Wood, Thomas John
soldier, was born Sept. 25, 1823, in Munfordville, Ky.
In 1845 he graduated from the United States Military academy; was assigned to the topographical engineers; was transferred to the second dragoons, becoming a second lieutenant in 1846.
He took part in the with Mexico; war served in Kansas during the border troubles, and in 1861 became brigadiera general of volunteers. He was present at the battles of Chickamauga and Missionary Ridge, and in 1864 was severely wounded. In 1865 he was promoted major-general of volunteers. He received the brevet of first lieutenant, United States army, for gallant and meritorious conduct in the battle of Buena Vista; that of brigadier-general for Chickamauga, and major-general for Nashville.