Discovering the biographies of the Wood families of Essex adds color and interest. Beyond a good story, a
solid chronology provides a framework for speculation. Achievements and interests can help profile tendencies and motivation, which are always useful tools for
any detective. (See "About Ancestors: Stories" for a collection of stories for the Wood families of Essex.)
Many famous people with the surname Wood do not make this list. To name a few: Ronnie Wood of the Rolling Stones, Elijah Wood the actor, and Natalie Wood the actress. The list excludes people born after 1900 for two reasons: First, the focus of Essex Trees 1852 is the Wood familes of Essex before 1852. Second, the birthdate cutoff encourages searching out the past.
While ties to Essex are prized, any notable person from anywhere in the world whose surname is Wood is eligible for inclusion in this Honor Roll, be they philanthropist or scandrel.
Moever, if one of your Wood ancesters lived in Essex before 1852, the twists and turns of their lives alone qualify them to be added to our Roll of Honor. Drop us an email if you have a person to add to the list.
Thomas Wood (1719-1783) - The Abstemious Miller
Joseph Wood (1803-1855) - Mariner and Sail Maker
Thomas Wood (1499-1582) - Catholic Priest
Sir Henry Joseph Wood (1869-1944) - Conductor and Composer
Alexander Wood (1817-1884) - Inventor of Hypodermic Needle
Albert Beaumont Wood (1890-1964) - Pioneer in underwater Accoustics
Evelyn Wood (1838-1919) - British Officer and Constable of the Tower.
John Wood (1780-1847) - Scottish surveyor and Town Planner
Richard Woods (abt 1714-1793) - Papist Landscape Gardner.
Our website received the suggestion to start a list of authors. Another suggestion was to start a list of people with a web presence in Essex, becasue these people might have ties to ancestors in Essex before 1852. What do you think? All suggestions are welcome.
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