About Francis Woods
Lived 1822 – 1894 (aged 72). Francis Woods was a Canadian politician.
Francis Woods (January 27, 1822 – September 18, 1894) was a businessman and political figure in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented Queen's County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1874 to 1882 as a Liberal member.
He was born near Enniskillen in County Fermanagh, Ireland, the son of Anthony Woods, and moved to New Brunswick with his parents and grandparents around 1829. In 1852, he married Jane Elizabeth Armstrong. Woods was president of the Gagetown and Petersville Railway.
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Who was Francis Woods?
Canadian politician (1822-1894)
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Francis Woods was born on 27 January 1822.
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Francis Woods died on 18 September 1894.
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Francis Woods was a politician.
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Francis Woods was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Francis Woods. https://biography.guide/francis-woods/
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