BIO: Edward H. WOOLRIDGE, Clearfield County, PA
 
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From Twentieth Century History of Clearfield County, Pennsylvania,
and Representative Citizens, by Roland D. Swoope, Jr.,
Chicago: Richmond-Arnold Publishing Company, 1911, page 504.
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  EDWARD H. WOOLRIDGE, sheriff of Clearfield county, Pa., is a member of one of 
the substantial old county families and was born in Bradford township, 
Clearfield county, August 12, 1860.  He is one of a family of eight children 
born to his parents, John and Jane M. (Hitamys) Woolridge, both of whom are now 
deceased.
  Edward H. Woolridge was reared in Bradford township and obtained his education 
in the public schools.  His father was interested in lumbering, farming and 
stock raising and Mr. Woolridge engaged in the same industries and was actively 
concerned until he assumed the duties of his present office.  His interests 
continue in this line although his personal attention has been withdrawn to a 
large degree since he was elected to the office of sheriff in November, 1909.  
In the administration of this office Sheriff Woolridge has displayed the care, 
patience, good judgment and intelligence that has made him successful as a 
business man.
  Mr. Woolridge was married to Miss Nettie Wilson, who is a daughter of S. B. 
Wilson, formerly county treasurer of Clearfield county.  Sheriff and Mrs. 
Woolridge have three children:  Ernest, Boyd C. and Orvis.  He was reared in the 
Methodist Episcopal church.  He has been an important factor in the ranks of the 
Republican party in Clearfield county for a number of years.