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Col. George Woods Esq. 1730–1796 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt Mar 1730

Birth Location: Antrim or Dungannon, Northern Ireland

Death Date: 15 Oct 1796

Death Location: Bedford County, Pennsylvania, US

Father: George Sr.

Mother: Rosanna Hall

Spouse(s): Phebe Wolf, Jane McDowell

Children(s): Sarah Woods, Rebecca Woods, James Woods, Alexander Woods, Agnes Woods, Henrietta Woods, Elizabeth Woods, George Jr., Rose Woods, Henry Woods, Mary Woods, Jane Woods, Ann Woods, John Woods

The story of Col. George Woods Esq. began in 1730 in Antrim or Dungannon, Northern Ireland. In 1773, Col. George Woods Esq. resided in Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania. In 1790, Col. George Woods Esq. resided in Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States. Col. George Woods Esq. married Jane Mcdowell, Phebe Wolf, and had children including Agnes Woods, Alexander Woods, Ann Woods, Elizabeth Eleanor Woods, George Woods Jr, Henrietta Hettie Barclay Woods, Henry Harry Woods, James Woods, Jane Woods, John Woods, Mary Polly Woods, Rebecca Woods, Rose Woods, Sarah Woods. Col. George Woods Esq. passed away in 1796 in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, US.

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Biography

  • The story of Col. George Woods Esq. began in 1730 in Antrim or Dungannon, Northern Ireland.
  • In 1773, Col. George Woods Esq. resided in Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1790, Col. George Woods Esq. resided in Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • Col. George Woods Esq. married Jane Mcdowell, Phebe Wolf, and had children including Agnes Woods, Alexander Woods, Ann Woods, Elizabeth Eleanor Woods, George Woods Jr, Henrietta Hettie Barclay Woods, Henry Harry Woods, James Woods, Jane Woods, John Woods, Mary Polly Woods, Rebecca Woods, Rose Woods, Sarah Woods.
  • Col. George Woods Esq. passed away in 1796 in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, US.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Sr.
1703–1795
Birth Location: Dungannon or Antrim, Northern Ireland
GS
Rosanna Hall
1706–1765
Birth Location: Dungannon, Tyrone, Northern Ireland
RH

Spouses(s)

Phebe Wolf
1748–1810
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, US
PW
Jane McDowell
1735–1771
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, US
JM

Children(s)

Sarah Woods
1782–1858
Birth Location: Bedford County, Pennsylvania, US
SW
Rebecca Woods
1789–1825
Birth Location: Bedford County, Pennsylvania, US
RW
James Woods
1776–
Birth Location: Bedford County, Pennsylvania, US
JW
Alexander Woods
1786–
Birth Location: Bedford County, Pennsylvania, US
AW
Agnes Woods
1791–1853
Birth Location: Bedford County, Pennsylvania, US
AW
Henrietta Woods
1789–
Birth Location: Bedford County, Pennsylvania, US
HW
Elizabeth Woods
1780–1850
Birth Location: Bedford County, Pennsylvania, US
EW
George Jr.
1760–1807
Birth Location: Bedford County, Pennsylvania, US
GJ
Rose Woods
–1814
Birth Location: Bedford County, Pennsylvania, US
RW
Henry Woods
1764–1826
Birth Location: Bedford County, Pennsylvania, US
HW
Mary Woods
1759–1840
Birth Location: Bedford County, Pennsylvania, US
MW
Jane Woods
1755–1813
Birth Location: Tuscarora, Juniata, Pennsylvania, US
JW
Ann Woods
1771–1805
Birth Location: Bedford County, Pennsylvania, US
AW
John Woods
1761–1816
Birth Location: Bedford County, Pennsylvania, US
JW

Col. Esq.'s Ancestors

Self
Col. Esq.
1730–1796
Birth Place: Antrim or Dungannon, Northern Ireland
Parents
George Woods Sr.
1703–1795
Dungannon or Antrim, Northern Ireland
Rosanna (Rebecca) Hall
1706–1765
Dungannon, Tyrone, Northern Ireland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Col. Esq.'s Descendants

