Woodruff, William, active 1771-1806
Variant namesWilliam Woodruff (fl. 1771-1806) was a gravedigger and merchant in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Founded in 1665 by John Woodruff (1637-1691) and Sarah Ogden (ca. 1643-after1675), Elizabethtown was home to generations of Woodruffs, many of whom became prominent public figures, soldiers, and merchants in the town.
From the description of William Woodruff papers, 1771-1803 1799-1800. (New Jersey Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 53040033
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| referencedIn | Land grants, 1856-1860. | Indiana State Library - ISL | |
| creatorOf | Woodruff, William, fl. 1771-1806. William Woodruff papers, 1771-1803 1799-1800. | New Jersey Historical Society Library | |
| creatorOf | Brown, Nathaniel, fl. 1803-1834. Business records, 1727-1958. | New Jersey Historical Society Library | |
| referencedIn | White, Benjamin, 1755-1841. Benjamin White papers, 1825-[ca. 1946] 1825-1899. | New Jersey Historical Society Library |
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| associatedWith | White, Benjamin, 1755-1841. | person |
| associatedWith | Woodruff family. | family |
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| Elizabeth (N.J.) | |||
| Union County (N.J.) | |||
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| Funeral rites and ceremonies |
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| Gravediggers |
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Birth 1771
Death 1806
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