John (birth apparently registered as William) Woodward was born in 1890 at Littlemore Asylum in Oxfordshire. He was the son of William Woodward and his wife Martha, born Martha Stiles. [1]
In 1891 John Woodward seems to be living in Woodstock Union workhouse at Woodstock in Oxfordshire. His age was given as 4 months, implying a birth date in late 1890. His birthplace was given as Littlemore, Oxfordshire. [2]
1901 Furze Platt Lodge, Blenheim RG13/1391 f24 p19
In 1911 John Woodward was living at "The Pitching" in Oxford Street in Woodstock with his widowed mother Martha. His age was given as 20, implying a birth date in 1890 or 1891. His birthplace was given as Littlemore, Oxfordshire He was employed as a farm labourer. [3]
The identification of John Woodward with the William Woodward registered in Headington registration district in Oct-Dec quarter of 1890 is based on: (a) mother's maiden name; (b) being close to the right age; (c) there being no better candidate. Such a direct inconsistency between the name registered and the name used in later life is unusual. It may be due to the circumstances of the registration of his birth.
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