John William Wood

For other people named John Wood, see John Wood (disambiguation).

John William Wood Sr. (December 28, 1855 – October 31, 1928) was a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives in 1927, representing Johnston County.[1][2]

He is also known one of the founders of Benson, North Carolina. After having served on the Board of Education and for years as a County Commissioner, he was known to be a "watchdog" of the treasury.[3]

Meadow School, in Peacocks Crossroads was built on land donated by Wood.

References

  1. ^ North Carolina Government, 1585-1974: a narrative and statistical history. p. 504.
  2. ^ "J.W. Wood Dies At Age 73 Years". The Smithfield Herald. November 2, 1928. pp. 1, 6. Retrieved November 19, 2025 – via DigitalNC.
  3. ^ "Johnston County, North Carolina". Johnston County Government. 2025-04-24. Retrieved 2025-11-10.
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