruth K. Woodward at 2422 Kensington Dr., Col.; Acct # 01-95859-1-8:On 12/23 Received Payment Credited: $1638On 12/24 Bought/Receiv. 20 shares Bancohio Corp. Price: 12 ¾ Charged: $255On 12/24 Bought/Rec. 100 shares Textron, Inc. Price 13 ½ Charged: $1383

On Midwest Stock Exchange

*. Statement Form from THE OHIO COMPANY, 51 N. High St., Col., OH dated 12/27/74 to Mrs. Ruth K. Woodward at 2422 Kensington Dr., Col.; Acct # 01-95859-1-8:

Balance as of Dec. 27, 1974 Credited: $00.00

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On 1/10 Sold/Delivered 20 shares Bancohio Corp. Price: DELOn 1/16 Sold/Delivered 75 shares Textron, Inc. Price: DELOn 1/20 Sold/Delivered 25 shares Textron, Inc. Price: DEL

Balance as of Jan. 31, 1975 Credited: $00.00.

LETTERS IN MY POSSESSION:“Dated 5 July 1914, Huntington, WV: Dear Ruth & Howard: I certainly was glad

to hear of the safe arrival of the little lady. She is almost large enough to wash dishes. Hope you are back getting along fine, and that pa don’t wear the rugs out walking the flour out at night. Suppose Mrs. Bill has a patch worn already from her house to yours. Don’t let her spoil her, if she does make her take care of her. I have been injuiy? To have house cities the past week (?) Was real sick Friday, but better today. Give the little toots a squeeze for me and tell her her Auntie is anxious to see her, also her pa and ma. Will send this to Florence, as a do not know your number. Lots of Love to all, Biss/Bess? (P.S.) Howard sends congratulations.”

“#832 Elmore Ave., July 7, 1914. “Dear Ruth and Family- Rec’d a little card yesterday announcing the arrival of Baby Jane and I am so glad to hear that she is all right and also her Mother. I bet you are glad that it is all over and I suppose Howard’s head is to large for his hat and I don’t blame him one bit. I would like to step in this AM and see you, but I can’t as I have to make currant jelly. Ruth don’t you think they are worth all their trouble? I do and I tell you it is the dearest thing on earth to be a Mother and we can appreciate our own dear Mother’s more now, after we know what they suffered for us. I supposed ‘Mum’ Kempel & Aunt Portia are very proud too and Portia will have her hands full with three babies in the family. I thought sure you would have a boy as you went over your time. I canned a bu. of sweet cherries and a half bu. of sour cherries last week and tomorrow I am going to can raspberries. Hope is better and was down stairs Sunday for the first time, but cannot walk yet, just ‘hobbles. I told Philip that you had a little baby and he said he wanted one, so I see where we have to see the policeman (?). Well Ruth I hope you get along OK and also the dear little babe. Give it a kiss for me. George sends his regards and to tell Howard to save him a good cigar. Love to all and again wishing you a speedy recovery. Love, Sincerely, Ivah L. Burgy.”

Letter not dated: Sunday Eve., My Dear Ruth- No doubt you think I am a ‘dandy’ for not writing you ages ago. And to tell the truth, I am more than ashamed. I have thought of you so many times. I surely appreciated the Xmas gifts from you. And thank you many times. I did not remember my friends this year, just the relatives. As I was operated on just before Xmas for appenditics, and the expence of that was quite some, so decided I would not spend much on gifts this year. I am feeling just fine now and would never know I had gone through a serious operation two months ago. I was rushed up to Seattle and was operated on there. Wanna kept Jack for me. Suppose you have heard from Wanna since Xmas, as she said she wanted to write you when I was there. Horace and I were there for Xmas and stayed for two weeks as he had to help take inventory at the office. We all had a lovely Xmas. I got a number of very pretty things. Will mention some of them. A pair of black silk stockings, a pair of satin bloomers, a cut glass mayonnaise bowl, ½ doz. Pretty hand kerchiefs, a sliver cake knife, ½ doz. Salad forks, a very pretty center piece (handmade), a box of face powder, a beautiful silver tea pot from my hubby and we bough a very good looking six piece dinning room set, which I wanted so badly, a check from Father Smith. Jack got lots of very nice gifts. Wish you could see

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him Ruth. He is getting to be such aa big boy and trys to say everything. He was two years last Oct. I got the photo of Jane and could hardly believe she was such a big girl. She has such a sweet face, and resembles you so much. How is your father’s sight? Often think about your folks. Did you know that I was back in Ohio last summer? We were there in June and I almost died from the heat, so did not stay as long as I had intended. I visited Horace’s peope in Des Moines first, then went on to my grandmother’s in Fultoaham. Then went on to Canton and stayed there a few days. Did not see any of the sorority girls, which surely made me feel badly. Marie Hartung French was the only girl I saw and she came down to Barnetts (where I was staying) and called. I don’t know why they treated me that way, for if any of our girls were to come out here, I surely would put myself out to see them. I had a letter from Florence Barnett the other day and she spoke of seeing Carroll Cook on the street and said he was so awfully fat. Dorothy Nusley, Marie Wills and Oive Cole all expect the stork this month. Florence is going to be married very soon. Dorothy and her hubby are in Beloit living with Father. They are all well. We have been expecting Father to get married as he has a ‘lady friend,’ but don’t know when he will. Guess he is slow in deciding. Ruth if you write to me I will promise to do better than in the past. Thanking you again for the gifts, Much Love, Most Sincerely, Ramona.[probably Ramona Smith, sister of Lua Wanna Smith; See Kempel Family Addendum for a newspaper article on them].

