Henry Woods (Pennsylvania)

Henry Woods
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Pennsylvania's 10th district
In office
March 4, 1799  March 3, 1803
Preceded by David Bard
Succeeded by William Hoge
Personal details
Born 1764
Bedford, Pennsylvania
Died 1826
Bedford, Pennsylvania
Citizenship  United States
Political party Federalist
Profession Attorney

land speculator

Henry Woods (1764–1826) was an American politician, a United States Representative from Pennsylvania, and a land speculator.

Early life

Born in Bedford, Pennsylvania, Woods had limited schooling, and attended the subscription schools of Bedford County. He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1792, and began his practice in Bedford.[1]

Career

Elected as a Federalist to the Sixth and Seventh Congresses, Woods served as a United States Representative for the tenth district of Pennsylvania from March 4, 1799 to March 3, 1803.[2] He then returned to his business interests of land speculation and law as a lawyer.

Death

Woods died in 1826 (age about 62 years). The location of his interment is unknown. His brother, John Woods, was also a U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania.[3]

References

  1. "Henry Woods". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved 3 July 2013.
  2. "Henry Woods". Govtrack US Congress. Retrieved 3 July 2013.
  3. "Henry Woods". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved 3 July 2013.

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United States House of Representatives
Preceded by
David Bard
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Pennsylvania's 10th congressional district

1799–1803
Succeeded by
William Hoge