Individual Details
James William Woodson
(30 Dec 1878 - )
[1] 1880 US Census (D)
[2] 1885 Iowa Census (D)
Legend:
- * = Primary Source
- Source: (O) = Original, (D) = Derivative, (A) = Authored
Events
| Birth | 30 Dec 1878 | Fayette County, Iowa, United States |  | ||
| Census (family)-shared | 5 Jun 1880 | (Frank Woodson and Sophia Unknown) Fayette County, Iowa, United States |  | | |
| Census (family)-shared | 1885 | (Frank Woodson and Sophia Unknown) Fayette County, Iowa, United States | | | |
| Marriage | Calc 1897 or 1898 | Mary Warthan | | ||
| Education | 25 Jun 1900 | and can read, write and speak English - Clermont Township, Fayette, Iowa, United States | | ||
| Census-shared | 25 Jun 1900 | (Benjamin Franklin Warthan) Clermont Township, Fayette, Iowa, United States | | | |
| Census (family) | 21 Apr 1910 | Fayette County, Iowa, United States - Mary Warthan | | | |
| Residence | 12 Sep 1918 | Route #2, Hawkeye, Fayette, Iowa, United States | | ||
| Description | 12 Sep 1918 | Medium height, medium build, gray eyes, dark hair - Fayette County, Iowa, United States | | ||
| Census (family) | 14 Jan 1920 | Fayette County, Iowa, United States - Mary Warthan | | | |
| Census (family) | 1925 | Fayette County, Iowa, United States - Mary Warthan | | | |
| Census (family) | 17 Apr 1930 | Fayette County, Iowa, United States - Mary Warthan | | | |
| Residence (family) | Apr 1935 | Same house as in 1940 - Fayette County, Iowa, United States - Mary Warthan | | ||
| Census (family) | 19 Apr 1940 | Fayette County, Iowa, United States - Mary Warthan | | | |
| Residence (family) | Apr 1956 | mentioned in obit for brother Henry - West Union, Fayette, Iowa, United States - Mary Warthan | | ||
| Property (Fam) | Mary Warthan | | | ||
| Children (Family) | Mary Warthan | | | ||
| Reference No | ID3529 | ||||
| Parents | | | |||
| Education | | | |||
| Occupation | | | |||
| Military | | | |||
| Signature | | |
Families
| Spouse | Mary Warthan (1880 - 1956) |
| Child | Clinton Woodson (1897 - ) |
| Child | Henry Woodson (1900 - ) |
| Child | Clarence W. Woodson (1911 - ) |
| Child | Edna L. Woodson (1913 - ) |
| Child | Living |
| Father | Frank Woodson (1857 - 1929) |
| Mother | Sophia Unknown (1860 - ) |
| Sibling | Mary E. Woodson (1880 - ) |
| Sibling | John Woodson (1883 - ) |
Notes
Census (family)-shared
From Image:1] Frank Woodson: Head of household - 23, white male, married, Farmer - born Iowa, Parents born Illinois
2] Sophia Woodson: Wife - 20, white female, married - Keeping house - Born Iowa, parents born Ohio
3] James W. Woodson: Son - 2, white male, single - he and parents born Iowa
4] [Blank] Woodson: Daughter - 1/12, born May - Single - She and parents born Iowa
Census (family)-shared
From Image:1] Frank Woodson: 27, male, married - Farming - Subject to military - Eligible to vote
2] Sophia Woodson: 29, female, married - Keeping house
3] James W. Woodson: 7, male, single
4] Mary E. Woodson: 4, female, single
5] John Woodson: 2, male, single
Household:
- Township 95, Range 9, Section 33 - NW SW
- All born Fayette County
- All persons and their parents natural born citizens
Census-shared
From Image:1] Warthan, Benjamin: Head of household, 60 yr old white male, born Mar 1840 in Ohio- Married. His Parents born in Maryland. Occupation: Farmer - Can read write, and speak English - Rented a farm.
2] James Woodson: Son-in-law to head - 21 yr old white male, born May 1878 in Iowa - Married for 3 yrs. Father born in Indiana, Mother in Iowa - Can read, write and speak English.
3] Mary Woodson: Daughter of head - 19 yr old white female, born Aug 1880 in Iowa, married for 3 yrs - Father born in Ohio, Mother in Illinois.
4] Clinton Woodson: Grandson of head - 2 yr old white male born Oct 1897 in Iowa, single. Both parents born in Iowa.
