About John W. Wofford
Lived 1837 – 1907 (aged 69). John W. Wofford was an American lawyer and politician.
John W. Wofford (August 14, 1837 – February 25, 1907) was an American politician and judge. He served in the Georgia House of Representatives and Georgia State Senate.
Early life John W. Wofford was born on August 14, 1837, in Habersham County, Georgia. His father was a farmer. He attended common schools in Habersham County. In 1858, Wofford studied law and continued his studies until 1861.
In 1877, Wofford moved to Kansas City, Missouri. He established a law practice in 1877 and it continued until July 1892. They had eleven children: Edwin Hampton, Ormond Prescott, Clarence, George, Campbell Wallace, John Jr., Gordon, Amelia, Louisa Carrere, Mrs. Larkin M. Tyler and Mrs. Frederick J. Lewis.
Wofford died at his home 1012 Vine Street in Kansas City on February 25, 1907.
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American politician and judge (1837–1907)
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John W. Wofford was born on 14 August 1837 in Habersham County, Georgia.
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John W. Wofford died on 25 February 1907 in Kansas City, Missouri.
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John W. Wofford was a lawyer and politician.
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