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Woodward Last Name History & Origin
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The name of Woodward originated about the fifth century A.D. The King of England granted to his servant, James, the Woodwarden, special recognition as a reward for his faithfulness and care to the trust reposed in him, hence the special significance of the words on the Coat of Arms, Guard Well. (Our Royal Ancestors, vol. 1 & 2, p. 44)
The family name Woodward is believed to be descended originally from the Norman race. They were commonly believed to be of French origin but were, more accurately, of Viking origin.
Name Origin
This interesting surname is of Anglo-Saxon origin, and comes from a medieval occupational name for a forester (which has formed another well known surname), a man employed to look after the trees and the game in the forest. This was a very important and well respected profession, since the woods and the game animals therein were usually preserved against poachers and were solely for the use and enjoyment of the king or the local lord of the manor. The "New Forest" in Hampshire is a prime example of such a protected area and the punishment for infringement was usually death. The derivation of the name is from the Olde English pre 7th Century "wudu", wood, and "weard" guardian or protector.
Spellings & Pronunciations
Many alternate spellings of the name were found. They were typically linked to a common root, usually one of the Norman nobles at the Battle of Hastings. The name, Woodward, occurred in many references, and from time to time, the surname included the spellings of Woodward, Woodyard, Woodwood, Wadard, Waudard, and many more. Scribes recorded and spelled the name as it sounded.It was not uncommon for a person to be born with one spelling, married with another, and buried with a headstone that showed another. Sometimes preferences for different spelling variations either came from a division of the family, or, had religious or patriotic reasons.
Nationality & Ethnicity
English
Famous People named Woodward
Bob Woodward (Watergate Journalist), Joanne Woodward (Actress)
Early Woodwards
These are the earliest records we have of the Woodward family.
Shelley Denise Woodward was born on December 30, 1064 to Shelley Franklin Woodward. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Shelley Denise Woodward.
Elizabeth (Woodward) Lee was born in 1671 in Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts United States, and was the mother of Stephen Lee, Jr. Elizabeth Lee died at age 73 years old in 1744 in Lebanon, New London County, CT. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Elizabeth (Woodward) Lee.
Ann Woodward of Melbourne South Australia was born in 1801, and died at age 91 years old in 1892 in Melbourne South.
Rachael Woodward of Melton Australia was born in 1804, and died at age 80 years old in 1884 in Melton.
John Woodward of Sandhurst Australia was born in 1805 to John Woodward and Susan Woodward. John Woodward died at age 81 years old in 1886 in Sandhurst.
Lucy Emily Herring was born in 1807 in St John, New Brunswick Canada, and died at age 88 years old on June 13, 1896 in Boston, Massachusetts USA. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lucy Emily (Woodward) Herring.
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Zulema Woodward
Other Names
Surnames: Woodfeldt - Worbey
Woodward Family Photos
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Habben Family
Bert Woodward, Margaret Habben, Robert Habben and, on Margarets' lap, David Habben Bert is Margaret's father, Margaret is David's grandmother, and Robert is David's father/
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People in photo include: Bert Woodward and Margaret Habben
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People in photo include: Bert Woodward and Margaret Habben
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James Pleasant Woodward
My paternal grandfather, born May 18, 1876 in Grangeville, St. Helena Parish, Louisiana is the son of Minerva Ann Easley and William Thomas Woodward, M. D.
He is buried in the Harrell Cemetery at Pine Grove, Louisiana alongside his wife, Nancy “Nannie” Nesom-Woodward.
He is buried in the Harrell Cemetery at Pine Grove, Louisiana alongside his wife, Nancy “Nannie” Nesom-Woodward.
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Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward
A photo of Paul Leonard Newman and wife Joanne Woodward.
