The name Woody came to England with the ancestors of the Woody family in the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Woody family lived in Leicestershire. Further research showed the name was derived from
the Old English word wode, meaning wood, and indicates that the original bearer lived near a wood.First found in Leicester, where they held land in Thorpe Arnold, under the Earl of Leicester. They were descended from Ernald de Vosco, a Norman knight, who came to Britain with the Norman invasion
1066. After losing these lands, the main branch of the family moved north to Dumfriesshire, Scotland where they held a family seat from about 1150.
the Old English word wode, meaning wood, and indicates that the original bearer lived near a wood.First found in Leicester, where they held land in Thorpe Arnold, under the Earl of Leicester. They were descended from Ernald de Vosco, a Norman knight, who came to Britain with the Norman invasion
1066. After losing these lands, the main branch of the family moved north to Dumfriesshire, Scotland where they held a family seat from about 1150.
Peggy Donegan Snipes is the daughter of Leamon E. Donegan.
Leamon E. Donegan was the son of Leonard Donegan.
Leonard Donegan was the son of Simion Donegan.
Simion Donegan was the son of William Riley Donegan and Martha P. Woody.
This pages starts with Martha.
Leamon E. Donegan was the son of Leonard Donegan.
Leonard Donegan was the son of Simion Donegan.
Simion Donegan was the son of William Riley Donegan and Martha P. Woody.
This pages starts with Martha.
Martha Woody
2G Grandmother of Peggy Donegan Snipes March 10, 1859 - August 27, 1929 The 1860 United States Census shows Martha living in the 7th District of Humphreys County, TN. Post office is Waverly. William is shown as a farmer whos real estate is valued at $3000 and his personal property valued at $1866. The household includes: William Woody (48); Hannah Woody (37); Mary Woody (19); Elizabeth Woody (12); William Woody (11); John Woody (8); Artansa Woody (6); Allis Woody (4) and Marthy Woody (2). William also states that he was born in North Carolina. Hannah was born in Tennessee. |
The 1870 United States Federal Census shows the family living in District 2 of Dickson County, TN in the White Bluff community. This census states that William's real estate is worth $3000 and his personal property is valued at $500.
The household included: William (58); Harriet (47); John (18); Andy (16); Eliza (14); Martha (12); Edney (9) and Fanny (7). |
For more information on Martha during her marriage, click on the Donegan tab and scroll down to William Riley Donegan.
William Woody
Father of Martha Woody Donegan
3G Grandfather of Peggy Donegan Snipes
Abt 1812 - May 1880
Believed to have married Hannah Catherine Wilson on October 22, 1840 in Maury County, TN.
1860 United States Federal Census shows the family living in Humphreys County, TN with the post office in Waverly. See the 1860 Census above under Martha.
Children:
William Woody, Jr. January 1851 TN - June 18, 1918 Dickson Co, TN - Southland Graveyard
John W. Woody July 19, 1852 TN - August 31, 1916 Dickson Co, TN - Piney Cemetery
Mary Woody
Elizabeth Woody
Artanza Woody March 15, 1855 TN - Sept. 26, 1921 - Henry Co., TN - Union Cem. Dickson Co, TN
Allis Woody
Martha Woody March 10, 1859 TN - August 27, 1929 Dickson Co, TN - Fielder Cemetery
Father of Martha Woody Donegan
3G Grandfather of Peggy Donegan Snipes
Abt 1812 - May 1880
Believed to have married Hannah Catherine Wilson on October 22, 1840 in Maury County, TN.
1860 United States Federal Census shows the family living in Humphreys County, TN with the post office in Waverly. See the 1860 Census above under Martha.
Children:
William Woody, Jr. January 1851 TN - June 18, 1918 Dickson Co, TN - Southland Graveyard
John W. Woody July 19, 1852 TN - August 31, 1916 Dickson Co, TN - Piney Cemetery
Mary Woody
Elizabeth Woody
Artanza Woody March 15, 1855 TN - Sept. 26, 1921 - Henry Co., TN - Union Cem. Dickson Co, TN
Allis Woody
Martha Woody March 10, 1859 TN - August 27, 1929 Dickson Co, TN - Fielder Cemetery
The 1870 United States Federal Census shows the family living in Dickson County, TN with the post office in White Bluff. See the 1870 Census above under Martha.
The U. S. Federal Census Mortality Schedule shows that William died in May, 1880 at the age of 68 due to Peritonitis.
Note: Peritonitis is an inflammation of the peritoneum, the thin tissue that lines the inner wall of the abdomen and covers most of the abdominal organs. Peritonitis may be localized or generalized, and may result from infection (often due to rupture of a hollow organ as may occur in abdominal trauma or appendicitis) or from a non-infectious process. An interesting note is that Elizabeth Donegan is also listed on this schedule. |
On September 14, 1880, Hannah filed for pension from William's time during the Civil War.
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On Thursday, August 24, 1882, at her home on Piney, of intermittent fever, Mrs. Hannah Woody, aged about 64 years. She is buried in the Fielder Cemetery in Dickson County, TN.
The Fielder Cemetery listing does not show William Woody. I do not know where he is buried at this time. The only Woody's shown are Hannah Wilson Woody and John W. Woody (1852-1916), their son.
The Fielder Cemetery listing does not show William Woody. I do not know where he is buried at this time. The only Woody's shown are Hannah Wilson Woody and John W. Woody (1852-1916), their son.