Biography of John Carter Brown Woods
As lawyer and public-spirited citizen, John Carter Brown Woods has rendered valuable service to his city and State, and in the history of Rhode Island has taken a prominent part. A native of Providence, he has spent most of his life there, and has held many important positions in numerous organizations and institutions associated with the best interests of his home town and State. Mr. Woods was born in Providence, Rhode Island, on June 12, 1851, son of Marshall and Anne Brown (Francis) Woods. He descended from several of the nation’s oldest families. Among his early ancestors were: John Marshall, […]