5] Henry Woodson: 4 month old white male, born in Feb 1900 in Iowa, single. Both parents born in Iowa
Census (family)
From Image:1] James Woodson: Head of household - 32, white male, married once for 12 years - He and parents born Iowa - Occupation: Farmer on a general farm
2] Mary Woodson: (Informant) Wife of head - 28, white female, married once for 12 yrs. - Had 2 children - Born Iowa - Parents birthplace: Pennsylvania - Occupation: None
Household:
- Both able to read, write and speak English
- Property: Owned Farm with a Mortgage
Census (family)
From Image:1] James Woodson: Head of household - 43, white male, married - Able t read, write and speak English - He and parents born Iowa - Occupation: Farmer, general farm, farm schedule 112
2] Mary Woodson: Wife of head - 38, white female, married - Able to read, write and speak English - Born Iowa, Father born Ohio, Mother born Illinois - Occupation: None
3] Clarence W. Woodson: Son of head - 9, white male, single - attended school - He and parents born Iowa
4] Edna L. Woodson: Daughter of head - 7, white female, single - attended school - She and parents born Iowa
Household:
- Owned farm free of mortgage
Census (family)
From Image:1] James Woodson: Head of household - 47, white male, married - High School attended: Rural - Highest grade: 8
2] Marie Woodson: Wife - 43, white female, married - Attended Rural High School, 8 grades
3] Clarence Woodson: Son - 14, white male, single - Attended Rural High School, 8 grades - Spent 9 months in school in 1924
4] Edna Woodson: daughter - 12, white female, single - Attended Rural High School, 6 grades - Spent 9 months in school in 1924
5] Juzine [Eugene] Woodson: son - 3, white male, single -
Household:
- All able to read and write
Census (family)
From Image:1] James Woodson: head of household - 52, white male, married at 19 - He and parents born Iowa - Occupation: Day Laborer - Not a veteran - able to read, write and speak English
2] Mary Ann Woodson: Wife of head - 48, white female, married at 16 - born Iowa, Father born Ohio, Mother born Illinois - Occupation: None - Able to read,write and speak English
3] Clarence W. Woodson: son of head - 19, white male, single - He and parents born Iowa - Did not attend school - able to read, write and speak English - Occupation: Helper
4] Edna Woodson: daughter of head - 17, white female, single, did not attend school - able to read, write and speak English - Occupation: None
Pace 6B, Line 51:
5] Eugene A. Woodson: Son of head - 8, white male, single - attended school - He and parents born Iowa - Occupation: None
Household:
- Owned home, value $800 - Not a farm
Census (family)
From Image:1] James Woodson: Respondant, Head of household - 63, white male, married - Highest school grade: 7 - Born Iowa - Occupation: Farmer - No other income
2] Mary Woodson: Wife - 58, white female, married - highest school grade: 5 - Born Iowa - Occupation: None
Supplemental Questions for Mary:
Father born Ohio - Mother born Illinois
Language spoken in home: English
Social Security: Does not have a SS number
Usual occupation: House Keeping, at home
Women: Married once - Age at first marriage: 16 - Number of children born: 5
Household:
- Owned home, not a farm, Value $1000
- Residence, April 1935: Same House
Property (Fam)
1910: Owned Farm with a Mortgage1920: Owned farm free of mortgage - Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa
1930: Owned home, value $800 - Not a farm - Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa
1940: Owned home, not a farm, value $1000
Children (Family)
1910: Had 2 children1940: Had 5 Children
Parents
1880, 1910, 1920, 1930: Parents born IowaEducation
1910, 1920, 1930: Able to read, write and speak English1925: Able to read and write - Attended rural high school to grade 8
1940: Highest school grade: 7
Occupation
1910, 1920: Farmer on a general farmSept 1918: Farmer - Rt#2, Hawkeye, Fayette County, Iowa
1930: Day Laborer
1940: Farmer
Military
12 Sept 1918: WW 1 Draft Registration1930: Not a veteran
Signature
12 Sept 1918: "James William Woodson"Endnotes
1. 1900 US Census, Clearmont Township, Fayette County, Iowa. SD 4, ED 69, P 12 [Penned]. Dwelling 232, Family 234, Line 19, Benjamin Warthan. Original Data: NARA, T623, Roll 432. www.ancestry.com, accessed 18 Nov 2009. Acc001365/Ph7698.jpg.
2. 1910 US Census, Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa. SD 7, ED 75, Sheet 4A, Line 11, Dwelling 59, Family 61, James Woodson, ID3529 household. Original Data, NARA: T624_402; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0075; FHL microfilm: 1374415. www.ancestry.com, .
