Sources on Forrest White Woodard

by Addahn

I am writing a history paper on multiculturalism among Philadelphia criminals during prohibition. I came across an online source mentioning an African-American book-keeper named "Forest White Woodard" during this period, and he was said to have become the richest black man in Philadelphia by 1930. However, the only sources I have found about him seem to repeat this phrase and every search I have made regarding him on google has come up empty. Does anyone in r/askhistorians have a scholarly historical article regarding this man's life, or mentioning it in any way that I can use for this paper, or should I omit him because I lack any substantial evidence to discuss him?

kookingpot

Have you tried looking at genealogy websites like ancestry.com? Those can sometimes get you access to primary census documents and stuff from many years ago.