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Albert Lige Wood

Birth	:	27 Jul 1863 Carroll County, Illinois, USA
Death	:	1932
Burial	:	Union Cemetery, Union, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.2303009, -93.0639038
Plot	:	Spc 135
Description	:	From the 1911 book Past and Present of Hardin County Iowa, pp. 926-928: Albert L. Wood Prominent in the affairs of Hardin county and distinguished as a citizen whose influence is far extended beyond the limits of the community honored by his residence, the name of Albert L. Wood stands out a conspicuous figure among the successful business men of the locality of which this volume treats. All of his undertakings have been actuated by noble motives and high resolves and characterized by breadth of wisdom and strong individuality and his success and achievements but represent the result of... Read More	From the 1911 book Past and Present of Hardin County Iowa, pp. 926-928: Albert L. Wood Prominent in the affairs of Hardin county and distinguished as a citizen whose influence is far extended beyond the limits of the community honored by his residence, the name of Albert L. Wood stands out a conspicuous figure among the successful business men of the locality of which this volume treats. All of his undertakings have been actuated by noble motives and high resolves and characterized by breadth of wisdom and strong individuality and his success and achievements but represent the result of fit utilization of innate talent in directing effort along those lines where mature judgment and rare discrimination lead the way. Mr. Wood, who is a member of the well known and successful firm of the Wood Carriage & Auto Company, Inc., of Union, Iowa, was born in Carroll county, Illinois, July 27, 1863, and there he grew to maturity and received his primary education. On April 2, 1882, he arrived at the town of Union, Hardin county, and engaged in the manufacture of wagons and buggies, in connection with which a foundry and machine shop was operated. From 1882 to 1883 inclusive, the firm was known as J. D. Wood & Son, the senior member being John D. Wood, father of the subject, whose death occurred in November, 1902. From 1883 to 1887 the firm was known as J. D. Wood & Sons, another son, Lige Wood, having been admitted to the firm. In 1887 the present large quarters were purchased and in 1907 Ray Wood, son of the subject, was admitted to the firm. In 1910 the incorporated under the name of Wood Carriage & Auto Company, with a capital stock of twenty thousand dollars, the members of the firm being Albert L. Wood, Albert Ray Wood and Lyman Sheets, son-in-law of the subject. By honest dealing and judicious management they have succeeded in building up a large and rapidly growing business, and the popularity of the firm has ever increased until it is second to none in this section of the state. Their plant is thoroughly equipped with every modern appliance and only the most skilled artisans are employed. This firm would be a credit to a much larger town. On March 5, 1885, Mr. Wood was united in marriage with Elizabeth Bates, who was born April 25, 1865, in Union, Hardin county, Iowa. She was the daughter of William Cotton Bates and Minerva (Valentine) Bates, prominent and influential pioneers of this vicinity, a complete sketch of whom appears on another page of this work. The following children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Wood: Albert Ray, born January 4, 1886, was married November 24, 1909, to Miss Alta Lenore Lyon, daughter of James H. Lyon, of Whitten, Iowa; Lela J., born November 15, 1887, married Lyman Sheets; Clarence Madison, born November 5, 1896; John Andrew, born November 27, 1898; Herbert William, born March 26, 1906. Mr. Wood has never taken a very active interest in public matters, though he has always stood ready to lend his support in furthering any laudable undertaking having for its object the general upbuilding of the community. He is a Republican in national politics, but he votes independently in local elections. From 1902 until 1908 he was a member of the city council, and in 1909 he was re-elected, being at present a councilman, filling the duties of this office in a manner that has reflected much credit upon himself, resulted in a great deal of good to the town and vicinity and brought forth the hearty approval of all concerned. He also served on the local school board from 1902 to 1906. Personally, Mr. Wood has always been popular, being a genteel, refined and kindly gentleman, honest and straightforward in all the relations of life and he and Mrs. Wood are favorites with a wide circle of friends. He is a worthy son of a highly honored and influential old pioneer family, John and Jane (Burgdiff) Wood, the mother born in Cayuga county, New York, and her death occurred December 21, 1897. They were married in June, 1848, and became the parents of ten children. Info provided by Robert Fahey.

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Latitude: 42.2303009
Longitude: -93.0639038

Family Members:

Parent

John D Wood

(1827 - 1902)

Elizabeth Jane Burghduff Wood

(1833 - 1897)

Spouse

Elizabeth Bates Wood

(1865 - 1947)

Siblings

Elijah L. Wood

(1857 - 1895)

Barbara A Wood Wirth

(1860 - 1925)

Nelle M Wood Anderson

(1871 - 1942)

Children

Ray Albert Wood

(1886 - 1942)

Lela J Wood Sheets

(1887 - 1958)

Clarence Madison Wood

(1896 - 1968)

John Andrew Wood

(1897 - 1970)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Union Cemetery
Union, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2303009, -93.0639038

2. Bentley Cemetery
Liscomb, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2089000, -93.0597500

3. Whitney Cemetery
Union, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2347000, -93.0258000

4. Hauser Cemetery
Whitten, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2528000, -93.0302963

5. Miller Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2064018, -93.1014023

6. Sheppard Cemetery
Gifford, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2672005, -93.0843964

7. Liscomb Cemetery
Liscomb, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1875000, -93.0151000

8. Chester Friends Church Cemetery
New Providence, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2374992, -93.1419983

9. Francisco Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2888985, -93.0456009

10. Bangor Friends Cemetery
Bangor, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1702995, -93.0836029

11. Benson Cemetery
Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2522011, -92.9807968

12. Hadley Cemetery
New Providence, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2672005, -93.1544037

13. Xenia Cemetery
Gifford, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3119011, -93.0781021

14. Bethel Grove Cemetery
Albion, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1505000, -93.0317500

15. Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery
Clemons, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2019830, -93.1710300

16. Dunn Settlement Cemetery
Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2018000, -93.1710000

17. Whitaker Family Burial Ground
Moningers, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1414727, -93.0759251

18. Honey Creek Cemetery
New Providence, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2505989, -93.1849976

19. New Providence Cemetery
New Providence, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2877998, -93.1671982

20. Everist Cemetery
Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1292000, -93.0877991

21. Bevins Grove Cemetery
Saint Anthony, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1506004, -93.1557999

22. Gaer Ballard Cemetery
Albion, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1290000, -93.0187000

23. Highland Cemetery
New Providence, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2783012, -93.2117004

24. Illinois Grove Cemetery
Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1850014, -93.2146988