Frederick L. Woodworth

Frederick L. Woodworth (born January 18, 1877–May 4, 1944) was a thorough-bred horse breeder, scientific farmer, and member of the Woodworth political family.

Frederick L. Woodworth
Seal of the State of Michigan
Senator for Huron County in Michigan Legislature
In office
1913–1916
Representative for Huron County in Michigan Legislature
In office
1909–1912
Dairy and Food Commissioner for the State of Michigan
In office
1917 â€“ ?
Personal details
BornJanuary 18, 1877
Caseville, Michigan
Political partyRepublican
Alma materMichigan Agricultural College
Professionfarmer

Life

Woodworth was born on January 18, 1877 in Caseville, Michigan, the son of Thomas B. Woodworth and Mary Smith. He was educated at the Michigan Agricultural College, graduating in 1893.[1] He started farming, in which his accomplishments were noted as being the most successful representation in the county agricultural community scientifically and the premier farm in the area. He raised Jersey cattle, thorough-bred horses, and genetic-specific swine.[1]

Woodworth was elected to the Michigan Legislature in 1909, representing Huron County, and re-elected to serve another term.[2] In 1913, he was elected to serve as a Senator representing the 20th district, and served as the chairman of the Senate Committee on State Affairs.[2] After serving a term, he became the Dairy and Food Commissioner for the state.[3] In 1928, he ran unsuccessfully for the Lt. Governor seat. Woodworth would serve as the Wayne County Republican Party chairman in 1934-1935.[2]

He served as a chairman of the Michigan State Farmers' Institute.[4]

Marriage and children

Frederick married Gertrude Lowe, a college classmate, and they had four children:[1]

  • Clara G. Woodworth
  • Elizabeth Woodworth
  • Thomas Lowe Woodworth
  • Mary Lowe Woodworth

Woodward died in Los Angeles, California.[5][6]

References
  1. "History of Michigan", p. 840, Retrieved 9 oct 2009.
  2. "Woodworth", Political Graveyard, Retrieved 9 oct 2009.
  3. "State of Michigan", Annual report of the Dairy and Food commissioner, p. 8, Retrieved 9 oct 2009.
  4. "Michigan State Farmers' Institute, Volume 19", p. 103, Retrieved 9 oct 2009.
  5. "Former Howell Man Dies in California", Livingston County Daily Press and Argus (May 10, 1944), p. 1.
  6. "Fred Woodworth, Former Revenue Agent, Is Dead", The Saint Joseph Herald-Press (May 5, 1944), p. 2.
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