James Rushmore Wood

For other individuals named James Wood, see James Wood.

James Rushmore Wood (September 14, 1816 – May 4, 1882),^[1] born in Mamaroneck, New York,^[2] was an American surgeon and one of the founders of Bellevue Hospital Medical College in New York City.^[3][4] He retired from his university duties in 1868.^[5]

James Rushmore Wood
Born	September 14, 1816[1] Mamaroneck, New York State
Died	May 4, 1882[1]
Occupation(s)	Professor, Doctor

Descendants

• A grandson of the same name, wed to Katherine Lawrence Wickham, was a soldier during World War I.^[6]