Charles W. Woodford

Charles W. Woodford (December 23, 1931 – February 21, 2009) was an American businessman and Illinois Treasurer from 1970 to 1971.

Born in Sharon, Wisconsin, Woodruff received his bachelor's degree from Beloit College. He started his business career with Brown Brothers and Harriman and Company in Chicago, Illinois. Woodruff was vice president and treasurer of the Horace Mann Corporation. He also worked with other banks and insurance companies including the American National Bank and Trust Company. In 1970, he became Illinois Treasurer when Adlai Stevenson III was elected to the United States Senate and served until Alan J. Dixon became the Illinois Treasurer in 1971. He chaired the 1973 Illinois Budget Task Force and helped implement the office of the Illinois Comptroller. He lived in Hanover, Illinois and died there.[1][2][3]

Notes

  1. ↑ 'Charles W. Woodruff-obituary, Dubuque Telegram-Herald, February 24, 2009
  2. ↑ 'Death Notice: Charles W. Woodruff, Chicago Tribune, February 25, 2009
  3. ↑ Alumni: Charles W. Woodford-Beloit College
Political offices
Preceded by
Adlai Stevenson III		 Treasurer of Illinois
1970–1971 		Succeeded by
Alan J. Dixon


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