Background
Wood, Sterling Alexander was born on April 6, 1859 in Florence, Alabama, United States. Son of Sterling Alexander Martin and Lelia Elizabeth (Leftwich) Wood.
Wood, Sterling Alexander was born on April 6, 1859 in Florence, Alabama, United States. Son of Sterling Alexander Martin and Lelia Elizabeth (Leftwich) Wood.
Bachelor of Arts, University of Alabama, 1877, Bachelor of Laws, 1878.
Admitted to Alabama bar, 1878, and practiced Tuscaloosa and Birmingham, Alabama. Secretary Supreme Court of the Alabama, 1884-1887, clerk same, 1892-1898. Referee in case of Southern Steel Company, bankrupt, 1910-1911.
Later general practice.
President Chamber of Commerce, Birmingham, 1910, and in charge legislation known as Greater Birmingham Bill. First lieutenant and captain, Warrior Guards, Alabama National Guard, 1880-1881.
Member Democratic and Conservative Party State Executive Committee, 1882-1887. State Deputy Knights of Columbus.
Elk. Home: Birmingham, Alabama
Member Democratic
Married Ida May Richardson, August 16, 1887.