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From the Janesville Gazette, April 27, 1903

Volney Wood

The death of Volney Wood removes from Johnstown one of our noblest and most honored and useful citizens. While engaged in his daily work he was, suddenly stricken down. In the morning he ate his breakfast with the family and was in his usual health. At eight o'clock he suffered a stroke of apoplext from which he did not rally, dying three hours later.

Mr. wood was born in Pennsylvania 73 years ago. At the age of 10 years he removed with his parents to the state of Wisconsin, locating at Milton. Afterwards removing to Johnstown where he lived until the time of his death, Aug. 23, 1849 he was united in marriage to Miss Catharine Louisa Austin who survives him. To them were born five girls and one boy. Volney Grant, the only son, died in 1891 and Mrs. Dr. Cary of Whitewater, who died in 1899. Four daughters still live, Mrs. E. Carter of Johnstown, Mrs. E. P. Keith of Algona, Ia., Mrs. David Zuill of Whitewater and Miss Evaline who is still at home.

Mr. Wood was a member of the Rock Prairie United Presbyterian church. He had also been identified with the public affairs of the community for many years. For 20 years he was secretary of the Johnstown Insurance society and also served as assessor for twenty years. He was honorable in all his dealings and was universally respected and loved. He led a quiet beautiful christian life such as commended his religion to all who knew him.

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