January 16, 1921 from 6943 Sylvan Way, Seattle, WA Mrs. H. F. Allison: “My dearest Ruth, Well, here we are again in Settle. We were transferred and I surely am delighted. Can hardly believe it. After living in Aberdeen, Seattle seems like heaven. I always disliked the town and was so unhappy most of the time. Horace got a nice raise and has charge of the plumbing department. We were very thankful as there were very few companys that gave any raises this year. Times seem very hard here in Seattle. There is little or no business and thousands of men out of work. I hope it is not that way back east. Suppose you got lots of lovely gifs at Xmas. The doily is a beauty and I love it. The stocking were very acceptable only they are too small. I will save them though for my daughter. I want to adopt a little girl some time soon. Would like to get one about two years old with light hair. I never will be satisfied until I have a girl. I always was more fond of girls, however I love my boy. Ruth you should see our three year old boy. He is boy every inch of him, and is light and looks a great deal like his daddy. We are just crazy about him. He is very large for his age. It keeps me busy making clothes for him. We were all remembered so well at Xmas. Our Xmas day was spent packing as we moved the following Monday. We moved our things by truck. It was pretty hard on some of the furniture, but the roads are in pretty bad condition. It is 128 miles from Aberdeen to here. I will mention some of the things I got for Xmas. A Japanese tray- a silk undervest, two incense burners, three pairs of silk stockings, a cut glass jelly dish, a handmade towel, some money, a fancy pin cushion, two madiera doilies, ½ doz. Silver butter spreaders, a handkerchief, a buttoniere, and Horace gave me a lovely mahogany spinet desk, a fountain pen and a box of candy. I surely have been busy fixing curtains and making new ones. Every time we move which has only been 14 times in seven years, I have to make curtains. I am hoping the next move will be in our own home, then I will feel we can stay. I am so sick and tired of moving I hate the word (‘move’). This house we are living in is very nice and will be beautiful in the summer as it has so much shrubbery, fruit trees and strawberries, logau/logan? And blackberries, also lots of

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currant bushes. We are not very far from Wanna which makes it nice. I have seen her most every day since we moved, and it certainly seems glorious. She possibly will spend most of the week with me as Howard is going out on the road this week. You remember Mary Legett of Canton, well she and her family are having dinner at Hilbishes today. They live out here, her hubby works for the Goodrich Co. They have a little girl. Lyde Johnson is expecting the stork some time in July. They want a boy so badly. Their little girl is awful cute. Don’t suppose you have the courage to have another, after going through what you did for Jane. Believe me, it is no fun at the easiest. I have’nt the heart to try the third time. Heard from our Dorothy the other day. She is just fine and wants to make the trip out west to see us this summer. Hope she comes for I am awfully lonesome to see her. Haven’t seen her for five years. Father is thinking of giving up the ministry Easter. Wish he would come out here and live. Suppose you got our picture OK. Let me hear from you soon. With heaps of love, Most truly, Ramona.”

Jan. 5, 1922: “My dear Ruth, Well here goes for the yearly letter. It does seem ashame we girls don’t write oftener, but I guess every one is too busy. We received your package, and everything was lovely. The dresser scraf is just what I needed, and I surely appreciate the hand work. I do so much myself that I always love to get it. Suppose you had a nice Xmas, and got lots of pretty things. We all had a fine time, and received so many lovely presents. The youngsters had such an exiting time, opening the package. Jack got more out of his Xmas this year than ever before. I will mention some of the things I got. From Horace, a pair of brass candlestick with the crystal prisms, and a check to have my diamonds reset in my rings. Wanna gave me such a pretty rose and gold silk to make a new shade for my floor lamp. There I got a string of blue beads a pair of pillow cases, a pretty camisole, a telephone book holder, a lot of handkerchiefs, two pairs of silk stockings, a silk shirt, a pair of white kid gloves, a beautiful plant, a pair handpainted salt & pepper shakers, a card table cover, I guess that is all. The Hilbishes came out Xmas eve, and trimmed up the tree, then stayed over night. They are all fine, and Wanna and Eleanor Jane are quite fat. For so long Wanna was quite thin and was feeling so miserable, but now she is like a different person. I have to diet most of the time or I get above 160 lbs and I don’t care to weight over that. I got up to 167 lbs, and decided it was time to diet again, so I have lost 7.5 lb so far. I do so love to eat the fattening things and it is such a sacrifice to give them up. When was nursing Jack I got up to 178 lbs and believe me I looked fat. I wish you could see Jack. He is now four years old and is six years in size. Every one remarks what a big boy he is. Hope he will continue to grow, for I do love to see big men. I am so sorry to hear about your Father’s sight. It must be very discouraging for him. I would love to see you all. And to think Portia is going to be married or is she by this time. I can only think of her as a little girl. I so often think of my visits up to Akron to see you, and how much I enjoyed it. I remem-ber the first time I ever visited you, your dear Mother was sick in bed. Do you remember Chester Waugh and what a case we had? (Tee! Hee!) The only girl I hear from in Canton is Florence Barnett. She is married to a George Boyce and lives in Cleveland. Seems to be very happy. Dorothy and Father are well and Dorothy keeps house for her hubby and Father. She has no youngster as yet. Guess she is to busy thinking about her clothes, for she loves to doll up. Father is expecting to leave Beloit, as he has resigned. Well, Ruth, write to me, and tell me all about your dear self, with much to all, Lovingly, Ramona, 6943 Sylvan Way, Seattle, WA, P.S. Excuse the white envelope, but am out of others.”

