Obituaries: Bedford E. Woods, 1933, Winn Parish, LA.
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: January 26, 1933 Winn Parish Enterprise


Former Resident of Winn Parish Passes Away

Long prominent in the affairs of this section, Bedford E. Woods, 82 years of
age died at his home in Montgomery Tuesday January 17th, and was buried at the
Mt. Zion Cemetery Wednesday evening January 18th.  Mr. Woods was reared in
ward eight Winn Parish, was a son of Captain Robert Woods, who was prominently
identified with the early history of this parish.  Mr. Woods was for a number
of years, one of the leading farmers of this parish, he also was engaged in
the saw mill and mercantile business for a number of years, and during his
early life was active in the civic and political affairs of his parish and
state.  He was a veteran of the Colfax Riot, and was one of those men who
helped put an end to the carpetbag regime in Louisiana, and return the right
of suffrage to the white Democrats of Louisiana.

About 30 years ago he moved to Grant Parish and was engaged in the mercantile
business for a number of years, was later appointed Parish Demonstration
agent, a position he held for six years.  Mr. Wood joined the Baptist Church
in early life and had been a deacon for over fifty years, he also had served
as treasurer of his Masonic Lodge for over thirty years.  He is survived by
his wife, and one son, Arthur Woods, of Montgomery, two sons had preceded him
to the grave, W. S. Woods and Dr. C. E. Woods.  He is survived by a number of
grandchildren.