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John H. Wooldridge stands prominent among the many public-spirited men of Peirce City, Mo., who, by indomitable energy and perseverance, carved themselves a name and fortune in Southwest Missouri. He was born in Franklin Williamson Co., Tenn., November 19, 1831, and is a son of L. H. and Laura L. (Williamson) Wooldridge, whose progenitors were numbered among the prominent citizens of Tennessee. The paternal grandfather was born in Scotland, and made a home in Tennessee during its early history. Williamson County, Tenn., received its name from Benjamin Williamson, the maternal grandfather. John H. Wooldridge was married to Amanda C. Osborn, a daughter of John P. and Agnes (Oliver) Osborn, and by her is the father of two daughters, who are now grown to womanhood and are exceptionally well educated, especially in music. Mary, the elder, is the wife of E. Babington, and Millie, the younger, still remains at home. During the late war Mr. Wooldridge was true to the principles that were taught in his old home in Tennessee, and espoused the Confederate cause. He joined Company B, Hooper’s regiment, Shelby’s brigade, and served until the close of the war. He then returned to his adopted State and began merchandising at Sarcoxie, where he remained until 1870, when he removed to Peirce City, and here was successfully engaged in following mercantile pursuits until December, 1887, when he retired from active business life. He and his daughters are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South.