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Envelope stamped 1 Nov. 1922, Akron, OH, from Mrs. L. J. Callinan, 845 Stadelman Ave., Akron, OH to Mrs. Howard Woodward, 59 E. Lane Ave., Col., OH: “ 10/31/22- Dear Ruth, am just out of stationery so hense- this cute little card. Got home last Wednesday noon and have been in a whirl ever since trying to get my house cleaned and work in a couple of parties. I can’t begin to tell you and Howard how good a time we had at your house and how much we appreciated your hospitality. Hope that some day soon we can entertain you. Had a nice time in Dayton did some shopping consisting of purchasing two dresses and a fur coat, am crazy about the coat, Hudson seal with Russian squirl collar and cuffs. Have loads I could write about but have no ‘space.’ Thanking you again for the good time you showed us. Frances.

“5220 West Genessee St., Friday, AM, My Dearest Ruth, Want to thank you for the lovely box of stationary you sent and also for the hadbag and Jane’s picture. My dear how she has grown and how much she looks like you. I showed it to Howard and said, “Who is it?” He said, “Well that’s easy, it’s Ruth’s little girl.” Am having it framed for E. Jane’s room. We had a lovely Xmas. Ramona was here for about 3 weeks, sfhe comes up often, however. Just before Xmas, Howard bought a new Buick roadster, and I am learning to drive now. Took E:Jane to school and Howard to the car this A.U. Then I’ll drive over to town at noon to go shopping. Howard is gonea s much and we are living quite a distance from town, so a car was necessary. Am in love with our home and am so ancious to fix up the yard which has been neglected by former owner. Wednesday was a real summer day and I was out pruning roses and digging around all day. Well, my dear, do write. Many thanks again for the Xmas gifts. Hope you all are well. Best of Love- Wanna” [Wanna is the sister of Ramona and wife of Howard Hilbish. See Kempel Family Addendum for a newspaper clipping on them.]

Undated Letter: “Sunday noon- Dear Ruthie, Portia says Janes red evening dress fits – she will take it and if not will mail it right back- and send your trunk back with- Father and if she can use it OK- so many of her dresses are so long and she has to show/thow/? Them over so they get messed up- Fern went back to East Brady today. I am going out to Ghent about 430 today to a club party. Father is about ready to go on his trip. Those trunks do not hold many wraps. Portia taking a heavy one her evening wrap, rain coat, and white coat and a suit. And wear one suite and carry one heavy wrap-. They will spend a day in N. York arrive Monday and leave 1am Tuesday. I do not want to get cold or sick I want to keep well. I am afraid I would get too nervous riding down. But will see you soon as I can. I am going to stay a home nights and keep the children from getting home sick for their mother because I know they will. They will be gone nine weeks. Stewart just telephoned Norma is going I am glad if they have the baby. They can suf on the 3rd floor- Norma does not get any place- lots of love, Mother.”

Undated Letter: “Sunday PM 230; Dear Ruthie, Well, we are back from Washington and had a nice time. It was very warm when we were there. We brought Barbara back with us and Portia will be here in a week or so and wants you folks to meet her here because she can not go to Columbus; her time will be limited. Are you having a nice time up there now. I wrote you soon as a I got home thanking you for the good time and thought I would get a chance to write you when in Washington, but could not. Was so busy tiru? & children were here at one house part of the time and out to the cottage. They went back today. Mary Jane and Arthur went back last Thursday and took the dog and some of the baggage. How is Betsey is she alright. It is so cool here we can not sit out on

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the front porch today. Father is in bed yet, his leg is hurting him. Barbara is up on the sleeping porch playing. She could hardly wait to get here and when we got in the house she walked all around and said I am so happy and I am never going back to Washington. She had one bed on the sleeping porch and I have the other bed. She has grown so well I expect we shocked the Grossies if he doesn’t look as if he had been weaned on a sour pickle. When Howard and every body was laughing he would not crack a smile. I bet he is an old grouch. Ivy Burgy, Fern and girls, intruded driving up taking their dinners and have you and Jane come eat with them at Ruggles Beach and stay over night with –a Mrs. Fruduer/Freedum? who is right next to the Post office, she has taken a cottage for the summer and rents out rooms she is from Akron. Fern thinks you know her, but there was so much doing here they never did get away. Fern had a luncheon bridge for Ethel last Wed. 3 tables and they had swimming party out to the cottage and picnic here at the house. They had a good time. Did you find father’s pipe pore (?) it and bring it when you come. Did you find the pad to my cot on the 3rd floor. I expect Jane is having a good time. I will let you know when Portia willl be here not for a week or so—I think Portia’s house is very nice and cool as cool as any place in Washington. Was out to Tullys cottage one Sunday. It was very hot out there. I nearly passed out. Well, I must close. I wish you would write. Hoping you are having a good time & well lots of love, Mother.”

