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John Jacob Wood

John Jacob Wood served as a representative for New York (1827-1829).

  • Jackson
  • New York
  • District 2
  • Former
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Role Representative

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State New York

Representing constituents across the New York delegation.

District District 2

District insights and legislative focus areas.

Service period 1827-1829

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

John Jacob Wood was an American politician and a member of the Jackson Party, United States Representative from New York, District 2 from 1827 to 1829.

Early Life and Career

John Jacob Wood was born in 1784. Before entering national politics, John Jacob Wood built a career in New York that prepared him for public service.

Congressional Career

John Jacob Wood served as a United States Representative from New York, District 2 from 1827 to 1829. As a Jackson, John Jacob Wood participated in the legislative process and represented the interests of the people of New York.

Legacy

John Jacob Wood’s service in Congress contributed to the political history of New York and the United States.

Congressional Record

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