Anson Rood
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Preceded bySolon Pierce
Succeeded byGeorge Allen Neeves (Adams–Wood)
Preceded byOtis B. Lapham
Succeeded byRevel K. Fay
Anson Rood | |
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| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Adams district | |
| In office January 2, 1871 – January 1, 1872 | |
| Preceded by | Solon Pierce |
| Succeeded by | George Allen Neeves (Adams–Wood) |
| In office January 4, 1864 – March 16, 1864 | |
| Preceded by | Otis B. Lapham |
| Succeeded by | Revel K. Fay |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Marathon–Portage–Wood district | |
| In office January 5, 1857 – January 4, 1858 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Wood (Marathon–Portage) |
| Succeeded by | Burton Millard |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 23, 1827 Vermont, U.S. |
| Died | January 17, 1898 (aged 70) Randolph, Iowa, U.S. |
| Resting place | Randolph Cemetery, Randolph, Iowa |
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| Spouse | Clarissa Allen Sylvester (died 1901) |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Volunteers Union Army |
| Years of service | 1864–1865 |
| Rank | Captain, USV |
| Unit | 38th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Anson Rood (September 23, 1827 – January 17, 1898) was an American businessman, farmer, Republican politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He served three non-consecutive terms in the Wisconsin State Assembly between 1857 and 1872.
