William W. Wood
William W. Wood | |
|---|---|
| Chief of the Bureau of Steam Engineering | |
| In office March 31, 1873 – March 3, 1877 | |
| Preceded by | James Wilson King |
| Succeeded by | William Henry Shock |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Willis Wiley Wood May 30, 1818 Wake County, North Carolina |
| Died | August 31, 1882 (aged 64) off Point Lookout, Maryland |
| Resting place | Oak Hill Cemetery Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Spouse | Fanny Henderson |
| Children | 8 |
| Signature | |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1845–1880 |
| Rank | Engineer-in-chief |
| Conflict | American Civil War |
William Willis Wiley Wood (May 30, 1818 – August 31, 1882) was an engineer of the United States Navy, who served as Engineer-in-Chief of the Bureau of Steam Engineering from 1873 until 1877.