John M. Woods

John M. Woods (October 22, 1839 – April 10, 1927) was a Massachusetts businessman and politician who served in both branches of the Massachusetts legislature and as the fourteenth Mayor of Somerville, Massachusetts.

John M. Woods
14th
Mayor of
Somerville, Massachusetts
In office
January 4, 1909  January 2, 1911
Preceded byCharles A. Grimmons
Succeeded byCharles A. Burns
Member of the
Massachusetts Senate
Third Middlesex District
In office
1904–1906
Preceded byLeonard B. Chandler
Succeeded byElmer A. Stevens
Member of the
Massachusetts House of Representatives
Fifth Middlesex District
In office
January 1884  January 1885
Preceded byRobert L. Spear
Succeeded byWilliam H. Flynn
Personal details
BornAugust 18, 1839
DiedPelham, New Hampshire
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic (until 1892); Republican
Military service
AllegianceUnited States of America
Union
Branch/serviceUnion Army
Years of serviceAugust 18, 1862-June 21, 1865
Unit
  • Company I Thirteenth New Hampshire Volunteers
    *Army of the James and of the Potomac
Battles/wars

Woods was a delegate to the 1884 Democratic National Convention.

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