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:
William Henry Woodward quotations
William Henry Woodward to Josiah Dunham, quotations from a communication from the Congregational Church in the Vicinity of Dartmouth College to the Londonderry Presbytery, for Dunham's use if he decides to notice the letter signed "A Member of the Congregational Church" in the "Dartmouth Gazette," September 11, 1811.
William Henry Woodward receipt
Receipt for Solon's tution from Williams Henry Woodward to Nathan Smith.
William Henry Woodward report
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William Henry Woodward, Secretary proceedings
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William Henry Woodward will
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William Mattocks letter
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William Woodward letter
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William Woodward letter
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William Woodward letter
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William Woodward release of land
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William Woodward report
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Wm. Woodward letter
Wm. Woodward of Hanover to Jon. Freeman discusses rent cases and asks advice of addressee on what action to take.
Wm. Woodward letter
Letter from Wm. Woodward of Hanover to Jon. Freeman Dr. Blood, and Mr. Zadock Brown informing him that he wishes to exchange some land, and writer asks addressee regarding legal steps.
Wm. Woodward letter
Letter from Wm. Woodward of Hanover to Jon. Freeman, informing him that Joshua Sanderson wants to rent 100 acres lot in Orford for 24 bushels of wheat annually. Writer cannot have college and chapel painted until college gets more money.
Woodward family deeds
The collection contains deeds of Bezaleel Woodward and his son, William H. Woodward, all of which are for land in Hanover.