Jesse Louis Wood (1853 - 1919)

Born 26 Aug 1853 in Ball Ground, Murray, Georgia, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Sarah E (Holcombe) Wood — married 12 Aug 1869 in CherokeeCounty, Georgia, United States

Husband of Ella I (Green) Wood — married 21 Oct 1909 in Cherokee, Georgia, United States

Died 29 Nov 1919 at age 66 in Ball Ground, Cherokee, Georgia, United States

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Biography

Jesse Louis Wood was the son of Solomon Wood and Jennie Catherine or Jane Katherine Tarkinten or Tarbutton Wood of Conn's Creek, Cherokee County, GA, near the town of Ball Ground. Siblings include: Humphrey Jackson, William, Henry, Virginia, Jesse Louis, and Mary.

Jesse married Sarah E. Holcomb, August 12, 1869, in Cherokee County, GA. (Cherokee Marriages, Book D, p. 439) They had many children: Rachel, Nancy, Bella, Henry F., William M., John S., Ida C., James E., and Lewis M. Wood and there are probably others.

J.L. Wood was a merchant and farmer.

SAD DEATH OF MR. J.L. WOOD

Mr. J.L. Wood, a prominent citizen of Cherokee County, died at his home in Conns Creek District last week after a short illness. Mr. Wood was 66 years of age, having been born in the house in which he died. Mr. Wood was a good citizen and a Christian gentleman, and stood for the advancement of his county and community.

In early manhood he professed his faith in the Lord and affiliated himself with the Baptist faith. Mr. Wood had been married twice and to these unions twelve children were born, five of whom are dead, one of the living sons being Col Jno. S. Wood, of Canton.

Sources

• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 07 March 2021), memorial page for Jesse Louis Wood (26 Aug 1853–29 Nov 1919), Find a Grave Memorial no. 54569929, citing Conns Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Ball Ground, Cherokee County, Georgia, USA ; Maintained by acpflute (contributor 47147379) .