Generic G.A.R. marker at grave site.

John C. Woodward
1833 - November 15, 1913

Priv.; Res. Brookline; painter; 28; enl. Aug. 4, 1862; must. Aug. 10, 1862; must. out June 6, 1865.

Listed on grave stone:

  • John C. Woodard, Died May 2, 1835, Aged 51 yrs.
  • Experience, His Wife, Died April 29, 1864, Aged 75 yrs.
  • John C., 1833-1913
  • Mary A., 1843-1929
  • George E., 1872-1956
  • Alva M., 1868-1961
  • Helen B., 1899-1902
  • Betty W. Densmore, 1900-1985
  • Grace W. Sears, 1898-1985

Listed on ground marker:

  • John C. Woodard, Pvt., Mass. Lt. Arty., November 15, 1913

Information from Veterans' Graves Registration - Town of Brookline

  • Name: Woodward, John C.
  • Name of Cemetery: Walnut Hills
  • Place: Brookline
  • Location: Grave No. 367, Occidental Path
  • Key No: 1-A
  • Date of Burial in This Cemetery: Nov. 17, 1913
  • Marker Placed: Yes
  • Were Remains Buried Elsewhere: No
  • Branch of Service: Army
  • Organization: 9th Mass. Lt. Art.
  • Born: 1833
  • Died: November 15, 1913 S. H. Chelsea
  • Date of Enlistment: Aug. 4, 1862
  • Date of Discharge: June 6, 1865

Map of Grave Location
Walnut Hills Cemetery, Brookline, Mass.
Corner of Downing Ave. and Maintenance Rd.

Obituary

The Boston Globe - November 16, 1913, Page 20

WOODWARD - In Jamaica Plain, Nov. 15, John C. Woodward, 80 yrs. Services at his late residence, 287 Chestnut av., Monday, Nov. 17, at 1 p. m.