Reuben T. Wood
Reuben T. Wood | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri's 6th district | |
| In office March 4, 1933 – January 3, 1941 | |
| Preceded by | Clement C. Dickinson |
| Succeeded by | Philip A. Bennett |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 5, 1881 Springfield, Missouri |
| Died | July 16, 1955 (aged 70) |
| Political party | Democratic |
Reuben Terrell Wood (August 7, 1884 – July 16, 1955) was a Democratic Representative representing Missouri's 6th congressional district from March 4, 1933 to January 3, 1941.
Wood was born on a farm near Springfield, Missouri, apprenticed as a cigar maker and was president of the Missouri State Federation of Labor 1912-1932. He was chairman of the Committee on War Claims and lost re-election in 1940. He resumed his position as president of the Federation until his retirement in 1953. He is buried in Greenlawn Cemetery in Springfield.
References
- United States Congress. "Reuben T. Wood (id: W000702)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.