Born in Connecticut in 1813. Moved to the Ripon area in 1845 with his wife, Penilla. Was a blacksmith for ten years. Was a member of the Wisconsin Phalanx, and also held offices of city treasurer for one year and assessor for another. For six years he was as a member of the school board, and served as its treasurer. Woodruff built a grout Octagon house in Ripon at 610 Liberty St. The house still stands in this location today. ”A staunch Republican, he died in September of 1892.