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Joseph E. Woodworth

Joseph E. Woodworth (1837-1889) was a ship builder, merchant, and member of the Woodworth political family.

Life

Joseph was born in 1837 in Nova Scotia, the son of Benjamin B. Woodworth, a Justice of the Peace and important business figure in Kings County. He was the brother of Douglas Benjamin Woodworth.[1]

He was educated in Kings County, and began a career as a shipbuilder, constructing the largest vessels in the county at that time.[1] Woodworth eventually moved west, becoming a pioneer of Manitoba after settling in Brandon.[2] There he began a career as a merchant and real-estate broker.[3]

In 1883, he was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba, representing Brandon in the 5th Legislature.[4] He won that election with 57% of the vote.[5]

Marriage and children

Joseph married Nancy Cox, daughter of Joseph Cox and Mary Bigelow, and had two children:[6]

Namesake

The rural municipality of Woodworth is named after Joseph.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b "Family Sketches", History of Kings County, Nova Scotia, p. 879, Retrieved 9 oct 2009.
  2. ^ a b "Joseph Edward Woodworth", Manitoba Historical Society, Retrieved 9 oct 2009.
  3. ^ "Manitoba", Canadian Parliament companion, p. 311, Retrieved 9 oct 2009.
  4. ^ "Members of the Fifth...", The Manitoba Historical Society, Retrieved 9 oct 2009.
  5. ^ "Manitoba", The Dominion Annual Register and review, p. 427, Retrieved 9 oct 2009.
  6. ^ "The Cox Family in America", p. 81, Retrieved 9 oct 2009.