JOHN L. WOOD, a son of Aman and Sarah (Baker) Wood, was born in Kentucky, Feb. 17, 1825. He was reared on a farm and has always been engaged in farming. April 15, 1859, he was united in marriage with Mary J. Marshall, a daughter of Sanford and Mary Marshall, natives of Kentucky. Mr. and Mrs. Wood are the parents of four children - Maxey, died Jan. 4, 1863; Letitia, wife of Lualvis Hutchins, living with her father; Rufus, living at home; and Adella, who died in 1869. Mrs. Wood departed this life May 14, 1878, and was buried in the Maberry cemetery. Mr. Wood owns 97 acres of land on Sec. 36, T. 10, R. 13, on which he raises stock and grain.