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Woodward Family
A photo of the Woodward family - three generations: Brainard Hardy Woodward, Fannie Woodward and Daughters and Grandchildren abt. 1951
People in photo include: Brainard Hardy Woodward Jr., Brainard Hardy Woodward, Fannie Woodward, David Goodwin, Jane Tondettar, Ladord Goodwin, Carl Goodwin, and Carol Goodwin
People in photo include: Brainard Hardy Woodward Jr., Brainard Hardy Woodward, Fannie Woodward, David Goodwin, Jane Tondettar, Ladord Goodwin, Carl Goodwin, and Carol Goodwin
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Ruby Merle Woodward Salvail family
A photo of Ruby Merle Woodward Salvail (1924 - 2007) and most of her immediate family: This was taken after Sunday Mass when St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church had not yet been built and they celebrated Mass in the auditorium at LSU Shreveport
People in photo include: Michael Curtis Salvail, Donna Lynn (Salvail) Gayer, Deborah Anne (Salvail) Cummins, Paul Harmon Salvail, Mary Loretta Salvail, Andre Woodward Salvail, Shannon Marie (Gayer) Schweigert, Jeffrey Michael Salvail, and Jennifer Michael (Salvail) Martin
People in photo include: Michael Curtis Salvail, Donna Lynn (Salvail) Gayer, Deborah Anne (Salvail) Cummins, Paul Harmon Salvail, Mary Loretta Salvail, Andre Woodward Salvail, Shannon Marie (Gayer) Schweigert, Jeffrey Michael Salvail, and Jennifer Michael (Salvail) Martin
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Woodward siblings
A photo of the 9 Woodward siblings and Mary Sue Woodward. This picture was taken at Ashley and Mary Sue Woodward's 50th anniversary party
People in photo include: Ruby, Ruby Merle Woodward, Ella Marie Woodward, Betty Jo (Woodward) Gay, Ashley Woodward, Edna Maxine , Teny (Woodward) Todd, James Woodward, William Woodward, and William Woodward
People in photo include: Ruby, Ruby Merle Woodward, Ella Marie Woodward, Betty Jo (Woodward) Gay, Ashley Woodward, Edna Maxine , Teny (Woodward) Todd, James Woodward, William Woodward, and William Woodward
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Woodward Family Tree
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Updated Woodward Biographies
Alice Maud (Nicholas) Woodward of Ivanhoe Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Alice Maud (Nicholas) Woodward.
Doc Woodward of Lansing, Ingham County, MI was born on April 6, 1926, and died at age 68 years old on February 13, 1995.
Mildred E Woodward of Cheyenne, Laramie County, WY was born on June 7, 1922, and died at age 87 years old on January 29, 2010.
Theda Ray (Lord) Woodward of Buderim, Sunshine Coast Regional County, QLD Australia was born on January 7, 1918 in Geelong, Greater Geelong City County, VIC to Ruby Constance (Jiggins) Lord and Thomas William Raymond Lord. She had siblings Edith Clara Constance Lord and Eva Margaret Joyce Lord. Theda Woodward died at age 85 years old on January 21, 2003 in Buderim, Sunshine Coast Regional County, QLD.
Edward Woodward – RIP
They called him the “thinking man’s Rambo” thanks to his brawny roles in deeply textured thrillers. He nabbed awards like they were going out of style. And, according to Noel Coward, his surname sounds like a fart in the bath. “Noel Coward claimed he said it, but then so did Laurence Olivier!” laughs Edward Woodward. “I still don’t know which one of them came up with it, but it was always enough for me that these two great men battled over who did!”
Icon. Legend. Gent. Want proof? Take a look at Woodward’s nuanced, chilling performance in the original ‘70s Wicker Man. Now compare it with Nicholas Cage’s ridiculous, eye-rolling emulation in the dreadful noughties remake. Edward Woodward, other than having the best name this side of Ivana Trump, was always a fighter. He gained international notoriety for doing just that in both The Equalizer, the ‘80s series about a CIA agent turned gun-for-hire that bagged him a Golden Globe, and ITV’s ‘60s crime drama Callan.
