John Woodward Jr.
John Woodward Jr. | |
|---|---|
| New York State Assembly | |
| In office January 1, 1835 – December 31, 1835 | |
| Preceded by | James Hall Thomas A. Osborne |
| Succeeded by | Thomas B. Campbell Richard P. Marvin |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Whig |
| Occupation | Politician |
John Woodward Jr. was an American politician. He served one term in the New York State Assembly (1835) alongside Orrin McClure.[1]
Biography
[edit]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]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Young, Andrew White (1875). History of Chautauqua County, New York From Its First Settlement to the Present Time; with Numerous Biographical and Family Sketches. Matthews & Warren. ISBN 978-0-7884-4922-2.
- ^ a b Downs, John P., ed. (1921). History of Chautauqua County, New York, and Its People. Vol. II. New York, NY: American Historical Society. p. 95 – via Google Books.