Jennifer Elizabeth Krebs (John J. Woodward-Albert-Norris-J. Robert-Ruth Krebs) and Scot Alan Swaney were wed in Winter Park, CO on August 30, 2008. They will reside in Littleton, CO. Congratulations and Best Wishes!
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For Lauren Novello and Steven Devine Mercer (John J. Woodward-Albert-Cora W. Mercer-Herwald W. Mercer-Robert Stephen Mercer-Thomas Bruce Mercer). Read announcement

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Amanda Giddings and Mark Jay Woodward (John J. Woodward-Albert-Harry-William Warren Woodward I- Robert Lee Woodward) were married April 26, 2008 in Plattsburgh, NY. Mark is a mechanical engineer and the couple lives in Yonkers, NY.

Watch them grow! Sarah Webb will be 9 in November, 2008, and sister Caroline turned 5 in September, born the same day as her Grandmother Doreen Woodward Sonchen (J. J. Woodward-Theodore B. Woodward, Sr.-T. B. Woodward, Jr.). The proud parents are Beth and Randy.

Joyous Reunion of Theodore B. Woodward, Sr. (1843-1916) Grandchildren
October 13, 2007

All T. B. Woodward Reunion Participants
L-R: Doreen Woodward Sonchen, T. Robert Woodward, Janice Woodward Good, John J. Woodward, Jr., Margaret Woodward Ostrom, Jeanne Woodward Menges

L-R: Al Sonchen, Bob Woodward, Wes Good, Larry Ostrom, Wendy and Mike Woodward, Dave Woodward, John Woodward, Janice W. Good, Sue Woodward, Margaret W. Ostrom, Doreen W. Sonchen, Jeanne W. Menges.
Foreground: William and Audrey Woodward, children of Mike and Wendy Woodward

 
States represented at the Reunion: Pennsylvania, Delaware, Florida, California, and Washington State.

  Michael, Wendy, Audrey, and Will Woodward in Washington state. (John J. Woodward- Theodore B. Woodward-John J. Woodward-John J. Woodward, Jr.) .

   

    Janna, Wes, and Zach Woodward enjoying the novelty of snow,   having recently moved to N. California from Arizona. (John J.   Woodward-Theodore B. Woodward, Sr.- John J. Woodward-
  John J. Woodward, Jr.-John J. Woodward III
).

 

   
  Scott, Jeffrey, John, and Sean, aka "The Beach Boys", sons of Sue and Eric Whiteman (John J. Woodward - Albert M. Woodward - Harry Woodward - Harold Woodward -Suzanne Woodward Whiteman).
Eric will retire Sept. 1, 2008 from the U.S. Navy after 22 years of military service.

- Ruth in the Egyptian desert - - Ruth in Nepal -
   
  Cousin Ruth Woodward Krebs (John J. Woodward-Albert M. Woodward-Norris Hewes Woodward-J. Robert Woodward) has really been trekking the past year to such exotic spots as the Egyptian Sahara and the mountains of Nepal. Where in the world will she go next?
Ruth in Mongolia: a ger and a horse head fiddle.

  Bill and Sally Ross celebrate 50 years of marriage...read article
Here is Sally's lineage: (John Jackson Woodward-Albert Mattson Woodward-Huizinga Parker Woodward-Albert Wardale Woodward).


   Jeff and Cindy Daly with Jeff's long-lost sister Molly, as featured in the March 2006 issue of The Readers Digest ("Sister's Keeper").You can read more about Jeff's reunion with Molly as featured in People magazine by clicking on the following link: http://www.wheresmolly.net/PeopleMag.html. Jeff and Molly's ancestors are as follows:
(John J. Woodward-Albert Mattson Woodward-Cora Woodward Mercer-Robert Pyle Mercer-Suzanne Mercer Daly).


   Congratulations to Dave Woodward (John J. Woodward-Theodore B. Woodward, Sr.-John J. Woodward-John J. Woodward, Jr.) on receiving the LL.M in Intellectual Property law from Santa Clara [CA] University. Previously Dave earned a Political Science degree from Berkeley. Dave passed his CA State Bar Exam in June 2001.
Dave also has a new and exciting job with Yahoo. Yahoo!

   Two cuties all ready for Santa's 2006 visit: Sarah, 7, and Caroline, 3, Webb (John J. Woodward-Theodore B. Woodward, Sr.-Theodore B. Woodward, Jr.-Doreen Woodward Sonchen-Beth Sonchen Webb).

   News10's award winning reporter Tim Daly (John Jackson Woodward-Albert Mattson Woodward-Cora Woodward Mercer-Robert Pyle Mercer-Suzanne Mercer Daly) joined the station in September, 1991. Tim is a news reporter/fill-in anchor based in the News 10 San Joaquin Valley, CA newsroom.

  Although he covers a wide range of stories, including live breaking news, his primary coverage area includes San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Tuolumne, Calaveras, and Amador counties. Tim has filled in as both a news and sports as anchor when needed.

  Through the years, Tim has covered a number of major stories, including the trials Ellie Nesler, Charles Ng, Cary Stayner and Scott Peterson.

  Tim is active in the community, frequently speaking to groups and appearing at events in San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties.

