John Henry
WOOD
Parents & Family of John Henry WOOD
Explore parents, grandparents, spouses, children, and the family connections surrounding John Henry WOOD.
Born: 18 February 1765 in Boston, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
John Henry married Zerviah WOODBURY 26 April 1792 in Royalston, Massachusetts, USA . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Zerviah WOODBURY was born 25 May 1771 in Royalston, Massachusetts, USA. Zerviah died 13 March 1844
John Henry WOOD died abt. 1836
Details of the family tree of John appear below.
Spouse & Children of John Henry WOOD
Zerviah WOODBURYMarriage date: 26 April 1792
Marriage place: Royalston, Massachusetts, USA
Children of John Henry WOOD and Zerviah WOODBURY
Add a life event, census record, military record, obituary, achievement, or photograph for John Henry WOOD.
Life & Records
Photos, life events, and historical records for John Henry WOOD.
Postcards and Memories of Boston, Massachusetts, USA (East, North, South) (Allston) (Readville) (Roslindale)
Records about John Henry WOOD and family appear alongside historical events from the same years. Each item is labeled so you can quickly tell family records from historical context.
Birth — 176518 February 1765
Boston, Province of Massachusetts Bay
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1792 Marriage / PartnerJohn Henry WOOD and Zerviah WOODBURY 26 April 1792, Royalston, Massachusetts, USA
He was 27 years old.
1801 Birth of ChildMary WOOD was born 2 October 1801, Royalston, Massachusetts, USA
John Henry was 36 years old.
Record added: 2/12/2026 10:12:11 PM
Last updated: 2/12/2026 10:12:57 PM
Explore John Henry WOOD's Family & History
View charts and other tools for this ancestor and family.
The name 'Massachusetts' originates with native Americans in the Massachusetts Bay area (from the language of the Algonquian nation). The name translates roughly as 'at or about the great hill.' (statesymbolsusa.org)1620 - 1627 - Plymouth Colony, New England
1628 - 1686 - Massachusetts Bay Colony
1686 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1689 - 1692 - Massachusetts Bay Colony
1692 - 1775 - Province of Massachusetts Bay
1776 - 1788 - Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
February 6, 1788 - Massachusetts becomes 6th U.S. state
Explore John Henry WOOD's Birthplace
Explore the birthplace and related genealogy.
Not the ancestor you were looking for?
Search for another person or explore genealogy by place.
Search for a Person by Name
Enter as much of the name as you know.
Search by Place
Continue Researching John Wood
Search other genealogy websites using this ancestor's known name, dates, and places.
Sign in to open targeted searches for this ancestor on Find a Grave, FamilySearch, and other collections.
New to GreenerPasture? Joining is free.Gifts & Resources Related to Boston, Massachusetts
Explore local-history books, genealogy resources, and gifts connected with this ancestor's birthplace and family-history research.
Genealogy Gifts from Our Shop
Browse a few family-history favorites, or visit the shop to see the full collection.
Questions, Corrections & New Information
Ask a question or share a correction, source, or new detail about John Henry WOOD.
When possible, include names, dates, places, and sources so the information is easier to verify.