Robert Wood (American politician) explained

Robert Beede Wood (September 18, 1885 – July 15, 1964) was an American politician who was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Early life

Wood was born on September 18, 1885, in what is now Lake Preston, South Dakota.^[1] At the time it was located in the Dakota Territory. He held a number of jobs before eventually becoming a bank president.

Political career

He was a member of the Assembly during the 1925 and 1927 sessions.^[2] Other positions he held included village president (similar to mayor) and school board member. He was a Republican.

Personal life and death

Wood died on July 15, 1964, at the age of 78.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Biographical: U. S. senators, state officers, supreme court judges, state senators, members of assembly. University of Wisconsin Digital Collections. 2015-12-04.
2. Book: Lawrence S. Barish. 2007. State of Wisconsin Blue Book 2007 - 2008. 187.
3. Web site: Robert Wood. July 4, 2021.