Letter stamped 17 Feb. 1926 From Akron, Ohio to Miss Jane Woodward at 94 East. Lane Ave., Col.: “Wednesday, Dear Jane, Your Valentine is a little late getting to you. I meant to put in my last letter to your Mother. Am glad you can wear that dress. Maybe I can match that material so you can have long sleeves in it. Portia got that material at Polskey, couple years ago. Wear a narrow red belt with, or a wide one. And how do you like the other school. You have plenty of company now going to school. You had wonderful grades. We have lots of snow and ice up on Beck Ave., But on the downtown streets it is alright and clean. I have my dining room all cleaned for spring and they are going to lay a new carpet there tomorrow and in the hall and steps all alike. I am going to clean house now all I can, but cleaning the wall paper will leave that for last. So, I can be all through by April 1st. Then I will come down and help Mother. I have made 8 aprons from Father’s old colored shirts. The last I will ever make because he will never wear colored shirts any more. I trimmed them all in colored rick rack. Did Aunt Blanch come? Tell Daddy to have some man come and clean all his wall papper and then he will not get sick & sove/sore? Some place else. Did you hear anything more how your Uncle Will is? Yes, I noticed the Keiniars/Keiriars? Were here playing I was afraid that might be too large after I got it for your hall table. Thank you very much for the Valentine Jane very pretty. You take your dollar 8 go to some show or shows. Did you ever get your ring Jane? Lots of love to you all and write soon, Lovingly, Grandma.”

Postcard stamped Jan. 11 1927 from Beckley, WV addressed to Miss Jane Woodward 100 E. Lane Ave. Col., c/o Skelley’s w/ a picture of Coal Tipple on Kanawha River near Montgomery, WV on the front: Dear Jane- Drove 140 miles today to Beckley. About an inch of snow all the way. Very Mountainous. Reminds us of the Apache Trail ride. Very Hazy so did not get such distant views. Tho saw a plenty. Will likely reach Asheville about Wed. night. Going out to a P.S. now. With love, Mother.

Postcard stamped Jan. 19 1927 from Chatanooga, TN to Miss Jane Woodward at 100 E. Lane Ave. Col. w/a picture of Hotel Patten, Chattanooga, TN on the Front: Last Night- Arrived Chattanooga about 1:30. Drove up Signal Mt. A beautiful drive. Misting

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a little all day, but not cold. Leaving here early Thurs. do not know how far we can go by Thurs. Will wire you about Thurs. night when to expect us. Love, Mother.

Postcard stamped Jan. 20 1927 Louis & Norton R.P.O. addressed to Miss Jane Woodward at 100 E. Lane Ave. Col., with a picture of Hotel Cumberland, Middlesboro, KY on the front: Dearest Jane, Thurs. 5PM, just came thru Cumberland Gap. A Beautiful Ride. Raining and clouds so low came thru the clouds. Drove nearly 200 miles today. Steady Drizzle. Dinner at Knoxville. Expect to arrive Col. Sat. afternoon. Love, Mother.

“Ghent, 4-6-1927 from Ch. Van Kerkhove, Rue du Congo 29 Gand- Belqique: Dear Jane, I thank you very, very much for your letter, I received it Monday. I thank you also for the pictures. You are a very nice girl and your cat is very beautiful. In another letter I shall sent you a photo of my cat. Enclosed is a picture of my family. My mother is standing by the horse, on the horse sits my brother Georges. On the donkey my sister Alice and I with the para sol. The photo is taken at the seaside (Blankenbergke) during the holidays of 1926. In a next I shall sent you a more recent picture. Enclosed are also some pictures of Ghent. First the castle of the Counts of Flanders, it is very old built in the 10th Century. Second the Town Hall (or Mansion House), Third Court of Justic burned up last year. And fourth St. Bavonuer Cathedral. Do you learn French at school. We learn 4 languages at school especially French and Flemish, but also English and German. I can’t very much English and write many mistakes. I correspond still with a girl from Chicago: Stella Chandler. She has been at Ghent for some months. Are there boys and girls in your school? Here in Ghent boys and girls are always in different schools. If you have some American stamps please sent them to me, because my brother a collection has. If you like to have some Belgion or European stamps you must write it me. Now I have to work very much at school while the exam begins on 13th June. In Belgium, in France and in England we are very enthusiast over the said of Charles Lindbergh. The piece of goods I have enclosed are from my dress (blue) and from my coat (the other). If you answer me, please send the letter to my own address: Rue du Congo 28 Gand Gelgigue. Thanking you once more for your letter. I remain yours sincerely, Charlotte.”

