George Henry Wood (railway director)
George Henry Wood (born 1836) was an English railroad administrator. 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. In 1875, Wood became director of the railway.[1]
George Henry Wood of the Isle of Man Railway circa 1890
Wood was born in Slaithwaite, Yorkshire, England, around 1836.[2][3]
Wood was honoured by having the tenth steam locomotive named after him in 1905; this locomotive is still in service today. His grave is in the churchyard at Onchan on the island.
References
- "1898 Portraits". Isle of Man Examiner Journal. Retrieved 15 March 2009.
- 1861 Isle of Man Census
- 1881 Isle of Man Census
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