  Before joining News10, Tim worked for KGW, Channel 8, in Portland, Oregon; for KOLD, Channel 13, in Tucson, Arizona; and at KTSM, Channel 9, in El Paso, Texas.

  Tim graduated from San Jose State University in 1981. He is married and has two daughters. In his spare time, Tim enjoys music and sports.

 

   
  Anna, Will, and Katie Sonchen, grandchildren of Doreen Woodward Sonchen (John J. Woodward - Theodore B. Woodward, Sr. - Theodore B. Woodward, Jr.) and children of Bob and Christine Sonchen. Xmas greetings
   
Xmas greetings     
  Helen M. Mattson, widow of Lloyd H. "Buz" Mattson, Jr. (Levi Mattson II-Charles H.-Alfred S.-Lloyd H. Mattson, Sr.) with Daisy Mae and Rosebud. Daisy Mae and Rosebud were gifts from Buz before he passed away from cancer December 6, 2001 (See Necrology).
   
   
   

  The May 29, 2004 wedding of Rebecca Woodward (John J. Woodward - Albert M. Woodward - Leon Woodward - Roland M. Woodward - Roland H. Woodward) and Joseph Tabbutt was featured in the April 2005 edition of County Lines.
   Congratulations to the newlyweds, who are making their home in historic Marshallton, Chester County, PA.

  Lia Suzuki (Levi Mattson II-Peter W. Mattson-Dr. William H. Mattson-Frank C. Mattson-Nancy Mattson Trinkle) was a featured instructor at the Aiki Exposition in Los Angeles, May 27-29, 2005. To learn more about Lia's participation, go to http://www.aikidojournal.com/expo/?/instructor

Lia Suzuki

  Greetings to May 2005 new arrival Harris Woodward, shown here with father Keith, grandfather Don, and great-grandmother, Gladys Woodward. Here is Harris' lineage: (John J. Woodward-Albert-Harry-Albert-Don-Keith).

ANDREW STAMM

   The family is very proud of Cousin Andrew Stamm, son of Greg and Debby Stamm (John J. Woodward-Albert Woodward-Leon Woodward -Phyllis Woodward Gray). In the summer of 2005 Andrew finished his Eagle Scout project by building raised flower beds and mulch bins for residents of a low income retirement community.
    Andrew's father, Greg, and his grandfather Stamm also attained Eagle Scout status; all four grandparents attended the Award Ceremony. Andrew captained his high school swim team, qualified for district, and was named outstanding Senior Swimmer. He was also a member of his high school marching band.
    Andrew attends the Maine Maritime Academy, majoring in Marine Engineering and Technology.
     In 2007, Andrew, now a junior, was a summer intern aboard a 1000-foot container ship with calls in Sardinia, Oman, Dubai, Pakistan, India, and the Suez Canal.


  Famous Chadds Ford artist Paul Scarborough's watercolor of the Leon Woodward Farm's bluebird box and barn is featured on the winter edition of Chester County Magazine. You who have visited the lovely farm on the Brandywine will recognize that the Farmhouse and pond are to the left. It is here we have held our annual reunions since 1991.

  Congratulations to January 2005 newlyweds, Julia Mattson (Levi Mattson II-Peter W. Mattson-Edwin Mattson-Dr. B. G. Mattson, Sr.-B. G. Mattson, Jr.-Peter H. Mattson) and Mike Ruben. Both are legal aid lawyers in NYC.

Centenarian Jane Mattson, widow of H. Frayzer Mattson,
M. D.
, (Levi Mattson II-Peter W. Mattson-Edwin Mattson-Dr. B. G. Mattson, Sr.) shown here celebrating her special birthday in Jackson, MI in March 2005 with her 5 children: Philip, David, Marcia, Jane, and H. Frazyer Mattson, Jr. ("Skip"). Other Mattson cousins attending the fete were Peter and Jeremy Mattson and Dotty Graham Broad.

Cousin Bob Woodward (John J. Woodward - Theodore B. Woodward, Sr. - Theodore B. Woodward, Jr.) proudly displays the 1947 era Ford tractor once used on the Woodward Farm at Rosedale, Kennett Township, Chester County, PA.  The tractor is now retired to pasture mowing on Bob's farmette. 

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Cousin Carol Mattson Haire  (Levi Mattson I-Levi II-Peter W.-Edwin-Dr. Bernard G., Sr- Dr. Dudley Mattson)  has been hunting dazzling flowers with her new 4.1 digital camera. Carol, who makes those cute and clever butterfly cards some of you have received, loves taking close-ups and learning the art of fine photography.  "I started when I was 13 with an old Brownie.  Now I love flowers and plants and am having a ball taking all kinds of shots."
 

At a May 2003 Oberlin College Reunion Weekend, Brothers Jerry & Peter Mattson and their first cousins Marcia Mattson Curran & her sister Sara Mattson Pandolfi.  They are all grandchildren of Dr. Bernard G. Mattson  (Morris Mattson-Levi I-Levi II-Peter-Edwin), the first of may Mattsons to attend Oberlin.



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75th wedding anniversary and 100th birthday celebration for Herman and Helen Woodward Moore
(John J.Woodward-Darwin Woodward-Arthur Woodward) at the Hartesfeld Country Club, Avondale, PA. (See Necrology)


 

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