[2] Initially assigned to militia forces that took part in the Siege of Boston,[1] he subsequently served as adjutant of the Continental Army regiment commanded by John Paterson.
[1] Woodbridge was wounded at the Battle of White Plains,[3] and settled in Pownal, Vermont, where he was first appointed quartermaster of Warner’s Additional Regiment,[3] and later as a commissary of issues, contracted to provide supplies and equipment for the Continental Army.
[2] Following his military service, Woodbridge studied law, attained admission to the bar, and began to practice in Pownal.
[1] While residing in Manchester, Woodbridge served in local offices including lister and town meeting moderator,[4] in addition to terms as State's Attorney for Bennington County, and Judge of Probate for the county's Manchester District.
[1] Woodbridge resumed practicing law in Vergennes after his retirement from the bench, and served again in the Vermont House in 1802.