Background
Woods, Thomas Francis was born on January 17, 1882 in Albany, New York, United States. Son of Francis Henry and Rose (Murray) Woods.
Woods, Thomas Francis was born on January 17, 1882 in Albany, New York, United States. Son of Francis Henry and Rose (Murray) Woods.
Student Williams College, 1904. Bachelor of Laws, Union U. Law School, 1906.
1 son, Francis. Admitted to New York bar, 1906, and since in practice at Albany, New New York Associate counsel to Central Information bureau of Canadian Liberal Party investigating war contracts, 1916. Assistant New York State director military census, 1917.
Special assistant attorney general, New York, on gambling investigations, 1920.
As amicus curiae, successfully challenged constitutionality of the National Rifle Association in New York Court of Appeals in test case of Darweger v. Staats et al., 1935.
Served as naval aviation observer and special liaison officer, with rank of ensign, United States Navy, World War. Member Poetry Society of America. Clubs: University, Albany Country.
Married Mabel Eldred Shields, June 14, 1907.