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WOODMAN, John Smith, educator, born in Durham, New Hampshire, 6 September, 1819; died there, 5 May, 1871. He was graduated at Dartmouth in 1842, taught for four years in Charleston, South Carolina, and read law. He visited the principal cities of Europe in 1849, travelling a great part of the time on foot, and on his return to New Hampshire practised his profession in Dover, and subsequently in Rollinsford till 1851, when he became professor of mathematics in Dartmouth. He held that chair for five years, and upon the establishment of the Chandler scientific school there in 1852, also taught in that department. He became professor of civil engineering and vice-president, and the practical head of the Chandler scientific school in 1856, its prosperity dating from his entrance on these offices, all of which he held until his death. He wrote for journals and magazines, and lectured on scientific subjects. His papers on the construction and maintenance of highways showed originality and practical knowledge, and his views were often adopted.
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