Edward Wood
Baker
Baptized: October 29, 1598 Nuneaton, Warwick, England
Married: February 2, 1619 Nuneaton, England
Died: November 27, 1642 Charlestown, Massachusetts
Father: Lewis Wood
Mother: Margaret Holmes
Wife: Ruth Lee
Children:
Obediah Wood b.1625
Notes:
-A baker like many in his family. Bought a bakery in Charletown in 1639.
-He was admitted to the church March 30, 1640 and freeman May 13th the same year. Administration of his will granted December 4th.
-His wife Ruth is reported to have died in childbirth.
-His wife Ruth died August 29, 1642 "wife of Edward" according to Charlestown Vital Records "6th month, 29th day, 1642"
Sources:
-"The English Origins and Descendants of Edward Wood", Janet Delorey, The Genealogist
-Charlestown Vital Records "the elder of his name" 27th day, 9th month 1642
-Nuneaton Church Records