Abraham Wood
Colonial Virginia settler and politician (1610-1682) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the American composer, see Abraham Wood (composer).
Not to be confused with Abraham Woods.
Abraham Wood (1610–1682), sometimes referred to as "General" or "Colonel" Wood, was an English fur trader, militia officer, politician and explorer of 17th century colonial Virginia. Wood helped build and maintained Fort Henry at the falls of the Appomattox in present-day Petersburg. He also served in the Virginia House of Burgesses and as a member of the Virginia Governor's Council.
Quick Facts Member of the Virginia House of Burgesses representing Henrico County, Member of the Virginia House of Burgesses representing Charles City County ...
Abraham Wood | |
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Member of the Virginia House of Burgesses representing Henrico County | |
In office 1644–1647 | |
Member of the Virginia House of Burgesses representing Charles City County | |
In office 1652–1653 | |
In office 1654–1656 | |
Member of the Virginia Governor's Council | |
In office 1657–1680 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 1610 England |
Died | circa 1682 Charles City County (now Petersburg), Colony of Virginia |
Citizenship | Kingdom of Great Britain |
Occupation | trader, explorer, militia officer, politician |
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