Thomas Moore’s Genealogy Site - Person Sheet
Thomas Moore’s Genealogy Site - Person Sheet
NameWilliam Wood 
Birthbef 1800
ResidenceEssex County, Virginia
Death1806
FatherCaptain William Wood (~1771-~1800)
MotherSarah “Sally” Dix (~1773-1856)
Documentation
On 15 February 1808, Julia, James, William and Fountain Wood are listed as orphans of William Wood. Sally Wood is their guardian. [Essex County, Virginia, Guardian Book 4, page 44]
In 1812, a suit for the division of the estate of William Wood was brought before the Essex County court. Henry H. Boughan.; and Julia his wife. That Wm Wood.; died in 18__ intestate leaving a widow Sally and sons James, William and Fountaine and oratrix Julia his only children, leaving 202 acres in South Farnham parish and 14 slaves. That the son William died an infant and intestate in 1806. James and Fountaine are infants. For division of the estate. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 1, item 1-A-47-B.]
William Wood was not listed in a bill of complaint that led to a Wood family lawsuit on 18 September 1815, although his brothers were. [Essex County, Virginia, Order Book 42, pages 57-58.]
In 1812, a suit for the division of the estate of William Wood was brought before the Essex County court. Henry H. Boughan.; and Julia his wife. That Wm Wood.; died in 18__ intestate leaving a widow Sally and sons James, William and Fountaine and oratrix Julia his only children, leaving 202 acres in South Farnham parish and 14 slaves. That the son William died an infant and intestate in 1806. James and Fountaine are infants. For division of the estate. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 1, item 1-A-47-B.]
William Wood was not listed in a bill of complaint that led to a Wood family lawsuit on 18 September 1815, although his brothers were. [Essex County, Virginia, Order Book 42, pages 57-58.]
Spouses
Unmarried
No Children