YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

John Henry Wood 1899–1955 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Oct 1899

Birth Location: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 26 Sep 1955

Death Location: Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: John Wood

Mother: Mary McAden

Spouse(s): Jessie Walters

Children(s): Jeanne Wood

In 1899, John Henry Wood entered the world in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA, born to John Joseph Wood And Mary Rebecca Mollie Mcaden. In 1900, John Henry Wood resided in Civil District 7, Shelby, Tennessee, USA. In 1910, John Henry Wood resided in Binghampton, Shelby, Tennessee, USA. John Henry Wood married Jessie Isabel Walters, and had children including Jeanne Wood. John Henry Wood passed away in 1955 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Find more search results for John Wood
JW

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1899, John Henry Wood entered the world in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA, born to John Joseph Wood And Mary Rebecca Mollie Mcaden.
  • In 1900, John Henry Wood resided in Civil District 7, Shelby, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1910, John Henry Wood resided in Binghampton, Shelby, Tennessee, USA.
  • John Henry Wood married Jessie Isabel Walters, and had children including Jeanne Wood.
  • John Henry Wood passed away in 1955 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Wood
1871–1950
Birth Location: Shelby County, Tennessee, USA
JW
Mary McAden
1873–1950
Birth Location: Bay Village, Poinsett County, Arkansas, USA
MM

Spouses(s)

Jessie Walters
1901–
Birth Location: Tennessee
JW

Children(s)

Jeanne Wood
1923–2003
Birth Location: Tennessee
JW

John Wood's Ancestors

Self
John Wood
1899–1955
Birth Place: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
Parents
John Joseph Wood
1871–1950
Shelby County, Tennessee, USA
Mary (Rebecca “Mollie”) McAden
1873–1950
Bay Village, Poinsett County, Arkansas, USA
Grandparents
John (Joseph) Wood
1826–1887
Virginia, USA
Mary (Eliza) Rodgers
1836–1908
Shelby County, Tennessee, USA
Henry McAden
1837–1891
Tennessee, USA
Josephine (P.) Shaver
1853–1883
Bay Village, Cross County, Arkansas, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Shaver
1818–1875
Matilda Stone
1821–1869
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Charles Shaver
1790–1844
Rebecca
1780–1850
Thomas Jr.
1770–1841
Charlotte Dalton
1780–1830

John Wood's Descendants

1.
JW
John (Henry) Wood (11 Oct 1899–26 Sep 1955) m. Jessie (Isabel) Walters (abt 1901–)
  1. 1. Jeanne Wood 1923–2003

John Wood's Timeline

10 Records

1899
11 Oct 1899
Birth of John Henry Wood in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 1
John Henry Wood resided here in Civil District 7, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 7, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 11
John Henry Wood resided here in Binghampton, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
Binghampton, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 21
John Henry Wood resided here in Memphis Ward 33, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
Memphis Ward 33, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 31
John Henry Wood resided here in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
1935
1935
Age 36
John Henry Wood resided here in Harlingen, Cameron, Texas
Harlingen, Cameron, Texas
1939
1939
Age 40
John Henry Wood resided here in Harlingen, Texas, USA
Harlingen, Texas, USA
1940
1940
Age 41
John Henry Wood resided here in Corpus Christi, Nueces, Texas, USA
Corpus Christi, Nueces, Texas, USA
1942
1942
Age 43
John Henry Wood resided here in Corpus Christi, Nueces, Texas, USA
Corpus Christi, Nueces, Texas, USA
1955
26 Sep 1955
Age 56
Death of John Henry Wood in Corpus Christi, Nueces, Texas, USA
Corpus Christi, Nueces, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Oct 1899
    Event Place: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Texas, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1660
    [2] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Corpus Christi, Nueces, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04116; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 178-33A
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Memphis Ward 33, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1765; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 278
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0117; FHL microfilm: 2342011
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 7, Shelby, Tennessee; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0037; FHL microfilm: 1241596
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Binghampton, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1519; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0316; FHL microfilm: 1375532
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 7, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 7, Shelby, Tennessee; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0037; FHL microfilm: 1241596

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Binghampton, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Binghampton, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1519; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0316; FHL microfilm: 1375532

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Memphis Ward 33, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Memphis Ward 33, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1765; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 278

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0117; FHL microfilm: 2342011

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Harlingen, Cameron, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Corpus Christi, Nueces, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04116; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 178-33A

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Harlingen, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Corpus Christi, Nueces, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Corpus Christi, Nueces, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04116; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 178-33A

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Corpus Christi, Nueces, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Texas, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1660

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Corpus Christi, Nueces, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Sep 1955
    Event Place: Corpus Christi, Nueces, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] Texas, Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for John Wood

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE