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May 1877
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John Woodford Born

John Woodford was born in Charlotte N.C, in May of 1877, a son of a slave. He was the father of 11 children. He was a provider among men. He lived life working numerous careers, he was a blacksmith, carpenter, contractor, educator, air-testor, and entrepreneur/ business ceo.

1911
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Relocation to Columbus, OH

He moved to Columbus, Ohio in 1911. Needing a place to stay, he pioneered the development of the American Addition subdivision on the east side of Columbus.

1930
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Carl Woodford
Carl Woodford; one of John’s eleven children; and car mechanic owner, had 5 children while he and his wife Athene adopted his brother’s 6 children. While money was tight, the emphasis on education and work was always a family staple.  
1972
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Woodford Contemporary Real Estate Established

One of Carl’s sons, Dr. Stacy Woodford, worked for  Columbus City Schools. He also co-founded   Woodford Contemporary Real Estate with his wife Beverly. Woodford Contemporary Real Estate has stayed open for business for 50 years.  

1980
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First Black Realtors in the Million Dollar CLub

Anthony's parents Beverly and  Dr. Woodford are Columbus’s first Black female and male Realtors in the Columbus Board of Realtors Million Dollar Club here in Columbus, Ohio. This was quite the achievement for both of them because most of their house sales averaged $50,000 or below

1987
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The Legacy Continues
Together Dr. Woodford and Beverly raised five children, and son Anthony; the middle child, was the youngster who loved to follow his father around to different houses.  He always loved learning and working with his father at a young age.  This is where he developed his passion for working and building.  He has continued this for over 35 years and now is passing the baton on to his four sons.   
2022
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The Legacy Continues

Anthony has continued working in residential construction for over 35 years and now is passing the baton on to his four sons.   

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