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father, Robert Nelson Wolcott, who was born at Attica, Wyoming County, New York, April 5, 1838, and died at Batavia, Kane County, Illinois, September 30, 1907, was a telegrapher and railroad man in early life, and later was an insurance man and furniture manufacturer. He was descended from Henry Wolcott who came to America from England in 1630; his mother was a member of the Wright family who were early New Englanders.
His mother, Agnes Almina (Swain) Wolcott, was born at Nunda, Livingston County, New York, December 10, 1836, and died at Mountain View, Santa Clara County, California, June 13, 1903. Before her marriage she was a music teacher and soloist in a Chicago church. Her father, James Swain, who was a contractor, helped to build the first railroad west of Chicago. Her grandfather, who was of Irish descent, was a ship owner at Boston, Massachusetts.
Dr. Wolcott was graduated from the Grand Rapids High School, Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 1885. He holds the following degrees: B. L., University of Michigan, 1890; B. S., 1892; A. M. University of Nebraska, 1896; and M. D., University of Michigan, 1893. He was a student at the Michigan Agricultural College, June, 1893, to February, 1894. He was president of his graduating class in medical college, and holds membership in the honorary scientific society of Sigma Xi, Phi Delta Theta, and the Phi Rho Sigma Medical fraternity.
As a member of the faculty of the University of Nebraska he has passed through the several ranks to professor and department head. He was dean of the college of medicine, 1910-14, and is now professor of zoology and chairman of the department. He is the author of numerous articles on zoology, and has contributed to several books; was co-author of Birds of Nebraska, 1905. He has been the editor of Proceedings of The Nebraska Academy of Science, and Transactions of The American Microscopical Society; also Proceedings of Nebraska Ornithologists' Union.
Dr. Wolcott is a member of the American Association of University Professors, the Lancaster County Medical Society, The Nebraskana Society, and the Laymen's Club. His scientific associations include: American Association for the Advancement of Science; American Society of Zoologists; American Microscopical Society; American Ornithologists' Union; American Ecological Society; Nebraska Academy of Science; and Nebraska Ornithologists' Union.
He is a member of the University Club at Lincoln, and is affiliated with the All Soul's Unitarian Church at Lincoln. He is a Blue Lodge and a 33rd degree Scottish Rite Mason, and a Noble of the Mystic Shrine.
On June 2, 1897, he was married to Clara Corrine Buckstaff, at Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. Mrs. Wolcott, whose parents are of English descent, was born at Lincoln, October 4, 1877. They have two children: Robert Allen, born June 23, 1900, who married Julia Minnie Morrill; and Agnes Emily, born January 24, 1905, who married Gerald Jackson Carpender. Residence: Lincoln.
Frank Henry Wolf
Frank Henry Wolf, prominent retired banker, was born at North Platte, Nebraska, May 28, 1878, son of Henry D. and Mary A. (Ericson) Wolf.
His father was born in Holstein, Germany, April 11, 1849, and came to America at the age of 19. He was a breeder of registered and grade Hereford cattle, and his death occurred at Chappell, Nebraska, in January, 1931. Mary, his wife, was born in Germany, June 18, 1857, and at the present resides at Chappell. She is much interested in social work.
Mr. Wolf attended the public schools of Chappell, and the Fremont Normal College. For 17 years thereafter, he was engaged in the mercantile business at Big Spring, Nebraska. For 18 years he was a banker, and was associated with the Farmers State Bank of Big Spring; and was cashier of the Cheyenne County Bank and the First State Bank of Lodgepole. Later he was cashier of the Liberty State Bank of Sidney. He is a Republican.
On September 9, 1902, he was married to Winifred E, Gunn at Sidney. Mrs. Wolf was born at La Salle, Illinois, October 19, 1880, (see Nebraskana), and is an active religious worker of English descent. They have four children, Gladys F., born September 15, 1903, is a teacher of languages at Sidney, Nebraska, a graduate of the University of Nebraska. She took her postgraduate work at the University of Southern California. Bonita Margaret, born March 27, 1906, married Harold K. Bond; Clifford E., born July 14, 1909, attended the University of Nebraska two years; Eugene Milton Wolf, the youngest child, was born April 27, 1910.
Mr. Wolf is a collector of old coins and pre-historic remains. He is past master of Goldenrod Lodge No. 306 of the Masons at Lodgepole, holds membership in the Shrine at Omaha, Nebraska, and attends Lemon Memorial Methodist Church. Residence: Sidney.
