John Woodward Jr. Explained

John Woodward Jr.
Office1:New York State Assembly
Term Start1:January 1, 1835
Term End1:December 31, 1835
Predecessor1:James Hall
Thomas A. Osborne
Successor1:Thomas B. Campbell
Richard P. Marvin
Occupation:Politician
Party:Whig

John Woodward Jr. was an American politician. He served one term in the New York State Assembly (1835) alongside Orrin McClure.[1]

Biography

Woodward was an early settler of Ellington, New York, purchasing land on lot 2 while his brother David settled on lot 2. He was Supervisor of the town from 1831-1834 and 1838 to 1840. [2]

Woodward, a member of the Whig Party, was elected to the New York State Assembly in 1834 and served in the 58th New York State Legislature in 1835, alongside Orrin McClure.[1]

Woodward's grandson was John M. Woodward, who was a New York Supreme Court Justice.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: History of Chautauqua County, New York From Its First Settlement to the Present Time; with Numerous Biographical and Family Sketches. Young, Andrew White . 1875 . Matthews & Warren . 978-0-7884-4922-2 .
  2. Book: Downs . John P. . 1921 . History of Chautauqua County, New York, and Its People . II . New York, NY . American Historical Society . 95 . Google Books.