Series I. Woodwell Shipyard Records begins with account books and receipts for Gideon’s activities as a ship carpenter and conclude with the closing of the yard by the Woodwell brothers in 1852. Both Gideon and John (1752-1822) appear to have operated a general store in addition to building ships, since accounts for vessels built and repaired run alongside those for the sale of dry goods merchandise. In addition to ship carpentry accounts, the Woodwell Brothers daybook contains entries for their work on the Parker River and Plum Island bridges.