tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1350318808703965214.post6175812227397674417..comments2024-03-17T12:34:47.729-07:00Comments on Ancestral Discoveries: Slaves Listed in the Estate of John WoodardJanice M. Sellershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08466785140555595069noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1350318808703965214.post-76453589871850381782023-02-06T20:43:03.170-08:002023-02-06T20:43:03.170-08:00I think soI think soAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1350318808703965214.post-39368233889560728342022-12-13T01:29:47.385-08:002022-12-13T01:29:47.385-08:00Are you connected to the Woodard family dicussed i...Are you connected to the Woodard family dicussed in this post?Janice M. Sellershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08466785140555595069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1350318808703965214.post-63635964602042413532022-12-12T19:28:22.122-08:002022-12-12T19:28:22.122-08:00My last name is Woodard and my grandfathers middle...My last name is Woodard and my grandfathers middle name is johnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1350318808703965214.post-49639084716177654502022-02-26T21:35:54.473-08:002022-02-26T21:35:54.473-08:00I hope you find what you are looking for.I hope you find what you are looking for.Janice M. Sellershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08466785140555595069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1350318808703965214.post-65882196882526407362022-02-26T20:53:26.297-08:002022-02-26T20:53:26.297-08:00This is very very interesting. I'll have to d...This is very very interesting. I'll have to dig deeper to get some concrete answers. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11782040767123496472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1350318808703965214.post-54613551482776589862021-05-08T09:33:16.959-07:002021-05-08T09:33:16.959-07:00Congratulations on your research results! Can you...Congratulations on your research results! Can you go further back than 1594?Janice M. Sellershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08466785140555595069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1350318808703965214.post-70713838643379973772021-05-08T09:25:40.726-07:002021-05-08T09:25:40.726-07:00I am a direct descendant of Christopher Woodard of...I am a direct descendant of Christopher Woodard of England b.ca 1594! I was able to trace my relation to the Woodard bloodline. William Willie Woodard is my 3rd great grandfather. Elisha Woodard Sr is my 7th great grandfather 💫Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00158609441728145294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1350318808703965214.post-10723283597128325972021-04-06T23:12:36.334-07:002021-04-06T23:12:36.334-07:00You didn't say what research you have done on ...You didn't say what research you have done on Henry William Woodward or on Alisey, but I hopey ou are able to find answers to some of your questions.Janice M. Sellershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08466785140555595069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1350318808703965214.post-86378790569854752562021-04-06T19:09:09.525-07:002021-04-06T19:09:09.525-07:00Hello
I am a descendant of Henry William Woodward...Hello<br /><br />I am a descendant of Henry William Woodward (1870–1951).<br />I am trying to find the origins of Alisey Goldin born about 1820. I am wondering if Epsey is Alisey. If someone can help I will greatly appreciate it.<br /> <br /><br />CGoldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15420190300244811124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1350318808703965214.post-7671755664552733572020-05-26T09:10:11.458-07:002020-05-26T09:10:11.458-07:00Thank you, Austin, for offering to share the infor...Thank you, Austin, for offering to share the information you have researched. I hope the other Woodard descendants contact you.Janice M. Sellershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08466785140555595069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1350318808703965214.post-41194188893935653672020-05-26T08:54:55.502-07:002020-05-26T08:54:55.502-07:00I descend from William Woodard, who was John's...I descend from William Woodard, who was John's son and who inherited Alec after John's earky death in Perry County, Georgia. I have work on this Woodard line for 40 years. I can provide additional details if anyone is interested. <br />Austin Cooper<br />Decatur, Alabama <br />amc3.14159@gmail.com <br />Austin Coopernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1350318808703965214.post-89947750374512003202018-08-30T16:05:34.156-07:002018-08-30T16:05:34.156-07:00It seemed to be pretty clear that the John L. Wood...It seemed to be pretty clear that the John L. Woodard referred to died in 1851, so perhaps there was more than one man named John L. Woodard? You might need to do some deep research on every man with that name in that area to clearly differentiate one from the other, and make sure which is yours.Janice M. Sellershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08466785140555595069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1350318808703965214.post-42305247524494375882018-08-13T09:28:58.812-07:002018-08-13T09:28:58.812-07:00I am researching my Woodard(Woodward) slave ancest...I am researching my Woodard(Woodward) slave ancestry. Amanda (Mandy) is my Ancestor.<br /><br />I found information that shows John L Woodard died in 1867 in Butts County (Indian Springs), so the records that show him deceased in 1851 is confusing.