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     Susan Woods was born on 22 Feb 1846 at Richland County, Illinois. She was the daughter of George W. Woods and Rebecca Gray. Susan Woods married George Willis Ridgely, son of Orrick Ridgely and Nancy Harrison, on 20 Dec 1865 at Richland County, Illinois.¹ Susan Woods died on 1 Feb 1924 at Bonpas Township, Richland County, Illinois, at age 77; she died of cancer of the rectum.² She was buried at Walnut Grove Cemetery, Bonpas Township, Richland County, Illinois.
     Aunt Lora Traylor wrote to Maranda Ridgely after Oscar's death: "You spoke of Grandma Woods you know I never knew Grandpa but I have heard mother speak of him and he died at the age of 56 years but I do not know the year and Grandma was 87 years of age and died in July 1903 and I am not sure but I think she was born in Kentucky I remember mother speak about them going back in a covered wagon when she was 11 yrs old and she got to go along to help take care of the twins (Aunt Alice and uncle Allen)". This trip makes an interesting family story and we wonder when, where and with whom Kentucky visits were made.³
Susan Ridgely and George Willis Ridgely appeared on the census of 18 Jun 1880 at Bonpas Township, Richland County, Illinois, as follows:
     205/205 Ridgely, George W., age 36, farmer, b. Ill., parents b. Ill.
      , Susan, age 34, wife, keeping house, b. Ill., father b. Ky., mother b. KY
      , Oscar, age 13, son, b. Ill
      , Lora, age 6, dau., b. Ill, parents b. Ill
      , Sarah, age 3, dau., b. Ill., parents b. Ill.⁴
Susan Ridgely and George Willis Ridgely appeared on the census of 26 Jun 1900 at Lukin Township, Lawrence County, Illinois, as follows: The listing shows that he was age 56, born in March 1844, and had been married for 35 years. Susan was age 54, born in Feb. 1846, had had 5 children of whom 4 were living. Zella C (?), a daughter, age 17, and born in June 1883 (!) was the only one still living at home.⁵ On 8 July 1909, Susan Ridgely, a widow, executed a quit-clam deed to Oscar Ridgely for 40 acres in Bonpas Township, Richland County, Illinois described as the SW 1/4 NW 1/4 S 22 T 2 N R 14 W of the second principal meridian.
Susan Ridgely appeared on the census of 24 Jan 1920 at Lukin Township, Lawrence County, Illinois, as follows:
     Wrigley, Susan, head, 73, b. Ill, parents b. KY. She owned the property.
      , Howard, grandson, 26, b. IL, father b. IL, mother b. Ind.
She is listed as owner and is marked as an employer and Howard is shown as working on his own account.
The next family was that of Milo and Lora Traylor.⁶
     Susan is listed in the Prarie Farmer's Reliable Directory of about 1920. "Ridgley [sic], Mrs. Susan (Susan Woods) ch *Oscar, *Lora, *Sarah, *Zella; Howard Ridgley, grandson; Sumner R2 Lukin S3 O140a (1920) Citizens Tel Sumner." She owned 140 acres in Section 3, Lukin Township and had become a resident of the county in 1920[??]. The asterisk indicated children not at home. Only Lora and Milo Traylor are listed separately.⁷ Her obituary follows:
"Susan Ridgely, daughter of George and Rebecca Woods, was born in Richland county, Illinois, February 22, 1846, and departed this life February 1, 1924, aged 77 years, 11 months and 9 days.
"She was married to George W. Ridgely December 20, 1865. To this union were born five children, one of whom died in infancy. Her husband died May 26, 1909.
"She leaves to mourn their loss one son, Oscar Ridgely, of Parkersburg, three daughters, Mrs. Lora Traylor, of Casper, Wyo; Mrs. Asa Higgins, of Parkersburg; and Mrs. Zella Moore of Kansas; one sister, Mrs. Alice Dillon, of Greenup, two brothers, George of La Verne, Calif., and John of Prosser, Wash; sixteen grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and a large circle of other relatives and friends.
"At the age of 14 she united with the United Brethren church of Parkersburg and she has always lived a Christian life. She loved to worship and serve her Master.
"Sister Ridgely was a devoted wife, a loving mother, a good neighbor and friend. No sacrifice was too great for her to make for her family and she was always ready to help anyone in need of her services.
"During the past few years she lived alone in Berryville, with the exception of one winter spent in the west visiting her daughters and other relatives. Her health has been failing for about one year.
"Four months ago a physical examination revealed the fact that she was a victim of cancer of the stomach. She was removed to the home of her son where the death angel found her.
"She bore her suffering with extraordinary fortitude, patiently and anxiously looking forward to the end.
"Funeral services were held Monday morning at 10:30, conducted by Rev. Stine, pastor of the U. B. church, services being held at the Church of the Brethren, burial in the adjoining cemetery by the side of her husband.
"But the sun is sloping westward,
Troubles come and cares increase,
Looking backward on happy childhood
Sighing for its hours of peace.
"Now the sun is sinking, sinking -- Gone.
Its tints fade in the west,
And old age lays down its burdens,
Dust to dust, at peace, at rest."

