George Morris Woodruff

1836–1930 (age 94)

Biography

George Morris Woodruff was born in 1836 and lived through one of the most transformative centuries in American history. His long life witnessed the nation's growth from the antebellum period through the early twentieth century, encompassing the Civil War, Reconstruction, and the emergence of modern America.

He was laid to rest at East Cemetery in 1930, having lived a full ninety-four years and leaving behind a legacy that spanned generations of American history.

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