William Wood | |
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Member of the VirginiaHouseofDelegates from the Frederick County district | |
In office 1840–1844 Servingwith James Cather, Richard E. Byrd | |
Preceded by | Robert L. Baker and Richard E. Byrd |
Succeeded by | James H. Carson and Jonathan Lovett |
In office January 1,1838 –April 9,1838 Servingwith Joseph H. Sherrard | |
Preceded by | John B. D. Smith and Edgar W. Robinson |
Succeeded by | Joseph H. Sherrard and Richard W. Barton |
In office 1830–1832 | |
Preceded by | James M. Mason and William Castleman Jr. |
Succeeded by | John B. D. Smith,Richard W. Barton,John B. Earle |
Personal details | |
Spouse | Margaret Ridgeway |
Children | 10,including Algernon |
Occupation | Politician |
William Wood was an American politician from Virginia. He served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1830 to 1832,1838,and 1840 to 1844.
William Wood was born to Alice (née Coward) and John Wood. [1]
Wood served in the Virginia House of Delegates,representing Frederick County from 1830 to 1832,1838,and 1840 to 1844. [1] [2] He served as justice. He was appointed as sheriff on March 1,1852,by Governor Joseph Johnson. [3]
Wood married Margaret Ridgeway. They had six sons and four daughters,Algernon Ridgeway,David Henry,Thomas,John Dean,William,Joseph,Martha A.,Selena,Mary Jane,and Margaret R. [1] [3] His son Algernon was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates. [4] He owned the farm of Jonah Tavenner. He lived near Pughtown,Virginia. [3]