Wood, George, 1799-1870

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Dates:
Birth 1799
Death 1870
English,

Biographical notes:

Epithet: of Calcutta

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Epithet: Colonel

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George Wood was born in Massachusetts, and lived in Virginia, Washington, and New York. While working as a clerk in the Treasury Department, he began contributing stories to various American periodicals. In addition to his numerous contributions in serials, he also published several books, some of which had Utopian themes.

From the description of Peter Schlemihl letter to Carey & Hart, 1847 Nov. 26. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 51651712

Epithet: of Add MS 38253

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Epithet: of Add MS 32872

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American author.

From the description of Note, n.d. [manuscript]. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647812132

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  • Authors, American

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Places:

  • Delamere St Peter, Cheshire (as recorded)
  • Deal, Kent (as recorded)
  • Calcutta, India (as recorded)
  • Bristol, Gloucestershire (as recorded)
  • Calcutta, India (as recorded)
  • United States of America (as recorded)
  • Windsor Forest, Berkshire (as recorded)