John Wood (governor)
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12th Governor of Illinois
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| In office March 21, 1860 – January 14, 1861 |
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| Preceded by | William Henry Bissell |
| Succeeded by | Richard Yates |
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| Born | December 20, 1798 Moravia, New York |
| Died | June 11, 1880 Quincy, Illinois |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Politician |
John Wood (December 20, 1798 – June 11, 1880) was Governor of Illinois, serving from 1860 to 1861.
Wood was born in Moravia, New York. He served as a member of the Illinois state senate in 1850, and as Illinois lieutenant governor from 1857- 1860. He assumed the office of governor upon the death of governor William Bissell.
Wood died in Quincy, Illinois, aged 81, which he founded. His interment was at Woodland Cemetery, Quincy, Illinois.
John Wood Community College in Quincy was named after the former Governor.
[edit] External links
- John Wood House in Quincy
- Illinois 2005-2006 Blue Book
| Preceded by William Henry Bissell |
Governor of Illinois 1860–1861 |
Succeeded by Richard Yates |
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