1.
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Col. (George Woods) Esq. (abt Mar 1730–15 Oct 1796) m. Phebe Wolf (bef 1748–bet 1810-1811) m. Jane McDowell (1735–1771 - 1775)
  1. 1. Sarah Woods 1782–1858 m. George Fowler 1776–1827
    1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth) Fowler 1822–1893 m. James Dennison 1820–1899
      1. 1. John Dennison 1856–1870 m. Margaret (E) Wadsworth 1859–1942
        1. 1. Helen (Catherine) Dennison 1902–1993 m. Lemon (Wilmot) Welshons 1905–1960
        2. 2. Ophie (Mabel) Dennison 1888–1978 m. George Shaffer 1885–1956
        3. 3. Lola (Mae) Dennison 1894–1966 m. Joseph (B) Buell 1885–1974
        4. 4. W (J Bryan) Dennison 1897–1984 m. Helen Gray 1899–1954 m. Edith (Elizabeth Zimmerman) Knepp 1906–1991
        5. 5. Paul (Dewey) Dennison 1898–1992 m. Margaret (C) Shaulis 1899–1982
        6. 6. Mary (Elizabeth) Dennison 1881–1975 m. J.C. Ankeny 1869–1961
        7. 7. Edith (Margaret) Dennison 1891–1953 m. George (J.) Hughes 1867–1948
        8. 8. Lillian (Agnes) Dennison 1883–1953 m. Charles (Mellon Graham) Jr 1875–1942
        9. 9. Maude (Irene) Dennison 1885–1960 m. Edward (G.) Ballard 1880–1980
      2. 2. Jennetta Dennison 1861–1928
      3. 3. Priscilla Dennison 1852–1870 m. Henry (Edgar) Wadsworth 1857–
        1. 1. Jeannette Wadsworth 1881–
        2. 2. Harry Wadsworth 1882–
        3. 3. James (Dennison) Wadsworth 1884–
        4. 4. Mary (F) Wadsworth 1893–
      4. 4. Sarah Dennison 1846–1914
      5. 5. Margaret Dennison 1859–1889
      6. 6. William (Armor) Dennison 1846–1898
      7. 7. Agnes Dennison 1849–1927 m. Jeremiah Kalp 1846–1891
        1. 1. William Kalp 1871–1894
        2. 2. Mary (Bernice) Kalp 1873–1900
        3. 3. James (Edgar) Kalp 1875–1960
        4. 4. Nancy (Emma) Kalp 1878–1944
        5. 5. Sarah Kalp 1882–
        6. 6. John (G.) Kalp 1885–1956
        7. 7. Harry (Thomas) Kalp 1886–1968
        8. 8. Naomi ("Oma" Jeanette) Kalp 1888–1914
      8. 8. Thomas Dennison 1853–1929
      9. 9. Sydna Dennison 1865–1880
    2. 2. John Fowler 1805–1890 m. Elizabeth Mickey 1806–1874
      1. 1. Martha (Ellen Elizabeth) Fowler 1841–1896
      2. 2. Alexander (Sidman) Fowler 1843–1880
      3. 3. Sarah Fowler 1836–1903
      4. 4. Mary Fowler 1843–1916
      5. 5. George (Woods) Fowler 1830–1896
      6. 6. James (J.) Fowler 1832–1899
      7. 7. Margaret Fowler 1838–1898
      8. 8. John Fowler 1847–1871
      9. 9. Margaret Fowler 1829–1830
    3. 3. George Fowler 1807–1842
    4. 4. James Fowler 1810–1846
    5. 5. Priscilla Fowler 1812–1890
    6. 6. Female Fowler 1819–1819
    7. 7. Alexander Fowler 1820–1850
    8. 8. Andrew (Jackson) Fowler 1824–
    9. 9. William (Corman) Fowler 1826–1827
  2. 2. Rebecca Woods 1789–1825
  3. 3. James Woods 1776–
  4. 4. Alexander Woods 1786–
  5. 5. Agnes Woods 1791–1853
  6. 6. Henrietta ("Hettie" Barclay) Woods 1789–
  7. 7. Elizabeth (Eleanor) Woods 1780–1850
  8. 8. George (Woods) Jr. 1760–1807
  9. 9. Rose Woods –1814
  10. 10. Henry ("Harry") Woods 1764–1826
  11. 11. Mary ("Polly") Woods 1759–1840
  12. 12. Jane Woods 1755–1813
  13. 13. Ann Woods 1771–1805
  14. 14. John Woods 1761–1816

Col. Esq.'s Timeline

5 Records

1730
abt Mar 1730
Birth of Col. George Woods Esq. in Antrim or Dungannon, Northern Ireland
Antrim or Dungannon, Northern Ireland
1773
1773
Age 43
Col. George Woods Esq. resided here in Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania
Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania
1790
1790
Age 60
Col. George Woods Esq. resided here in Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States
Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States
1796
15 Oct 1796
Age 66
Death of Col. George Woods Esq. in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, US
Bedford County, Pennsylvania, US
1800
1800
Age 70
Col. George Woods Esq. resided here in Bedford and St Clair, Bedford, Pennsylvania
Bedford and St Clair, Bedford, Pennsylvania

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt Mar 1730
    Event Place: Antrim or Dungannon, Northern Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 232
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 1596.242; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1773
    Event Place: Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Tax and Exoneration, Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission; Records of the Office of the Comptroller General, RG-4; Tax & Exoneration Lists, 1762-1794; Microfilm Roll: 315

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Bedford, Pennsylvania; Series: M637; Roll: 9; Page: 239; Image: 135; Family History Library Film: 0568149
    [2] 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Bedford, Pennsylvania; Series: M637; Roll: 9; Page: 245; Image: 138; Family History Library Film: 0568149

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Bedford and St Clair, Bedford, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Bedford and St Clair, Bedford, Pennsylvania; Series: M32; Roll: 36; Page: 456; Image: 81; Family History Library Film: 363339

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Revolutionary War Battalions and Militia Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Oct 1796
    Event Place: Bedford County, Pennsylvania, US
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 232
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