The Woodward Doctors of Middletown
Dr. Henry Woodward, born in 1795 in Torringford, Connecticut, became a respected physician in Middletown after studying under his father and brother. He had a thriving practice and was known for his moral character and charitable work. He served in the State Legislature before dying from a chest disease in 1832 at 37. His brother, Dr. Charles Woodward, also a physician, continued his legacy in Middletown, gaining respect for his benevolence and commitment to the medical profession. He served in the State Senate and was instrumental in establishing the loca hospital before his death in 1870.