Background
Wood, Milton Legrand was born on August 21, 1922 in Selma, Alabama, United States. Son of Milton LeGrand and Roberta Owen (Hawkins) Wood.
Wood, Milton Legrand was born on August 21, 1922 in Selma, Alabama, United States. Son of Milton LeGrand and Roberta Owen (Hawkins) Wood.
Bachelor, University of South, 1943; Master of Divinity, University of South, 1945; Doctor of Divinity (honorary), University of South, 1967.
Rector, St. Paul's Church, Mobile, Alabama, 1946-1952; rector, All Saints Church, Atlanta, 1952-1960; archdeacon, director, Appleton Home, Macon, Georgia, 1960-1963; canon to ordinary,, Atlanta, 1963-1967; suffragan bishop, Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta, 1967-1974; vice president, deputy for administration for presiding bishop, National Episcopal Church, New York City, 1974-1984; retired, 1984.
Board of directors Egleston Hospital, Atlanta. Member Georgia Interch. Association (president).
Married Ann Scott, May 3, 1949. Children: Leigh Wood Pate, Ann Wood Benedict, Milton LeGrand IV, Roberta Wood Conroy.