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Obituary- Wood, Richard 1

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Richard Wood was born at Ross, Herefordshire, England, Oct. 17, 1831. When ten years of age he came with his parents to the United States, settling at Cameron, Steuben Co., N.Y. When 27 years of age he was married to Hannah J. Card. Four children were born to this union, George, August, Frank, and Emmett, two of whom, George and Emmett, survive his death. His first wife died 32 years ago in New York state. After her death Mr. Wood came to Rossville and later was married to Mrs. Silvia A. Wood, who was then the mother of Dennis, Melvin and Lizzie Wood. To this last marriage one child was born, Josie, now Mrs. Wm. Reser.

Richard Wood settled on the farm owned by him north of town 29 years ago and lived there continuously until his death. He died April 5, 1910, from a stroke of paralysis, aged 78 years, 6 months and 12 days.

Mr. Wood was one of the fine old gentlemen of this vicinity. He was admired and beloved by all who knew him for his pleasant and kindly disposition and upright life. He kept one of the neatest farms in his neighborhood and was always precise, methodical and energetic in his work. He

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