Wallace Woodworth
Wallace Woodworth | |
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Woodworth in 1860 | |
| Chair of Los Angeles County | |
| In office December 1, 1868 – December 3, 1872 | |
| Preceded by | Maurice Kremer |
| Succeeded by | Hugh Forsman |
| Acting Mayor of Los Angeles | |
| In office December 26, 1860 – January 7, 1861 | |
| Preceded by | Henry Mellus |
| Succeeded by | Damien Marchesseault |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 28, 1832 Johnstown, Ohio |
| Died | September 13, 1882 (aged 50) Los Angeles, California |
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.