A Naval Biographical Dictionary/Wood, Arthur Wellington
WOOD. (Lieutenant, 1840.)
Arthur Wellington Wood is fourth son, by Lady Caroline, sister of the present Marquis of Londonderry, of Thos. Wood, Esq., of Littleton, co. Middlesex, Middleham Castle, co. York, and Gwernnevit, co. Brecon, a Magistrate for cos. Middlesex, Surrey, and Brecon, and Colonel of the East Middlesex Militia, who has represented Brecknockshire in Parliament since 1810. He is brother of Colonel Thos. Wood, of the Grenadier Guards, M.P. for co. Middlesex; of Alex. Wood, Esq., Commissioner of Emigrants; of David Wood, Esq., a Captain in the Horse Artillery; and of Robt. Wood, Esq., a Major in the Hussars.
This officer entered the Navy 14 Nov. 1828; passed his examination in 1835; and for his services on the coast of Syria and at the bombardment of St. Jean d’Acre was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant 4 Nov. 1840. He has since been on half-pay.