ANS Life Member Major James Otis Woodward was not exactly the sort any gentleman would want for a son-in-law.

Major James Otis Woodward (1862-1928), was born son of Royal Woodward (1815-1882), and Charlotte Minerva Smith Woodward (1832-1924).

He had residences at 48 Grand Street, Albany, New York, and also at 558 Fifth Avenue, New York City, and also at 20 Broad Street, New York City.

He graduated Hamilton College in 1882. A member of Chi Psi Fraternity, a member of Alpha Phi.

After graduation he began to study law and became a member of the New York Bar Association.

In the September 1883 issue of Numisma he is listed as a subscriber.

From 1883-1884, he worked as the City Editor of the Troy Times.

In 1886, he was elected Alderman of Albany, New York.

To read the complete article, see:
WOODWARD, MAJOR JAMES OTIS(https://sites.google.com/a/numismaticmall.com/www/numismaticmall-com/woodward-james-otis?pli=1)

The entire inventory of the Lupia Numismatic Library is for sale. Individual items will be available before the remaining archives are broken up into parcels sold at philatelic auctions in the U.S. and Hong Kong. Check NumismaticMall.com frequently as dozens of new items with estimates will be posted daily until everything is sold.

All inquiries will be given prompt and courteous attention. Write to: john@numismaticmall.com .