Andrew T. Wood
Major Andrew Thompson Wood (November 18, 1834 – February 3, 1915) was an American lawyer and politician. Wood, a Republican, had a lengthy career in Kentucky politics, including a run for the United States House of Representatives in 1872, a failed bid for Attorney General of Kentucky in 1887, and a failed bid for Governor of Kentucky in 1891. In 1897, Wood was appointed United States senator by William O. Bradley to fill a vacancy caused by failure of the Kentucky General Assembly to elect a successor to Joseph Clay Stiles Blackburn.
Andrew T. Wood | |
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Wood in 1897 | |
| United States Senator from Kentucky | |
| In office March 5, 1897 – April 29, 1897 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Clay Stiles Blackburn |
| Succeeded by | William J. Deboe |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 18, 1834 Fleming County, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | February 3, 1915 (aged 80) Mount Sterling, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Resting place | Machpelah Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Matilda Pickrell (m. 1852) |
| Children | 10 |
| Parent(s) | Henry S. Wood Flavilla Weaver |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Union army |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1862–1863 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | 10th Kentucky Cavalry Regiment 71st Volunteer Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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