Career
In 1841, Rood moved to Wisconsin Territory. He served in the 38th Wisconsin Volunteer 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 and 1862.
In 1870, 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.
