John Wood (Isle of Man governor)
Captain John Wood | |
|---|---|
| Governor of the Isle of Man | |
| In office 1761–1777 | |
| Preceded by | Basil Cochrane (1751–1761) |
| Succeeded by | Edward Smith (1777–1793) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1722 |
| Died | 30 April 1777 (aged 54) |
| Nationality | British |
John Wood (1722 – 30 April 1777[1]) was a military officer in the British Army and Governor of the Isle of Man from 1761 until his death in 1777.[2]
Wood was born in 1722 at Carse near Dumfries in Scotland. He was a captain in the British Army before he began his political career.[1]
He was appointed as Captain-in-Chief and later Governor of the Isle of Man by
Lieutenant Governor Henry Hope acted as his deputy.[4]
There is a memorial plaque to Captain Wood in St Mary's Church, Castletown.[2]
References
- ^ a b c "John Wood, 1761-1777". A Manx Notebook. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
- ^ a b "Governor John Wood Memorial, Chancel wall, St Mary's Church, Castletown". iMuseum. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
- ^ Winterbottom, Derek (1999). Governors of the Isle of Man since 1765. Douglas: The Manx Heritage Foundation.
- ^ "Governors 1765-1863". Tynwald. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
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