William Edward Woodruff (December 24, 1795 – June 19, 1885) was an American politician and publisher who served as the first state treasurer of Arkansas from 1836 to 1838. He also served as the 10th postmaster of Little Rock from 1845 to 1846. Woodruff was the first publisher of a major Arkansas newspaper.[1]

William E. Woodruff
10th Postmaster of Little Rock
In office October 17, 1845 – September 3, 1846
Nominated by	James K. Polk
Preceded by	Barnett Williams
Succeeded by	Lambert Reardon
1st Treasurer of Arkansas
In office October 1, 1836 – November 20, 1838
Preceded by	New office
Succeeded by	John Hutt
Personal details
Born	William Edward Woodruff (1795-12-24)December 24, 1795 Suffolk County, New York, U.S.
Died	June 19, 1885(1885-06-19) (aged 89) Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.
Resting place	Mount Holly Cemetery, Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. 34°44′15.3″N 92°16′42.5″W
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Jane Eliza Mills ​ (m. 1827)​
Children	11
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Life and career

William Edward Woodruff was born on December 24, 1795, in Suffolk County (Long Island), New York.[2] He was apprenticed to a Brooklyn printer at the age of 14, and, in 1818, headed west to work in Kentucky, Tennessee, and finally the newly created state of Arkansas, founding The Arkansas Gazette in November 1819.[1]

Death and legacy

Woodruff died in Little Rock on June 19, 1885, and is buried in the historic Mount Holly Cemetery.[3] Woodruff County, Arkansas, is named after him.[1]

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External links

• William E. Woodruff at Encyclopedia of Arkansas
• William E. Woodruff at Find a Grave
• William E. Woodruff at The Political Graveyard
• Works by or about William E. Woodruff at Internet Archive
• Works by or about William E. Woodruff in libraries (WorldCat catalog)