Woodward-Waychoff Geneology Links |
Many thanks to other researchers who have already put a great deal of information online. The next few years should be very interesting as we increasingly use our scanners to add a wealth of documentation to the mix. -DBW |
This group of photos starts with my great grandfather and grandmother, Alvin Woodward & Susan Thomas. It's followed by several more photos with Alvin and Susan and their children (Frank, Mary, Clyde, Gracia, and Charles), the extended family gathered in Western Pennsylvania in 1918, Susan and her grown children, Susan, her daughter, Mary, and Mary's daughter Janey, Frank and his wife Marion and their four sons (Gordon, Leonard, David, and Frank), and lastly a picture of Woodward Hall, a dormitory on the campus of Silliman University in the Philippines, named after Frank Woodward (Sr.) |
This page was last updated on: June 28, 2008
Woodward Photo Album: |
Links at left are various web sites and trees which overlap the Woodward-Waychoff tree. The oldest line so far documented is the Swale-Fraser-Hughes-Drake line (see "Drake-Fraser" link at left authored by Larry Hutchinson). This branch includes Thomas Drake (b. 1556), brother of Sir Francis Drake, Sir John Strode (ABT 1450), John Milliton (ABT 1450), Earl of Devon Courtenay (ABT 1425), & Sir Richard of Powells- combe Powell (ABT 1450). Thomas' son, Francis, inherited the Baronet title from his uncle, according to Larry Hutchinson who is in this branch. I haven't verified this info but it would be interesting if accurate. The John and Elizabeth Woodward who head the tree created by Robert McLaughlin were brother and sister-in-law of Alvin Benjamin Woodward. |
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Woodward-Waychoff Reunion 2002 Report They came from all over, from North Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington, D.C., California, Oregon and British Columbia. 45 family members came together August 2, 3, & 4 in Seattle, Washington. This was the first reunion on this scale in the Western U.S. as far as we know for our extended family, although the Coonrads have had some reunions in the area in recent years. Amazingly, by a complete coincidence, Woodward relatives in Western Pennsylvania were having their annual picnic gathering on August 3 -- we attempted to make a phone connection but the cell phones couldn't establish a link. Several family members did get to chat on the 4th for a bit. In addition, we set up a live audio link to fellow Swale researcher, Geoffrey Boon in Yorkshire, England, on Sunday (the 4th) and Geoff anwered questions and sent us a number of new photographs of areas in Yorkshire where our Swale relatives have lived. The reunion got under way on Friday the 2nd with an informal desert at the David and Ann's house -- about 25 people showed up surprising everyone! With such an auspicious gathering, we all felt great about the next day and sure enough we packed the education building of a nearby church the by mid-morning. Everyone had a chance to introduce him or herself with memorable comments and words of wisdom from our elder statesmen and women, Uncle David, Aunt Marcia, and my father-in-law, Bob. It was one of the most moving experiences of my life. There were wonderful displays of photos, letters, and memorabilia, a tasty lunch, and when everyone was present we took group pictures. I have added one to the photo album above (see picture number 8). Quite a few people, primarily the women, managed the care and feeding of everyone, none more than my dear wife, Ann. Thanks ladies for your loving efforts! To capture the spirit of the event one needs to picture the cutest kids and teenagers milling around, groups gathered here and there intently catching up with those one hasn't seen in 30 years or meeting with fascination for the first time, and lots of people bustling about with food or cleaning up. Family clusters eventually went in different directions for the late afternoon and evening. Sunday morning a group attended church at University Presbyterian Church, and then joined a larger group for brunch at Mae's on Phinney Ridge. Finally about 20 gathered once again at David and Ann's in the afternoon for a wrap-up discussion and snacks in the sun. Yes, we ended up with pretty good weather all, and everyone seemed to have a great time. The general concensus was that we should do more gatherings in the future, primarily in the Pacific Northwest (where at least half of the family members live). I think the earliest we would venture to meet is 2004. Let me know if you would like to attend so I can start the next list! THANKS EVERYONE FOR COMING!! : ) -- David B.W. |
Author In Brief: David B. Woodward, President & CEO, Associates in Cultural Exchange, based in Seattle, Washington. |