When Thomas Bole Woodrow was born in 1921, in Pennsylvania, United States, his father, James L. Woodrow, was 28 and his mother, Ellen Agnes Boles, was 27. He married Eunice Nadera Pike on 26 June 1941, in Columbiana, Ohio, United States. They were the parents of 1 son and 1 daughter. He lived in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, in 1935 and in 1940. He died on 14 November 1977, at the age of 56, and was interred in Grandview Cemetery Florence, PA 15021.

In the below spreadsheet, any name followed by a plus sign and a number represents the number of descendants (rows below) of that person. This number is typically in error on the low side until / if I ever get every person's children and children's children etc... into the spreadsheet. 

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Photo Album: 1921-1977 Thomas Bole Woodrow

Thomas Woodrow was in the Navy after marrying Eunice. He served on one of the four Missouri class Battleships... The Iowa.

"They Bought the Farm"

"They bought the farm with dreams of transformation; the plan was to turn it into a slaughterhouse. It came equipped with walk-in coolers that, unfortunately, were not yet assembled."

New Regulations 

"However, the USDA intervened, stating, 'We're going to regulate slaughterhouses from now on.' The burden of these new regulations proved too substantial for him; he struggled to get the facility off the ground."

New Beginnings  

"In search of stability, he took a job with Ferguson's Beaver Supermarket as a producer. The store itself was was opened in 1945 by original owner Abe Farkas. As of Aug, 2024, the oldest and last independent such market in the county. Meanwhile, the farm kept running, tended by his offspring."

The Spring Water Source  

"The property housed a couple of springs, with one situated just above the barn. It had a sophisticated filtration system, utilizing charcoal and sand."

The Cistern  

"The cistern above the barn overflowed, causing concerns about the origins of a destructive fire. It appeared the ignition source was overheated chicken mulch, which had become too wet and was a victim of spontaneous combustion."

Engineering of the Barn  

"The barn was ingeniously constructed, allowing runoff from the spring to be channeled directly through the barn. Any overflow would cascade down the hill where large cement walls were erected, serving as a reservoir for accumulating manure from both cattle and horses."

Automatic Fertilization

"These walls featured openings, ensuring that all gardens were continuously fertilized by rain and excess runoff from the cistern."

Previous Ownership

"The farm had been previously owned by Hetchy, whose culinary creativity became a hallmark of the property."

The Kitchen Setup  

"Underneath the kitchen was a substantial oven. The basement was divided into three distinct areas: the main basement, a fruit cellar, and a cooking basement. The cooking area was somewhat isolated—accessible only through the pantry."

Separation of Spaces 

"The kitchen was set apart from the rest of the house, with easy access for the hired help from an upper room. They came and went freely, maintaining a separation that served both function and convenience."

A Unique Heating System

"The coal furnace remained functional until I graduated high school. One intriguing aspect of the house was its core, built entirely from solid brick, through which all furnace vents ran. During winter, this feature allowed the center of the home to radiate warmth."

Conclusion: Legacy of 1919

"This structure, dating back to 1919, held memories and tales of my childhood in Beaver County."

• James T. Woodrow