Archives & Records

A repository of historical documents, vital records, and references that tell the factual story of our family

James Woodyard - WWI Draft Registration Card

Military Record
6/5/1917

World War I draft registration card for James Woodyard, documenting his service eligibility and subsequent enlistment.

1880 U.S. Federal Census - Springfield, IL

Census
6/1/1880

Census record showing the Woodyard household in Springfield, Illinois, including William, Eleanor, and infant son James.

Woodyard & Sons Carpentry - Business License

Reference
3/20/1875

Original business license issued to William Woodyard for the establishment of his carpentry business.

Marriage Certificate - William & Eleanor

Marriage Certificate
10/12/1873

Official marriage certificate for William Woodyard and Eleanor Thompson, married at the Old North Church in Boston.

William Woodyard - Ship Passenger Manifest

Immigration
5/15/1872

Original passenger manifest from the SS Britannia showing William Woodyard's arrival in Boston Harbor on May 15, 1872, departing from Liverpool, England.