About George Henry Wood
Lived 1835 – 1925 (aged 89). George Henry Wood was a British and English businessperson.
George Henry Wood (c. 1836 - ?) was an English railroad administrator. He served as secretary and later director of the Isle of Man Railway. He was named secretary of the Railway in 1870 upon its founding and took an active role in establishing the company, including the acquisition of permits for construction of the railway and land procurement. In 1875, Wood became director of the railway.
Wood was born in Slaithwaite, Yorkshire, England, around 1836.
Wood was honoured by having the tenth steam locomotive named after him in 1905; this locomotive is still in service today. His grave is in the churchyard at Onchan on the island.
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Who was George Henry Wood?
Director of the Isle of Mann railway (1835-1925)
When was George Henry Wood born?
George Henry Wood was born on 10 May 1835 in Slaithwaite.
When did George Henry Wood die?
George Henry Wood died on 21 April 1925 in Douglas.
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George Henry Wood was a businessperson.
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George Henry Wood was British and English.
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· Wikipedia: George Henry Wood
· DBpedia: George Henry Wood (railway director)
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