Henry Elmer Wolf
Henry Elmer Wolf was born on a farm in Frontier County, Nebraska, September 23, 1989, the son of pioneer Nebraskans. His father, Nelson Hicks Wolf, who was born at Asheville, North Carolina, September 20, 1849, raised tobacco and cotton in his native state prior to coming to Nebraska, farmed successfully in Nebraska many years, retired to California, and died there in 1930. His mother, Mary Frances (Tripplett) Wolf, whose family originally lived in Kentucky, was born at Jacksonville, Illinois, April 15, 1854.
Mr. Wolf received his elementary education in country schools of Frontier and Red Willow Counties, Nebraska, attended business and vocational schools, and obtained his higher education through good reading. He has been engaged in the railroad business most of his life in the employ of the Burlington railroad, and at this time is station agent at Hyannis, Nebraska.
He is secretary of the Hyannis school board, is a member of the Hyannis Lions Club, and holds a membership in the Nebraskana Society. During the World War he was station agent at Antioch, Nebraska, while this war boom town suffered acutely from fast growing pains caused by discovery and development of potash, so vitally necessary in the manufacture of war munitions. He served there as secretary of the local Council of Defense and was secretary of Antioch school board in 1922-1923. He is interested in reading, music, writing, and education for the young, and his sports include tennis, baseball, basketball, football, boxing, swimming and hunting.
His marriage to Louise Catherine Brahler occurred at Alliance, Nebraska, April 15, 1912. Mrs. Wolf, who was born at Indianola, Nebraska, October 4, 1892, was a daughter of a captain of German cavalry in the Franco-Prussian War, 1870. Their children are: Bernard Nelson, born February 15,1913; William Kenneth, November 25, 1914; and Josephine Mary, July 27, 1916.
Seven of his uncles served through the Civil War; four on his father's side in southern armies, and three on his mother's side in northern armies. His disclaims any especial assets or abilities, and hopes he is an average citizen duly appreciative of the kind tolerances of his many friends among representative Nebraskans. His residence is Hyannis. (Photograph in Album).
Winifred E. Wolf
Born at La Salle, Illinois, October 19, 1880, Winifred E. Wolf is the daughter of Aaron Elihu and Mary Ann (Williams) Gunn. Her father was born at La Salle on March 8, 1851, and died at Chappell, Nebraska, March 10, 1889. He was a pioneer farmer in both Illinois and Nebraska, and at the time of his death was a teacher in
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the public schools. His wife, Mary Ann, was born in London, England, February 18, 1854. Her father was a Baptist minister both in England and the United States.
She attended elementary school and had seven years religious education under the Methodist Episcopal Church. She later attended normal school and has 15 hours credit in logic, psychology, and philosophy from the University of Nebraska, where she completed an extension course. For eight years before her marriage she was a teacher in the public schools. She was ordained local preacher in the Methodist Episcopal Church and has taught modern teacher training and religious education in state meetings (1918-1926).
On September 16, 1902, she was married to Frank Wolf at Sidney. They have four children, Gladys, born September 15, 1903; Bonita, born March 27, 1906, who is married to Harold Bond; Clifford, born July 14, 1909; and Jack, born April 27, 1913. Gladys is a teacher of languages, a graduate of the University of Nebraska, and the University of Southern California. Clifford attended the University of Nebraska 1929-30. Bonita attended the University during 1927-28.
Mrs. Wolf is a Republican. She is the author of numerous poems printed in local newspapers in addition to articles on education. She has always been a student and is intensely interested in public speaking. She recently discussed at length Russia's Five Year Plan before the Sidney Woman's Club of which she is a member. From 1919 until 1923 she was a member of the Lodgepole School Board. She is a member of the Parent Teachers Association, the Red Cross, and the Delphian Society. Her hobbies are extension courses, writing, and verse. Residence: Sidney.
Lois Wolfe
Born at Frederick, Iowa, August 6, 1867, Lois Wolfe has been a resident of Antelope County, Nebraska, for the past 51 years, and has been actively interested in welfare and clubwork at Neligh for many years. Her father, Hugh Lowrie McGinitie, who was a professor of science, was born at Limestone, Pennsylvania, March 9, 1840, and died at Neligh, Nebraska, January 5,1927; he was a direct descendant of the House of Stuarts and Mary, Queen of Scots. Her mother, Theresa (Moore) McGinitie, who was a distinguished clubwoman, was born at Ottumwa, Iowa, December 2, 1846. William Orr, an ancestor of Theresa McGinitie, came from Londonderry, Ireland, before the Revolution, and served throughout the war. Another ancestor was Jacob Hedriek who came to America from Holstein, Germany and also served in the Revolution.
