Charles William Woodward
Charles William Woodward (February 21, 1895 - May 16, 1969).[1] was an American jurist who served Chief Judge of Maryland's Sixth Judicial Court and a member of its bench from 1932 until 1955.
Background[edit]
Born in Jackson, Georgia, Woodward graduated from the University of Georgia. He moved to Maryland in 1915 and taught mathematics and history at Briarley Hall Military Academy in Poolesville.[2] Later, he served in the US Army (1916-1919), advancing from the rank of private to infantry captain.
After Army service, Woodward earned a Bachelor of Laws degree from George Washington University in 1922, and was appointed to the Maryland Bar the following year.[3] He practiced law in Montgomery County, Maryland until 1929 when Governor Albert Ritchie appointed him judge of the Montgomery County Police Court in Rockville.[4]
Sixth Judicial Circuit Court[edit]
In 1932,[5] Ritchie appointed Woodward to the bench of the Sixth Judicial Court comprising both Montgomery and Frederick Counties. He was re-elected to the bench in 1934 to serve a 15-year term. In 1945,[6] following a reorganization of the Courts, Woodward became Chief Judge of Maryland's Sixth Judicial Circuit.
Woodward retired in 1955[7]
Montgomery County High School[edit]
In 1966, Charles W. Woodward High School was named in Woodward's honor. In early 1969, he addressed the students and faculty.
Woodward died from cancer later that year.
References[edit]
- ^ "Charles William Woodward, Sr". findagrave.com. Retrieved 2015-06-24.
- ^ The Washington Post, May 18, 1969
- ^ "Memorial-Woodward, Charles W. (Judge)". barmont.org. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2015-06-24.
- ^ The Washington Post, September 3, 1929
- ^ The Washington Post, October 17, 1932
- ^ The Washington Post, January 7, 1945
- ^ The Washington Post, April 8, 1955