Background
WOODS, Homer B. was born on July 6, 1869 in Harrisville, West Virginia, United States. Son of Philip Axtel and Salina (Wells) Woods.
WOODS, Homer B. was born on July 6, 1869 in Harrisville, West Virginia, United States. Son of Philip Axtel and Salina (Wells) Woods.
Marietta College, Ohio. West Virginia University Law School.
Virginia. Teacher and Principal in schools, Ritchie Company, West Virginia until 1895. Company Superintendent of Schools, 2 terms. Editor, Ritchie Standard, 1896-1898.
Pros. Attorney, Ritchie Company 1897-1904. Elected Judge, Circuit Court, 1904-1912, re-elected twice for term ending 1928, resigned 1924 to assume office as Judge, Supreme Court of Appeals, 36.
Member: American, West Virginia and Ritchie Company Bar Associations. Masons; Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Maccabee; Woodmen. Club: Kiwanis.
Spouse Winifred Davis, September 10, 1891, Harrisville, W.