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Amzi WOOD was born 15 January 1803 in Scipio, New York, USA
Amzi WOOD was the child of Jonas WOOD and Sarah UNKNOWNSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Amzi married Phebe Ann AKIN . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Phebe Ann AKIN was born 3 July 1808 in Montgomery County, New York, USA. Phebe Ann died 19 August 1881 in Auburn, New York, USA.
Amzi WOOD died 30 June 1893 in Auburn, New York, USA.
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Occupation
Amzi WOOD was a judge.
Amzi WOOD was a judge.
Family and Children of Amzi WOOD
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Children of Amzi WOOD and Phebe Ann AKIN:
Oliver R WOOD (b.14 November 1830, , New York, USA d. 7 June 1882, Auburn, New York, USA)
m. Cornelia C WHITE 1857
Phebe Ann AKIN-- Place: Children of Amzi WOOD and Phebe Ann AKIN:
Oliver R WOOD (b.14 November 1830, , New York, USA d. 7 June 1882, Auburn, New York, USA)m. Cornelia C WHITE 1857
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1803 Birth 15 January 1803
Scipio, New York, USA
The War of 1812 was a conflict between the United States and Great Britain, lasting from 1812 to 1815. It was primarily fueled by issues such as trade restrictions due to Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American sailors into the British Navy, and British support of Native American tribes against American expansion. The war ended with the Treaty of Ghent, restoring pre-war boundaries but resolving few of the initial disputes.1830 Birth of ChildOliver R WOOD was born 14 November 1830, , New York, USA
Amzi was 27 years old.
From the 1840s through the 1880s, thousands trekked westward, carrying only a few belonging and supplies for the journey, and settling on the western frontier, forever changing the American West.
1843 - The Christmas card is invented (Sir Henry Cole and John Callcott Horsley, England)Artificial Freezer Patented (Nancy M. Johnson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)
1845 - The rubber band is invented (Stephen Perry, England)The refrigerator is invented (John Gorrie, United States)
1863 - November 19 – American Civil War: U. S. President Abraham Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg Address at the military cemetery dedication ceremony in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. 1868 - The typewriter is invented (Christopher Latham Sholes, United States)Thomas Edison applies for his first patent, the electric vote recorder.
1870 - June 26 - Christmas becomes a Federal holiday in the United States. It was still illegal in some states.
1881 Death of Spouse/PartnerPhebe Ann AKIN died 19 August 1881, Auburn, New York, USA
1882 Death of ChildOliver R WOOD died 7 June 1882, Auburn, New York, USA
Amzi was 79 years old.
1884 - Photographic film is invented (George Eastman, United States)The first gravity roller coaster amusement ride (LeMarcus A. Thompson, United States)
1891 - The zipper is invented (Whitcomb L. Judson, United States)The motion picture camera is invented (Thomas Alva Edison, William K.L. Dickson, United States)
First Perforated Toilet Paper Roll is Patented
Obituary
Death of Hon. Amzi Wood.
Hon. Amzi Wood, one of the oldest and best known of the old school lawyers in this county, died at the residence of his grandson, W. L. Wood, of 54 Elizabeth street, Friday evening at the advanced age of 92 years and 6 months.
The deceased was born in the town of Scipio and for several years was a country lawyer. Fifty years ago he moved to Auburn and practiced law for several years. He was at one time special county judge and was prominent in Democratic politics. He was a man of ability and was widely known. He served a term as United States Consul to Mexico under President Buchanan. During the war he was an active solicitor for collecting funds for relieving the sick and wounded soldiers in active service.
The funeral was held from the residence of his grandson, Sunday afternoon at 5:30 o'clock.
Moravia Valley Register, Moravia, Cayuga, N.Y., Friday, 7 July 1893
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Death of Hon. Amzi Wood.
Hon. Amzi Wood, one of the oldest and best known of the old school lawyers in this county, died at the residence of his grandson, W. L. Wood, of 54 Elizabeth street, Friday evening at the advanced age of 92 years and 6 months.
The deceased was born in the town of Scipio and for several years was a country lawyer. Fifty years ago he moved to Auburn and practiced law for several years. He was at one time special county judge and was prominent in Democratic politics. He was a man of ability and was widely known. He served a term as United States Consul to Mexico under President Buchanan. During the war he was an active solicitor for collecting funds for relieving the sick and wounded soldiers in active service.
The funeral was held from the residence of his grandson, Sunday afternoon at 5:30 o'clock.
Moravia Valley Register, Moravia, Cayuga, N.Y., Friday, 7 July 1893
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1893 Death 30 June 1893
Auburn, New York, USA
He died at the age of 90.
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