3. 1920 US Census, Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa. DS 4, ED 83, Sheet 6A, Lind 4, Dwelling 112, Family 113, James Woodson, ID3529 household. Original Data, NARA: T625_489. www.ancestry.com, accessed 28 July 2014.
4. Military Record, WW 1 Draft Registration, James William Woodson, ID3529, 12 Sept 1918, Fayette County, Iowa. Original data: United States, Selective Service System. World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration. M1509, 4,582 rolls. Imaged from Family History Library microfilm. www.ancestry.com, accessed 31 Oct 2021..
5. 1880 US Census, Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa. SD 2, ED 191, Page 8A, Line 1, Dwelling 57, Family 63, Frank Woodson, ID5687 household. Original Data, NARA: T9_339; Family History Film: 1254339. www.ancestry.com, accessed 29 July 2014.
6. 1940 US Census, Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa. SD 4, ED 33-2, Sheet 9B, Line 67, Visit# 134, James Woodson, ID3529 household. Original Data, NARA: T627_1160. www.ancestry.com, accessed 29 July 2014.
7. Census, Iowa, 1925, "Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925" [database on-line]. 1925, James Woodson, ID3529. Original data: Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 as well various special censuses from 1836-1897 obtained from the State Historical Society of Iowa via Heritage Quest. www.ancestry.com (accessed 21 Nov 2021).
8. Census, Iowa, 1885, Auburn Township, Fayette county, Iowa, Frank Woodson, ID5687 Household. "Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925" [database on-line]. Original data: Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 as well various special censuses from 1836-1897 obtained from the State Historical Society of Iowa via Heritage Quest. www.ancestry.com (accessed 20 Nov 2021. Ph13119.jpg .
9. 1880 US Census, Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa. SD 2, ED 191, Page 8A, Line 1, Dwelling 57, Family 63, Frank Woodson, ID5687 household. Original Data, NARA: T9_339; Family History Film: 1254339. www.ancestry.com, accessed 29 July 2014.
10. Census, Iowa, 1885, Auburn Township, Fayette county, Iowa, Frank Woodson, ID5687 Household. "Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925" [database on-line]. Original data: Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 as well various special censuses from 1836-1897 obtained from the State Historical Society of Iowa via Heritage Quest. www.ancestry.com (accessed 20 Nov 2021. Ph13119.jpg .
11. 1900 US Census, Clearmont Township, Fayette County, Iowa. SD 4, ED 69, P 12 [Penned]. Dwelling 232, Family 234, Line 19, Benjamin Warthan. Original Data: NARA, T623, Roll 432. www.ancestry.com, accessed 18 Nov 2009. Acc001365/Ph7698.jpg.
12. 1910 US Census, Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa. SD 7, ED 75, Sheet 4A, Line 11, Dwelling 59, Family 61, James Woodson, ID3529 household. Original Data, NARA: T624_402; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0075; FHL microfilm: 1374415. www.ancestry.com, .
13. 1920 US Census, Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa. DS 4, ED 83, Sheet 6A, Lind 4, Dwelling 112, Family 113, James Woodson, ID3529 household. Original Data, NARA: T625_489. www.ancestry.com, accessed 28 July 2014.
14. 1930 U.S. Census, Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa. SD 3, ED 33-2, Sheet 6A, Line 47 and Sheet 6B, Line 51, James Woodson, ID3529 household. Original Data, NARA: T626_654; FHL microfilm: 2340389. www.ancestry.com, accessed 28 July 2014.
15. 1940 US Census, Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa. SD 4, ED 33-2, Sheet 9B, Line 67, Visit# 134, James Woodson, ID3529 household. Original Data, NARA: T627_1160. www.ancestry.com, accessed 29 July 2014.
16. Census, Iowa, 1925, "Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925" [database on-line]. 1925, James Woodson, ID3529. Original data: Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 as well various special censuses from 1836-1897 obtained from the State Historical Society of Iowa via Heritage Quest. www.ancestry.com (accessed 21 Nov 2021).
17. 1900 US Census, Clearmont Township, Fayette County, Iowa. SD 4, ED 69, P 12 [Penned]. Dwelling 232, Family 234, Line 19, Benjamin Warthan. Original Data: NARA, T623, Roll 432. www.ancestry.com, accessed 18 Nov 2009. Acc001365/Ph7698.jpg.
18. 1900 US Census, Clearmont Township, Fayette County, Iowa. SD 4, ED 69, P 12 [Penned]. Dwelling 232, Family 234, Line 19, Benjamin Warthan. Original Data: NARA, T623, Roll 432. www.ancestry.com, accessed 18 Nov 2009. Acc001365/Ph7698.jpg.
