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Note: James was born in 1858, and a sister Amanda was also born same year. I think they could possibly be twins. Also their mother Virginia Hinchman Woods died in 1858. I don't know if she died at time of birth, or after. June 12 1860 James Woods age 2, is on 1860 census of Silvercreek twp., Cass Co Mi., with his father W S Woods and Brother John B. age 4, and sister Jane age 13. His sister Sarah is listed in the household of Ophelie Copley. She is age 9. State of Michigan, Probate Court for said County of Cass. James S Woods is listed along with his brother John B Woods, and two sisters Peninah Jane and Sarah C. in the estate of his father Wiley S Woods, who died April 15,1864. Wiley's brother-in-law's William Hinchman and Thomas Easton were appointed guardians April 20 1864. March 17 1877 James S. Woods received from William Hinchman, his Guardian, $158.00, his share from his father, Wiley S Woods estate. Dec 22 1882 James S Woods age 24, from Silver Creek, Cass Co Mi. and Hattie Hickmott age 19 from Bainbridge, Berrien Co Mi were married in Dowagic, Cass Co Mi by William H Thompson, Minister of the Gospel. Witnesses were Mrs. M H Thompson and Miss Chillie Bowling. April 10 1901 Cassopolis Times That is the verdict Secured in Circuit Court . CASSOPOLIS April 08- (Special to the Times) In the case of James S Woods vs. the estate of John Jones,/ the plaintiff was awarded a verdict of $780.00 in Circuit Court here this morning. The case went to jury shortly before noon and it required 15 minutes to reach a verdict. The case was an appeal from the Probate Court. About three years ago the widow of John Jones died, leaving quite a valuable estate. Woods who is the proprietor of Marguerite Mills. of Silver Creek, and a boy raised by the Jone's, filed a claim for about $1800.00, claiming the same for seven years work performed while at the Jones home after his marriage. C.E. Sweet was attorney for the plaintiff while C.W. Hendryx appeared for the estate. The case will go to the supreme Court.. Dowagiac Mich. Friday Evening May 25,1906 James Woods Seriously Injured This Afternoon James Woods fell from the new barn under erection at the David Welsh farm in Silver Creek this noon and was seriously injured. Only meagre details were obtainable up to this hour. Mr. Woods, who is proprietor of the Marguerite Flouring Mills, was assisting on the barn when the accident happened. The fall occurred about 1 o'clock, and a messenger was sent at once to this city for medical assistance. At the late hour this afternoon the information was received that Mr. Wood was knocked from the building by being struck with a falling timber. He fell twelve feet. Dr. W.W. Easton was called and found two ribs broken. He is also suffering with concussion of the brain and may be hurt internally. It is too early to determine if his injuries will prove fatal. THE DOWAGIAC TIMES FALL RESULTS IN HIS DEATH James Woods of Silver Creek expired Sunday May 27,1906. PARTIALLY PARALYZED He suffered internal injuries from his fall from the Welsh barn. James Woods, the Silver Creek Miller, died Sunday morning at 11 o'clock of his injuries received Friday while at work on the new barn at the David Welsh farm. Internal injured caused death. Mr. Woods head cleared up and he was conscious up to 10 minutes before death. The accident happened at 1 o'clock Friday. Mr Woods was assisting in raising a plate into position from a scaffolding when the timber got away from them and fell, one end of it striking Mr Woods a glancing blow on the collar bone, breaking two ribs as it fell. The blow knocked him to the ground several feet below. It was the internal injuries received in the fall that caused death. The barn where the accident happened is only a short distance from Marguerite Mills, of which Mr Woods was proprietor. The deceased was nearly 48 years of age and he leaves a wife and two children. Crane Cemetery first row Daniel Hickmott Daniel age 52 y 8 m 18 d Nov 9 1880 Mary Ann Evans wf Daniel age 45 y 2 m Aug 28 1886 Cora infant James S Woods 1858 1906 Wm W. 1887 1915 Baby
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