George Bacon Wood

1797–1879 (age 82)

Physician

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About George Bacon Wood

George Bacon Wood (1797–1879) lived to age 82. They were a physician. Born in Greenwich, they died in Arch Street. They are buried at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Pennsylvania.

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