Henry Woods (Pennsylvania politician)

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

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, Province of Pennsylvania, British America
Died	1826 (aged 61–62) Bedford, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Citizenship	United States
Political party	Federalist
Profession	Attorney land speculator

Early life

Born in Bedford in the Province of 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 July 3, 2013.
2. "Henry Woods". Govtrack US Congress. Retrieved July 3, 2013.
3. "Henry Woods". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved July 3, 2013.

External links

• United States Congress. "Henry Woods (id: W000722)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
• The Political Graveyard