CARD OF THANKS.
We desire to thank our friends and neighbors for their kindness and help during the sickness and death of our dear mother; also for the beautiful flowers given.
               Oscar Ridgely
               Lora Traylor
               Mrs. Asa Higgins
               Mrs. Zella Moore.^8,9

     Virdien Eugene Woods was born on 12 Sep 1904.³ He was the son of Dennis Woods and Luella Olds.³ Virdien Eugene Woods appears in the Social Security Death Index as having died 15 Jul 1989 with the last place of residence listed as Princeton, Bureau County, Illinois. Virdien Eugene's SSN was issued in Illinois. Also, his birth date is given as 12 Sep 1904.⁴

     Abraham Woodward m. Priscilla Orr [sic], 25 (?) 1715, so the month is unknown. Her first husband had died 1 April 1715.¹

     Jane Woodward married William Williams, son of John Williams, on 4 Dec 1603 at Cam, Gloucestershire, England.^2,3 Jane Woodward was buried on 2 Feb 1615 at St. Mary the Virgin, Wooton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England.⁴

     Metta Ursula Woodward married Ransom Eli Olds, son of Pliny Fisk Olds and Sarah Whipple, on 5 Jun 1889 at Lansing, Michigan.^1,3 Metta Ursula Woodward died on 2 Sep 1950.² She was buried at Mount Hope Cemetery, Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan.⁴
     Her obituary states: "Widow Dies Week After Auto Pioneer
"Lansing -- (AP) -- Mrs. R. E. Olds, 84-year-old widow of the automotive pioneer, died Saturday, one week after her husband's death.
"Death was attributed to complications arishig from a broken left hip which she suffered in a fall early this week.
"A native of Pinckney, Mrs. Olds married the struggling young Olds in 1888 when she was a clerk in a Lansing gift shop.
"Throughout the years of her husband's rise in the automotive field, Mrs. Olds was a leader in church, social and educational circles and was prominent in the affairs of the YWCA and Baptist church. Recently she financed the translation of the Bible into the Burmese language.
"Mrs. Olds was a member of the women's board of Hillsdale college and of the Storer college for Negroes at Harpers Ferry, Va., to which she was a large contributor.
"Burial will be in the family mausoleum at Mt. Hope cemetery here."⁵

     Kitty Woodworth married Barnard Lorenzo Olds, son of Lorenzo Olds and Edeline Connabel Felton, on 3 Jun 1880 at St. Albans, Vermont.³

     Elizabeth Woolsey was born on 29 Jul 1815 at New York.^1,2 She married Noble Granger Olds, son of Daniel Granger Olds and Lavinia Noble, on 10 Jan 1839 at Auburn, New York.¹ Elizabeth Woolsey died on 30 Sep 1872 at age 57.^3,4 She was buried on 3 Oct 1872 at Lindenwood Cemetery, Ft. Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.⁴
     E. B. Olds states that Elizabeth and Susan Woolsey, the two wives of Noble Granger Olds, were sisters. Albert L. Olds says they were cousins and refers to a letter from Susan stating that fact.^1,5
     Her obituary states:
     Elizabeth M. Olds, age 57 years, 2 months, 1 day, wife of N. G. Olds. (obituary date 20 October 1872, newspaper not given).⁶

     Susan A. Woolsey was born on 20 Feb 1836.² She married Noble Granger Olds, son of Daniel Granger Olds and Lavinia Noble.¹ Susan A. Woolsey died on 9 Mar 1928 at age 92² and was buried at Mountain Grove Cemetery and Mausoleum, Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut.³
     E. B. Olds states that Elizabeth and Susan Woolsey, the two wives of Noble Granger Olds, were sisters. Albert L. Olds says they were cousins and refers to a letter from Susan stating that fact.^1,4
     The widow Susan A. Olds appeared on the census of 1880 at Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut, as follows:      Source:     FHL Film 1254095 National Archives Film T9-0095 Page 445B
               RelationSex     Marr     Race     Age     Birthplace
David F. WOOLSEY     Self     M     M     W     72     NY Occ:Carriage Maker Fa:NYMo: NY
Sarah A. WOOLSEY     Wife     F     M     W     69     CT Occ:Keep House Fa: CT     Mo: CT
Susan A. OLDS     Dau     F     W     W     44     NY Occ:At Home Fa: NY     Mo: CT
Bridget DOYLE     Other     F     S     W     24     IRE Occ:Servant Fa: IRE Mo: IRE.⁵
Susan A. Woolsey appeared on the census of 6 Jun 1900 at Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut, as follows: she was born Feb. 1836, age 64, widow, had had no children and was listed in the household of her widowed father, 92-year old David Woolsey.⁶

     Alexander Woolworth was born on 23 Aug 1768 at Suffield, Hartford County, Connecticut.¹ He was the son of Timothy Woolworth and Mercy (Mary) Old.¹

