Background
Wood, Spencer Shepard was born on August 7, 1861 in Brooklyn. Son of John Wardell and Mary Garrison (Shepard) Wood.
Wood, Spencer Shepard was born on August 7, 1861 in Brooklyn. Son of John Wardell and Mary Garrison (Shepard) Wood.
Graduated from the United States Naval Academy, 1882, Naval War College.
Commissioned ensign, July 1884. Promoted through grades to rear admiral, October 15.
Served in Iroquois, 1885-1887.
Married Mary Margaretta Fryer, June 12, 1895. Children: Margaretta, Anne Elizabeth.