About William Wood
William Wood was an American 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.
Early life William Wood was born to Alice (née Coward) and John Wood.
Career Wood served in the Virginia House of Delegates, representing Frederick County from 1830 to 1832, 1838, and 1840 to 1844. He served as justice. He was appointed as sheriff on March 1, 1852, by Governor Joseph Johnson.
Personal life 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. He owned the farm of Jonah Tavenner. He lived near Pughtown, Virginia.
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