Arthur Wellington Woodworth | |
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Senator for Franklin County in Vermont General Assembly | |
In office 1880–1880 | |
Representative for Enosburgh in Vermont General Assembly | |
In office 1859–1860 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Enosburg, Vermont | May 7, 1823
Died | February 10, 1919 | (aged 95)
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Adaline Ladd |
Children | 1 daughter |
Profession | banker |
Arthur Wellington Woodworth (May 7, 1823 – February 10, 1919), was the founder and President of the First National Bank of Enosburgh, a Vermont State Senator and Representative, and member of the Woodworth political family.
Arthur was born in 1823 in Enosburgh, Vermont, the son of William S. Woodworth and Patience Stevens. [1] He was educated in the local village schools, while receiving career training as a carpenter from his father. He labored in that field until 1844, when he went to work in St. Albans for a local judge as a farmhand. He returned to Enosburgh where he purchased his own farm. [1]
Woodworth became a director of the Central Vermont Railyard, and owned the Lumber Manufacturing Co. until 1900. He also served as a director of the St. Albans Savings Bank and Trust Co. [1] [2] After retiring from the lumber industry, he devoted his time to his other business and real estate interests, which included 1,400 acres (5.7 km2) and a sawmill in Westfield, 500 acres (2.0 km2) in Sheldon, several farms, a mill in Sampsonville [3] and a creamery in Enosburg. [1]
Woodworth was described as a self-made man of integrity and sound judgment who always had a hand out to those in need. [2]
In 1905, Woodworth founded the First National Bank of Enosburgh, becoming the President and one of the directors. [1] The bank began with capital of $25,000 [4] and steadily grew thereafter under his leadership. [1]
Woodworth cast his first Presidential vote for Henry Clay in 1846, [5] and became a Republican in the near future, serving as a selectman, constable, and lister. [3] In 1858, he was elected to the Vermont General Assembly, serving a term. [5] In 1879, he was elected to the State Senate, where he served on the General and Grand List Committees. [6]
It was said that Woodworth was above political tricks and cheap intrigues often found in public life. [5]
As a Senator in 1880, Woodworth introduced S. 67, which provided for the protection of domestic animals. [6]
Woodworth married Adaline Ladd, daughter of Alpheus Ladd and Jane French. They had one daughter, Linnie, who married Walter V. Phelps, a business partner of her father who was also a State Representative and eventual nominee for State Treasurer. [5]