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This work, at its inception, was only_intended to contain information of the descendants of my father, but, others becom ing interested, efforts were made to ascertain what could be learned of the descendants of those bearing the name Woodward who settled in Chester county, Pennsylvania, at a very early date, in order that 'such information might be included. To some of its readers no apology is necessary for its incomplete ness to others I would state that it is difficult to ascertain the whereabouts of the'different branches of the family, and, when found, many treat letters of inquiry with silent indifference. There are, doubtless, some errors and very many omissions in the work, but they are unavoidable at present. A list will be kept of those securing the book, and well — attested corrections of errors, if any, will be forwarded to them at the end of the year. I herein take occasion to express my indebtedness to Gilbert Cope, Esq., for the very valuable information which he.
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