But he was a fighter off-screen, too, surviving two heart attacks, a triple heart bypass and prostate cancer before finally succumbing to pneumonia on 16 November. These tough-as-old-boots, salt-of-the-earth trappings meant that Woodward became well-known for his heartfelt portrayals of authoritative figures in the throes of personal crises. Throughout his career, he retained a genuine affection for television; it’s fitting that his penultimate on-screen performance was in EastEnders. “I embarrassed myself by throwing my arms around Pam St Clement and saying ‘How are you?’” the actor recalls. “As I walked away, I realised I’d never met her before in my life. Like any other viewer, I think I know these people.”
And we felt that we knew him, too. A Croydon native who simply “made good”, Woodward’s tentative boyhood steps into acting (after a brief dalliance with journalism) resulted in a career that spanned over 60 years, and involved 2,000 film and television roles. He also boasts 10 solo albums to his name, and, at the time of his death aged 79, remains one of the few British actors with a career to successfully straddle the Atlantic.
So was he really as tough as all that? “I don’t mind acting it, but I’m not going to do it for real!” he laughed once. “I’m just an actor from Croydon.”
Emily Woodward was born in 1983 in London, England United Kingdom. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Emily Woodward.
Sarah Woodward was born on April 3, 1963 in London, England United Kingdom to Edward A Woodward and Venetia Barrett, and has siblings Tim Woodward and Peter Woodward. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Sarah Woodward.
Peter Woodward was born on January 24, 1956 in London, England United Kingdom to Edward A Woodward and Venetia Barrett, and has siblings Tim Woodward and Sarah Woodward. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Peter Woodward.
Tim Woodward was born on April 24, 1953 in London, England United Kingdom. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Tim Woodward.
Audrey F Woodward of Coweta, Wagoner County, OK was born on April 23, 1921, and died at age 75 years old on July 26, 1996.
James M Woodward of Geneva, Ashtabula County, Ohio was born on January 16, 1925, and died at age 62 years old in June 1987.
John Wesley Woodward was born to Peter W. Woodward Sr. (1884 - 1976) and Bertha Cloe Bartlett (1885 - 1951). He had siblings Jessie Mae, Cleo C., Kenneth James, Edward Wilson, Beulah C. "Bootsie", Robert Westley (sic), Peter J. Jr., Charles Richard, Marjorie Jane, and Albert Clare Woodward Sr.
A survivor of Pearl Harbor, John Woodward was a Navy veteran of World War II. He served from February 1941 through September 1945.
John Woodward married Pearl "Pris" Hall (born 1924) on March 24, 1945. They had two children, John W. Woodward, Jr. and Deborah Woodward.
Lola Goodson is the child of Thomas Jefferson Goodson and Ellen Waggoner. She was born on September 26 of either 1896 or 1918. She had multiple siblings half and full including Elizabeth, Amelia, Ursula (1884-1967), Josephine Agnes (1885-1948), Dennis (1890-1956), Ellis Joseph (1892-1934), Thomas Jefferson (1894-1980), Oma Gabriel (1894-1973), Emeline (1898-1978), and Vivian Goodson (1900-1980).
She first married John Woodward (born 1891) on April 20, 1917 in Natchitoches, Louisiana and they had a son John Allen Woodward (born 1919). Lola then married Elbert Buford Grappe (1881-1946) in 1923. They had Buford Isadore "Trixie" (1923-1981), Edward Theodore (1924-2013), Betty Rae "Titter" (Grappe) Hohlt (1927-2016), Curtis Roy (1936-1981), and Buena Grappe (died 1974). Some of her children's nicknames were Buddy and BoBo.
Lola Woodward passed away on Oct 19, 1980 in Shreveport, Louisiana.
William and Emily were parents to John Woodward, Edna (Woodward) Greene, and William Armond "Willie" Woodward. Their son John married Lola Goodson and can be seen here John & Lola (Goodson) Woodward.
Emily was born in France had had siblings Yan, Phine, and Joe Durusau.
