Background
Woodward, William Finch was born on August 24, 1863 in Rochester, Minnesota, United States. Son of Review Charles and Charlotte Augusta (Finch) Woodward.
Woodward, William Finch was born on August 24, 1863 in Rochester, Minnesota, United States. Son of Review Charles and Charlotte Augusta (Finch) Woodward.
Educational public schools.
In Portland, Oregon, since 1881. Day laborer, later became connected with Woodward, Clarke & Company, retail, and Clarke, Woodward Drug Company, wholesale. Admitted as partner in firm, 1889.
Retired, 1925.
Chairman Community Service, World War. Also chairman Selective Service Board. Four-minute man, State Council Defense, et cetera
Member board Portland library association 10 years.
Member School Board 9 years. Chairman Oregon State Board Conciliation, 6 years.
Member Oregon House of Representatives, 1921-1924, Oregon State Senate, 1930-1934. Chairman Portland branch of America Red Cross.
Member board Portland library association 10 years. Member School Board 9 years. Member Oregon House of Representatives, 1921-1924, Oregon State Senate, 1930-1934.
Married Sue Kate Stevens, February 20, 1889. Children: Mistress Katherine Wilson, Frances (deceased), Mary, Elizabeth, Eleanor.