Augustus B. Woodward
Augustus Brevoort Woodward (born Elias Brevoort Woodward in November 1774, died July 12, 1827) was the first Chief Justice of the Michigan Territory. In that position, he played a prominent role in the planning and reconstruction of Detroit following a devastating fire.
Read more about Augustus B. Woodward: Personal Life, Michigan Territory, Later Years
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