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Caroline Woodward 1828–1920 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 Aug 1828

Birth Location: Springboro, Crawford, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 9 April 1920

Death Location: Ossian, Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States of America

Father: John Jr\

Mother: Mary Foster

Spouse(s): Howell NICHOLSON

Children(s): Ellis Nicholas, Murry Nicholas, Alva Nicholas, Howell Nicholson, Elsie NICHOLSON

Caroline Woodward was born in 1828 in Springboro, Crawford, Pennsylvania, USA, the child of John Woodard Jr And Mary Foster. In 1860, Caroline Woodward resided in Military, Ossian, Winneshiek, Iowa, USA. Caroline Woodward married Howell Powell Nicholson, and had children including Alva Nicholas, Ellis Nicholas, Elsie Nicholson, Howell Pratt Nicholson, Murry Nicholas. Caroline Woodward passed away in 1920 in Ossian, Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Caroline Woodward was born in 1828 in Springboro, Crawford, Pennsylvania, USA, the child of John Woodard Jr And Mary Foster.
  • In 1860, Caroline Woodward resided in Military, Ossian, Winneshiek, Iowa, USA.
  • Caroline Woodward married Howell Powell Nicholson, and had children including Alva Nicholas, Ellis Nicholas, Elsie Nicholson, Howell Pratt Nicholson, Murry Nicholas.
  • Caroline Woodward passed away in 1920 in Ossian, Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Jr\
1795–1888
Birth Location: Warren, Vermont, USA
JJ
Mary Foster
1794–1856
Birth Location: Beaver Twp, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
MF

Spouses(s)

Howell NICHOLSON
1831–1921
Birth Location: Springboro, Crawford, Pennsylvania, USA
HN

Children(s)

Ellis Nicholas
1856–
Birth Location: Iowa
EN
Murry Nicholas
1858–
Birth Location: Iowa
MN
Alva Nicholas
1859–
Birth Location: Iowa
AN
Howell Nicholson
1872–1955
Birth Location: –
HN
Elsie NICHOLSON
1854–1928
Birth Location: Springboro, Crawford, Pennsylvania, USA
EN

Caroline Woodward's Ancestors

Self
Caroline Woodward
1828–1920
Birth Place: Springboro, Crawford, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
John Woodard Jr\
1795–1888
Warren, Vermont, USA
Mary Foster
1794–1856
Beaver Twp, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
John (Woodward) Sr.
1762–1844
Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut, USA
George (F Foster) Jr
1754–1836
Derryvullen Parish, Enniskillen, County Fermanaugh, Northern Ireland
Jane Granley
1761–1831
Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Great-Grandparents
James Woodard
1737–1820
Abigail Harris
1734–1793
George Foster
1730–1761
Mary Martin
1735–1761
Thomas Greenlee
1740–1792
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Isaac Woodard
1710–1800
Elizabeth Armstrong
1703–1753
Daniel I
1700–1771
Mary Bullard
1702–1737

Caroline Woodward's Descendants

1.
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Caroline Woodward (31 Aug 1828–9 April 1920) m. Howell (Powell) NICHOLSON (13 Jan 1831–3 May 1921)
  1. 1. Ellis Nicholas 1856–
  2. 2. Murry Nicholas 1858–
  3. 3. Alva Nicholas 1859–
  4. 4. Howell (Pratt) Nicholson 1872–1955
  5. 5. Elsie NICHOLSON 1854–1928 m. John MATHESON 1847–1936
    1. 1. Carlyle (Woodward) MATHESON 1892– m. Hazel CARLE 1896–1971
      1. 1. Donna (Lucille) MATHESON 1929–1969
    2. 2. Richard (Howell) MATHESON 1881–1923 m. Addie (Viola) ELY 1885–1953
    3. 3. Caroline (Isabel) MATHESON 1887–1889
    4. 4. Floyd (Angus) MATHESON 1877–1967 m. Minnie (Emma) TREVETT 1882–1949 m. Maude GREEN 1881–1967
      1. 1. Ellis (Ellsworth) Matheson 1917–1943
      2. 2. Erroll (J.) Matheson 1905–2002
      3. 3. Elnora Matheson 1903–1989
      4. 4. Elsie Matheson 1907–1978
    5. 5. Archibald (John) MATHESON 1890–1973 m. Lysle (Imogene (Carter)) GATES 1900–1970
      1. 1. Warren (James) MATHESON 1930–1995
      2. 2. Robert (L) Matheson 1931–2002
      3. 3. Gordon (H) Matheson 1926–2006
      4. 4. Jane (Evelyn) Grimsrud 1923–2012 m. Thomas (Martin) Grimsrud 1926–
      5. 5. Leslie (Ray) Matheson 1927–2001 m. Wanda (Cooper) Roberts 1927–2000

Caroline Woodward's Timeline

5 Records

1828
31 Aug 1828
Birth of Caroline Woodward in Springboro, Crawford, Pennsylvania, USA
Springboro, Crawford, Pennsylvania, USA
1855
Apr 1855
Age 27
Caroline Woodward was married
None
1860
1860
Age 32
Caroline Woodward resided here in Military, Ossian, Winneshiek, Iowa, USA
Military, Ossian, Winneshiek, Iowa, USA
1900
1900
Age 72
Caroline Woodward resided here in Military, Winneshiek, Iowa, USA
Military, Winneshiek, Iowa, USA
1920
9 April 1920
Age 92
Death of Caroline Woodward in Ossian, Winneshiek, Iowa, USA
Ossian, Winneshiek, Iowa, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 Aug 1828
    Event Place: Springboro, Crawford, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Military, Winneshiek, Iowa; Roll: 466; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0138
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Military, Winneshiek, Iowa; Roll: M653_345; Page: 705; Family History Library Fil
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Decorah Public Opinion; Publication Date: 14 Apr 1920; Publication Place: Decorah, Iowa, USA; ,0.38641462,0.51859915,0.65499353&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: Apr 1855
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Decorah Public Opinion; Publication Date: 14 Apr 1920; Publication Place: Decorah, Iowa, USA; ,0.38641462,0.51859915,0.65499353&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Military, Ossian, Winneshiek, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Military, Winneshiek, Iowa; Roll: M653_345; Page: 705; Family History Library Fil

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Military, Winneshiek, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Military, Winneshiek, Iowa; Roll: 466; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0138

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Ossian, Lowa
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Decorah Public Opinion; Publication Date: 14 Apr 1920; Publication Place: Decorah, Iowa, USA; ,0.38641462,0.51859915,0.65499353&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 April 1920
    Event Place: Ossian, Winneshiek, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Decorah Public Opinion; Publication Date: 14 Apr 1920; Publication Place: Decorah, Iowa, USA; ,0.38641462,0.51859915,0.65499353&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Ossian, Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Decorah Public Opinion; Publication Date: 14 Apr 1920; Publication Place: Decorah, Iowa, USA; ,0.38641462,0.51859915,0.65499353&xid=3355
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