Benjamin Wood was an American politician and publishing entrepreneur from the state of New York during the American Civil War. Wikipedia
Born: October 13, 1820, Shelbyville, KY
Died: February 21, 1900 (age 79 years), New York, NY
Siblings: Fernando Wood and Henry Wood
Partner: Ida Wood
Nephews: Henry A. Wise Wood, Otis Fenner Wood, and Washington Fernando Wood
Party: Democratic Party