Revolutionary War militia officer. He was a veteran of the French and Indian War. He fought at the Battle of Bunker Hill as a major under Colonel William Prescott and was later promoted to colonel. After the war he was appointed general of militia. He was the son of Lt. Isaac and Abigail Stevens Woods.
Revolutionary War militia officer. He was a veteran of the French and Indian War. He fought at the Battle of Bunker Hill as a major under Colonel William Prescott and was later promoted to colonel. After the war he was appointed general of militia. He was the son of Lt. Isaac and Abigail Stevens Woods.
Inscription
He served his country in her contest for the obtainment of freedom and independence, and has since sustained with honor several important offices both civil and military. He was no less endeared to his family and connections by his disposition to disseminate knowledge and promote the social virtues, than to the community by his public spirit and charity.
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