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Walter A. Wood
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For other people with the same name, see Walter Wood (disambiguation).
Walter Abbott Wood (October 23, 1815 ā January 15, 1892) was an American politician and a U.S. Representative from New York.
Quick Facts Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 17th district, Preceded by ...
Walter Abbott Wood | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 17th district | |
In office March 4, 1879 ā March 3, 1883 | |
Preceded by | Martin I. Townsend |
Succeeded by | Henry G. Burleigh |
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Born | (1815-10-23)October 23, 1815 Mason, New Hampshire, U.S. |
Died | January 15, 1892(1892-01-15) (aged 76) Hoosick Falls, New York, U.S. |
Resting place | Maple Grove Cemetery Hoosick Falls, New York |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Bessie A. Parsons Wood Elizabeth Nicholls Wood |
Children | James T. Wood Lyn P. Wood Walter A. Wood Julia Wood Blackinton |
Profession | Inventor Manufacturer Politician Farmer |
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