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WOOD, GEORGE T. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 10, P.O. Carrollton. The above named gentleman is the second child of Allen B. and Tryphena Wood. Allen B. Wood was a native of Kentucky, and early became identified in agricultural pursuits. He accompanied his parents to Greene County in an early day, the exact date cannot now be ascertained, where many of the name in subsequent years bore a prominent part in the growth and development of the county. Allen B. Wood became more fortunately situated in life than many in the West in an early day, although for some little time he worked as a farm hand. In 1850 he was united in marriage to Miss Tryphena Mulberry, by whom he had eight children, four of whom are living: John P., Addie, George, and Judy Ethel. Not long after his marriage, Mr. W. embarked in the grocery and dry goods trade in a small building in what is familiarly known as Upper Woodville, commencing his business on a light capital, save wit and energy, he sprang at once into a successful business career, and in after years became the owner of valuable farm property. He died during the Autumn of 1873 after a long and eventful life, and was laid at rest in the Maberry Cemetery. Mrs. Wood, who was born in Kentucky on the 26th of August, 1827, passed away March 18, 1871. As some notice of the survivors of the family will be given, we enter into a short description of George Wood. He was born in Greene County in 1833; received a liberal education. From his earliest years he has followed farming, and latterly has become somewhat extensively engaged as a stock buyer and dealer. In October, 1874, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Robinson, a daughter of Nathaniel Robinson, of Kentucky. Two children blessed this union: Allen E., deceased, and Claudius E. Mr. W. is the owner of 40 acres of valuable land in town 9, range 12.