Emily married William Woodward and were parents to John Woodward, Edna (Woodward) Greene, and William Armond "Willie" Woodward. Their son John married Lola Goodson and can be seen here John & Lola (Goodson) Woodward. John and his wife Lola (Goodson) Woodward had a child, John Allen Woodward, who was Emily's grandson.
Claud W Woodward of Olla, La Salle County, LA was born on October 14, 1921, and died at age 75 years old on March 24, 1997.
Bernard O Woodward of Taylorville, Christian County, IL was born on June 28, 1919, and died at age 91 years old on January 6, 2011.
Bernard E Woodward of Escondido, San Diego County, California was born on January 5, 1914, and died at age 70 years old in June 1984.
Popular Woodward Biographies
Vivian (Goodson) Woodward of Lakehurst Street, in Shreveport, Caddo Parish County, Louisiana United States was born on May 12, 1900, and died at age 80 years old on June 25, 1980 at Schumpert Medical Center 1 St. Mary Place, in Shreveport. Vivian Woodward was buried on June 27, 1980 at Forest Park West Cemetery in Shreveport.
Dennis Edwin Woodward was born on November 4, 1956. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Dennis Edwin Woodward.
Lola Goodson is the child of Thomas Jefferson Goodson and Ellen Waggoner. She was born on September 26 of either 1896 or 1918. She had multiple siblings half and full including Elizabeth, Amelia, Ursula (1884-1967), Josephine Agnes (1885-1948), Dennis (1890-1956), Ellis Joseph (1892-1934), Thomas Jefferson (1894-1980), Oma Gabriel (1894-1973), Emeline (1898-1978), and Vivian Goodson (1900-1980).
She first married John Woodward (born 1891) on April 20, 1917 in Natchitoches, Louisiana and they had a son John Allen Woodward (born 1919). Lola then married Elbert Buford Grappe (1881-1946) in 1923. They had Buford Isadore "Trixie" (1923-1981), Edward Theodore (1924-2013), Betty Rae "Titter" (Grappe) Hohlt (1927-2016), Curtis Roy (1936-1981), and Buena Grappe (died 1974). Some of her children's nicknames were Buddy and BoBo.
Lola Woodward passed away on Oct 19, 1980 in Shreveport, Louisiana.
William W Woodward was born on December 28, 1882. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William W Woodward.
Edward Woodward – RIP
They called him the “thinking man’s Rambo” thanks to his brawny roles in deeply textured thrillers. He nabbed awards like they were going out of style. And, according to Noel Coward, his surname sounds like a fart in the bath. “Noel Coward claimed he said it, but then so did Laurence Olivier!” laughs Edward Woodward. “I still don’t know which one of them came up with it, but it was always enough for me that these two great men battled over who did!”
Icon. Legend. Gent. Want proof? Take a look at Woodward’s nuanced, chilling performance in the original ‘70s Wicker Man. Now compare it with Nicholas Cage’s ridiculous, eye-rolling emulation in the dreadful noughties remake. Edward Woodward, other than having the best name this side of Ivana Trump, was always a fighter. He gained international notoriety for doing just that in both The Equalizer, the ‘80s series about a CIA agent turned gun-for-hire that bagged him a Golden Globe, and ITV’s ‘60s crime drama Callan.
But he was a fighter off-screen, too, surviving two heart attacks, a triple heart bypass and prostate cancer before finally succumbing to pneumonia on 16 November. These tough-as-old-boots, salt-of-the-earth trappings meant that Woodward became well-known for his heartfelt portrayals of authoritative figures in the throes of personal crises. Throughout his career, he retained a genuine affection for television; it’s fitting that his penultimate on-screen performance was in EastEnders. “I embarrassed myself by throwing my arms around Pam St Clement and saying ‘How are you?’” the actor recalls. “As I walked away, I realised I’d never met her before in my life. Like any other viewer, I think I know these people.”
And we felt that we knew him, too. A Croydon native who simply “made good”, Woodward’s tentative boyhood steps into acting (after a brief dalliance with journalism) resulted in a career that spanned over 60 years, and involved 2,000 film and television roles. He also boasts 10 solo albums to his name, and, at the time of his death aged 79, remains one of the few British actors with a career to successfully straddle the Atlantic.
