William P. Wood
William P. Wood | |
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Sketch of Wood in 1911 publication | |
| 1st Chief of the United States Secret Service | |
| In office July 5, 1865 – 1869 | |
| President | Andrew Johnson |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Hiram C. Whitley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 11, 1820 Alexandria, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | March 20, 1903 (aged 83) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Resting place | Congressional Cemetery Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Political party | Whig Know-Nothing Party |
| Spouse |
Harriet Elizabeth Smith
(m. 1849; died 1899) |
| Children | 6 |
| Occupation |
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| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1847–1848 |
| Unit | 3rd Regular Cavalry |
| Battles/wars | |
William P. Wood (March 11, 1820 – March 20, 1903) was a soldier in the United States Army during the Mexican–American War. He was the first chief of the United States Secret Service.