Woodworth, James R., 1838-1864.

James R. Woodworth, a native of East Varick, Seneca County, N.Y., enlisted as a private in the 44th New York Infantry (the Ellsworth Avengers) in September, 1862. The 44th was dispatched to the Blue Ridge and took part in McClellan's efforts to close off the mountains to Confederate troops during the Fall, and played an important role as rear guard during the defeat at Fredericksburg. After surviving the winter of 1862-63 bogged down in camp at Falmouth, Va., and the battles of Chancellorsville and.

Gettysburg, Woodworth was stricken with a severe case of "camp fever" in October, 1863. Followingtwo months' hospitalization in Washington, D.C., and New York City, Woodworth was able to return to the 44th New York in December. He was killed in action at Laurel Hill in May, 1864.