John William Wood, Sr.
Politician, Deceased Person
1855 – 1928
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Who was John William Wood, Sr.?
John William Wood, Sr. was one of the founders of Benson, North Carolina.
Wood rode to Benson early each morning on a mule and wagon from his home place near Peacocks Crossroads, North Carolina. After having served on the Board of Education and for years as a County Commissioner, where he was known to be a "watchdog" of the treasury, he was elected to a term in the State House of Representatives in 1927. Meadow School, at his home of Peacocks Crossroads, NC was built on land donated by John William Wood, Sr.
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- Born
- Dec 28, 1855
- Also known as
- John William Wood
- Profession
- Lived in
- North Carolina
- Died
- 1928
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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