Robert Wood (American politician)

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

For others of the same name, see Robert Wood.

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]

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


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