| Robert Woodworth | |
|---|---|
| State Senator for New York | |
| In office 1792–1796 | |
| Representative for Rensselaer County in New York State Assembly | |
| In office 1806–1807 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 13, 1743 Norwich, Connecticut Colony |
| Profession | Farmer |
Robert Woodworth (June 13, 1743 – after 1806) was a captain in the American Revolution and member of the Woodworth political family.
Life
Woodworth was born in Norwich, Connecticut Colony on June 13, 1743, the son of Daniel Woodworth and Sarah Collins. He eventually moved to Rensselaer Manor, now Greenbush, New York, although maintaining ownership of land in Salisbury, Connecticut, and married Rachel Fitch, daughter of Abel Fitch.
In 1778, he served in the American Revolution as a captain of the Fourth Regiment, Second Rennslaerwyck Battalion. He was elected as a state senator in 1792, serving through 1796. Following that he served as a judge of the Court of Common Pleas, before returning to Albany as a representative of Rennselaer County in 1806, serving a term.
Robert and Rachel were the parents of future New York Attorney General, John Woodworth.
References
- ^ "Descendants of Walter Woodworth", p. 80. Retrieved 7 October 2009.
- ^ "Woodworth", Political Graveyard. Retrieved 8 October 2009.
- 1743 births
- Members of the New York State Assembly
- Woodworth political family
- People from colonial Connecticut
- Politicians from Norwich, Connecticut
- Continental Army officers from Connecticut
- Military personnel from Norwich, Connecticut
- 19th-century members of the New York State Legislature
- 18th-century members of the New York State Legislature