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George Tyler Wood
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| In office December 21, 1847 – December 21, 1849 |
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| Lieutenant | John Alexander Greer |
| Preceded by | James Pinckney Henderson |
| Succeeded by | Peter Hansborough Bell |
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| Born | March 12, 1795 Randolph County, Georgia |
| Died | September 3, 1858 (aged 63) Texas |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Soldier, Public Official |
George Tyler Wood (March 12, 1795 - September 3, 1858) was a United States political figure. He served as governor of Texas between 1847 and 1849.
He was born at Cuthbert, now in Randolph County, Georgia, on March 12, 1795. In 1814, Wood enlisted in the U.S. Army and fought in the Creek War and Mexican-American War. During the war with Mexico, he was elected as Colonel of the 2nd Texas Mounted Rifles, and served in the Texas Division being personally led by the sitting governor of Texas, James Pinckney Henderson. Wood fought at the Battle of Monterrey. Following the battle and disbandment of the division, Colonel Wood succeeded Henderson as governor of Texas.
Both Wood County, Texas and Woodville, Texas (which is the county seat of Tyler County, Texas) were named in his honor
External links
- George Tyler Wood from the Handbook of Texas Online
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| Preceded by None |
Texas State Senator from District 7 1846–1847 |
Succeeded by William C. Abbott |
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| Preceded by James Pinckney Henderson |
Governor of Texas 1847-1849 |
Succeeded by Peter Hansborough Bell |
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