Wood, James A.

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• Biography: 1911; History of Outagamie County, Wisconsin Page 0761

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Biography:
JAMES A. WOOD, president and treasurer of the firm of Potts, Wood & Company, at Appleton, Wisconsin, wholesale dealers in milk and cream, and the largest concern of its kind in Wisconsin, was born in Eau Claire county, Wisconsin, October 30, 1869, a son of Daniel and Nancy (Prince) Wood, the former a native of New York and the latter of Maine. They were married in Wisconsin, Daniel Wood being an agriculturist of Eau Claire county, and in their later years moved to Appleton, where Mr. Wood died and where his widow still survives. James A. Wood was the fourth of his parents' family of six children, and his early education was secured in the public schools of his native county. In 1896 he graduated from Lawrence University, and he at once entered into the creamery business. In 1898, the firm of Potts, Wood & Company was organized by G. L. Potts, J. A. Wood and Clara A. Gerry since which time Mr. Potts has died, and Mr. Wood is now president and treasurer, Louis Sager being secretary of the company.Two creameries are located in the country and one in the City of Appleton, and the firm ships more cream than any firm in the state, most of its trade being with nmanufacturers of ice cream. Wholesale trade is catered to exclusively, and twelve men are employed. About 9,000,000 pounds of milk are handled yearly. Mr. Potts was the inventor of the first successful Pasteurizing machine to be put on the market, and the company has since sold the invention. These machines are being sold all over the country. On September 9, 1896, Mr. Wood was married to Effie Gerry, daughter of George W. and Clara Gerry, early settlers of Appleton, where Mr. Gerry was engaged in the lumber business. Four children have been born to this union: George, Edith, Winifred and Henry. Mr. and Mrs. Wood are members of the Presbyterian Church. He is a member of the Masons and the Knights of Pythias, and is treasurer of Lawrence University.

James married Gerry, Effie 9 Sep 1896. Effie (daughter of Gerry, George W. and Waters, Clara) was born 6 Aug 1870; died 22 Jan 1937, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 19 Apr 1949; APC

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Obituary:
George G. Wood
Spouse: Margaret
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Birth date not known.
Died: April 16, 1949
Place of Birth: Appleton, WI

Obituary
Newspaper: Post-Crescent
Notice Date: April 19, 1949
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Page: 30
Type: OB
Cemetery
Name: Riverside
Location: ,
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Information submitted: burial at Riverside Cemetery, Appleton, Outagamie County

George married Cooke, Margaret 29 Jun 1920, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Margaret (daughter of Cooke, Henry Seward and Riddle, Frances) was born 15 Dec 1895, Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 20 Apr 1984, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Education - High School: 1918, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

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Education - High School:
Appleton High School Class of 1918