Charles Wood

Charles Wood, a well known and enterprising farmer of Hardeman County, is a native of Virginia, born in Albemarle County, March 25, 1824, son of James and Frances A. (Allen) Wood, both of English descent and natives of Albemarle County, Va. They were married in Virginia in 1823, and in 1826 immigrated to Tennessee and settled in Hardeman County. The father was born February 22, 1797, was engaged in the mercantile business in Virginia, but after coming to Tennessee gave his attention exclusively to farming. He was a Democrat, and a member of the Presbyterian Church. He died in Hardeman County, February 7, 1867. The mother was born in June, 1804; is a member of the Presbyterian Church and is now living in Hardeman County. Charles received his education at Danville, Ky., and in 1846 settled on a. farm six miles west of Bolivar, and has since been one of Hardeman County’s substantial and worthy citizens. In 1872, he located where he now lives, and owns upward of 2,400 acres of hand. June 22, 1858, Mr. Wood was united in marriage to Miss Blanche E. Wharley, a native of Michigan, born November 5, 1838. She is a lady highly esteemed by all and a member of the Episcopal Church. They are the parents of nine children — five sons and four daughters. Mr. Wood is a Democrat and a member of the Presbyterian Church.

Source: “The Goodspeed Publishing Co., History of Tennessee, 1886”