He served as secretary and later director of the Isle of Man Railway.

He was named secretary of the Railway in 1870 upon its founding and took an active role in establishing the company, including the acquisition of permits for construction of the railway and land procurement.

[1] Wood was born in Slaithwaite, Yorkshire, England, around 1836.

[4] His grave is in the churchyard at Onchan on the island.

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