Urban A. Woodbury
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Urban Andrain Woodbury (July 11, 1838 – April 15, 1915) was an American Civil War veteran, an entrepreneur and a U.S. politician of the Republican Party. He served as mayor of Burlington, 37th lieutenant governor, and as the 45th governor of Vermont.
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Urban Andrain Woodbury | |
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45th Governor of Vermont | |
In office October 4, 1894 – October 8, 1896 | |
Lieutenant | Zophar M. Mansur |
Preceded by | Levi K. Fuller |
Succeeded by | Josiah Grout |
37th Lieutenant Governor of Vermont | |
In office October 4, 1888 – October 2, 1890 | |
Governor | William P. Dillingham |
Preceded by | Levi K. Fuller |
Succeeded by | Henry A. Fletcher |
9th Mayor of Burlington, Vermont | |
In office 1885–1887 | |
Preceded by | George H. Morse |
Succeeded by | William W. Henry |
Personal details | |
Born | (1838-07-11)July 11, 1838 Acworth, New Hampshire |
Died | April 15, 1915(1915-04-15) (aged 76) Burlington, Vermont |
Resting place | Lakeview Cemetery Burlington, Vermont |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Paulina L. Darling |
Children | 6 |
Alma mater | University of Vermont |
Profession | Businessman |
Military service | |
Allegiance | |
Branch/service | Union Army Vermont Militia |
Years of service | 1861–1865 (Army) 1882-1884 (Militia) |
Rank | Captain (Army) Colonel (Militia) |
Unit | Company H, 2nd Vermont Infantry Company D, 11th Vermont Infantry Veteran Reserve Corps Staff of Governor John L. Barstow |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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