William Wood (Virginia politician)
William Wood | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the Frederick County district | |
| In office 1840–1844 Serving with 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 Serving with 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 Serving with James M. Mason, William Castleman Jr., James G. Bryce, John B. D. Smith | |
| 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.
Early life
William Wood was born to Alice (née Coward) and John Wood.[1]
Career
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]
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.[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]
References
- ^ a b c Anderson, Sarah Travers Lewis (1938). Lewises, Meriwethers and Their Kin. pp. 328–335. Retrieved October 11, 2025 – via Archive.org.
- ^ Swem, Earl G.; Williams, John W. (1918). A Register of the General Assembly of Virginia, 1776–1918. pp. 129–156. Retrieved October 11, 2025 – via Archive.org.
- ^ a b c Cartmell, T. K. (1963). Shenandoah Valley Pioneers and Their Descendants: A History of Frederick County, Virginia. p. 115,434,461,477. Retrieved October 11, 2025 – via Archive.org.
- ^ "Death of a Virginian". Spirit of Jefferson. May 18, 1869. p. 3. Retrieved October 11, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.