Thomas Jefferson Wood

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Thomas Jefferson Wood
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 10th district
In office March 4, 1883 – March 3, 1885
Preceded by	Mark L. De Motte
Succeeded by	William D. Owen
Member of the Indiana Senate
In office 1878-1882
Personal details
Born	September 30, 1844 Athens County, Ohio
Died	October 13, 1908(1908-10-13) (aged 64) Crown Point, Indiana
Resting place	Maplewood Cemetery
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	University of Michigan

Thomas Jefferson Wood (September 30, 1844 in Athens County, Ohio – October 13, 1908) was an American politician who was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Indiana.

In 1853, Wood moved from his place of birth to Vigo County, Indiana, with his parents; where he received his education and studied law at Terre Haute, Indiana. He graduated in law from the University of Michigan in 1867 and began practicing law. Wood moved to Crown Point, Lake County in November 1867 and practiced law there. He served as Lake County's prosecuting attorney from 1872 to 1876.

Wood was a member of the Indiana Senate from 1878 to 1882 and was elected as a Democrat to the 48th United States Congress. He served from March 4, 1883, to March 3, 1885, and was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection.

Wood was a slave owner.

References

 This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress