Solomon entered the Revolutionary War as a Lieutenant with the 8th North Carolina Line in November of 1776. After being promoted to Captain, he led a cavalry under Colonel Malmedy's Regiment from Georgia. He later obtained the rank of General of the Militia. General Solomon Wood fought in the battles of Eutaw Springs, Guilford Courthouse, Ramseur's Mill, Tar River, Brier Creek, and the siege of Charleston.
Soloman was the son of William Wood and Lydia Ballentine. He married Elizabeth Eason 29 Dec 1777 in Wake Co. NC. They had the following children:
1. Eason Wood b 1778
2. Nancy Wood Brazael Allen b 1781
3. William G. Wood b 1783
4. Mary Polly Wood Mitchell b 1785
5. Elizabeth Wood Mitchell b 1788
6. Green Wood b 1792
7. Mark Red Wood b 1794
8. John White Wood b 1796
The Wood family history tells of Soloman Wood building a fort on his plantation, at his own expense. It was to be used by his family and his neighbors. It was built near a spring, and was located on the road between Wadley and Bartow, Ga., about a mile east of Bartow. It is said that he had a very large bell, which he used to warn all the neighbors whenever there was a threat of an Indian attack. The fort is described as having been made of logs and handmade brick.
It is said that he fell from a wagon during a trip to Augusta or Savannah to exchange produce for plantation supplies, broke his leg, which caused blood poison, and which caused his death. He is believed to be buried on the high knoll near the old home site possibly near his son, Solomon.
From the Early Wills of Jefferson Co. Ga.
Will of SOLOMON WOOD: Nov. 27, 1805: , p. 55
Wife Elizabeth, six negroes. Dau. Elizabeth. Sons: Green Wood, Mark Red Wood and John White Wood, all my lands and negroes, property to be div. bet. them at Green''s arriving at 21 years. Children: Nancy, Polly, Elizabeth, Green, Mark Red and John White. Wits: Willis Brazial, Thomas Mitchel and Green Wood, Exrs. Wits: Stephen Durowyas, John Coward.
NOTE: A descendant of Solomon Wood has informed me that his wife, Elizabeth, has two memorials. Here is a Link to the cenotaph erected by her daughters at Oakwood Cemetery:
Cenotaph
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Soloman was the son of William Wood and Lydia Ballentine. He married Elizabeth Eason 29 Dec 1777 in Wake Co. NC. They had the following children:
1. Eason Wood b 1778
2. Nancy Wood Brazael Allen b 1781
3. William G. Wood b 1783
4. Mary Polly Wood Mitchell b 1785
5. Elizabeth Wood Mitchell b 1788
6. Green Wood b 1792
7. Mark Red Wood b 1794
8. John White Wood b 1796
The Wood family history tells of Soloman Wood building a fort on his plantation, at his own expense. It was to be used by his family and his neighbors. It was built near a spring, and was located on the road between Wadley and Bartow, Ga., about a mile east of Bartow. It is said that he had a very large bell, which he used to warn all the neighbors whenever there was a threat of an Indian attack. The fort is described as having been made of logs and handmade brick.
It is said that he fell from a wagon during a trip to Augusta or Savannah to exchange produce for plantation supplies, broke his leg, which caused blood poison, and which caused his death. He is believed to be buried on the high knoll near the old home site possibly near his son, Solomon.
From the Early Wills of Jefferson Co. Ga.
Will of SOLOMON WOOD: Nov. 27, 1805: , p. 55
Wife Elizabeth, six negroes. Dau. Elizabeth. Sons: Green Wood, Mark Red Wood and John White Wood, all my lands and negroes, property to be div. bet. them at Green''s arriving at 21 years. Children: Nancy, Polly, Elizabeth, Green, Mark Red and John White. Wits: Willis Brazial, Thomas Mitchel and Green Wood, Exrs. Wits: Stephen Durowyas, John Coward.
