Elgin M. WOODWARD

Male 1916 - 1924  (7 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Elgin M. WOODWARD was born 23 Nov 1916, Washington Co. VA (son of William Chesterfield (Chess) WOODWARD and Lula Lucinda MEADOWS); died 20 Apr 1924, Washington Co. VA.

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    • _UID: FDCCA69C8E3C47E4B16D72458BF48B8160F1

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    buried Worley Cemetery, Washington Co. VA


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  William Chesterfield (Chess) WOODWARD was born 3 Jan 1881, Washington Co. VA (son of Newton W. WOODWARD and Helen Anaeliza SNODGRASS); died 17 Oct 1946, Washington Co. VA.

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    • _UID: C922B8E249774C02A0E4740278D5D642F2F6

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    Chess and his family lived in Carswell Hollow, outside of Kimball, WVA.  Chess worked in the mines.  Joye Boardman's grandmother, Floy Callahan Henderson, who was a cousin to both Chess and Lula helped take care of the two boys. 

    Newspaper Obituary for Chess F. Woodward of near Saltville, died Thursday night at home following a lingering illness.  He was a prominent farmer of Washington Co.VA and a member of the Methodist Church. Survived by wife, Lucy and children, 1 brother, Rev. George W. Woodward, Plasterco and one sister, Mrs. M. A. McCray, Meadowview, VA. Services were held Sunday, Oct 17, 1946, with the Rev. Roy Poston officiating.

    His headstone : Chester F. Woodward Jan 1881 - Oct 17, 1946

    William married Lula Lucinda MEADOWS 18 Jun 1902, Washington Co. VA. Lula (daughter of Jahu MEADOWS and Martha Emeline Mahala WORLEY) was born 17 Jan 1881, Washington Co. VA; died 14 Jun 1940, Washington Co. VA. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Lula Lucinda MEADOWS was born 17 Jan 1881, Washington Co. VA (daughter of Jahu MEADOWS and Martha Emeline Mahala WORLEY); died 14 Jun 1940, Washington Co. VA.

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    • _UID: 1703B105DAE7489F8DAA02DEC86072F821A4

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    daughter of Martha Emaline Mahala Worley, (d/o David Worley and first wife, Elizabeth Roberts) and Jahu Meadows, (s/o Joel & Elizabeth Brown Meadows).

    She was survived by two sons, Edward & Charles Woodward of Saltville, two brothers, James and J. Hugh Meadows of Meadowview, three sisters, Mrs. W. C. Pratt, Mrs. Katie Moore and Mrs. M. A. McCray. Funeral services directed by Rev. Lee Poston, assisted by Rev. Ed Taylor.

    Children:
    1. Charles William WOODWARD was born 3 Nov 1903, Washington Co. VA; died 25 Mar 1970, Washington Co. VA.
    2. Lawrence F. WOODWARD was born 3 Nov 1907, Washington Co. VA; died 7 Apr 1924, Washington Co. VA.
    3. Edward Cleveland WOODWARD was born 1908, Washington Co. VA; died 13 Mar 1972.
    4. 1. Elgin M. WOODWARD was born 23 Nov 1916, Washington Co. VA; died 20 Apr 1924, Washington Co. VA.
    5. James WOODWARD


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Newton W. WOODWARD was born 15 May 1851, Washington Co. VA (son of Newton WOODWARD and Rebecca WOODWARD); died 10 Mar 1914, Washington Co. VA.

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    • _UID: 1094C2B30A62472CA805F2812F90F88251D1

    Notes:

    Newton Woodward was the son of Rebecca Woodward. The Marriage Record states Newton is the son of Newton and A. Woodward. 

    appears in the 1860 Washington Co. VA Census, he and Jasper F. Woodward are twins, however, Joye Boardman suspects Jasper is 2 -3 years younger 

    1860 Washington Co. VA Census ... Lists Newton Keith..he was born before his mother, Rebecca married Burnell Keith. By 1880 he was using the Woodward name.

    1880 Washington Co. VA Census..Newton, Helen, George W., age 4, Sarah, age 1.

    1900 Washington Co. VA Census..Newton, age 49;  wife, Anner L.; William C., age 19, born 1881, Jasper, age 16, born Aug 1883. Living with them is Rebecca (Woodward) Keith, age 79, widow born May 1821. (Newton's mother).
     
    1910 Washington Co.. VA Census...Newton is 58, widower, living in household of son-in-law, Marion McCray in Saltville District.


    HEADSTONE: Born May 15, 1851 - Died March 10, 1914.

    Newton married Helen Anaeliza SNODGRASS. Helen (daughter of James Meek SNODGRASS and Mary Ann WHITAKER) was born 12 Oct 1844, Washington Co. VA; died 22 Jan 1910, Washington Co. VA. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Helen Anaeliza SNODGRASS was born 12 Oct 1844, Washington Co. VA (daughter of James Meek SNODGRASS and Mary Ann WHITAKER); died 22 Jan 1910, Washington Co. VA.

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    • _UID: C21544BE67D44309B29E105F24824D9DAF02

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    Helen had two daughters by John Lewis Taylor before they were divorced after the Civil War. John was awarded custody of the children. 

