Woodruff, George C. (George Catlin), 1805-1885
Variant namesGeorge Catlin Woodruff was born in Litchfield, Conn., 1805. He graduated from Yale College in 1825, after which he studied law with James Gould at Litchfield Law School. In 1827 he was admitted to the bar and began practice in Litchfield. He also served as postmaster of Litchfield (1832-1846) and afterwards became involved in local and national politics, becoming a member of the state legislature (1851, 1866, and 1874) and elected as a Democrat to the 37th Congress (1861-1863).
From the description of Bradleyville forge property title abstract, 1729-1837. (Litchfield Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 720397577
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creatorOf | Woodruff, George C. (George Catlin), 1805-1885. Bradleyville forge property title abstract, 1729-1837. | Litchfield Historical Society | |
referencedIn | Woodruff family. Woodruff family papers, 1770-1927 (inclusive), 1832-1927 (bulk). | Yale University Library | |
creatorOf | Colman, Myra A. Litchfield area family papers, 1794-1860. | Connecticut Historical Society | |
creatorOf | Woodruff family. Woodruff family collection, 1779-1966. | Litchfield Historical Society | |
referencedIn | Connecticut miscellaneous papers, 1676-1943. | Rutherford B Hayes Presidential Center, Hayes Presidential Center | |
referencedIn | Brooks, H. Allen (Harold Allen), 1925-2010,. H. Allen Brooks/Woodruff family collection, 1902-1986. | Litchfield Historical Society |
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associatedWith | Brooks, H. Allen (Harold Allen), 1925-2010, | person |
associatedWith | Woodruff family. | family |
associatedWith | Woodruff family. | family |
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Birth 1805-12-01
Death 1885-11-21