Mrs. Wolfe received her elementary education in the public and normal schools of Minnesota, and later (1888-89) was a student at Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio. She was engaged in teaching school for ten years, and since her marriage has been identified with all of the civic and social affairs at Neligh. She is county chairman of the Red Cross, is chairman of the Nursing Service of Antelope County, and holds membership in the Neligh Woman's Club of which she was president in 1928 and 1929. She is affiliated with the Neligh Congregational Church, is past matron of the Eastern Star, and is a member of the P. E. O.
Since 1914 Mrs. Wolfe has been Camp Fire Guardian and has been active in Camp Fire affairs of every kind. The Neligh court is the oldest active court since the organization of the Camp Fire Girls in 1913. During the World War she assisted in war savings and loan drives and worked with Camp Fire girls in the preparation of hospital supplies. She is a member of the Republican party.
On March 9, 1898, she married Emanuel Wolfe at Omaha, Nebraska. Mr. Wolfe, who is a merchant, was born at New York City, July 26, 1858; his ancestors came to this country from Germany. Their children are, Priscilla, born March 9, 1899, who teaches history in the high school at Neligh, Nebraska. She attended Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio, where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in 1921. Wayne received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Oberlin College in 1926. He is part owner and manager of the Star Clothing Store at Norfolk, Nebraska. Residence: Neligh.
Herman H. Wolken
A leading Barneston merchant is Herman H. Wolken, born in Barneston, Nebraska, April 15, 1891, the son of Melcher E. Wolken, born in Eibenhausen, Ostfreisland, Germany, December 8, and Anna Sophia Schoenheim, born in Bremen, Germany, February 25, 1855.
Melcher E. Wolken came from Germany and located at Nebraska City, Nebraska, in 1871, worked in a mill there and moved to Gage County, Nebraska, in 1889, where he became a farmer. Mr. Wolken was affiliated with the Democratic party and died in Barneston, Nebraska, June 11, 1911. His wife came to this country in 1871 with her mother, brothers and sisters and located in Nebraska City, Nebraska. Her father was a carpenter and died in Germany shortly before the family came to America. She died in Barneston, Nebraska, March 31, 1928.
Herman Wolken received his education in the Luther school in Barneston until 1905 and the next year went to the Barneston, Nebraska, public school. He married Ida Ruth Bridgmon, March 14, 1923 at St. Joseph, Missouri. She had been a clerk and school teacher. They adopted one child, Gwendolyn, February 8, 1930.
Mr. Wolken began work in a general store in 1914, was elected manager of the farmer's general store in Barneston, which he managed for ten years. He then started a general store for himself, April 12, 1930. He has been successful in business for many years.
A successful military career is also to Mr. Wolken's credit. On June 3, 1917 he enlisted in Company C of the Fifth Nebraska National Guards, was transferred to the Regular Army in July of 1917, where he joined Company C of the One Hundred Thirty-Fourth United States Infantry. He was promoted in May, 1918, to corporal of the machine gun squad and was a sharpshooter with a rifle and Colt automatic. His company was stationed at Deming, New Mexico, until September, 1918. On October 13, 1918 he sailed for France where he served for nine months, arriving home in July, 1919.
Mr. Wolken belongs to the Disabled American Veterans and the American Legion, and was elected commander of the Barneston Post, No. 356 when it was organized in 1929. He has always been a member of the Lutheran Church until 1931 when he and his wife and daughter joined the Presbyterian Church in Barneston. He is a member of the Barneston Commercial Club, the Nebraskana Society and was made a Master Mason in the Ancient Free and Accepted Mason's order in January, 1913.
Mr. Wolken played a cornet in the Barneston Orchestra in 1921, is an extensive reader, and enjoys hunting. Residence: Barneston.
George Fred Wolz
George F. Wolz, pioneer resident of Fremont, Nebraska, was born at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, December 30, 1861, and for the past 36 years has taken a prominent part in the civic and welfare work in his community. His father, George Wolz, who was born in Germany and died at Philadelphia shortly after he was mustered out of the Union Army, was a meat and produce dealer; he enlisted in Company D, 29th New York Infantry, Volunteers, and served for two years during the Civil War; his ancestry was German. Christiana (Basler) Wolz, mother of George F. Wolz, was born In Germany, and died at Fremont, June 26, 1904.
