David E. Wood

David Evans Wood (December 10, 1823  June 17, 1862) was an American lawyer, judge, and politician. He died of disease while serving as a Union Army colonel in the American Civil War.

David E. Wood
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Calumet district
In office
January 7, 1850  January 6, 1851
Preceded byAlonzo D. Dick
Succeeded byWilliam H. Dick
Personal details
Born(1823-12-10)December 10, 1823
New Bedford, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedJune 17, 1862(1862-06-17) (aged 38)
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, U.S.
Cause of deathDisease
Resting placeRienzi Cemetery, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Political partyRepublican
Whig (before 1854)
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Union Army
Years of service18611862
RankColonel
Commands14th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
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