James Walker Hood

Biography

James Walker Hood lived from 1831 to 1918, making him a witness to nearly nine decades of American history, from the antebellum period through World War I. His long life spanned some of the most transformative years in the nation's history, and he carried within his experience the memory of a changing America.

Hood's longevity allowed him to see the nation through the Civil War, Reconstruction, industrialization, and into the modern era. Though specific details of his life may be limited in the historical record, his presence through these years marks him as part of the broader American narrative, and he is honored at Brookside Cemetery.