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Stewart L. Woodford
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| United States Minister to Spain | |
| In office June 19, 1897 – April 21, 1898 |
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| President | William McKinley |
| Preceded by | Hannis Taylor |
| Succeeded by | Bellamy Storer |
| United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York | |
| In office January 24, 1877 – March 12, 1883 |
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| President | |
| Preceded by | George Bliss, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Elihu Root |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 3rd district |
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| In office March 4, 1873 – July 1, 1874 |
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| Preceded by | Henry Warner Slocum |
| Succeeded by | Simeon B. Chittenden |
| Lieutenant Governor of New York | |
| In office January 1, 1867 – December 31, 1868 |
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| Governor | Reuben Fenton |
| Preceded by | Thomas G. Alvord |
| Succeeded by | Allen C. Beach |
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| Born | September 3, 1835 New York City |
| Died | February 14, 1913 (aged 77) New York City |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Columbia University |
| Occupation | Attorney |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch/service | Union Army |
| Years of service | 1862–1865 |
| Rank |  Colonel Brevet Brigadier General |
| Commands | 103rd U.S. Colored Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Stewart Lyndon Woodford (September 3, 1835 – February 14, 1913) was an American lawyer and politician. He held many important jobs during his life. He served in the United States House of Representatives and was the Lieutenant Governor of New York. He also worked as a diplomat for the United States in Spain.
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Early Life and Education
Stewart Woodford was born in New York City on September 3, 1835. He went to college at Columbia University, graduating in 1854. After college, he studied law and became a lawyer in 1857. He started his law practice in New York City.
In 1860, he was chosen to carry New York's vote for Abraham Lincoln to Washington, D.C.. In 1861, he became an assistant U.S. district attorney for the southern part of New York. He held this job for about 18 months.
Serving in the Civil War
In 1862, Stewart Woodford joined the Union Army as a volunteer. He served until 1865 during the American Civil War. He became a chief of staff for General Quincy Adams Gillmore. He also commanded the 103rd Regiment of U.S. Colored Infantry. This unit was made up of African American soldiers.
Woodford became a Colonel. Later, he received the honorary rank of brevet brigadier general. This special rank recognized his brave service.
A Career in Politics
After the war, Woodford continued his political career. He was elected Lieutenant Governor of New York in 1866. He served in this role from 1867 to 1868. In 1870, he ran for Governor of New York but did not win.
In 1872, he was elected to the United States House of Representatives. He served as a Congressman from March 1873 to July 1874. He also worked as the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York from 1877 to 1883.
Diplomat to Spain
In June 1897, President William McKinley appointed Stewart Woodford as the U.S. Minister to Spain. This meant he was America's top diplomat in Spain. He worked to try and prevent a war between the two countries.
However, Spain ended its diplomatic relationship with the U.S. on April 21, 1898. Woodford left his post that same day. The United States officially declared war on Spain a few days later, starting the Spanish–American War.
Later Life
Stewart Woodford passed away from heart disease at his home in New York City on February 14, 1913. He was buried in Woodland Cemetery in Stamford, Connecticut.
Images for kids
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Stewart Woodford's signature.
See also
- Stewart L. Woodford para niños (in Spanish)
