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Justice Carroll D. Wood

Carroll D. Wood was born 1858 in Ashley County, Arkansas where he also grew up. The son of a Baptist minister, he became a lawyer after graduating the University of Arkansas in 1879. Following his graduation Wood began practicing law and served twice as the Drew County Arkansas prosecuting attorney from 1881-1886<1>. He then served twice as a circuit court judge for circuit 10 of Arkansas from 1886-1893<1>. In 1893 Carroll D. Wood was elected to position 4 of the Arkansas Supreme Court, he held this seat till 1929<2>.

During the gubernatorial election of 1904 Justice Carroll D. Wood ran against incumbent Jeff Davis, M.J.Manning, and A.F. Vandeventer. After a relentless campaign by Jeff Davis he retained his position as governor of Arkansas.

Son – Major General John Shirley Wood January 11,1888

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