Part of an Undated Letter (apparently from one of the girls from Gand): “25 rue du pe’lican, Gand, July 5: Dear Jane, Many thanks for your nice letter; I received it just on my Birthday. I did not answer before, because I received it just two weeks before the exam. I have written my own address at the top of my letter because we shall have vacation in ten days and during it I should not receive your letters ( I say letters because I hope you will continue to write me what you are doing when you have any time?) I have finished what you call the Junior High School and I suppose I shall go on in September. Do you? I do not know which are the results of the exam because they are only over since fifteen days. I go no more to school because they sing the whole day for the… (I do not know how you do call that. It is at the end of each schoolyear, generally in July). All they pupils are together and receive prizes and a diploma. Do you understand? Do you have that also when school is finished. You asked if we have to go to school on Saturday? Yes, and the whole day. But it is not so in all the schools. In the summer we have two months vacation, two weeks at Easter and at Christmas but Thanksgiving does not exist here. We have two days holiday the first and the second November what we call “Qa Coussaint’ You have to pronounce “ha’ like “are” but not so long. Then “Coussaint’ Cou like “’through’ then ‘ssaint’ like in ‘sweet’ that is the same but ‘ssaint’. I do not know how to

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explain it. You know in the word ‘impossible’ it is the same word in French but we do not pronounce ‘impossible’ Well in Coussaint it is just the same sound. Do you know it? Do your Father or your mother know French? You can ask them. If you want to learn French, write me in French. I could help you. Is it the “Soul’s-day” that you call the 1st Nov. I found it in the dictionary we have Girl Scouts in Belgium, but not many but it is hardly frequented. I have three brothers and two sisters (I here your cry!!!) My oldest brother has 31 ½ years (he is married), my sister 29 ½ and is in our Congo with her husband- another brother 27 also married then my brother Jacques 20 ½ is working with my father at Brussels. My father is director of the ‘Compagine oles Arts’ It is a cabinet work. The factory is in Brussels, so Father has to go to Brussels every day, but my brother stays there and comes back each Saturday. In some months we shall probably go and live in Brussels. But yet we do not know when. I have a sister Lydia from 19 years. I shall send you some pictures of myself, of our house and of the town. In Ghent there are very beautiful buildings. So you will know some of them. Did you receive your piano and all the other things after the contest? I forgot to say you that we have had guests during two weeks so I had no time to write: an oughlish lady with her husband who is a Dane. They both speak Danish, English, French, and Flemish very well. Is it not nice? During the time they were here often I thought, ‘Suzanne, you must write to Jane’ and often also, ‘Suzanne, when shall you find time to write to Jane?’…”

From 94 E. Lane Ave. Col. OH to Miss Jane Woodward Galloway, OH. R. D. #2 Girl Scout Camp stamped 7 July 1927‘-Let’s Go! Citizens Military Training Camps-‘: “Dear Jane- Well, Honey, there is no news around home. Mrs. Mollencop and I both got home OK. Henrietta had not come. I telephoned Daddy at once that you were all right. Henrietta came today and tho it has rained a bit, she got everything dry, but not much ironed. It stormed hard here Wed. night. We are wondering if you had much of a storm there and if it kept you awake. This is Thurs. after supper and we are going out to the Woodward’s a few minutes. You know Emma sprained her ankle. I am forwarding a letter that came today. Have only had one glimpse of the girls. Lots of love from Mother.”

From 186 Jefferson Ave. Col. OH to Miss Jane Woodward Galloway, OH. R. D. #2 Girl Scout Camp stamped July 1927 ‘-Let’s Go! Citizens Military Training Camps-‘:”Columbus July 13, Dear Girls: Thank you for the lovely letters. I am so glad you are having a fine time. As soon as possible Wealtha and two or three other friends and myself are coming out to campfire. May we be your guests? That would be delightful. However at present the whole company seems to be in poor health. At least half of us are. Wealtha had an operation, Monday, but will be up by the end of the week. By some means or other a cold had gotten into my head and so a few days vacation is the result. Last Sunday we two went way down by Lancaster and had a fine time hiking around and seeing the country. Do you know there is the sweetest little new baby down at the house just in front of ours. And she is crying now. This afternoon I am going to make her a little sweater to keep her warm, If there is any wool around the house. Wish you could see her. And my baby bluebirds took just learning to fly. They look like sparrows almost because of course they don’t have the pretty blue wings and red breasts like their parents. By the time they can fly they will have all the gay plumage they need. Have you seen that great big fat cardinal in the field north of you? Look for him, he is certainly a big one. Must close now. Love to all, Ada Carver.”

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“Ghent, the 12-12-27: Dear Jane, Haven’t you receive my last letter, I think it because I haven’t receive any answer. I like very much letters and those. Here it has frozen this night. In my next letter I will send you my last photo. I wish you a bright and happy Christmas and remain, yours truly, Charlotte.”

Christmas Card from Charlotte Van Kerkhove from Ghent 12/25/1927 Rue du Congo Lt Grand Belgigue to Jane Woodward at 94 E. Lane Ave. Col.

“Ghent the 6 Nov. 1928: Dearest Jane, I was so glad when I received your long letter- I hope we will correspond now more regularly- I was so happy when I saw the 3 beautiful pictures, I am fond of photos- I send you also some pictures of my and my family- I have spend my vacation at a cottage that we have at Baerk by Ghent- It is at a river, the Lys and there are many villas- I have 3 weeks which have a cottage- We had a wonderful time and we spend most agreeable days. We made beautiful walks in the environs. We were with it- School began the 17th Sept. and we came to Ghent- I follow some lessons on the Institute de Kerchove, but I follow also sewing and cooking lessons 12 days in the week. Do your write still to Suzannd Verbeke. Next year my uncle and aunt will gone to New York—A brother and a sister from my uncle lived in New York. Today it has bee very cold at Ghent. This year we will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the armistice. I am listening a beautiful selection of Manon/by Massenet/ in Radio Paris. Do you know the music of Manon. I like if very much. Do you go often to the cine’/pictures- this week I saw the ‘Fordin d’Allah/Ohe garden of Allak/with Alice Ferry and Ivan Petrovitch- I like very much Ramon Novarro and John Gilbert—and you? Inclosed is a parcel of my new dress- Do you like it? I hope you will answer to my letter. I like very much to receive news. With much love from an affectionate friend Charlotte. N.B. thank you very much for the India Noloe? Echo Rue du Congo, 28, Ghent Belgium”

