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.

Early life

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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

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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

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Wood died on July 15, 1964, at the age of 78.[3]

References

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  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.