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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:

William Henry Woodward quotations

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 811514.1
Mss 811514.1
Date(s): 1811-09-14
Scope and Contents

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

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 812475
Mss 812475
Date(s): 1812-08-25
Scope and Contents

Receipt for Solon's tution from Williams Henry Woodward to Nathan Smith.

William Henry Woodward report

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 817154.1
Mss 817154.1
Date(s): 1817-02-04
Abstract

In English.

William Henry Woodward, Secretary proceedings

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 817154
Mss 817154
Date(s): 1817-02-04
Abstract

In English.

William Henry Woodward will

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 818363
Mss 818363
Date(s): 1818-06-13
Abstract

In English.

William Mattocks letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 816226
Mss 816226
Date(s): 1816-03-26
Abstract

In English.

William Woodward letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 806657
Mss 806657
Date(s): 1806-12-07
Abstract

In English.

William Woodward letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 806231
Mss 806231
Date(s): 1806-03-31
Abstract

In English.

William Woodward letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 804501
Mss 804501
Date(s): 1804-09-01
Abstract

In English.

William Woodward release of land

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 810312.1
Mss 810312.1
Date(s): 1810-05-12
Abstract

In English.

William Woodward report

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 806503.1
Mss 806503.1
Date(s): 1806-09-03
Abstract

In English.

Wm. Woodward letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 798217
Mss 798217
Date(s): 1798-03-17
Scope and Contents

Wm. Woodward of Hanover to Jon. Freeman discusses rent cases and asks advice of addressee on what action to take.

Wm. Woodward letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 798278.1
Mss 798278.1
Date(s): 1798-04-28
Scope and Contents

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

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 798312
Mss 798312
Date(s): 1798-05-12
Scope and Contents

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

 Collection
Identifier: MS-1491
MS-1491
Date(s): 1772 to 1818
Scope and Contents

The collection contains deeds of Bezaleel Woodward and his son, William H. Woodward, all of which are for land in Hanover.

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