Reuben T. Wood, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Reuben T. Wood

American politician

Date of Birth: 07-Aug-1884

Place of Birth: Springfield, Missouri, United States

Date of Death: 16-Jul-1955

Profession: politician, trade unionist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Reuben Terrell Wood (August 7, 1884 – July 16, 1955) was a Democratic Representative representing Missouri's 6th congressional district from March 4, 1933 to January 3, 1941. Wood was born on a farm near Springfield, Missouri, apprenticed as a cigar maker and was president of the Missouri State Federation of Labor 1912-1932.
He was chairman of the Committee on War Claims and lost re-election in 1940.
He resumed his position as president of the Federation until his retirement in 1953.
He is buried in Greenlawn Cemetery in Springfield.