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Woodruff Family History
Woodruff Genealogy & Family TreeWoodruff is an English name from Yorkshire, England, where the family held a seat. It referred to someone who lived near a woodrofe plant. The earliest known ancestor--Hugo Wuderove--was recorded in 1185.
Other spellings include "Hutcheons," "Hutchons," "Huchens," "Houcins," "Houchens," and MacCutcheons. Notable people with the surname include American director Billy Woodruff (Honey, Beauty Shop, The Game), American Olympic athlete Laura Woodruff (archery), and American Olympic athlete Charles Woodruff (archery). The first Woodruff to come to America was John Woodruff in Massachusetts in 1640.
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Woodruff Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Matthew Woodruff -- --, 1616 September 6, 1682
- Robert Woodruff -- --, 1562 December 0, 1604
- John Woodruff -- --, 1577 October 4, 1611 England
- James Woodruff -- --, 1262 December 0, 1311
- Chester D Woodruff -- --, 1882 December 0, 1958 Mississippi
Woodruff Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Mariran W. Woodruff -- --, 1605 December 0, 1666
- Adaline 'Sallie' Woodruff -- --, 1815 May 4, 1894 South Carolina
- Caleb Woodruff -- --, 1783 January 3, 1831 North Carolina
- Franklin Woodruff -- --, 1813 May 13, 1899 South Carolina
- Mercer Woodruff -- --, 1811 April 10, 1891 South Carolina
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