Reuben T. Wood
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Reuben T. Wood, Missouri Congressman.
Reuben Terrell Wood (August 7, 1884 – July 16, 1955) was a Democratic Representative representing Missouri's 6th congressional district from March 4, 1933 to January 3, 1941.
Wood was born on a farm near Springfield, Missouri, apprenticed as a cigar maker and was president of the Missouri State Federation of Labor 1912-1932. He was chairman of the Committee on War Claims and lost re-election in 1940. He resumed his position as president of the Federation until his retirement in 1953. He is buried in Greenlawn Cemetery in Springfield.
References
- United States Congress. "Reuben T. Wood (id: W000702)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- Reuben T. Wood at Find a Grave
| United States House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by Clement C. Dickinson |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri's 6th congressional district 1933–1941 |
Succeeded by Philip A. Bennett |
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