Frederick Wood (c. 1807 – 18 November 1893) was an English surveyor and land agent who lived and worked in Rugby, Warwickshire from about 1840 to 1881.[1] He was also a member of the first Local board of health,[2] and clerk to the Rugby petty sessions (1831 to 1871).[3]
Frederick Wood | |
|---|---|
| Born | About 1807 Southam, Warwickshire, England |
| Died | 18 November 1893 Brighton, England |
| Resting place | Rugby |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation(s) | Civil Engineer and Land Agent |
| Known for | Surveyor of Oxford Canal, founder member of the Institution of Surveyors (now the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) |
| Spouse | Jemima Elizabeth Worth |
| Children | Frederick Ormiston Wood, George Frederick Wood, Alfred Wood, Hubert James Wood, Charles Wood, Frank Ernest Wood |
Early life and education edit
Wood was born in Southam, Warwickshire circa 1807.[4]
Early Career in Rugby edit
He was employed by the Oxford Canal Co from 1831 to 1857. From 1855 he was a land agent to the L&NWR Railway to 1881. Whilst in Rugby he was an Inspector and a director of the Rugby Gas & Coke Co. In 1868 he became a founder member of the Institution of Surveyors (now the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors).[5] He was elected to the Rugby local board of health the first in the country in September 1834.[6]
Writings edit
As well as numerous plans, sections and drawings, around 1842 Wood produced a "Chain Book". A roughly A5 sized calf-bound Book containing a survey of the Oxford Canal, with every two pages covering a mile and listing all the weirs, locks, bridges, wharves, toll offices and other features, with details about them.[7]
Family edit
He married Jemima Elizabeth Worth, daughter of William Worth of Dunchurch, Warwickshire on 19 October 1830 at St. Peter's, Dunchurch.[8] They had six sons, Frederick Ormiston Wood, George Frederick Wood, Alfred Wood, Hubert James Wood, Charles Wood, Frank Ernest Wood. Hubert attended Rugby School from age 11 in 1850[9]
References edit
- ^ UK Census 1841 – 1881.
- ^ National Archive ref=RAIL 791/34.[clarification needed]
- ^ "Rugby Local History Group".
- ^ "1841 Census".
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- ^ National Archive ref=RAIL 791/34.[clarification needed]
- ^ "The Oxford Canal Chain Book".
- ^ Dunchurch Parish Records. 1830. p. 57.
- ^ Rugby School Register Volume II 1850 – 1874.