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schools. A resident of Nebraska for the past 63 years, he was in the wholesale and retail bakery business for many years, was an ice-cream and fruit dealer for a time, and managed his own restaurant for 36 consecutive years. For the past 21 years he has been connected with the Fremont Chamber of Commerce of which he is now secretary. He is treasurer of the Fremont Dyking District.
A Republican, he was mayor of Fremont, 1903-09-11-13 and in 1913 was elected state senator; he was a defeated candidate for the legislature the second term. He is past president of the Nebraska League of Municipalities. He is a member of the advisory board of the Salvation Army, is active in Boy Scout work, is second vice president of the Covered Wagon Area of the Boy Scouts, and is serving as chairman of the local committee of the latter organization.
Mr. Wolz was the first president of the Nebraska Good Roads Association, is a member of the Rotary Club, and is both national and state chairman of the good roads committee. He holds membership in the following: Travelers Protective Association; the Nebraskana Society; Nebraska State Historical Society; Young Men's Christian Association; and the First Congregational Church of Fremont. He is a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason, (Knight Templar and Shrine), and is a member of the Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, Elks, Modern Woodmen of America; Woodmen of the World; Eagles; Ancient Order of United Workmen; and the United Commercial Travelers. He is past staee (sic) commander of the Sons of Union Veterans.
Mr. Wolz is fond of hiking, camping, and all outdoor life;, his hobbies are good roads, boys and girls scout work, and civic improvement. His marriage to Maggie L. Pfeiffer occurred at Fremont, February 15, 1883. Mrs. Wolz, whose parents were German horn, was born in Philadelphia, June 9, 1861. Three children were born to this marriage: Laura, January 14, 1891, who married Ray V. Stocks; Ida, April 4, 1886, who married Glenn O. Pope; and Will, who died in infancy. Residence: Fremont.
Asa Butler Wood
Asa Butler Wood was born at Ashland, Iowa, August 26, 1865, the son of Clay and Jane Warren Wood. His father, who was born in Pike County, Ohio, in 1836, and died at Agency, Iowa, in 1879, was a seminary instructor, and served as county superintendent of schools in Wapello County, Iowa; he served in the Civil War. His mother, who was also a teacher, was born in Delaware County, Ohio, in 1840, and died at Gering, Nebraska, in 1897.
Mr. Wood was graduated from the high school at Agency in 1882. He has been editor and publisher of the Gering Courier since 1887, and is president of the Star-Herald Printing Company at Seottsbluff, Nebraska. A Republican, he has served as both state and national delegate to the party's conventions, acted as postmaster at Gering for 15 years, and was senator from the 33rd district for four terms.
He holds membership in the Nebraska Press Association, of which he was president at one time, is past president of the Nebraska Irrigation Association and the Gering Chamber of Commerce, and is affiliated with the Central Church of Christ. Mr. Wood is a director in the Nebraska Historical Society, is chairman of the Old Settlers Association, and is a director of the Oregon Trail Days Association. His fraternal organization include: York and Scottish rite bodies of the Masons; and Independent Order of the Odd Fellows. His social clubs are the Gering Golf Club and the Seotts Bluff Country Club.
During the late war he served as secretary of the Council of Defense, was chairman of the Liberty loan committee, and acted as chairman of the Four Minute Men. He holds membership in the Sons of Veterans.
On October 11, 1888, he was married to Maggie Claypol at Cozad, Nebraska. Mrs. Wood, who was a teacher before her marriage, was born at Malta Bend, Missouri, in 1867. She is a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Their children are: Marie, born in 1900, who married William B. Sands; Dorothy, born in 1905, who married James W. Ponder; Lynette, born in 1907, who married Horton R. Colbert; and Warren Claypool, born in 1908, who married Della Reeder. William Sands is a manufacturer at Casper, Wyoming; J. W. Ponder is bookkeeper for the Great Western Sugar Company at Gering; and H. R. Colbert is a clergyman in California. Warren C. is associate editor of the Gering Courier. Residence: Gering. (Photograph on Page 1303).
Ed S. Wood
Ed S. Wood, county treasurer of Garden County since 1919, was born at Sutton, Nebraska, July 15, 1880, son of Samuel and Gertrude Wood. His father was born in County Tyronne, Ireland, in May, 1840, and came to America in June, 1867. He was a Methodist minister, whose death occurred at Tecumseh, January 3, 1885. His wife, Gertrude, was born at Waynesburg, Ohio, March 2, 1845, and died at York, September 26, 1931. She attended Jennings Seminary at Aurora, Illinois.
