John Maynard Woodworth

John Maynard Woodworth (August 15, 1837 – March 14, 1879) was an American physician and member of the Woodworth political family. He served as the first Supervising-Surgeon General under president Ulysses S. Grant, then changed to Surgeon General of the United States Marine Hospital Service from 1871 to 1879.

For the New York State Attorney General, see John Woodworth (lawyer).
John Maynard Woodworth
1st Surgeon General of the United States
In office
March 29, 1871 – March 14, 1879
PresidentUlysses S. Grant
Rutherford B. Hayes
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byJohn B. Hamilton
Personal details
Born(1837-08-15)August 15, 1837
Big Flats, New York, U.S.
DiedMarch 14, 1879(1879-03-14) (aged 41)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Political partyRepublican
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