Eleazer Derby Wood (1783 - September 17, 1814) was an American Army officer in the War of 1812. Wood was born in New York City. He graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1806. He built Fort Meigs in Ohio as well as other fortifications. Woods was killed during the fighting around Fort Erie, Ontario during the War of 1812. He was the namesake of Fort Wood on Bedloe's Island in New York Harbor on which the Statue of Liberty was built. Wikipedia
Eleazer Wood WOOD, Eleazer Derby, soldier, born in New York city in 1783 ; died near Fort Erie, Upper Canada, 17 September, 1814. www.famousamericans.net/eleazerwood
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