John Wood (governor)

John Wood (December 20, 1798 – June 4, 1880) was an American politician. He was the 12th governor of Illinois, serving from March 18, 1860, to January 14, 1861.  Wood was a founder, and the first settler of Quincy, Illinois.Old Illinois Houses • John Wood House, Quincy. Penelope.uchicago.edu. Retrieved on October 12, 2011.

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