Biography of Orpheus S. Woodward, Col.
Colonel Orpheus S. Woodward, born in 1835 in Pennsylvania, has had a distinguished life marked by service and leadership. Initially a teacher, he enlisted in the Civil War, serving in key battles and attaining an honorable discharge after being wounded. Post-war, he held legislative positions in Pennsylvania before moving to Kansas, where he engaged in ranching and business in Neosho Falls. Woodward was active in local governance, the Masonic lodge, and military organizations. He married Marietta Himrod and raised three children, leaving a legacy of community impact and personal achievement.