University of Virginia Julian Edward Wood (May 3, 1844 – June 2, 1911) was an American medical doctor, soldier, and a founder of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity.

[3] His parents were Sophia Marchant (née Trotman) and William Edward Wood, a physician, and farmer.

[4][6] He was a drill master and colonel of the First Division of the North Carolina Naval Reserves, until the end on the war.

[1][8] After attending the University of Virginia for two years, he transferred to Washington College of Baltimore and graduated with an M.D.

[4] In October 1881, Wood was an organizer of the Pasquotank Rifles military corp of Elizabeth City and served as its captain.

[4][13] In December 1881, Wood sent a telegram to North Carolina's Governor Thomas J. Jarvis, offering the assistance of the Pasquotank Rifles in the Plymouth race riot.

[18] In January 1891, Wood was elected colonel (commander) of the First Regiment of the North Carolina State Guard.

[20] In late July 1892, Wood resigned from the First Regiment because it was conflicting with his responsibilities to his medical practice.

"[21] However, in December 1992, the First Regiment's field officers elected Wood as its colonel for a two-year term.

[4][6] In April 1890, Wood was the Democratic nominee for the 5th ward of Elizabeth City's council and was elected to serve.