Biographical Sketch of J. C. Woods, Lafayette County, Missouri

>From "History of Lafayette County, Mo., carefully written and compiled
from the most authentic official and private sources" St. Louis, Mo.
Historical Company, 1881.
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J. C. Woods, farmer and stockraiser.  P. O. Corder.  The subject of the
following sketch is a native of this state and county; born in 1841,
October 10.  Was raised on a farm and educated in the county of his 
birth.  His father was one of the pioneer settlers of this county, coming
here some 50 years ago.  At the opening of the civil war, he enlisted in
the confederate service under Gen. Shelby.  April, 1868, he was married 
to Mary E. Slusher, a daughter of Henry Slusher, of this county.  By this
union he has six children: Olla, Francis C., John, Forrest, Mary E. and
Martha.  Mr. Woods has traveled quite extensively during his lifetime,
and is now located on a fine farm of 120 acres; has a fine residence,
convenient barn and outbuildings, and all the appurtenances necessary to
a well regulated farm.  He has a splendid young orchard of 100 trees.  He
is a member of the A. F. & A. M., Dover Lodge, No. 122.  Has been W. M.
of said lodge for two years.  Is also a member of the P. of H. Lafayette
Grange, No. 305.  Is an active and worthy member of the Baptist church at
Dover.

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