    Apr 9, 1867.... John L. Taylor against Helen Q. Taylor.  Defendent in Chancery Circuit Court...court orders that bond of matrimony be dissolved..that a divorce a venculo matrimonii be granted..infant children be restored to the possion of the complainant..he be allowed to retain the custody and care of them.

    1880 Washington Co. VA Census..Newton, Helen, George W., age 4, Sarah, age 1.
     
    1900 Washington Co. VA Census records state Helen (Anner L.) Woodward was the mother of  11 children, 6 living. When Helen married Newton Woodward she listed herself as a widow on the marriage record.

    1900 Washington Co. VA Census..Newton, age 49;  wife, Anner L.; William C., age 19, born 1881, Jasper, age 16, born Aug 1883. Living with them is Rebecca (Woodward) Keith, age 79, widow born May 1821. (Newton's mother).

    tombstone says Anna Eliza buried Worley Cemetery Washington Co. VA

    Children:
    1. George W. WOODWARD was born 21 May 1876, Washington Co. VA; died 18 Dec 1948, Plasterco. VA.
    2. Sarah Viola WOODWARD was born May 1879; died 1959.
    3. 2. William Chesterfield (Chess) WOODWARD was born 3 Jan 1881, Washington Co. VA; died 17 Oct 1946, Washington Co. VA.
    4. Jasper WOODWARD was born Aug 1883.

  3. 6.  Jahu MEADOWS

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    • _UID: F636D45D32074D0E88BE4720727C2D7D36CF

    Jahu married Martha Emeline Mahala WORLEY. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Martha Emeline Mahala WORLEY (daughter of David Charles WORLEY and Elizabeth C. ROBERTS).

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    • _UID: F60C48C539FF44438EB70BCDCDE4A5EA2B71

    Children:
    1. 3. Lula Lucinda MEADOWS was born 17 Jan 1881, Washington Co. VA; died 14 Jun 1940, Washington Co. VA.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Newton WOODWARD

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    • _UID: 031A8CD676D749C0B6663FEE7E28B6930DA4

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    Marriage Record states Newton is the son of Newton and A. Woodward. 

    Newton married Rebecca WOODWARD. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Rebecca WOODWARD

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    • _UID: 966F38F2056445D594B0F8A7CC408B3C68B7

    Children:
    1. 4. Newton W. WOODWARD was born 15 May 1851, Washington Co. VA; died 10 Mar 1914, Washington Co. VA.

  3. 10.  James Meek SNODGRASS was born Abt 1812, Washington Co. VA (son of David SNODGRASS and Mary (Polly) MEEK); died Bef 12 May 1862, Washington Co. VA.

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    • _UID: C4D92B5F80C147ED8588747CCE0F8CD8DAE3

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    He did not leave a will. Mary Ann was his Adminx.  Recorded Washington Co. VA Will Book, 16, page 32, recorded May 1, 1862.  It is suspected he is buried at Blackwell's Chapel.

    James married Mary Ann WHITAKER Abt 1838. Mary (daughter of Moses X. WHITAKER and Mary (Polly) BOWMAN) was born Abt 1818, Washington Co. VA; died Bef 1870, Washington Co. VA. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Mary Ann WHITAKER was born Abt 1818, Washington Co. VA (daughter of Moses X. WHITAKER and Mary (Polly) BOWMAN); died Bef 1870, Washington Co. VA.

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    • _UID: D5D65667985042C686203378E091F59CAB36

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    The 1840 Washington County, Virginia Census has James, David and Joseph Snodgrass all living in close proximity.

    1850 Washington County, Virginia Census. HH # 488 - .James M. Snodgrass, 38, Mary Ann, 32, William, 12, Elivea (Ellen), 8, Helen, 5.

    Sept. 29, 1856.. Washington County, Virginia Deed Book 23, page 346 James Snodgrass bought land for $1.00 from Joseph Worsham and wife, Nancy McNew, for a meeting house for free religious worship at the forks of the creek running from James Meadow's and I. N. Logan. This is present day Blackwell's Chapel.

    1858.. Washington County, Virginia.. James and Mary Ann bought a tract of land in Washington County, Virginia on the south side of Little Mountain...bound on east by her brother, Calvin and on the west by Andrew Taylor's place.  Exact number of acres not known. This land is now owned by James & Mary Ann's great-great-great grandson, Tommy Worley.

    1860 Washington County, Virginia Census...James M. Snodgrass, 48, Mary Ann, 42, William, 21, wife, Abigail(Murdock), 19, Ellen, 18, Julia 5, Henry Francis, 5 months.
     
    Oct 9, 1858.. Washington County, Virginia Deed Book 24, page 210..James Poston to James M. Snodgrass - gives as collateral a small bay mare and increase. 1 cow, 2 heifers, 10 head of small hogs, 25 bushels of corn.. in trust to secure Joseph Poston payment of $100. plus interest on or before 9 Oct 1860..Deed of Trust ack'ed and adm to record 9 Oct 1858.

