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History and Government—Congressional Biographies—VermontFrederick Enoch WOODBRIDGE
(1818-1888)
WOODBRIDGE, Frederick
Enoch, a Representative from Vermont; born in Vergennes,
Addison County, Vt., August 29, 1818; was graduated from the
University of Vermont at Burlington in 1840; studied law; was
admitted to the bar in 1843 and commenced practice in Vergennes;
member of the State house of representatives in 1849, 1857, and
1858; mayor of Vergennes for five years; State auditor 1850-1852;
prosecuting attorney 1854-1858; engaged in the construction of
railroads; member of the State senate in 1860 and 1861 and served
as president pro tempore in the latter year; elected as a
Republican to the Thirty-eighth, Thirty-ninth, and Fortieth
Congresses (March 4, 1863-March 3, 1869); resumed the practice of
his profession; died in Vergennes, Vt., April 25, 1888; interment
in Prospect Cemetery.
Source: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1771-Present
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