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S. B. WOODWARD, a well known citizen of the borough of Conshohocken, in Montgomery county, Pennsylvania, was born near Downingtown, in Chester county, Pennsylvania, January 31, 1831. He is one of a family of ten children of Robert and Elizabeth (Gabe) Woodward.

Robert Woodward, father of the subject of this sketch, was a stone mason by occupation, which pursuit he followed for many years. He also owned a farm of twenty acres in Chester county, which he cultivated in addition to laboring at his trade. He was an industrious and energetic man, straightforward and scrupulously just in all his dealings with his fellowmen, and highly respected by all who knew him. He died in 1836.

S. B. Woodward was educated in the schools of East Caln township, Chester county, remaining under the parental roof until his sixteenth year, when he became an apprentice to the blacksmith trade. After being sometime engaged in this line of work and wishing to improve his opportunities in life, he removed to Conshohocken, where he obtained employment with John Wood & Brothers, being a workman in their rolling mill in various capacities for five years. He was then made manager of his department, which position he filled very faithfully for a period of twenty-five years. In 1881, because of failing health, he resigned his position. When he severed his connection with the establishment the firm expressed their appreciation of his services in a very forcible manner. Mr. Woodward has been very actively interested in the affairs of Conshohocken, serving as health officer of the borough. He also served two terms in town council. Politically he is a Republican.

Mr. Woodward married Susanna D. Garess. The couple have the following children: Lamar, Grant, Brinton, deceased; Katharine (Mrs. Thwaite); Harry, Savoy and Gabe.