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Woodward, William Henry (1774-1818)

 

Dates

  • Existence: 1774 - 1818

Biography

William Henry Woodward was born on September 17, 1774 in Hanover, New Hampshire to Bezaleel Woodward and Mary (Wheelock) Woodward. After preparing for college with Dr. Dana of Ipswich, Massachusetts, Woodward enrolled in Dartmouth, graduating in 1792. He then embarked on the practice of law in Hanover, eventually becoming the Chief Justice of New Hampshire's Western Circut Court of Common Pleas in 1813. Woodward served as the Treasurer of Dartmouth College from 1805 to 1816. A Mason, Woodward became Master of the Franklin Lodge in 1801, eventually becoming District Grand Master and later presiding over New Hampshire's Grand Lodge. He also served as president of New Hampshire Alpha of Phi Beta Kappa. Woodward died on August 9, 1818.

Found in 95 Collections and/or Records:

Francis Brown letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 816477.2
Mss 816477.2
Date(s): 1816-08-27
Abstract

In English.

Francis Brown letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 806509
Mss 806509
Date(s): 1806-09-09
Abstract

In English.

George Foot letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 801275.1
Mss 801275.1
Date(s): 1801-04-25
Abstract

In English.

George Wheelock Woodward receipt

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 832556
Mss 832556
Date(s): 1832-10-06
Abstract

In English.

Grafton County, N.H. Probate Court

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 818462
Mss 818462
Date(s): 1818-08-12
Abstract

In English.

Grafton County, NH warranty deed

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 806668
Mss 806668
Date(s): 1806-12-18
Abstract

In English.

Henry William Woodward letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 816530
Mss 816530
Date(s): 1816-09-30
Abstract

In English.

James Wheelock quitclaim deed

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 796221
Mss 796221
Date(s): 1796-03-21
Scope and Contents

Quitclaim deed from James Wheelock to William Henry Woodward of whatever shares of land in Delaware and Susquehannah purchases belong to James Wheelock, as heir to Eleazar Wheelock, to William Woodward. Endorsed by Beza Woodward, justice of the peace.

Jeremiah Mason receipt

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 804326
Mss 804326
Date(s): 1804-05-26
Abstract

In English.

John Langdon letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 805503.1
Mss 805503.1
Date(s): 1805-09-03
Abstract

In English.

John Wheelock letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 814553.1
Mss 814553.1
Date(s): 1814-10-03
Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from John Wheelock in Hanover, New Hampshire to William H. Woodward in Hanover, concerning a fund depositd by Wheelock in 1786 which by now should support a professorship (in civil and ecclesiastical history).

John Wheelock letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 814553
Mss 814553
Date(s): 1814-10-03
Scope and Contents

Three-page letter from John Wheelock in Hanover to William Henry Woodward, asking the Board of Trustees to sequester the sum of 800, deposited with them in 1786, for the support of a professorship of eloquence, later of a professorship of ecclesiastical and civil history. Includes a transcript of the Trustees' vote of Nov. 11, respecting it.

Jonathan Freeman receipt

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 808426
Mss 808426
Date(s): 1808-07-26
Abstract

In English.

Lemuel Dow deeds

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 811226
Mss 811226
Date(s): 1811 to 1813
Scope and Contents

Two deeds from Lemuel Dow for lands in Hanover, New Hamsphire, both signed by William Henry Woodward, Justice of the Peace.

Memorial of John Wheelock and William H. Woodward

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 808560
Mss 808560
Date(s): 1808-10-10
Abstract

In English.

Mills Olcott letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 816529
Mss 816529
Date(s): 1816-09-29
Abstract

In English.

Moses David letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 814315
Mss 814315
Date(s): 1814-05-15
Scope and Contents

Letter from Moses David to William Henry Woodward with assignment to Woodward of Moses Davis' right to take water from the aquaduct built by Richard Lang, granted him on May 16, 1812.

Mrs. Abigail (Wheelock) Ripley letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 798280
Mss 798280
Date(s): 1798-04-30
Scope and Contents

Letter from Mrs. Abigail (Wheelock) Ripley to William Henry Woodward with an assignment to William Woodward of Abigail Ripley's rights in the lease of land near Dartmouth college, granted to George Foot, March 25, 1794.

Mrs. Harriet Curtis (Woodward) Langdon receipt

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 830328
Mss 830328
Date(s): 1830-05-28
Abstract

In English.

Nathan Smith letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 807513
Mss 807513
Date(s): 1807-09-13
Abstract

In English.

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