Abraham Wood

Abraham Wood
Member of the Virginia House of Burgesses representing Henrico County
In office
1644–1647
Member of the Virginia House of Burgesses representing Charles City County
In office
1652–1653
In office
1654–1656
Member of the Virginia Governor's Council
In office
1657–1680
Personal details
Born1610
England
Diedcirca 1682
Charles City County (now Petersburg), Colony of Virginia
CitizenshipKingdom of Great Britain
Occupationtrader, explorer, militia officer, politician

Abraham Wood (1610–1682), sometimes referred to as "General" or "Colonel" Wood, was an English fur trader, militia officer, politician and explorer of 17th century colonial Virginia. Wood helped build and maintained Fort Henry at the falls of the Appomattox in present-day Petersburg. He also served in the Virginia House of Burgesses and as a member of the Virginia Governor's Council.