Charles R. Woods

Charles Robert Woods
Brig. Gen. Charles Robert Woods
Born(1827-02-19)February 19, 1827
Newark, Ohio, U.S.
DiedFebruary 26, 1885(1885-02-26) (aged 58)
Newark, Ohio, U.S.
Place of burial
Cedar Hill Cemetery
Newark, Ohio, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States of America
Union
Service / branchUnited States Army
Union Army
Years of service1852–1874
Rank Brigadier General
Brevet Major General
Commands76th Ohio Infantry
1st Bde., 1st Div., XV Corps
1st Division, XV Corps
2nd U.S. Infantry
Battles / wars

Charles Robert Woods (February 19, 1827 – February 26, 1885) was a career United States Army officer and a Union general during the American Civil War. He is noted for commanding the relief troops that first attempted to resupply Fort Sumter prior to the start of the conflict, and served with distinction during the war.