19. 1910 US Census, Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa. SD 7, ED 75, Sheet 4A, Line 11, Dwelling 59, Family 61, James Woodson, ID3529 household. Original Data, NARA: T624_402; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0075; FHL microfilm: 1374415. www.ancestry.com, .
20. Military Record, WW 1 Draft Registration, James William Woodson, ID3529, 12 Sept 1918, Fayette County, Iowa. Original data: United States, Selective Service System. World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration. M1509, 4,582 rolls. Imaged from Family History Library microfilm. www.ancestry.com, accessed 31 Oct 2021..
21. Military Record, WW 1 Draft Registration, James William Woodson, ID3529, 12 Sept 1918, Fayette County, Iowa. Original data: United States, Selective Service System. World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration. M1509, 4,582 rolls. Imaged from Family History Library microfilm. www.ancestry.com, accessed 31 Oct 2021..
22. 1920 US Census, Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa. DS 4, ED 83, Sheet 6A, Lind 4, Dwelling 112, Family 113, James Woodson, ID3529 household. Original Data, NARA: T625_489. www.ancestry.com, accessed 28 July 2014.
23. Census, Iowa, 1925, "Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925" [database on-line]. 1925, James Woodson, ID3529. Original data: Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 as well various special censuses from 1836-1897 obtained from the State Historical Society of Iowa via Heritage Quest. www.ancestry.com (accessed 21 Nov 2021).
24. 1930 U.S. Census, Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa. SD 3, ED 33-2, Sheet 6A, Line 47 and Sheet 6B, Line 51, James Woodson, ID3529 household. Original Data, NARA: T626_654; FHL microfilm: 2340389. www.ancestry.com, accessed 28 July 2014.
25. 1940 US Census, Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa. SD 4, ED 33-2, Sheet 9B, Line 67, Visit# 134, James Woodson, ID3529 household. Original Data, NARA: T627_1160. www.ancestry.com, accessed 29 July 2014.
26. 1940 US Census, Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa. SD 4, ED 33-2, Sheet 9B, Line 67, Visit# 134, James Woodson, ID3529 household. Original Data, NARA: T627_1160. www.ancestry.com, accessed 29 July 2014.
27. Obituary, Henry Warthan, Oelwein Daily Register (Oelwein, Fayette County, Iowa), 30 Apr 1956, Col. 5. www.myheritage.com (http://searchapi.newspaperarchive.com/cache/101824210.pdf), accessed 3 July 2013. Acc002812/Doc1752.pdf.
28. Obituary, "Henry F. Warthan. The Telegraph-Herald, Dubuque, Iowa, 30 Apr 1956, Page 12, Col. 3, www.myheritage.com, accessed 16 Sept 2020, Doc5814.pdf.
29. 1910 US Census, Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa. SD 7, ED 75, Sheet 4A, Line 11, Dwelling 59, Family 61, James Woodson, ID3529 household. Original Data, NARA: T624_402; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0075; FHL microfilm: 1374415. www.ancestry.com, .
30. 1920 US Census, Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa. DS 4, ED 83, Sheet 6A, Lind 4, Dwelling 112, Family 113, James Woodson, ID3529 household. Original Data, NARA: T625_489. www.ancestry.com, accessed 28 July 2014.
31. 1930 U.S. Census, Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa. SD 3, ED 33-2, Sheet 6A, Line 47 and Sheet 6B, Line 51, James Woodson, ID3529 household. Original Data, NARA: T626_654; FHL microfilm: 2340389. www.ancestry.com, accessed 28 July 2014.
32. 1940 US Census, Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa. SD 4, ED 33-2, Sheet 9B, Line 67, Visit# 134, James Woodson, ID3529 household. Original Data, NARA: T627_1160. www.ancestry.com, accessed 29 July 2014.
33. 1940 US Census, Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa. SD 4, ED 33-2, Sheet 9B, Line 67, Visit# 134, James Woodson, ID3529 household. Original Data, NARA: T627_1160. www.ancestry.com, accessed 29 July 2014.
34. 1910 US Census, Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa. SD 7, ED 75, Sheet 4A, Line 11, Dwelling 59, Family 61, James Woodson, ID3529 household. Original Data, NARA: T624_402; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0075; FHL microfilm: 1374415. www.ancestry.com, .
35. 1910 US Census, Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa. SD 7, ED 75, Sheet 4A, Line 11, Dwelling 59, Family 61, James Woodson, ID3529 household. Original Data, NARA: T624_402; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0075; FHL microfilm: 1374415. www.ancestry.com, .
