169-Abraham Wood

Discovering America Podcast by Terry Noorda

Mar 28, 202528:55Education

Who is Abraham Wood? In this episode we describe his life accomplishments making his way up the ladder from indentured servant to a major land owner, military and governmental leader in early Virginia. There are many fac...

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