Mr. Wood attended the public and high schools of York. On June 8, 1909, he was married to Nora May Beaver at Des Moines, Iowa. Mrs. Wood was born at Greenwood, Nebraska, September 3, 1881. They have one son, Orien, born March 17, 1910.
A Republican, Mr. Wood has always been active in party polities. He was a member of the Nebraska National Guard 1898 and 1899, is a member of the Red Cross, the Chamber of Commerce, the Parent Teachers Association, the Modern Woodmen of America, the Odd Fellows, the Masons and the Eastern Star. His club is the Oshkosh Country Club, his sports are trout fishing, golf and hunting, while his hobby is reading. Residence: Oshkosh.
Ross Wilfred Wood
A dentist at Burwell since his admission to practice in 1917, Ross Wilfred Wood was born at Coburg, Nebraska, November 6, 1894. He is the son of Eli Martin and Gusta Louise (Kaohn) Wood, the former a baker, painter and decorator of English descent. Eli M. Wood was born at Arlington, Iowa, June 6, 1868. His wife, born in Michigan, October 10, 1874, is of German descent.
Dr. Wood attended West High School at Des Moines, and was graduated from Sargent High School in 1913. He received his degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery from Creighton Dental College in 1917, where he was treasurer of his class and was elected to Xi Psi Phi. In high school he was a letterman in football and baseball.
On June 17, 1920, he was united in marriage to Ethel Ann Hill at Macomb, Illinois. Mrs. Wood, who is of Irish descent, was born in Sangamon County, Illinois, September 2, 1895. There is one son, Robert Wayne, born November 6, 1921.
Dr. Wood has been a resident of Nebraska his entire lifetime, and is a member of the Masons, the Parent Teachers Association, the Red Cross, the Nebraskana Society and the Wranglers Club. His religious affiliation is with the First Christian Church at Burwell. During the World War he served at Fort Riley, Kansas with the M. O. T. C. and for some years has been a member of the American Legion. His favorite sports are golf and hunting. Residence: Burwell.
Wilbur Fisk Wood
Wilbur Fisk Wood was born at Danville, Illinois, March 22, 1857, the son of Harvey Colcord and Ann Jane (Ellis) Wood.
The father, born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, March 25, 1817, died at Aurora, Nebraska, March 19, 1910.
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He was a teacher and minister of English descent. His wife, Ann, was born in South Woodstock, Vermont, December 1, 1818, and died in Aurora, March, 1895. Her ancestry was also English.
Mr. Wood attended public school in the preparatory department of Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, graduating from the latter in June, 1876.
On June 13, 1881, he was married to Anna Duddles at Fremont Township, Illinois. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at Haigler, Nebraska. Mrs. Wood was born at Libertyville, Illinois, January 31, 1860. She is an active member of the Methodist Church. There are two children, Olin O., born October 27, 1882, at Libertyville, Illinois; and Lyle L., born August 20, 1895, at Haigler, Nebraska. Olin attended the Lincoln Academy at Lincoln, Nebraska, and for two years studied at the Moody Institute at Chicago. He was ordained into the ministery of the Congregational Church in 1909. Lyle attended Wesleyan University of Nebraska, graduating in 1921. He also attended the Medical School of that institution where he received his degree of Doctor of Medicine in 1925.
Mr. Wood is a Republican. He served as clerk of Dundy County from 1898 until 1902 and, represented Hitchcock and Dundy Counties in the House of Representatives from 1921 until 1925. He is a member of the Haigler Commercial Club, the Golden-rod Booster Club, arid the Twin Valleys Commercial Club. He is a Mason, and a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. His hobbies are mechanics and politics. Residence: Haigler. (Photograph in Album).
Ernest Franklin Woodard
Ernest Franklin Woodard, a farmer and county commissioner of Thayer County, was born at Edgar, Nebraska, May 21, 1887, son of Franklin David and Rebecca (Turner) Woodard. The father was born in Canandaigua, New York, August 5, 1849, and came to Nuckolls County in 1876, where he has been a continuous resident. At the present time he is a retired farmer. His family came from England in 1646 and founded the first flour mill in Boston. Rebecca Turner was born in Fremont, Ohio, November 13, 1849, and was a pioneer school teacher in Nebraska and in the west. She taught in Republic County, Kansas, in 1871. Her grandfather served in the war of 1812.
Mr. Woodard attended country school and Edgar High School, and for a time was a student at the University of Nebraska. He is interested in all athletics.
