Background
Wood, William Madison was born on April 5, 1858 in Edgartown, Marthas Vineyard, Massachusetts, United States. Son of William Jason and Amelia (Madison) Wood.
Wood, William Madison was born on April 5, 1858 in Edgartown, Marthas Vineyard, Massachusetts, United States. Son of William Jason and Amelia (Madison) Wood.
Educational public schools.
Fdk. Ayer. Began as clerk in Wamsutta Mills office. Later engaged in banking and brokerage business. Assisted in reorganizing several Fall River mills and became paymaster.
General agent Washington Mills, Lawrence.
Joined in merger of woolen mills, 1900, and later president American Woolen Company (28 mills), Woolen & Worsted Mills, Incorporated., Shawsheen Mills, Washington Mills (Lawrence), National and Providence Worsted Mills (Rhode Island), Kilburn Mills. Director Merchants National Bank, Pierce Manufacturing Company (New Bedford), Chase National Bank (New York), et cetera
Married Ellen, daughter