Charles Armijo Woodruff
Charles Armijo Woodruff | |
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Governor of American Samoa | |
| In office December 6, 1914 – March 1, 1915 | |
| Preceded by | Nathan Post |
| Succeeded by | John Martin Poyer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 12, 1884 USS Pampanga (PG-39) |
Charles Armijo Woodruff (January 12, 1884 – November 23, 1945) was a
governor of American Samoa from December 6, 1914, to March 1, 1915. He captained multiple ships in both the Navy and the United States Merchant Marine. He served only briefly as governor, for a few months before ceding the office to John Martin Poyer
.
Life
Woodruff was born on January 12, 1884, in
venetian blinds cord in his room. A suicide note claimed he had killed himself because he had no means of making money and "missed his boat", and that suicide provided the "easiest way out".[2]
Woodruff was appointed to the
USS Pampanga (PG-39) as a Lieutenant (junior grade).[4] Woodruff retired from the Navy with the rank of Commander.[2]
Governorship
Woodruff relieved Nathan Post of the governor's office on December 6, 1914, serving until March 1, 1915.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Lieutenant Charles Armijo Woodruff". Governors. Government of American Samoa. 2009. Retrieved 30 June 2010.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b "Ship Captain Ends Life: Despondent, He Hangs Himself in Room in a Brooklyn Hotel". The New York Times. New York City. The New York Times Company. 24 November 1945. p. 21.
- United States Government Printing Office. 1898. p. 48. Retrieved 30 June 2010.
Charles Armijo Woodruff.
- United States Government Printing Office. 1912. p. 42. Retrieved 30 June 2010.
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