Name |
Joseph Woodward |
Birth |
Abt 1657 |
Gender |
Male |
Other-Begin |
1675 |
King Philip's War, Providence, Providence Co, Rhode Island |
- Was one of those "who staid and went not away" during King Philip's War, so he had a share in the disposition of the Indian captives.
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Property |
16 May 1680 |
Providence, Providence Co, Rhode Island |
- his bro-in-law John Prays's dwelling house on valley on Pautuckett River mentioned
1680 16 May ? Age: 27
Providence, Providence Co., RI
The description is for land laid out to Joseph Woodward, husband of sister Mary.
Early Records of the Town of Providence 14:50
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Unknown-Begin |
1687 |
Providence, Providence Co, Rhode Island |
- John Pray (bro-in-law), age 34, pays a 1s 2d tax 1687
Providence, Providence Co., RI
Levied to pay Joseph Woodward for bringing up Thomas Waters' child.
Early Records of the Town of Providence 17:108
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Other-Begin |
6 Jun 1692 |
Providence, Providence Co, Rhode Island |
- chosen constable 6 Jun 1692
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Will |
16 Sep 1724 |
Providence, Providence Co, Rhode Island |
- "Woodward, Joseph, of Providence, yeoman.
Will dated 16 Sep 1724, he died 26 Feb 1725/6, proved 21 Mar 1725/6, pgs 264-265.
Mentions: Wife Ruth Woodward. Unnamed daughters mothers of Arnold & Lovit Grandson [sic]. My 2 Grandsons, viz: Woodward Arnold & Woodward Lovit. Land of Noah Bartlit.
Witn: William Hopkins, Elizabeth Hopkins, Jeremiah Hopkins." [RIGR]
Full text of will in Providence records.
Joseph's widow approved as executrix of his estate. None was specified in the will.
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Death |
26 Feb 1726 |
Providence, Providence Co, Rhode Island |
Person ID |
I70820 |
Roots |
Last Modified |
26 Dec 2014 |
Family 1 |
Mary Pray, b. Abt 1657, Providence, Providence Co, Rhode Island d. Aft 1680, of, Providence, Providence Co, Rhode Island (Age ~ 24 years) |
Marriage |
15 Jan 1677 |
Providence, Providence Co, Rhode Island |
- The 15 of Jan:(so called) [1676/7] were married Joseph Woodward to Mary Pray ye daughter of Rich: Pray: of Providence Capt: Fenner being Magistrate:" [Providence Records]
"Woodward, Joseph ( -1726) & 1/wf Mary Pray; 15 Jan 1677; ?Providence" [New England Marriages by Torrey]
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Children |
+ | 1. Mary Woodward, b. Abt 1669, Providence, Providence Co, Rhode Island d. 1715, Providence, Providence Co, Rhode Island (Age ~ 46 years) |
| 2. Ursula Woodward, b. Abt 1678, Providence, Providence Co, Rhode Island d. Aft 1721, of, Attleboro, Bristol Co, Massachusetts (Age ~ 44 years) |
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Family ID |
F22914 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
Last Modified |
26 Dec 2014 |