Biographical Sketch of Dr. J. B. Wood, Lafayette County, Missouri

>From "History of Lafayette County, Mo., carefully written and compiled
from the most authentic official and private sources" St. Louis, Mo.
Historical Company, 1881.
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Dr. J. B. Wood.  The subject of this sketch, a highly respected citizen
and honored physician of Waverly, is the son of William F. and Sarah E.
Wood, who were among the early settlers of Lafayette county, formerly of
Tenn.  The doctor was born in Lafayette county, February 25, 1839.  He
received his education at Lexington and Chapel Hill College.  Commenced
the study of medicine when 16 years old under Dr. S. W. Brown.  After-
wards attended St. Louis medical college where he graduated in the class
of 1859-60.  Began practice of medicine in Waverly.  When the war came 
on, he enlisted in the southern cause, and left Waverly with Gen. Shelbys
company, as assistant surgeon of his regiment, and afterwards was promot-
ed to surgeon.  He was with Shelby throughout the entire war.  Was in the
battles of Lexington, Newtonia, Prairie Grove, Springfield, Hartsville,
Helena, Little Rock, Jenkins Ferry and every raid made in Missouri. After
the surrender of Shreveport, he returned to his home in Waverly and to 
the practice of his profession in partnership with Dr. Spencer Brown, who
retired in 1871.  January 10, 1867, he was married to Miss Willie Demass,
of Saline county.  At the organization of Lafayette county medical assoc-
iation, in November, 1879, was elected president, which position he now
holds.  He is also a member of the masonic order and for many years has
been worshipful master.

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