Abraham Wood | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Virginia House of Burgesses representing Henrico County | |
| In office 1644–1647 | |
| Member of the Virginia House of Burgesses representing Charles City County | |
| In office 1652–1653 | |
| In office 1654–1656 | |
| Member of the Virginia Governor's Council | |
| In office 1657–1680 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1610 England |
| Died | circa 1682 Charles City County (now Petersburg), Colony of Virginia |
| Citizenship | Kingdom of Great Britain |
| Occupation | trader, explorer, militia officer, politician |
Abraham Wood (1610–1682), sometimes referred to as "General" or "Colonel" Wood, was an English fur trader, militia officer, politician and explorer of 17th century colonial Virginia. Wood helped build and maintained Fort Henry at the falls of the Appomattox in present-day Petersburg. He also served in the Virginia House of Burgesses and as a member of the Virginia Governor's Council.