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 Wellington Woodworth | |
|---|---|
| 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 | May 7, 1823 Enosburg, Vermont |
| Died | February 10, 1919 (aged 95) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Adaline Ladd |
| Children | 1 daughter |
| Profession | banker |
Early life and education
editArthur 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]
Business interests
editWoodworth 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]
First National Bank of Enosburgh
editIn 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]
Politics
editWoodworth 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]
Protection of domestic animals
editAs a Senator in 1880, Woodworth introduced S. 67, which provided for the protection of domestic animals.[6]
Marriage and children
editWoodworth 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]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f "Successful Vermonters", p. 293, Retrieved 19 oct 2009.
- ^ a b "Men of Vermont", p. 439, Retrieved 19 oct 2009.
- ^ a b "History of Franklin and Grand Isle Counties", p. 746, Retrieved 19 oct 2009.
- ^ "Bankers Magazine, Volume 70", p. 378, Retrieved 19 oct 2009.
- ^ a b c d "Successful Vermonters", p. 295, Retrieved 19 oct 2009.
- ^ a b "Journal of the Senate of the State of Vermont", Retrieved 19 oct 2009.