    May 12, 1862, Mary Ann Whitaker Snodgrass held a sale of James' personal property.  The buyers were Oscar Akers, Abby F. Snodgrass, David Worley, Calvin M. Whitaker, John Taylor, Madison Holly, John D. Blackwell, I. N. Logan, Joseph Murdock and Joseph Snodgrass.
     
    Feb 22, 1864, Henry Davenport, brother-in-law, was named guardian of her two youngest children, Julino O. and Henry Francis Snodgrass.

    Oct 28, 1864, Washington County, Virginia Deed Book 26, page 211.....Mary Ann sold to Julina O. Snodgrass , her daughter and Henry Francis Snodgrass, her son all the real estate her late husband, James M. Snodgrass had left.  Mary Ann retains her life interest in the real estate and one half increase of the personal property (meaning livestock).
     
    November 3, 1864, Mary Ann Whitaker Snodgrass married John R. Jackson, widower, age 53, born Russell County, VA., son of William Jackson and Mary Hunt.  Mary Ann was 47 years old at this time.  The minister who performed the marriage was J. T. Davenport.

    May 29, 1869, Washington Co. VA Deed Book 27, page 676...A. G. Thompson, Attorney-in-fact of John Gordon Ogden and Jane C. Ogden, and heirs and legal representatives of James M. Snodgrass, deceased..a sale and conveyance made about 1858 by said Thompson, attorney...sold by him to said James M. Snodgrass lying on south side of Little River, bounded on the east by Calvin Whitaker and on the west by Andrew Taylor, formerly Mitchell Talbert.

    1870 (Ref: She was not listed in the 1870 Census) Buried Blackwell Cemetery. The date of her death is gone from the stone and no exact date has been found.

    July 1, 1878.. Washington Co. VA WB 20; pages 61/63 Henry Davenport, adm. of Ann Jackson, deceased...amount transferred to self as Guardian of Julino O. & Jas. H. F. Snodgrass, orphan children of Ann Snodgrass, dec...paid to F. N. Webb on his wife's distribution share of a sale note and Interest thereon against Jno. R. Jackson which was uncollected, having been referred to arbitrators who decided against the estate...submitted 01 Jul 1878; Adm. To record 30 Aug 1878.

    Children:
    1. William Sylvester SNODGRASS was born Sep 1838, Washington Co. VA; died 28 Feb 1862, Winchester, Frederick Co. VA.
    2. Ellen Elvira Dice Eveline Mahala Jane Kathryn SNODGRASS was born 16 Feb 1841, Washington Co. VA; died 14 Apr 1915, Washington Co. VA.
    3. 5. Helen Anaeliza SNODGRASS was born 12 Oct 1844, Washington Co. VA; died 22 Jan 1910, Washington Co. VA.
    4. SNODGRASS was born 14 Apr 1853.
    5. Juliana O. SNODGRASS was born 16 Feb 1855, Washington Co. VA.
    6. James Henry Francis SNODGRASS was born 13 Apr 1859, Washington Co. VA.

  5. 14.  David Charles WORLEY was born 7 Mar 1829, Washington Co. VA (son of Michael WORLEY and Elizabeth YOUNCE); died 26 Dec 1900, Washington Co. VA.

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    • _UID: 7DD289FE4E794912962B608F70EFEE0B0035

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    a son of Michael Worley and Elizabeth Younce who was a d/o of John Frederick Younce and Mariah ????.  Washington County, Virginia

    Marriage Book 2, Page 504.  David lists his place of birth as Washington County, Virginia and his parents are Michael and Elizabeth (Yonce) Worley.  They were married by Julian Davenport. 

    David has been described as a "Blond Dutchman."  He was a cattleman, a sheriff and served briefly in the Civil War as a Private in the 2nd Reg. Cav. serving as a Quartermaster and bought and sold horses for the Confederate Army. (Ref: Muster Rolls War Dept., Virginia State Library).

    Washington County, Virginia Tithables to work on road Wolf-Creek-Coal Bank, Tumbling Creek, Smyth County Line, 1851 Washington Co. VA Minute Book 10, 1851-1853, page 91, August 27, 1851 road...Coal Bank to Tumbling Creek, John H. Neikirk, overseer..David L. Worley, John Moore, Senr., John Moore, Jr., William Moore, Daniel Ward, Andrew Taylor, John Taylor, John Campbell, Joseph Snodgrass and John C. Price.


    1880 Washington Co. VA Census, David Worley, 51, Farmer; Ellen P., 39, Donaldson, 15, Cordelia, 15, Caldonia 13, Florence 13, Maggie 11, Cora 9, David 7, Haseltine, 5, James A., 3.

    Over a period of 33 years he fathered 19 children, 9 with his first wife, and 10 with Ellen.

    David married Elizabeth C. ROBERTS. [Group Sheet]


  6. 15.  Elizabeth C. ROBERTS

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    • _UID: 639BC4D194364BBCA1F7798471D9606B0E13

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    She had 9 children with her husband.

    Children:
    1. 7. Martha Emeline Mahala WORLEY
    2. Peter Earl WORLEY was born 11 Mar 1852, Washington Co. VA; died 22 Dec 1925.