Woods Mortuary and Ambulance Service Appointment Books
Title
Woods Mortuary and Ambulance Service Appointment Books
Description
Location: Shelf 2, Row 2
David J. Woods was born in New Brighton, Beaver County, Pennsylvania on September 28, 1887, to parents David R. and Selena G. Woods (née Elverson). In 1894, the family relocated to Los Angeles, where his father was employed as Commissioner of the Los Angeles City Park Department. The family moved to Wilmington, California in 1900 and opened a florist’s shop.
In November 1913, David J. Wood partnered with Gurnsey Jaggers, an experienced undertaker, to purchase S. M. Bise Undertaking, established at 7th and Fries Streets, Wilmington, California in May 1912. When Jaggers passed away in 1917, Woods took on another partner, and the business moved to 1018 East Anaheim Street. In 1923, he became sole proprietor and bought a lot at 702 Broad Avenue, where a new building was constructed. Construction was completed in 1924, and included a chapel, downstairs offices, and living accommodations upstairs. Shortly after reopening, Wood’s Mortuary also began to offer ambulance services. David J. Woods passed away February 19, 1940 and is buried at the Inglewood Park Cemetery in Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California.
David J. Woods was born in New Brighton, Beaver County, Pennsylvania on September 28, 1887, to parents David R. and Selena G. Woods (née Elverson). In 1894, the family relocated to Los Angeles, where his father was employed as Commissioner of the Los Angeles City Park Department. The family moved to Wilmington, California in 1900 and opened a florist’s shop.
In November 1913, David J. Wood partnered with Gurnsey Jaggers, an experienced undertaker, to purchase S. M. Bise Undertaking, established at 7th and Fries Streets, Wilmington, California in May 1912. When Jaggers passed away in 1917, Woods took on another partner, and the business moved to 1018 East Anaheim Street. In 1923, he became sole proprietor and bought a lot at 702 Broad Avenue, where a new building was constructed. Construction was completed in 1924, and included a chapel, downstairs offices, and living accommodations upstairs. Shortly after reopening, Wood’s Mortuary also began to offer ambulance services. David J. Woods passed away February 19, 1940 and is buried at the Inglewood Park Cemetery in Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California.
Creator
Woods Mortuary and Ambulance Service, 1913-1940
Date
1927-1936
Contributor
Wilmington Historical Society
Rights
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Identifier
WAM
Abstract
The Woods Mortuary and Ambulance Service Appointment Books document mortuary transport and ambulance service provided by the company to the residents of the City of Wilmington and surrounding communities between 1927 and 1936. Each entry includes names of patients and amount received for the service. Some entries include additional information regarding the purpose of transport.
Table Of Contents
Box 1
Item 1: Woods Mortuary and Ambulance Service Appointment Book, 1927
Item 2: Woods Mortuary and Ambulance Service Appointment Book, 1929
Item 3 : Woods Mortuary and Ambulance Service Appointment Book, 1932
Item 4: Woods Mortuary and Ambulance Service Appointment Book, 1933
Item 5: Woods Mortuary and Ambulance Service Appointment Book, 1936
Item 1: Woods Mortuary and Ambulance Service Appointment Book, 1927
Item 2: Woods Mortuary and Ambulance Service Appointment Book, 1929
Item 3 : Woods Mortuary and Ambulance Service Appointment Book, 1932
Item 4: Woods Mortuary and Ambulance Service Appointment Book, 1933
Item 5: Woods Mortuary and Ambulance Service Appointment Book, 1936
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Comments
Kellie
What a great collection!
KW
Very informative