“Ghent 12/12/28: Dear Jane, Yesterday it began to snow the first time, this year- We must first go to the theatre it was a special beneficing evening alst week there were terrible inundations at Cermonde/Flanders. So it ws an evening for the benefit of the population of the inundate country. “Herooliaok’ by Massenet was played. It was splendid. The princess Marie Fihe’ from Belgium was also coming to Ghent. There were very beautiful dresses (toilettes). I wish you a happy Christmas. Hope you shall send me a little answer, Charlotte.”

“Gand, 25, Rue Du Pelican, 3 Jan. 1929: My dear Jane, I hope you haven’t forget me! I don’t know why I did not answer to your letter dated---6 Feb. 1928!!!! It is very difficult for me to write in English and I hope you learn French and you will try to write in French. If you cannot please tell me if I may? It would be more easy. I don’t go anymore to school because I have finished all my classes. I go to the Academy every day two howes, for drawing and I like it very much. Do you celebrate Christmas or New Years? At Christmas we went to Brussels, but I did not amuse myself very much. At New Year we invited the family and friends at home and I think we never laughed so much! I was very gay because I drank very much champaign wine and I didn’t know very well what I was doing! You probably don’t know what is champaign wine? It is a great pity. So, you never drink wine or liquors? And when there is a feast or a wedding what are you drinking? Here we only drink wine at a wedding and at home we always have a bottle on the table. I think in our hand and in France it would not be possible to do what we call “ll regime see In England they don’t appreciate wine as here. You perhaps think it is a quality? I do not. I cannot imagine a good dinner without wine! I don’t suggest that I

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like great quantities of wine, no, it isn’t but good wine, that is another question! I may say that it is the first time that I was so gay! My frist cousin was there with one of his friends and we danced to half past three in the morning. I only got up at twelve o’clock! The next time I shall also write my letter on the typewriter, and if it is in French you will surely understand. I received the book concerning Columbus two or three days before your letter. It is very interesting. I suppose your town is very bigger than mine. I will try to find a book as yours, but I don’t know if that exists. Do you collect postage stamps? I have many new stamps which are only sold during a certain time. I suppose you don’t see very much of them in USA? If it interests you, please say it and I will send you all those I have. I hope you will send me pictures of you/ How are your cats? Your far away friend, Suzanne Verbeke.”

Postcard stamped 9 Dec. 1936 from Akron, OH to Mrs. J. H. Woodward 94 East Lane Ave., Col. (no picture on front, just the address): Wed. AM, Dear Ruth- Do you think you could find something to give Mary Jane and let me give her the hat box and how much is it. Arthur and Fern are in Chicago. Will be back next Monday. They were not sure whether Betty and Bro. will be here for Xmas. Arthur is giving the children Rex Hicde Stock worth $2000, a piece. Brathie, Ethel & Mary Jane. Everything all set for xmas. Cora is making woodwark in the kitchen today. I do hope the weather will be nice and don’t drive fast. Answer this- Love, Mother.

Part of a letter, undated (appears to be from the same person that writes just after this on June 7th from Betty St.): “Dear Ruth- If you will excuse the pencil I will answer your two good letters which I was so glad to get—You & Howard are some gay birds traveling all over the country in such hard times- since we started in to finance Goodyear we are laying pretty low- ‘Aint it the Heck’- the way these companies go bust- Such is life! You think you are ahead about ten thousand and over night find you are not but still paying out money. However- I am still enjoying life- We have taken a house for which we pay the small sum of fourty dollars a week rent, but it costs us less at that then boarding- It is a beautiful place and we were very fortunate to get it- all we hope now is that we won’t be recalled before over two year period is up—as so many yanks are—The General Motors Co. suit three couples here six months ago and two are sailing for USA today- The Sangdons- G.J.R. Co.- Sydney- lyl/lift(?) last month and the two other men there are here at this office. We don’t know what will happen but I’m not worry. Had a long letter and swap- slots from the Tildens last month. He is still with us. Judy/Sudy Sanger/Jangu? The Champion Swimmer of the world is here and we are having some great times. He sent tickets to the American Vice Consul & Mr. Hanson (Ass’t Director of Forestry here) Mrs. Heard and myself and see him swim- We went of course and were ushered up on the platform in front seats- The V. C. here is such a dancy fellow and of course the N. Z? make a fuss over him and show his all courtesy so we have some good times swanking around- No dear- no more rides behind a chaffeur- he used the car nights- stole- etc- so was discharged- could’nt afford to keep him any longer anyway- next thing suppose they will take the car away from us- times is hard- Grey is still able to drive though and we have had some wonderful times. There are so many holidays here and all the yanks get together and nearly every Sunday we go long rides- Then there is a cabaret which we go to once a week—I have the prettiest evening frock- copper color- there are more men here than women and they all take us to pictures, etc.- last week we saw Sinbad- pretty good- The schools here are awful- Jane will be far….”

