|
a.
|
Note: Thank Goodness I found this! https://www.ancestry.com/boards/thread.aspx?mv=flat&m=534&p=surnames.woody
My Woody family had its origin in England. English surnames were derived from various sources, including locations. Normally the surname "Wood", and its variations, were derived from the person living in or near a wood or woody area. "Wood" and its variations was sometimes also used as an occupational name for the woodcutter.
Early Woody immigrants to America settled primarily in Massachusetts, Virginia and North Carolina, before moving into Tennessee and other areas.
At this time I would like to express my gratitude to Michael A. Woody, who contributed the majority of the early Woody genealogy. I do not know how much of this has been documented.
It is belived Richard Woody I, born in 1590, in England, was my 10th great grandfather. He married my 10th great grandmother, Ann (last name unknown). Immigration records show that Richard and Ann migrated to America in 1642. They settled at Boston, in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Ann died in Massachusetts between 1656 and 1658. Richard died there December 7, 1658.
Richard and Ann had at least four children: (1) Mary Woody, born in Suffolk County, England, died March 30, 1662, in Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, married Edmond Sheffield II in 1644; (2) Richard Woody II, born 1615, in England, died about 1681, married Frances Dexter in 1646, in Roxbury, Massachusetts; (3) John Woody, born 1626, in England, died July 23, 1650, married Mary Coggan; and (4) my 9th great grandfather, Isaac Woody.
My 9th great grandfather, Isaac Woody, was born in 1631, in England. He married my 9th great grandmother, Dorcas Harper, on March 20, 1656, at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Dorcas Harper was the daughter of Joseph Harper.
Isaac and Dorcas had at least nine children: (1) Mary Woody, born March 22, 1657, Boston, Massachusetts; (2) John Woody I, who was my 8th great grandfather; (3) Isaac Woody, Jr., born April 16, 1662; (4) Dorcas Woody, born April 10, 1664, married John Hiske; (5) Ann Woody, born November 21, 1666, married Joseph Billing; (6) Samuel Woody; (7) Martha Woody, born November 11, 1669; (8) Thomas Woody, born October 9, 1672; and (9) Richard Woody, born in 1674.
My 8th great grandfather, John Woody I, was born September 18, 1659, at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He married my 8th great grandmother, Mary (last name unknown). John died between 1692 and 1695. The only child that I have record of is John Woody II.
My 7th great grandfather, John Woody II, was born January 23, 1687, at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He married my 7th great grandmother, Mary (last name unknown), who was born in 1688. I have record of only one child, John Woody III.
My 6th great grandfather, John Woody III, was born in 1715, at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, and died in 1762, in Orange County, North Carolina. John was married twice and had at least ten children from the two marriages. He first married Mary Lindley on December 27, 1738, at St. George Parish, Harford County, Maryland. John and Mary had five children: (1) Eleanor Woody, born May 23, 1739, Harford County, Maryland; (2) John Woody IV, born about 1739, married Mary (last name unknown) and Abigail Turner; (3)William Woody, born 1740, died March 27, 1838, married Eleanor Thompson; (4) Mary Woody, married Zachariah Allen in 1762; and (5)Ruth Woody, married John Thompson in 1786.
John Woody's second marriage was to my 6th great grandmother, Mary Gowan. They married about 1742. John and Mary Gowan had at least five children: (6) Robert Woody, born about 1742, in Baltimore, Maryland, died in 1785, in North Carolina, married Mary (last name unknown); (7) James Woody, born September 29, 1744, in Baltimore, Maryland, died February 27, 1821, married Mary Laughlin in 1767; (8) Samuel Woody, born 1746, married Sarah Holiday; (9) Joshua Woody, born 1747; and (10) my 5th great grandfatherJoseph Woody.
** My 5th great grandfather,Joseph Woody, was born in 1748, in Baltimore County, Maryland. He married my 5th great grandmother, Sarah Thompson, about 1769. Sarah Thompson was born in 1750. She died 1822, in Orange County, North Carolina. Joseph died there between February 1815 and 1818.
Joseph and Sarah had at least nine children:
(1) Samuel Woody, born September 12, 1770, Orange County, North Carolina, died October 22, 1855, in Maury County, Tennessee, married Jane Holmes on May 23, 1795, in Orange County;
( 2) Mary Woody, born May 22, 1772, Orange County, married Samuel McMullen, Jr. on October 9, 1790, in Orange County;
(3) John Woody, born 1774, Orange County, died March 20, 1811, in Orange County, married Elizabeth Thompson on October 22, 1800, in Orange County;
(4) Jane Woody, born 1776, Orange County, married Thomas McMullen on September 12, 1795, in Orange County; (
5) Joseph Woody, Jr., born November 7, 1780, Orange County, died January 10, 1861, married Sara Thompson;
(6) my 4th great grandfather, Robert Woody;
(7) Ruth Woody, born 1782, Orange County, married John Crawford on October 10, 1801, in Orange County;
(8) Joshua Woody, born 1784, Orange County, died February 1818, married Ruth Jones on December 27, 1811, Orange County; and
(9) Patsy Woody, who married ____ Jones.
My 4th great grandfather, Robert Woody, was born 1781, in Orange County, North Carolina. He married Rachel Rickets on February 8, 1802, in Orange County. Rachel Rickets was born February 1, 1784, in Orange County.
Joseph Woody
B: Birth
1748 • Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
D: Death
2 Feb 1815 • Haw River, Orange, North Carolina, United States
Records 2
Photos 1
Family
Spouse and Children:
Sarah May Thompson 1750-1822
Samuel Thomas Woody 1770-1855
Mary Woody 1772-1835
Jane Woody McMullen 1776-1801
John Woody 1778-1811
Joseph Woody 1780-1861
Robert Woody 1780-1840
Joshua Woody 1782-1818
Ruth Woody Crawford 1782-1850
Sarah Sally Woody 1805-1882
|
