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Woods, George L. (George Lemuel), 1832-1890

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1832 - 1890

Biographical History

George Lemuel Woods (1832–1890) was an American lawyer, judge, and politician. A member of the Republican Party, Woods served as the third Governor of Oregon from 1866–1870 and was then appointed Utah Territory Governor by President Ulysses S. Grant, serving from 1871–1875.

Citation:
To all who shall see these presents--Greeting, 1872?: signed (Geo. L. Woods Governor)

Utah Division of State History, via WWW, Feb. 13, 2002 (George LemuelWoods, 1832-1890; Governor of Utah 1871-1875; b. Boone County, Missouri, 1832; governor of Oregon; d Portland, Oregon 1890)

UPB files, Feb. 13, 2002 (hdg.: Woods, George L., d. 1890; usage: George L. Woods)

RLIN, Feb. 13, 2002 (hdg.: Woods, George L.; Woods, George Lemuel; no usage)

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

George S. Woods letter to Ulysses S. Grant

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233284709]
Identifier: Vault MSS 73
Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed letter, dated November 13, 1871, and addressed to Ulysses S. Grant, president of the United States. Woods writes about the social and political situation in Utah.

Dates: 1871 November 13
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / George S. Woods letter to Ulysses S. Grant

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