Metadata
Title
Woods, James
Description
James Woods was a master builder of Philadelphia and was elected to the Carpenters' Company in 1834. He served as a Warden of the Company from 1850-1852 and on the Managing Committee from 1853-1855. According to the 1830 City Directory, he resided at 18 Ann Street. In addition to house carpentry, Woods also made wooden furniture.
Biography from the Philadelphia Architects and Buildings, a project of the Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Written by Tom Stokes
Biography from the Philadelphia Architects and Buildings, a project of the Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Written by Tom Stokes
Member Number
320
Last Name
Woods
First Name
James
Deceased Date
1/1/1881
Descendant
Elizabeth E. Hagmann
Date Elected
1/1/1834
Office Held
Warden, 1850-52
Committee Membership
Managing Committee, 1853-55
Business Address
18 Ann St. (CD) (1830)
Reference
City Records D.C. Liens book #400; filed April 30, 1842; no note of satisfaction James Woods vs. John Haines, trustee, of the Globe Fire EngineCompany of the District of Kensington. Claim for $102 for carpenter work against a 3-story brick building situate on the west side of the Germantown Road at the distance of 104 feet 5 inches southerly from the intersection of said road and St. John street. ----------------- City Directory - 1830 - James, house carpenter, 18 Ann st. 1840, 45, 50, 54 - James, carpenter, corner Edward and William. (Kensington) ----------------- In his member file is correspondence from Ms. Hagmann concerning descendants of Mr. Woods; also a copy of a letter written by him and a photograph of a drop-leaf table he made c. 1857.
File Number
1