Jonas Wood (1750-prob. 1777)
Jonas Wood was the oldest child of Oliver Wood and his wife, Lucy Hosmer Wood. He was the older brother of our ancestor, Silas Wood, by less than three years. Born in Concord, nothing is known about his youth. He is by family tradition and by the few documents he is mentioned in, a physician. He seems to have lived in nearby Marlborough after marrying, but nothing but tradition remains to know more, at least at this time.
Jonas Wood according to tradition, was taken prisoner in the American Revolution, and either died at Halifax prison in Nova Scotia, or died at sea traveling to the East Indies, which at first glance seem wildly different as ends. But the mystery of Jonas Wood is a fascinating one to learn about, and recently, a few documents from the time of the Revolution have been revealed that shed light onto the last months of his life, and may help to understand his possible fate.
What was the Fate of Jonas Wood?
Auction of Dr. Samuel Curtis Papers Concerning Hancock Prisoners, with Jonas Wood Mentioned Twice