SAR Commemorates Rev. Henry Wood

The life of Reverend Henry Wood, Revolutionary War Patriot and colonial Methodist minister, was celebrated recently in Greer, SC.

Wood served in the Third Division of North Carolina Militia under Colonel Herbert Hayes and participated numerous engagements including the Battle of Guildford Courthouse.

James H. Wood, his 4th great grandson, and Member of the Mecklenburg Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, was there to greet the many guests who came to mark his ancestors grave.

After the war, Wood moved to Spartanburg County, SC and is credited with starting the Methodist meeting house now known as Woods Chapel UMC.

The remains of Rev. Wood were moved in 1924 from a family cemetery to the church he founded.

A combined Color Guard with units from North and South Carolina saluted the service of Rev. Wood as wreaths from various lineage societies were presented.

A Grave Marker provided by the Mecklenburg Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution now indicates the service of this dedicated patriot.