Charles R. Woods
Charles R. Woods was a Civil War veteran of Newark, OH.
Early Life
Charles was the second son of Ezekiel S. Woods. He lived on Granville, Ave on his father’s farm. When he was seventeen he was “placed under the instruction of Reverend R.K. Nash, of Worthington.” When Charles was nineteen he entered the West Point Military Academy. He graduated in 1852.[1]
Military Service
From 1852 to 1874, Woods was an active member of the United States Military. In 1852 he began as a second lieutenant in the First infantry. He was later promoted to captain of the Ninth in 1861, then Major of the Eighteenth in 1864, and Lieutenant Colonel of the Thirty-third in 1866. For gallant and meritorious services at the capture of Vicksburgh, Mississippi he was brevetted Lieutenant Colonel in 1863. He was promoted to Colonel for his services at the battle of Chattanooga, Tennessee in 1865, and Brigadier General that same year. In 1865 he was conferred the rank of Major-General.[2]
Family and Death
General Woods was married to Cecilia Impey. Together they had four children, three sons and one daughter. They lived in Licking County.[3]
General Woods died March 5, 1885. It was believed the cause was rheumatism of the heart. He was buried in Cedar Hill cemetery.[4]
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References
- ↑ “Sudden Death. General Chas. R. Woods Found Dead in His Bed.” Newark Weekly Advocate, March 5, 1885.
- ↑ “Sudden Death. General Chas. R. Woods Found Dead in His Bed.” Newark Weekly Advocate, March 5, 1885.
- ↑ “Sudden Death. General Chas. R. Woods Found Dead in His Bed.” Newark Weekly Advocate, March 5, 1885.
- ↑ “Sudden Death. General Chas. R. Woods Found Dead in His Bed.” Newark Weekly Advocate, March 5, 1885.
