WOODS, George C 1869 - 1954

WOODS, WOLPH, BARNES

Posted By: Richard K. Thompson (email)
Date: 12/29/2010 at 17:57:47

Fairfield Ia. Daily Ledger
Thursday Dec. 9, 1954

Illness Fatal To George C. WOODS

George C. WOODS, 207 E. Washington street, died at Veterans hospital in Iowa City after a short illness. He entered the hospital Monday and had been seriously ill since that time.

A lifelong resident of Fairfield, WOODS was 85 years of age. The body is at the Weston Behner Funeral home where funeral arrangements are pending.

WOODS was a former treasurer of Jefferson county and a former city clerk. He was also a veteran of the Spanish-American war.

He was born in Fairfield Aug. 26, 1869, the son of Dr. P.N. and Mary WOLPH WOODS. He was married to Clara BARNES in Fairfield Dec. 3, 1903. The couple observed their golden wedding anniversary last year.

WOODS is survived by his wife. One brother (sic. Harry E. WOODS) preceded him in death.

* Transcribed for genealogy purposes. I am not related to the person(s) mentioned.

Note: Buried in the WOODS family plot (Old.P.175) in Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, Iowa.