On December 4, 1917, he was married to Beulah Ethel Olmstead at Lincoln. Mrs. Woodard was born at Liberty, Nebraska, March 20, 1888. Her ancestors came to America from England in 1630, and assisted in the founding of Hartford, Connecticut. They were a family of doctors and lawyers. Mr. and Mrs. Woodard have one son, Francis Olmstead, born November 16, 1918, who attends Chester public schools.
Mr. Woodard, is an independent Republican. He is a member of the First Methodist Episcopal Church, the Red Cross, the Masons and the Eastern Star, the Parent-teacher Association, and the Nebraskana Society. His favorite sport is football, while his hobbies are reading and farming. Mr. Woodard organized and was first president of the Farm Bureau in Thayer County. Residence: Chester.
James Madison Woodard, Sr.
James Madison Woodard was born at St. Joseph, Missouri, September 30, 1881, the son of Daniel Samuel Woodard and Sarah Ann Casteel Woodard. His father, who was born near Winchester, Virginia, November 26, 1848, and died at Aurora, Nebraska, November 27, 1923, was a physician and the owner of a drug store at Hampton, Nebraska. He served as representative in the state legislature for three terms, and was superintendent of the hospital for the insane at Hastings and Lincoln, Nebraska. His Scotch ancestors arrived in America in 1780.
His mother, who was a teacher, was born in Marion County, Ohio, January 16, 1850, and died at Salem, Massachusetts, in February, 1930. She was of Irish and Scotch descent.
Dr. Woodard was graduated from the Aurora High School, was a student at Fremont Normal College for a time, and in 1907 was awarded the Doctor of Medicine degree at the Unversity (sic) of Nebraska. Later he studied at Northwestern University and Harvard School of Medicine; he was a member of Delta Tau Delta and Phi Rho Sigma at the University of Nebraska.
He was a teacher for two years, served as clerk in the county treasurer's office, was manager of the Woodard Drug Company, and was manager of the Woodard-Thomas Drug Company. He has been engaged in the practice of medicine at Aurora since 1907, and was grand medical examiner of the Ancient Order of United Workmen for a number of years.
A Democrat, he served as mayor of Aurora three terms,, was a member of the local school board for two terms, was county health officer, and acted as county physician. His fraternal organizations include: Elks, Masons and Shrine, and the Modern Woodmen of America. He is a member of the Hamilton County Medical Society, Nebraska State Medical Society, the American Medical Association, and American Association of Railway Surgeons.
During the World War he served as captain of the Medical Corps in the United States Army, was major in the Medical Corps of the Third United States Infantry. Residence: Aurora.
Sands Forman Woodbridge, Jr.
Born at Omaha, Nebraska, August 26, 1895, Sands Forman Woodbridge, Jr., is the son of Sands Forman and Frances Edgar (Wilson) Woodbridge, Sr. His father, who was born at Candor, Tioga County, New York, April 28, 1853, is now retired. A pioneer Nebraska newspaper man, he was first city editor of the Omaha World-Herald, and was its assistant managing editor until his retirement. He is of English descent, one of his forebears having been the Reverend John Woodbridge, a Puritan, who settled in Massachusetts in 1634. Another ancestor was Jahliel Woodbridge, who held the rank of colonel of militia in the American Revolutionary Army.
Frances Edgar (Wilson) Woodbridge was born at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, April 29, 1855. She is of Scotch-Irish ancestry, and was a member of the first class to be graduated from the Omaha High School. She was extremely active in the early cultural development of Omaha.
Educated in Central School at Omaha, Sands F. Woodbridge, Jr., was graduated in 1909, and in 1913, was graduated from Central High School. From 1916-23, he served as advertising manager of Wright and Wilhelmy Company, at Omaha, and in 1923 became manager of the Woodbridge Advertising Company of that city. Since 1924 he has been advertising manager of W. M. Dutton and Sons Company at Hastings.
On December 31, 1917, Mr. Woodbridge was united in marriage to Margaret Jane McFarlane, daughter of W. P. and Jane Ann (McRae) McFarlane, at Omaha. Her father, who is of Scotch descent was a pioneer in the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad. Mrs. Woodbridge was born at Omaha, April 10, 1896. There are two children, Martha Jane, born December 5, 1919, and Margaret Forman, born July 17, 1921:
An author of considerable note, Mr. Woodbridge has written numerous articles on advertising and other allied subjects published in Hardware Age, Hardware Trade
