Henry Woods (Pennsylvania politician)

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

For other people named Henry Woods, see Henry Woods (disambiguation).

Henry Woods
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Pennsylvania's 10th district
In office
March 4, 1799 – March 3, 1803
Preceded byDavid Bard
Succeeded byWilliam Hoge
Personal details
Born1764 (1764)
Bedford, Province of Pennsylvania, British America
Died1826 (aged 61–62)
Bedford, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Citizenship United States
Political partyFederalist
ProfessionAttorney 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.


U.S. 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
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