<br /><br />Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. I am trying to locate a grave site or death certificate for John in Butts, Houston (where he Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00415987930997735631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1350318808703965214.post-85517253463271500312018-05-01T16:04:05.977-07:002018-05-01T16:04:05.977-07:00Does the bible give any indication how John Woodar...Does the bible give any indication how John Woodard is related to the rest of the family? Does it say when he was born or how old he was when he died? If the latter, you can try to find him in the 1900 census.<br /><br />Generally, yes, only relatives are found in family bibles, but there can always be exceptions.Janice M. Sellershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08466785140555595069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1350318808703965214.post-13365608384686185702018-04-30T12:44:16.477-07:002018-04-30T12:44:16.477-07:00I am researching a John Woodard also, the only inf...I am researching a John Woodard also, the only information that I have is that he was killed in 1906 according to my Family bible. My ancestor was born in blackstock chester s.c. Franklin family I am trying to find out how they relate because it is my understanding that only relatives are listed in family bibles.deanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06564466899657105070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1350318808703965214.post-67637792759145530202016-12-26T11:13:41.027-08:002016-12-26T11:13:41.027-08:00If you are looking for someone's will and prob...If you are looking for someone's will and probate documents, generally you should check first with the county courthouse in the county where the person died. If that courthouse does not have the records, the people there should be able to tell you what repository does have them.Janice M. Sellershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08466785140555595069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1350318808703965214.post-83393982561066979562016-12-26T10:26:51.713-08:002016-12-26T10:26:51.713-08:00I have been able to trace my Woodard connection ba...I have been able to trace my Woodard connection back to John L Woodard in Georgia (Culloden). He is listed as the father of my 2nd great uncle who was mulatto in records I found through the Freeman's Bureau. It appears that he was a large slave owner and either he or his son(more likely) is the father of my ancestor. So I am interested in any information that anyone has on any Woodards from Donna Berryhttps://plus.google.com/u/0/103595457313961721518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1350318808703965214.post-21348641117087730752016-12-22T23:51:44.785-08:002016-12-22T23:51:44.785-08:00It's good that you have found your grandfather...It's good that you have found your grandfather and have traced him back to a specific county. You did not say what the earliest year was that you found him, so it's difficult to determine what your next steps might be.Janice M. Sellershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08466785140555595069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1350318808703965214.post-50025099672970245012016-12-22T17:39:23.906-08:002016-12-22T17:39:23.906-08:00My grandfathers name was John Wesley Woodard and w...My grandfathers name was John Wesley Woodard and we've traced it back to Wheeler County Ga.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14093063886643879825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1350318808703965214.post-3708262793214280032016-12-21T17:03:20.367-08:002016-12-21T17:03:20.367-08:00If Lisa doesn't reply to my blog, I'll sen...If Lisa doesn't reply to my blog, I'll send a message to her another way to make sure she gets your information, Dar.Janice M. Sellershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08466785140555595069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1350318808703965214.post-63915151137153643532016-12-21T11:06:36.510-08:002016-12-21T11:06:36.510-08:00Lisa Chan, do you have a blog for Woodard slaves. ...Lisa Chan, do you have a blog for Woodard slaves. I am researching my family history and I found a Carrie Lizzie Boston who married a Woodard..She was found in the 1940 census records of Dooly County. I am quite sure, her husband is a descendant of the Woodards.<br />Dar Rollinsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1350318808703965214.post-10347442194659946432015-09-10T20:49:29.597-07:002015-09-10T20:49:29.597-07:00You're right, it probably will be a big projec...You're right, it probably will be a big project, but it will also be incredibly worthwhile. I hope I hear about what you find.<br /><br />If you have a blog, I encourage you to post a list of all the slaves named in the will, to help others with their research. If you don't have a blog, I will be happy to host a guest post from you so that the information can be shared.Janice M. Sellershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08466785140555595069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1350318808703965214.post-5984687053783685182015-09-10T20:41:01.101-07:002015-09-10T20:41:01.101-07:00I found a direct ancestor with a will that specifi...I found a direct ancestor with a will that specifically names a slave that's to have is choice of which heir and what property to live on, that he is not be sold or divided. This ancestor had so much human property that I couldn't possibly track them all down, but perhaps I can learn more about their fate by looking into the man and his son who were named twice in the will.<br /><br />I Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13867675496924612402noreply@blogger.com