So was he really as tough as all that? “I don’t mind acting it, but I’m not going to do it for real!” he laughed once. “I’m just an actor from Croydon.”
Joanne Woodward was born on February 27, 1930 in Thomasville, Thomas County, Georgia United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Joanne Woodward.
Lucille (Jennings) Woodward was born on June 27, 1942. Lucille Jennings was married to James Edward Woodward. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lucille Jennings Woodward.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Eva May (Woodward) Garratt.
Henry Tobias Woodward was born on September 18, 1959. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Henry Tobias "Toby" Woodward.
Jesse Joseph Woodward was born on October 2, 1990 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish County, Louisiana United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jesse Joseph Woodward.
Janet (Woodward) Carlyn was born in Wales United Kingdom. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Janet (Woodward) Carlyn.
James John Woodward was born on June 8, 1952 to James Edward Woodward and Frances Smith, and has siblings Charlene Nanette Woodward Boles, Willie Edward Woodward, and Henry Tobias "Toby" Woodward. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember James John Woodward.
James Pleasant Woodward was born on May 18, 1876 in Grangeville, St. Helena Parish County, Louisiana United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember James Pleasant Woodward.
Pamela Elaine (Sexton) Woodward was born to Joseph Arron Sexton, Sr and Elaine Mavis Campbell Sexton, and has a brother Joseph Arron Sexton, Jr. She was the parent of Zachary Kristian Oakes, and Blake Edward Oakes. She married Dennis Edwin Woodward, and they had children Rachel Edna Woodward High and Jesse Joseph Woodward. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Pamela Elaine Sexton Woodward.
Walter H Woodward was born in 1858. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Walter H Woodward.
Olive Lillian, Francis (Harding) Woodward was born to Catherine May Harding and Tom Harding, and has siblings Thomas Evan Harding and Jonathan Edward Harding. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Frances Woodward.
Rachel Edna (Woodward) High was born on March 6, 1985 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish County, Louisiana United States to Dennis Edwin Woodward and Pamela Elaine Sexton Woodward, and has a brother Jesse Joseph Woodward. Rachel High married Heath High, and has a child Elan Samuel High. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Rachel Edna Woodward High.
Woodward Death Records & Life Expectancy
The average age of a Woodward family member is 72.0 years old according to our database of 16,558 people with the last name Woodward that have a birth and death date listed.
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Oldest Woodwards
These are the longest-lived members of the Woodward family on AncientFaces.
Daniel Woodward of Spencer, Worcester County, MA was born on July 7, 1864, and died at age 110 years old in January 1975.
Florence Woodward of Melrose, Middlesex County, MA was born on May 5, 1900, and died at age 106 years old on May 3, 2007.
Ida S Woodward of Shelley, Bingham County, ID was born on November 17, 1889, and died at age 105 years old on January 9, 1995.
Ethel F Woodward of Williamsburg, Whitley County, KY was born on August 14, 1891, and died at age 105 years old on March 31, 1997.
Nellie L Woodward of Sonoma, Sonoma County, CA was born on May 25, 1898, and died at age 106 years old on July 7, 2004.
Ada Woodward of Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio was born on November 25, 1878, and died at age 105 years old in February 1984.
Kathryn A Woodward of Kansas City, Jackson County, MO was born on April 2, 1888, and died at age 106 years old on December 15, 1994.
Edith May Woodward of Cambria, San Luis Obispo County, California was born on May 10, 1906, and died at age 104 years old on February 1, 2011.
Frances Woodward of Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa was born on November 12, 1869, and died at age 104 years old in July 1974.
Mamie S Woodward of Coatesville, Chester County, PA was born on November 3, 1871, and died at age 104 years old on June 15, 1976.
Ora Woodward of Cambridge, Guernsey County, Ohio was born on April 25, 1868, and died at age 105 years old in November 1973.
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