Sacramento County
Biographies
ELWOOD J. WOODBURN
Among the most prosperous commercial men
of Sacramento is Mr. Woodburn who, for years conducted a wholesale liquor house
at No. 417 K street and who, as a progressive citizen,
conscientious in his efforts to contribute his quota toward the development of
the community, has won the commendation of his associates.
James Woodburn, father of Elwood J., was a
native of New Hampshire, and enjoyed cousinship with Horace Greeley, famous in
the world of literature and philosophy. In 1852 he immigrated to Amador county, Cal., with his family and later removed to Humboldt
county, where he engaged in the hotel business and mining with success.
On disposing of his interests he located in Sacramento, having secured a
position as salesman with Powers & Henderson. Afterwards, he became
associated with E. L. Billings, liquor dealer at No. 417 K street,
taking over the business upon the death of the latter and successfully
conducting his duties until 1901, when he passed away at his home. His
wife, formerly Ann Wolfolk, a
native of Missouri, survived him but five years, her death occurring in
1906. Of their six children, three are living: Elwood J., born in
Sacramento, January 9, 1881; Charles G., of Alameda; and Mrs. Dora B. (Woodburn)
Duden, who now resides in Los Angeles, Cal.
Upon completion of his public school
course, Elwood J. Woodburn entered the University of California, graduating
high in the class of 1902, and having decided to learn the business
in which his father had been so long engaged, immediately became identified
with it, devoting himself faithfully to every phase of the work presented to
him. Upon the death of his father, he took full charge of affairs, his
wise judgment and careful attention to details enabling him to meet with
continued success.
Mr. Woodburn was united in marriage in
Berkeley, with Miss Eugenia Mouser, of Sacramento, the bond between them
becoming still more precious upon the birth of their son James Tryon. By
virtue of his college career, Mr. Woodburn enjoys membership in the Sacramento
University Club in which he takes an active interest, and is widely known as a
young man of excellent business ability and congenial personality.
Transcribed by Sally Kaleta.
Source: Willis,
William L., History of Sacramento County,
California, Pages 794-795. Historic
Record Company,
© 2006 Sally Kaleta.