William Woodward Jr.

William Woodward Jr.
Woodward with his wife Ann
Born(1920-06-12)June 12, 1920
DiedOctober 30, 1955(1955-10-30) (aged 35)
Cause of deathGunshot
Resting placeWoodlawn Cemetery
EducationGroton School
Alma materHarvard University
Occupation(s)Banker, horse breeder
Spouse
(m. 1943)
Children2
Parent(s)William Woodward Sr.
Elizabeth "Elsie" Cryder

William Woodward Jr. (June 12, 1920 – October 31, 1955) was the heir to the Hanover National Bank fortune (later Manufacturer's Hanover), the Belair Estate and stud farm and legacy,[1] , decorated war veteran, and a leading figure in racing circles before he was shot to death by his wife, Ann Woodward, in what Life magazine called the "Shooting of the Century".

  1. ^ Baltz, Shirley Vlasak (1984). A Chronicle of Belair. Bowie, Maryland: Bowie Heritage Committee. pp. 81–84. LCCN 85165028.