Shaver, F. A., Arthur P. Rose, R. F. Steele, and A. E. Adams, compilers. "An Illustrated History of Central Oregon." ("Embracing Wasco, Sherman, Gilliam, Wheeler, Crook, Lake, & Klamath Counties") Spokane, WA: Western Historical Publishing Co., 1905. p. 794. JAMES WOOD the postmaster at Ashwood, who is also one of the early pioneers of Crook county, is to be mentioned as a leading citizen and a stanch business man. He is now occupied in mining and stock raising. His birth occurred in Nebraska, on May 22, 1862. His father, W. T. Wood, is mentioned elsewhere in this work. Our subject was taken by the family from Nebraska to California when quite young. In 1875, they journeyed on to the Willamette valley and then he came to Ashwood. In 1880, he took a band of stock east and has driven cattle across the plains. He engaged in sheep and cattle raising, in 1886, and still continues handling cattle. In his labors, he has gained a good success, having displayed both energy, and skill. In 1889, he began to work on the Red Jacket mines, which are now owned by the Red Jacket Mining Company and since that time, has been more or less engaged with mining. He discovered the Dexter and Red Jacket mines and has spent a good many thousand dollars in developing these properties. At present, he is general manager of the properties mentioned. On the Oregon King they have a large quantity of ore blocked out. In addition to this, Mr. Wood owns a half interest in the Ashwood mines and owing to his industry and push, the mining interests of this section have been brought to the notice of the public and steps are being taken to make producers of these properties. In the spring of 1899, Mr. Wood laid out the townsite of Ashwood and still owns the principal portion of the same. At the establishment of the Ashwood postoffice, he was appointed postmaster and has held the office since to satisfaction of all. On March 8, 1902, Mr. Wood married Ada Belle Rush, the daughter of Samuel Rush, who is mentioned in another portion of this work. Two children have been born to this union, Floyd and Bessie Mr. Wood is a member of the Masons and in politics, he is a Republican. He is looked up to and respected by all and readily holds this position, owing to his sagacity and his stanch principles. ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in November 2011 by Diana Smith. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.