Anson Rood

Anson Rood (September 23, 1827 – January 17, 1898) was an American businessman, farmer, and politician.

Born in Jericho, Vermont, Rood moved with his parents to Chicago, Illinois, in 1837, and then to Joliet, Illinois. In 1841, Rood moved to Wisconsin Territory. He served in the 38th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment during the American Civil War and was a quartermaster. Rood served on the Stevens Point, Wisconsin Common Council and was president of the council from 1850 to 1860. Rood served in the Wisconsin State Assembly in 1857 and 1862. In 1870, Rood moved to Randolph, Iowa to a farm and was President of the Nebraska City, Sidney and North Eastern Railroad. He died in Randolph, Iowa.^[1][2]

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