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Robert Woodward 1797–1883 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Feb 1797

Birth Location: Fayette, Fayette, Kentucky, United States

Death Date: 14 Aug 1883

Death Location: Logan County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Chesley Jr

Mother: Lavinia Renfro

Spouse(s): Paulina Spencer

Children(s): David Woodward, Thomas Woodward, Jane Summers, Harrison Woodward

In 1797, Robert Woodward entered the world in Fayette, Fayette, Kentucky, United States, born to Chesley Woodward Jr And Lavinia Renfro. In 1860, Robert Woodward resided in District 1, Black Lick, Logan, Kentucky, USA. In 1880, Robert Woodward resided in Clay, Logan, Kentucky, USA. Robert Woodward married Paulina Polly Spencer, and had children including David S Woodward, Harrison H Woodward, Jane Ann Woodward Summers, Thomas J Woodward. Robert Woodward passed away in 1883 in Logan County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1797, Robert Woodward entered the world in Fayette, Fayette, Kentucky, United States, born to Chesley Woodward Jr And Lavinia Renfro.
  • In 1860, Robert Woodward resided in District 1, Black Lick, Logan, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1880, Robert Woodward resided in Clay, Logan, Kentucky, USA.
  • Robert Woodward married Paulina Polly Spencer, and had children including David S Woodward, Harrison H Woodward, Jane Ann Woodward Summers, Thomas J Woodward.
  • Robert Woodward passed away in 1883 in Logan County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Robert Woodward's Ancestors

Self
Robert Woodward
1797–1883
Birth Place: Fayette, Fayette, Kentucky, United States
Parents
Chesley Woodward Jr
1766–1838
James City County, Virginia, United States of America
Lavinia Renfro
1778–1850
Bedford County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Chesley (Woodward) Sr
1745–1810
James City County, Virginia, United States of America
Mary (E Harris) Ballard
1745–1820
Greenbriar, Chesterfield, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Randolph Woodward
1728–1790
Susannah Bartlett
1730–1805
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Sr
1709–1786
Elizabeth Calloway
1710–1810

Robert Woodward's Descendants

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Robert Woodward (4 Feb 1797–14 Aug 1883) m. Paulina ("Polly") Spencer (5 Oct 1797–16 Jun 1876)
  1. 1. David (S) Woodward 1821–1863 m. Charlotte (Ann) Callis 1826–1904
    1. 1. Thomas (A) Woodward 1846–1923 m. Quintilla (Elizabeth) McMillen 1846–1922
      1. 1. Edward (Thomas) Woodward 1868–1901 m. Martha (Ann) Hester 1866–1931
        1. 1. Mack Woodward 1894–1953 m. Cassie (B) Hundley 1897–1985
        2. 2. Ella (Moss) Woodward 1896–1978
        3. 3. Thomas (Alexander) Woodward 1899–1964
        4. 4. Eddie (Mae) Woodward 1902–1973
      2. 2. Ruann (Louisa (Ruie)) Woodward 1869–1955
      3. 3. James (D) Woodward 1877–1976
      4. 4. Dicey (Dora) Woodward 1873–1950
      5. 5. Alice (Chestine Woodward) McMillan 1871–1954
      6. 6. Euphemia (Etta) Woodward 1876–1876
      7. 7. Elnora (Elizabeth Woodward) Reynolds 1880–1915
      8. 8. Gilliam Woodward 1882–1957
      9. 9. (Arlina) (Sudia) Woodward 1884–
      10. 10. Nellie Woodward 1887–1916
      11. 11. Perlina (Susie) Woodward 1884–
    2. 2. Pauline Woodward 1860–1905
    3. 3. George Woodward 1857–1939
    4. 4. Robert (David) Woodward 1852–1930
    5. 5. William (Henry) Woodward 1843–1922
  2. 2. Thomas (J) Woodward 1830–1917 m. Martha (J.) Summers 1830–1921
    1. 1. Allie Woodward 1873–1958
    2. 2. Martha (T "Mattie") Woodward 1863–1944
    3. 3. Mary (Elizabeth "Bettie") Woodward 1853–
  3. 3. Jane (Ann Woodward) Summers 1818–1873
  4. 4. Harrison (H) Woodward 1816–1906

Robert Woodward's Timeline

4 Records

1797
4 Feb 1797
Birth of Robert Woodward in Fayette, Fayette, Kentucky, United States
Fayette, Fayette, Kentucky, United States
1860
1860
Age 63
Robert Woodward resided here in District 1, Black Lick, Logan, Kentucky, USA
District 1, Black Lick, Logan, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 83
Robert Woodward resided here in Clay, Logan, Kentucky, USA
Clay, Logan, Kentucky, USA
1883
14 Aug 1883
Age 86
Death of Robert Woodward in Logan, Kentucky, United States
Logan, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Feb 1797
    Event Place: Fayette, Fayette, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 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: District 1, Logan, Kentucky; Roll: M653_383; Page: 468; Family History Library Fi
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Family History Books, A History of Kentucky Baptists: From 1769 to 1885, Including More Than 800 Biographical Sketches, Vol 2; Author: Spencer, John H.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 1, Black Lick, Logan, Kentucky, 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: District 1, Logan, Kentucky; Roll: M653_383; Page: 468; Family History Library Fi

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Clay, Logan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Aug 1883
    Event Place: Logan, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Logan County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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