George Catlin Woodruff
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George Catlin Woodruff (December 1, 1805 – November 21, 1885) was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Connecticut's 4th congressional district from 1861 to 1863. He also served as member of the Connecticut House of Representatives in 1851, 1866, and 1874. He served terms as court clerk, justice of the peace, grand juror, probate judge, postmaster, town treasurer, town clerk, president and director of a bank, and colonel in the militia.[1]
Quick Facts Member of the United States House of Representatives from Connecticut's 4th congressional district, Preceded by ...
George Catlin Woodruff | |
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Member of the United States House of Representatives from Connecticut's 4th congressional district | |
In office March 4, 1861 – March 3, 1863 | |
Preceded by | Orris S. Ferry |
Succeeded by | John Henry Hubbard |
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives | |
In office 1851– | |
In office 1866– | |
In office 1874– | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1805-12-01)December 1, 1805[1] Litchfield, Connecticut[2] |
Died | November 21, 1885(1885-11-21) (aged 79)[1] Litchfield, Connecticut[2] |
Resting place | East Cemetery |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Henrietta Sophronia Seymour Woodruff[2] |
Alma mater | Morris Academy[1] Yale College (1825)[2] |
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