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Christian B. Woodruff

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Christian B. Woodruff (26 March 1828, New York City - 23 November 1871, NYC)[1][2] was an American politician from New York.

Life

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He was a member of the New York State Assembly (New York Co., 3rd D.) in 1859, 1860 and 1861.

He was a member of the New York State Senate (4th D.) from 1862 to 1865, sitting in the 85th, 86th, 87th and 88th New York State Legislatures.

On May 5, 1864, Woodruff was appointed by New York City Comptroller Matthew T. Brennan to the Board of Tax Commissioners. The incumbent commissioners refused to go out of office, and the imbroglio was taken through the courts for a few months.

Sources

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  1. ^ Christian B. Woodruff at findagrave
  2. ^ Obituary in The New York Herald, November 25, 1871, Page 10 (4th column, near the top)
New York State Assembly
Preceded by New York State Assembly
New York County, 3rd District

1859–1861
Succeeded by
New York State Senate
Preceded by New York State Senate
4th District

1862–1865
Succeeded by