Alson Woodard family history
Scope and Contents note
Collection includes memories of the Alson Woodard family derived using letters written by family members, 1800-1919.
Dates
- 1800-1919
Creator
- Woodard, Alson, 1841-1919 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access note
Open for public research.
Conditions Governing Use note
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from the Alson Woodard family history must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
Smith Alson Woodard (1841-1919) fought for the Union during the Civil War.
Smith Alson Woodard was born on February 11, 1841 in Niagara City, New York to John Madison Woodard and Christina Dygert. On December 14, 1862 he married Betsy Anne Wheaton, the daughter of George Wheaton and Ocean Marvin. In 1863 he enlisted in the army and fought for the Union during the Civil War as part of the 118th Regiment, Indiana Infantry. He returned in 1864 and the couple eventually raised nine children. S. Alson Woodard died on May 4, 1919 in Hillsdale, Michigan.
Extent
1 folder (0.1 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Family history of the Alson Woodard family derived from letters, 1800-1919.
Custodial History note
Donated in 1995.
Immediate Source of Acquisition note
Donated; 1995.
Appraisal note
19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.
Processing Information note
Processed; Meghan Mathews; 25 July 2007.
- Title
- Register of Alson Woodard family history
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Karen Glenn and Meghan Mathews, student processors, and John Murphy, curator
- Date
- 2009
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English in Latin script.
Repository Details
Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States