Background
WOOD, William Chester was born on January 5, 1864 in New Carlisle, Indiana, United States. Son of George Adams and Harriet (Ranstead) Wood.
Division of Classification United States Post Office Department Superin tendent
WOOD, William Chester was born on January 5, 1864 in New Carlisle, Indiana, United States. Son of George Adams and Harriet (Ranstead) Wood.
Northern Indiana. Normal Institute. (Valparaiso University), Valparaiso, Indiana. Georgetown University, Bachelor of Laws, 1889, Master of Laws, 1890.
Principal public schools, Longton, Kan., 1885-1886. Clerk, 1886; Special Agent, 1903-1910. Chief Clerk, Office of Third Assistant Postmaster General, 1911.
Superintendent, Division. of Classification, Post Office Department, 1911 to date.
Member: D. G. Bar; Masons. Royal Arch Mason (Past High Priest). Knight Templar Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
Spouse Katie May Barnes, June 24, 1885, Howard, Kan.