NOTE: A descendant of Solomon Wood has informed me that his wife, Elizabeth, has two memorials. Here is a Link to the cenotaph erected by her daughters at Oakwood Cemetery:
Cenotaph
******
Solomon entered the Revolutionary War as a Lieutenant with the 8th North Carolina Line in November of 1776. After being promoted to Captain, he led a cavalry under Colonel Malmedy's Regiment from Georgia. He later obtained the rank of General of the Militia. General Solomon Wood fought in the battles of Eutaw Springs, Guilford Courthouse, Ramseur's Mill, Tar River, Brier Creek, and the siege of Charleston.
Soloman was the son of William Wood and Lydia Ballentine. He married Elizabeth Eason 29 Dec 1777 in Wake Co. NC. They had the following children:
1. Eason Wood b 1778
2. Nancy Wood Brazael Allen b 1781
3. William G. Wood b 1783
4. Mary Polly Wood Mitchell b 1785
5. Elizabeth Wood Mitchell b 1788
6. Green Wood b 1792
7. Mark Red Wood b 1794
8. John White Wood b 1796
The Wood family history tells of Soloman Wood building a fort on his plantation, at his own expense. It was to be used by his family and his neighbors. It was built near a spring, and was located on the road between Wadley and Bartow, Ga., about a mile east of Bartow. It is said that he had a very large bell, which he used to warn all the neighbors whenever there was a threat of an Indian attack. The fort is described as having been made of logs and handmade brick.
It is said that he fell from a wagon during a trip to Augusta or Savannah to exchange produce for plantation supplies, broke his leg, which caused blood poison, and which caused his death. He is believed to be buried on the high knoll near the old home site possibly near his son, Solomon.
From the Early Wills of Jefferson Co. Ga.
Will of SOLOMON WOOD: Nov. 27, 1805: , p. 55
Wife Elizabeth, six negroes. Dau. Elizabeth. Sons: Green Wood, Mark Red Wood and John White Wood, all my lands and negroes, property to be div. bet. them at Green''s arriving at 21 years. Children: Nancy, Polly, Elizabeth, Green, Mark Red and John White. Wits: Willis Brazial, Thomas Mitchel and Green Wood, Exrs. Wits: Stephen Durowyas, John Coward.
NOTE: A descendant of Solomon Wood has informed me that his wife, Elizabeth, has two memorials. Here is a Link to the cenotaph erected by her daughters at Oakwood Cemetery:
Cenotaph
******
Soloman was the son of William Wood and Lydia Ballentine. He married Elizabeth Eason 29 Dec 1777 in Wake Co. NC. They had the following children:
1. Eason Wood b 1778
2. Nancy Wood Brazael Allen b 1781
3. William G. Wood b 1783
4. Mary Polly Wood Mitchell b 1785
5. Elizabeth Wood Mitchell b 1788
6. Green Wood b 1792
7. Mark Red Wood b 1794
8. John White Wood b 1796
The Wood family history tells of Soloman Wood building a fort on his plantation, at his own expense. It was to be used by his family and his neighbors. It was built near a spring, and was located on the road between Wadley and Bartow, Ga., about a mile east of Bartow. It is said that he had a very large bell, which he used to warn all the neighbors whenever there was a threat of an Indian attack. The fort is described as having been made of logs and handmade brick.
It is said that he fell from a wagon during a trip to Augusta or Savannah to exchange produce for plantation supplies, broke his leg, which caused blood poison, and which caused his death. He is believed to be buried on the high knoll near the old home site possibly near his son, Solomon.
From the Early Wills of Jefferson Co. Ga.
Will of SOLOMON WOOD: Nov. 27, 1805: , p. 55
Wife Elizabeth, six negroes. Dau. Elizabeth. Sons: Green Wood, Mark Red Wood and John White Wood, all my lands and negroes, property to be div. bet. them at Green''s arriving at 21 years. Children: Nancy, Polly, Elizabeth, Green, Mark Red and John White. Wits: Willis Brazial, Thomas Mitchel and Green Wood, Exrs. Wits: Stephen Durowyas, John Coward.
NOTE: A descendant of Solomon Wood has informed me that his wife, Elizabeth, has two memorials. Here is a Link to the cenotaph erected by her daughters at Oakwood Cemetery:
Cenotaph
******
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