     Ebenezer Woolworth was born on 18 Dec 1749 at Suffield, Hartford County, Connecticut.¹ He was the son of Timothy Woolworth and Mercy (Mary) Old.¹

     Eli Woolworth married Sarah Olds, daughter of James Ould and Sarah Kingsley, in 1784 at Chester, Berkshire County, Massachusetts.^2,3

     Elijah Woolworth was born on 14 Sep 1748 at Suffield, (in Mass. 1670 - 1749), now Connecticut.² He was the son of Timothy Woolworth and Mercy (Mary) Old.¹ Elijah Woolworth was baptized on 25 Sep 1748. Art Sikes reports a baptism for an Isaiah Woolworth on 25 Sep 1748 at the Suffield Congregational Church.³ He says that secondary sources have apparently read this as Josiah and added him to the family as a twin of Elijah but he suggests the entry is intended for Elijah.

     Josiah Woolworth was born on 18 Sep 1748.¹ He was the son of Timothy Woolworth and Mercy (Mary) Old.¹
     E. B. Olds says that Mercy (Old) Woolworth had thirteen children and thirteen can be identified from the Suffield Vital Records. However, Arthur Sikes' website adds Josiah Woolworth, a twiin to Elijah. Ricker does not include Josiah Woolworth.²

     Justus Woolworth was born on 5 Jul 1751 at Suffield, Hartford County, Connecticut.¹ He was the son of Timothy Woolworth and Mercy (Mary) Old.¹ Justus Woolworth died on 25 Oct 1776 at Suffield, Hartford County, Connecticut, at age 25.¹

     Levi Woolworth was born on 9 Jun 1757 at Suffield, Hartford County, Connecticut.¹ He was the son of Timothy Woolworth and Mercy (Mary) Old.¹

     Lucy Woolworth was born on 17 Jan 1759 at Suffield, Hartford County, Connecticut.¹ She was the daughter of Timothy Woolworth and Mercy (Mary) Old.¹ Lucy Woolworth died on 9 Mar 1759 at Suffield, Hartford County, Connecticut.¹

     Mercy Woolworth was born on 9 Mar 1756 at Suffield, Hartford County, Connecticut.¹ She was the daughter of Timothy Woolworth and Mercy (Mary) Old.¹

     Phinehas Woolworth was born on 31 Oct 1754 at Suffield, Hartford County, Connecticut.¹ He was the son of Timothy Woolworth and Mercy (Mary) Old.¹

     Reuben Woolworth was born on 28 Feb 1753 at Suffield, Hartford County, Connecticut.¹ He was the son of Timothy Woolworth and Mercy (Mary) Old.¹

     Seth Woolworth was born on 18 Feb 1760 at Suffield, Hartford County, Connecticut.¹ He was the son of Timothy Woolworth and Mercy (Mary) Old.¹

     Silvanus Woolworth was born on 11 Jul 1764 at Suffield, Hartford County, Connecticut.¹ He was the son of Timothy Woolworth and Mercy (Mary) Old.¹

     Timothy Woolworth married Mercy (Mary) Old, daughter of Nathaniel Old and Mercy Steel, on 13 Jun 1747.^1,2

     Timothy Woolworth was born on 6 Apr 1763 at Suffield, Hartford County, Connecticut.¹ He was the son of Timothy Woolworth and Mercy (Mary) Old.¹

     Zadock Woolworth was born on 9 Feb 1766 at Suffield, Hartford County, Connecticut.¹ He was the son of Timothy Woolworth and Mercy (Mary) Old.¹

     Charles Worden married Harriet Olds, daughter of Joel Olds and Rhoda Parker.¹

     Morris J. Worley was born in 1924.³ He died in 1988.³ He was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.⁴

     Stephen Worthington married Elizabeth Ford, daughter of Andrew Ford and Sarah Beal, on 16 Oct 1816 at Plainfield, Massachusetts.¹
     "He was in Madison, Ohio, in 1825, when he was named guardian of Eliza Olds, only heir of Silas Olds. He has no more records. He has no more records in the area so he must have moved elsewhere."¹

     Jacob A. Wortz married Reva Olds, daughter of Arthur E. Olds and Phebe Gates, on 20 Mar 1922 at Alba, Antrim County, Michigan.^1,3
     Jacob A. Wortz appeared on the census of 9 Apr 1930 at Flint City, Genessee County, Michigan, as follows:

     Rose Wrana was born on 15 Jun 1911 at Connecticut.^1,3 She married Willard Swift Olds, son of Anson Jonathan Olds and Sarah Swift Fenton, on 12 Apr 1962 at Windham, Windham County, Connecticut.^1,4 Rose Wrana appears in the Social Security Death Index as having died 31 Jan 2005. .⁵ She died on 31 Jan 2005 at age 93.¹ She was buried at Storrs Cemetery (New), Storrs, Tolland County, Connecticut.⁶

     (?) Wright married Ella Thayer, daughter of Horace Thayer and Emeline Olds.¹