Edgar Co. Il Biographies - J. B. Wood Surname: Wood Submitter: Tracy Smith EMAIL: tjpblshr@phnx.uswest.net DATE: Jun 26 2000 **************************************************************** USGenWeb Archives NOTICE: ------------------- These electronic pages may not be reproduced in any format for profit, or presentation by any other organization, or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. **************************************************************** J. B. WOOD, farmer and stock-raiser; P. O. Hume; was born in Kentucky May 21, 1837; came to this State and settled in Edgar Co. in 1863; his farm consists of 320 acres, valued at $10,000. Since Mr. Wood's residence in the township, he has held office of Supervisor five years and Township Treasurer twelve years.