About William Wood
Lived 1827 – 1884 (aged 56–57). William Wood was a New Zealand politician.
William Wood (1827 – 30 August 1884) was a 19th-century New Zealand politician.
Biography
He represented the Invercargill electorate in Parliament from to 1870, when he retired, and then the Mataura electorate from 1876 to 1878, when he resigned.
He was the third and last Superintendent of the Southland Province in 1869–1870. He was the first Mayor of Invercargill in 1871–1873.
He was a member of the New Zealand Legislative Council from 1878 until his death in 1884.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Wood?
19th-century New Zealand politician
When was William Wood born?
William Wood was born in 1827.
When did William Wood die?
William Wood died on 30 August 1884.
What was William Wood's occupation?
William Wood was a politician.
What nationality was William Wood?
William Wood was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Wood (politician, born 1827)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Wood. https://biography.guide/william-wood-politician-1827/
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Chicago: "William Wood." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-wood-politician-1827/.
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