Wallace Woodworth

Wallace Woodworth (July 28, 1832 – September 13, 1882) was a wealthy businessman and rancher in Los Angeles County, California, United States, in the 19th century. He was a member of the governing bodies of both Los Angeles City and County. He helped organize the city's first gas company.

Personal

Woodworth was born in Johnstown, Ohio, on July 28, 1832. Daughters were Hazel, Juanita

He died September 13, 1882, in his home on San Pedro Street of what his physicians called an "affection of the heart."

Vocation

Upon moving to Los Angeles in 1858,

In 1872, S. H. Mott became a partner and the firm disposed of the furniture business and became "one of the largest and wealthiest" lumber yards in Los Angeles. and to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors in 1867, serving until 1871. In late 1860 in his role as Council President, Woodworth served as acting mayor for two weeks as a result of the death of Mayor Henry Mellis.

Legacy

Woodworth is remembered with a large burial vault at Evergreen Cemetery, designed by A. C. Thompson, a leading memorialist of his time. Upon his death, Woodworth left an estate estimated at $350,000 to $450,000, half to his wife and half to their six children.