Capt. N. E. WOOD passed away on April 1, Easter Sunday, at his home four miles from Whiteville, Hardeman county, Tenn., lacking but ten days of reaching his eighty-fifth year. At his request, he was clothed in his suit of gray that he had worn at reunions in other days; in a gray casket borne to the family burying ground, where the funeral service was held by Rev. JENKINS, assisted by Rev. W. M. MOMENT, uncle of Captain Wood, now in his ninety-fourth year. The floral tributes spoke quietly of the true worth of the true-hearted, brave man, loved by all.
He was born and reared in Whiteville; educated at the once flourishing college at McLemoresville; joined the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in early life, and remained a consistent member. He joined the Confederate army in Captain Schuyler’s company, and was made first lieutenant, later captain, which place he held during the war in Forrest’s Cavalry (3rd Tennessee Calvary). It was said when General Forrest had special work to be done or a message to be sent, he called for Captain Wood. His bravery and trustworthiness were known to all. He was greatly beloved by his comrades. Only one or two of his company are living.
Captain WOOD married Miss Maggie HARVEY just before the close of the war, and when the struggle was over came home and settled down in a country home; but the happy home was broken up by the early death of his wife. In 1878 he was married to Miss Maggie TISDALE, and four children were born to this union; two sons, a daughter, also several grandchildren, with his wife, surviving him.
Many friends will cherish the memory of his many kindly deeds, the truly modest, unassuming virtues of this good man.
J. L. STORM