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Undated Letter: “June 7th- Dearest Ruth- Have no letter to answer but will write a line anyway to send on Moana to Frisco and hope to hear from you on Tafua next Tuesday. My last letters from home were his novels from time they were written. I is lovely here now but cool enough to keep an open fire. Mother writes that the winter has been terrible at home. Snow banked way up on the windows. Your dresses must be dear and so cheap. Wish I could get a new suit from home. Such tacky looking things here. I sent to Mr. Pipples in Pilts for high shoes- two pair- and got a letter saying he had shipped them- hope goodrun (?) they arrive in Tafua too- He wrote a little letter and wants to be remembered to Mrs. H. and the children rather precious isn’t he? Guess we will have to adopt one- its cheaper. I have made two blouses and quite a lot of pretty underwear- the time seems to go just as fast as if I was keeping house. Plenty of excitement just now as the Prince of Wales is in N. Z. Will be here next week- we are invited to a big ball to be given him by the citizens of Wellington- God bless them- and I believe its to be some swanky affair- silk hats & top coats- I’ve cut the waist of my dinner dress & have a sting of black beads and a black feather fan, and expect to have a lot of fun- will wirte you all about it- Avery is up in the mountains this week- cold as anything up there too- and nothing but sawmills. He is doing fine here and likes the business but traveling is awful. A terrible railroad strike just now and don’t know when it will end. All striking while the Prince is here as they feel the Government will meet their demands quicker- not very loyal you know but I guess the only way that they could ever get any satisfacion. Nice little earth- quakes often- last one we had one of the cold lakes up north of here turned hot and all the fish died and came to the surface. Goodyear has put a new Buick car at my disposal and a long legged chauffeur- makes it rather nice for me- I mean the car- wish I could drive it myself. They are right hand drive and traffic keeps to left- here instead of right- no good. Had a four pound box of chocolate’s sent me from Sydney- the first good ones I’ve had since I came here. Candy is awful here. I’ll make a few boxes of Frances Willard fly when I get home. Had a letter from Mrs. Dwight Wood-bury- E. Northwood Ave.- do you remember her? They have a new baby boy- tell Howard they say here it’s the thing to have big families—Has Jane lost her front teeth yet- Helen has and looks awful—This isn’t much of a letter dear as there isn’t much to write about. Had a peach of a steamer rug given me. Howard will love it- plain brown on one side and brown tan on the other. Best love from all and do write soon, Betty St. P. S. Frank Tildon is back with Goodyear. What do you know about that? Had a long letter from Ethel Leslie- Her mother died & she’s back at Children’s Hospital- Boston as etherizer.”

“Akron, 8 Jan. 1152 (or ’52): Dear Ruth: now that we are well along in the new year, I will try to get some letters written. I am so sorry to hear you have had so much troubles and I do hope that Howard continues to improve. Also your self- I suppose you are now in your new house and your work easier our Christmas was a disappointment. We always have the family Christmas Party at Jeannettes at Jeannetts. They have a beautiful new home up near Hunting Valley- 4 miles from Chagrin Falls. And 40 miles from Akron. Well, Christmas day was the worst in history – rain sleet- and the roads solid ice. So, we had to stay at- home and take ‘jpot luck’. We missed the good dinner. but we are alive. That is worth the price. While my health is good I can’t—stand what I used to my 95- birthday was Oct. 4th. It sure was a gala week 3 parties and Lola enter-tained for me at Portage Country Club. She had ordered everything the day before so I was ‘queen for a day’ the head waiter came marching in with a large cake with candles

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burning and every one singing ‘Happy Birthday.’ We played bridge and I won the prize- Lola and Harry are not very rugged. Lolas cough is bad and Harrys heart troubles him- but we get along- but they would like to take a trip but they can’t leave me alone. Jeannette and Paul start- on a trip to South America next week. My brother Collins lives in Florida he is 93 give my Love to Jane and all the family- Guenn Low.”

NOTE:*. Champaign Co., Ohio Courthouse. Estates Book 2 1904-1915 pg 300. W.B. Woodward. And a Book 2:585 or 589; Wm. Woodward and Eliz. Woodward. Could not find.*. Wills and Estates index before 1850; all of OHIO lists:

George Woodward, Union, Champaign; E-1828 wb1 p284. Could not find.

NEED TO SEE:*. U. S. House of Representatives Private Claims for John Woodward. Congress, Session, & Journal Page: 24:1:540, 26:1:939, 27:2:55, 13:3:685, 14:1:249, 27:2:59, 26:2:51.

