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John William Woods
Member From: 1889 - 1890
- Birth Date: 1858 Birth Place:Ballyhack, Roanoke County, Virginia
- Death Date: 1912
- Gender: Male Race: Caucasian
- Spouse: Minnie Porter Staples
- Children:
- Religion:
- Education: Roanoke College; University of Virginia Law School
- Military Service:
- Occupation/Profession: Attorney
- Memberships/Affiliations: Methodist
- Additional Info: Roanoke Red Sulphur Springs (General Manager); Moomaw & Woods, Woods & McNulty (Attorney); Hustings Court for City of Roanoke (Judge); City National Bank, First National Bank of Rocky Mount (President); Vinton-Roanoke Water Company (Vice President); Roanoke City (Mayor)
- Other Notable Service and/or Elected Offices: Mayor, Roanoke City, 1912. Died in office.
| Session | District | District Number | Party | Leadership | Committees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1889-1890 | Craig, Roanoke City, and Roanoke County | Democrat | Banks, Currency and Commerce Counties, Cities and Towns Courts of Justice Schools and Colleges |
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