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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:

Nathan Smith letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 805479.1
Mss 805479.1
Date(s): 1805-08-29
Abstract

In English.

Nathan Smith receipt

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 809251
Mss 809251
Date(s): 1809-04-01
Abstract

In English.

Nathan Smith receipt

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 809458.1
Mss 809458.1
Date(s): 1809-08-08
Abstract

In English.

New Hampshire Governor document

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 816518
Mss 816518
Date(s): 1816-09-18
Abstract

In English.

Noah Webster letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 803568.1
Mss 803568.1
Date(s): 1803-10-18
Abstract

In English.

Peleg Stanton Mason application

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 813667
Mss 813667
Date(s): 1813-12-17
Scope and Contents

Application for examination for medical degree to William Woodward in Hanover, New Hampshire. Includes list for candidates for examination of degree in medicine, Samuel Elder, William Pierson, Benjamin Pond and Peleg S. Mason.

Resolution by Trustees

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 815528.1
Mss 815528.1
Date(s): 1815-09-28
Abstract

In English.

Roswell Shurtleff letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 804517
Mss 804517
Date(s): 1804-09-17
Abstract

In English.

Samuel Cummings Webster letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 811351.2
Mss 811351.2
Date(s): 1811-06-01
Scope and Contents

Letter from Samuel Cummings Webster of Haverhill to William Henry Woodward with a statement of transfers of land from Laban Gates.

Samuel Worcester letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 804402
Mss 804402
Date(s): 1804-07-02
Abstract

In English.

Timothy Farrar letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 808109.1
Mss 808109.1
Date(s): 1808-01-09
Abstract

In English.

Trustees of Dartmouth College vote

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 805490
Mss 805490
Date(s): 1805-08
Abstract

In English.

United Company of the Connecticut River Turnpike and White River Bridge receipt

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 811516
Mss 811516
Date(s): 1811-09-16
Scope and Contents

Receipt to William Henry Woodward for payment of tax and costs of shares no. 162, 163 and 164.

United Company of the Connecticut River Turnpike and White River Bridge shares

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 808479
Mss 808479
Date(s): 1807-08-29
Abstract

In English.

United States Supreme Court docket and minutes

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 818162
Mss 818162
Date(s): 1818-02-12 to 1819-02-25
Abstract

In English.

United States. Supreme Court mandate

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 819152.6
Mss 819152.6
Date(s): 1819-02-02
Scope and Contents

Mandate issued by the United States Surpreme Court to the New Hampshire Superior Court of Judicature, reversing that court's decision in the case of Dartmouth College Trustees vs. William H. Woodward. (Misdated by the writer 1818)

W.H. Griswald letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 817478
Mss 817478
Date(s): 1817-08
Abstract

In English.

William Gustavus Woodward receipt

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 830431
Mss 830431
Date(s): 1830-07-31
Abstract

In English.

William H. Woodward letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 817152
Mss 817152
Date(s): 1817-02-02
Abstract

In English.

William H. Woodward letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 817168
Mss 817168
Date(s): 1817-02-18
Abstract

In English.

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