John Wood (governor)
John Wood (December 20, 1798 – June 4, 1880) was the 12th governor of Illinois, serving from March 18, 1860, to January 14, 1861. Wood was a founder and the first settler of Quincy, Illinois.
John Wood | |
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| 12th Governor of Illinois | |
| In office March 18, 1860 – January 14, 1861 | |
| Lieutenant | Thomas Marshall |
| Preceded by | William Henry Bissell |
| Succeeded by | Richard Yates |
| 13th Lieutenant Governor of Illinois | |
| In office January 12, 1857 – March 18, 1860 | |
| Governor | William Henry Bissell |
| Preceded by | Gustav Koerner |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Marshall |
| Member of the Illinois Senate | |
| In office 1850 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 20, 1798 Sempronius, New York |
| Died | June 4, 1880 (aged 81) Quincy, Illinois |
| Resting place | Woodland cemetery, Quincy |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Ann M. Streeter Mary Ann Holmes |
| Occupation | Farmer, Banker, Businessman, Politician |
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