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Index of NamesALLEN: FRENCH: JOHNSON:

Alice 6 Clayton Els. 78 Roy M. 103BAKER: Joanna 113 Ruth A. 125

Joseph 3 Linda 112 Sepia 85BARNARD: Millie 111 Walter H. 120

Sarah 21 Robert 114 William 122BRIGGS: Robert S. 98 William A. 86

Virginia B. 110 Roland W. 96 JONES:BROWN: William F. 97 Evan 13

Barbara 109, 116 GRACE: KEMPEL:Beverly 117 Martha 2 Ruth Ed. 83Bonnie 131 HARLAN: LAMBORN:Dail W. 115 John 40 Margaret 46Dail Jr. 130 Joshua 43 LEWIS:Elwood D. 101 HAYES: Hannah 15

BUFFINGTON: Abigail 22 Lydia 28Alice 32 Joseph 14 MARSHALL:Richard 19 HOLLINGSWORTH: Eliza 15

CHAMBERLIN: Elizabeth/Eliza 42 MARTIN:Robert Jr. 9 HUNTER: Lydia 29

CONKEY: Blanche 61 Rachel 5Brandon 144 Elizabeth Ann 61 MENDENHALL:Mike 137 JACOBS: Aaron Jr. 25

CONNER: Ellen M. 60 MERCER:Andrew 136 JOHNSON: Elizabeth 10Casey 135 Alice 104, 105 MILLER:Kimberly 137 Alice L. 124 Chris. Dale 145Terence 117 Bessie 103 Dorothy A. 102

COOPER: Carrie 87 Richard 137Al 102 Charles 89 Unknown 113Carole 119 Darwin J/T 121 William 84William 118 Emma 89 MILLISON:

CRAWFORD: Etta Loali 92 James 20Susanna R. 47 Euola G. 86 NEWLIN:

CURETON: Frank 91 John 8Susanna 2 Fred W. 105 Nathaniel 7

DAVIS: Harry 92 NUTT:Esther 2 James 62 Elizabeth 33

EDGE: Jennie 88 OWEN:Abigail 6 Jessie 90 Dorothy 98

ELLSWORTH: Jessie J. 106 RAWLINGS:Harriet 46 John W. 85 Emma 77

ENTRIKEN: Letha A. 106 REA:George 18 Lulu 89 Patti Ann 115

FINLEY: Martha 123 RECTOR:Ellen 95 Mary Elaine 108 Daniel James 134

FOUTTY: Nellie 121 Jack 138Adrianna 143 Olney/Olner 88 Jennifer 133Jacob Dail 142 Ralph G. 104 Lucy Kath. 140James J. 133 Raymond A. 107 Owen 139Nicholas 141 Robert 116, 132

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SEEDS: WOODWARD:Lydia 34 George 32, 48, 93

SHAFER: George H. 63Dorothy 97 Gideon 39

SHAUL: Grace 20Elizabeth Ann 100 Hannah 17, 30, 56Howard 80 Ida 72Howard Jr. 99 Jacob 35

SHORTLEDGE: James 19, 26, 37James 17 James Allen 110

SIMPSON: Jane 1, 7, 14, 101Unknown 119 Joel 33

SORRENSON: John 21, 29, 42Sena 96 John Briggs 129

STALKER: John Howard 83Elizabeth 28 John Jr. 36, 56

STANFIELD: Jonathan 41Deborah 2 Joseph 10

TALAVERA: Laura B. 78Jessemine 132 Lewis 57

TAYLOR: Lydia 35, 40, 58Abraham 30 Martha 3

THOMPSON: Mary 8, 18, 25Jennette 45 Mary 62, 64, 71

THORNBURY: Minnie B. 68Alice 26 Nellie 69

UNDERWOOD: Peter B. 126Joseph 17 Rachel 37

WICKERSHAM: Richard 1, 2, 22William 14 Roy 81

WILSON: Sarah 9, 13, 94Christopher 12 Sarah/Sally 65Thomas 12 Thomas 5

WOODWARD: W. Dwight 95Abraham 27 Washington 45Alan 60 William 4, 15, 28, 34Alta 79 William 47Ann 43, 128 William A. 77Anna/Annie 66 William B. 61Blanche 80 Wm. Finley 109Charles 74 YARNALL:Clara 53 Sarah 41Deborah 23 YOUNG:Dwight M. 127 John 16Edgar Clare 82Edward 6Eliza 44, 73Elizabeth 16, 36, 59Emma L. 70Ephraim 46Esther 12Florence 84Frank W. 67

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Index of PlacesCALIFORNIA

LOS ANGELES 78-79,84,97,102,118-119 PLUMAS 48 SANTA BARBARA 115

DELAWARENEW CASTLE 32

FLORIDACOLLIER 116

ILLINOISCOOK 105,116,122-123,134

LOUSIANANEW ORLEANS 96,111-112

MAINECUMBERLAND 116

MICHIGANWAYNE 96

MINNESOTASAINT LOUIS 97

NEW YORKLONG ISLAND 2

NORTH CAROLINAIREDELL 133

OHIOCHAMPAIGN 32,39-46,60-62,71-92,95-98,103-104,106,120-121 CLARK 61,105-106,124-125 CUYAHOGA 95,109-110,126-129FRANKLIN 39,60,63-70,83-84,95,98,101,113-117,133,137,141-145 LICKING 115 LOGAN 41,47 RICHLAND 92,107-108

OKLAHOMAGARFIELD 118

PENNSYLVANIACHESTER 1-46,49-59 DELAWARE 1

TEXASLIBERTY 101

VIRGINIAFAIRFAX 115,130-131 STAUNTON 130 WISE 130

WASHINGTONKING 132,134,138-149 WHATCOM 117,135-136

WEST VIRGINIACABELL 80,99-100WOOD 116,133

CHINAGUANGZHOU 117

CANADAONTARIO 116

ENGLANDCHESHIRE 2 LONDON 116 NOTTINGHAM 116

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