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J TAYLOR WOOD,Halifax, N.S., wasborn at Fort Snelling,N.W.T., now in theState of Minnesota, in 1831.He is the son of GeneralRobert C. Wood, U.S. Army,and grandson of GeneralZachary Taylor, ex-presidentof the United States.He entered the U. S. Navy,as a midshipman, in 1847,and took part in the warbetween the United Statesand Mexico, and has servedin different parts of theworld. He resigned his commissionin 1 86 1,and joinedthe Confederate Navy. HeAfter Divi-commanded thesion of the " Merrimack " or"Virginia " inthe fights inHampton roads, with thek 'Monitor" and other vessels.Appointed an Aide,with the rank of Colonel, onthe staff of President JeffersonDavis, who was hisuncle by marriage. Hecommanded in two cuttingout expeditions, capturedthree of the enemy's gunboats. With General Lee, in a numberof the battles around Richmond. Promotedtwice for war service. He ranthe blockade at Wilmington, N. C., inevents that are conspicuoustory of this continent. He was marriedto Miss Mackubin, of Maryland, inthe cruiser u 1858, daughter of George Mackubin,Tallehassee," and made treasurer of his State for 25 years. Hismany captures in the North Atlantic. family consists of four sons and fourHe was captured with President Davis daughters. His eldest son was adjutantat the close of the war. Escaped with of the Winnipeg Batallion, and took partGeneral Breckenridge, crossed from in allFlorida to Cuba in an open boat. Hethe engagements with the BatocheColumn, under General Middleton. Hecame to Halifax in 1865, and has since has held a commission in the North-been engaged in shipping, marine insurance,etc. Few men have passed the Rebellion. He is a graduate ofWest Mounted Police, since the close ofthrough as many thrilling scenes as are Kingston Military College, and wasrecorded in the life of Captain Wood. offered a commission in theHe is certainly connected with men and RoyalEngineers, but declined.97in the his-