Ebenezer Wood, son of Nathaniel and Miriam (Eastman) Wood, was born September 17,1771, in Norwich, Connecticut, and was still away when the family moved to Middletown, Vermont. In 1803 he came to Jefferson County with his three brothers, Jacob, Ephraim and Nathaniel, and they were followed the next year by their venerable father. The family were among the pioneers of the county, and it was in honor of them that the village of Woodville received its name. Ebenezer would purchased a large tract of land, on opening his house as a hotel, and further advance the growth of the place by establishing a general store in 1809. He was a successful businessman, and took a prominent part in public affairs. He was especially active at the period of the war of 1812, and in 1817 was elected to the legislature. He was appointed one of the commissioners to layout the state road of us Oswego to Sacketts Harbor. In 1825 about the society was formed, of which he was one of the trustees. Mr. Wood married, February 1, 1795, Abigail, born August 29, 1774, daughter of Phileman Wood, and their children were:1 Victor, who was born December 20, 1795, was a farmer, merchant and postmaster, and held the office of Justice of the peace. Polly who was born October 25, 1797 became the wife of Oliver Batchellor, a blacksmith of Woodville; he was a famous workmen and constructed the iron doors of the Jefferson County Bank building.3. Jacob, who was born August 26, 1799 . Married Lydia Leffingwell, and died at the age of 24. 4. Abigail, who was born September 25, 1802, became the wife ofCarr G. rounds, a farmer and a mechanic and died at Woodville.%. Ebenezer who was born November 2, 1811 was a farmer and married Lamyra Eastman; they had three children who grew up: Jacob Harley, who lives at Woodville; Abigail, who married Kendrick Littlefield, and died near Brookfield, Missouri; and Loretta, who lives with Jacob H. 6. Harrison who was born January 9, 1814 married Fidelia Converse, and was the father of eight children; he spent his life on the farm now owned by his son Frank Arthur Wood. &. Nathaniel, mentioned at length hereinafter. Mrs. wood, the mother of these children, died April 8, 1842, shortly after Mr. Wood married Sarah Lyon, who died May 20, 1858. Mr. Wood himself died August 20, 1858, in the home now occupied by his grandchildren