Joseph Downing Wood (February 22, 1867 – April 16, 1959) was an American businessman and politician who served on the Norfolk, Virginia city council. First elected to the council in 1926, he was president of the council and mayor of the city from 1940 until his resignation in 1944.[1]

Joseph D. Wood
156th Mayor of Norfolk, Virginia
In office
September 1, 1940 – August 31, 1944
Preceded byJohn A. Gurkin
Succeeded byJames W. Reed
Personal details
Born
Joseph Downing Wood

(1867-02-22)February 22, 1867
Washington County, North Carolina, U.S.
DiedApril 16, 1959(1959-04-16) (aged 92)
Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
Spouse
Ada Estelle Burnell
(m. 1896)
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnited States Navy
RankCommander
UnitU.S. Naval Reserve
Battles/warsWorld War I

He was married to Ada Estelle Burnell on June 2, 1896.[2]

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  1. ^ "Former Norfolk Mayor, Joseph D. Wood, Dies". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Associated Press. April 17, 1959. p. 13. Retrieved October 17, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ "A Scottsville Wedding". Norfolk Virginian. June 4, 1896. p. 5. Retrieved October 17, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
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