36. 1920 US Census, Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa. DS 4, ED 83, Sheet 6A, Lind 4, Dwelling 112, Family 113, James Woodson, ID3529 household. Original Data, NARA: T625_489. www.ancestry.com, accessed 28 July 2014.
37. 1930 U.S. Census, Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa. SD 3, ED 33-2, Sheet 6A, Line 47 and Sheet 6B, Line 51, James Woodson, ID3529 household. Original Data, NARA: T626_654; FHL microfilm: 2340389. www.ancestry.com, accessed 28 July 2014.
38. 1880 US Census, Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa. SD 2, ED 191, Page 8A, Line 1, Dwelling 57, Family 63, Frank Woodson, ID5687 household. Original Data, NARA: T9_339; Family History Film: 1254339. www.ancestry.com, accessed 29 July 2014.
39. 1920 US Census, Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa. DS 4, ED 83, Sheet 6A, Lind 4, Dwelling 112, Family 113, James Woodson, ID3529 household. Original Data, NARA: T625_489. www.ancestry.com, accessed 28 July 2014.
40. 1910 US Census, Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa. SD 7, ED 75, Sheet 4A, Line 11, Dwelling 59, Family 61, James Woodson, ID3529 household. Original Data, NARA: T624_402; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0075; FHL microfilm: 1374415. www.ancestry.com, .
41. 1930 U.S. Census, Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa. SD 3, ED 33-2, Sheet 6A, Line 47 and Sheet 6B, Line 51, James Woodson, ID3529 household. Original Data, NARA: T626_654; FHL microfilm: 2340389. www.ancestry.com, accessed 28 July 2014.
42. 1940 US Census, Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa. SD 4, ED 33-2, Sheet 9B, Line 67, Visit# 134, James Woodson, ID3529 household. Original Data, NARA: T627_1160. www.ancestry.com, accessed 29 July 2014.
43. Census, Iowa, 1925, "Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925" [database on-line]. 1925, James Woodson, ID3529. Original data: Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 as well various special censuses from 1836-1897 obtained from the State Historical Society of Iowa via Heritage Quest. www.ancestry.com (accessed 21 Nov 2021).
44. 1910 US Census, Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa. SD 7, ED 75, Sheet 4A, Line 11, Dwelling 59, Family 61, James Woodson, ID3529 household. Original Data, NARA: T624_402; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0075; FHL microfilm: 1374415. www.ancestry.com, .
45. 1920 US Census, Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa. DS 4, ED 83, Sheet 6A, Lind 4, Dwelling 112, Family 113, James Woodson, ID3529 household. Original Data, NARA: T625_489. www.ancestry.com, accessed 28 July 2014.
46. 1930 U.S. Census, Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa. SD 3, ED 33-2, Sheet 6A, Line 47 and Sheet 6B, Line 51, James Woodson, ID3529 household. Original Data, NARA: T626_654; FHL microfilm: 2340389. www.ancestry.com, accessed 28 July 2014.
47. Military Record, WW 1 Draft Registration, James William Woodson, ID3529, 12 Sept 1918, Fayette County, Iowa. Original data: United States, Selective Service System. World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration. M1509, 4,582 rolls. Imaged from Family History Library microfilm. www.ancestry.com, accessed 31 Oct 2021..
48. 1940 US Census, Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa. SD 4, ED 33-2, Sheet 9B, Line 67, Visit# 134, James Woodson, ID3529 household. Original Data, NARA: T627_1160. www.ancestry.com, accessed 29 July 2014.
49. 1930 U.S. Census, Auburn Township, Fayette County, Iowa. SD 3, ED 33-2, Sheet 6A, Line 47 and Sheet 6B, Line 51, James Woodson, ID3529 household. Original Data, NARA: T626_654; FHL microfilm: 2340389. www.ancestry.com, accessed 28 July 2014.
50. Military Record, WW 1 Draft Registration, James William Woodson, ID3529, 12 Sept 1918, Fayette County, Iowa. Original data: United States, Selective Service System. World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration. M1509, 4,582 rolls. Imaged from Family History Library microfilm. www.ancestry.com, accessed 31 Oct 2021..
51. Military Record, WW 1 Draft Registration, James William Woodson, ID3529, 12 Sept 1918, Fayette County, Iowa. Original data: United States, Selective Service System. World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration. M1509, 4,582 rolls. Imaged from Family History Library microfilm. www.ancestry.com, accessed 31 Oct 2021..