19th century American politician
Anson Rood
In office Preceded by Solon Pierce Succeeded by George Allen Neeves (Adams–Wood) In office Preceded by Otis B. Lapham Succeeded by Revel K. Fay In office Preceded by Joseph Wood (Marathon–Portage) Succeeded by Burton Millard
Born (1827-09-23 ) September 23, 1827Vermont , U.S.Died January 17, 1898(1898-01-17) (aged 70)Randolph, Iowa , U.S. Resting place Randolph Cemetery, Randolph, Iowa Political party Spouse Clarissa Allen Sylvester (died 1901) Children Edwin Sylvester Rood (b. 1852; died 1917) Albert Rood (b. 1855; died 1892) Clara Ellen Rood (b. 1858; died 1859) William O. Rood (b. 1865; died 1942) Cora Abigal Rood (b. 1866; died 1937) Allegiance United States Branch/service United States Volunteers Union Army Years of service 1864–1865 Rank Captain , USVUnit 38th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry Battles/wars American Civil War
Anson Rood (September 23, 1827 – January 17, 1898) was an American businessman, farmer, Republican politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He served three non-consecutive terms in the Wisconsin State Assembly between 1857 and 1872.
Biography
Born in Jericho, Vermont , Rood moved with his parents to Chicago, Illinois , in 1837, and then to Joliet, Illinois . In 1841, Rood moved to Wisconsin Territory . He served in the 38th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment during the American Civil War and was a quartermaster. Rood served on the Stevens Point, Wisconsin , Common Council and was president of the council from 1850 to 1860. Rood served in the Wisconsin State Assembly in 1857, 1864, and 1871. Sometime after 1871, Rood moved to Randolph, Iowa , to a farm and was President of the Nebraska City, Sidney and North Eastern Railroad. He died in Randolph, Iowa.[ 1] [ 2]
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