James Wood | |
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| 11th Governor of Virginia | |
| In office December 1, 1796 – December 1, 1799 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Brooke |
| Succeeded by | James Monroe |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 28, 1741 Winchester, Virginia |
| Died | June 16, 1813 (aged 72) Richmond, Virginia |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Federalist |
| Spouse | Jean Moncure |
| Profession | Vestryman, soldier |
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James Wood (January 28, 1741 – June 16, 1813) was an officer of the U.S. Continental Army during the American Revolution and the 11th Governor of Virginia. He was an abolitionist.[1][2]
- ^ "Biography, James Wood". NGA.org. Washington, DC: National Governors Association. January 13, 2018. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
- ^ Kennedy, Roger G. (2003). Mr. Jefferson's Lost Cause: Land, Farmers, Slavery, and the Louisiana Purchase. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. p. 73. ISBN 978-0-1951-7607-0 – via Google Books.