Arthur W. Woodworth
American politician
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.
Early life and education
Arthur was born in 1823 in Enosburgh, Vermont, the son of William S. Woodworth and Patience Stevens. 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.
Business interests
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.
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