Historedia
Person

Fernando Wood

Events
2
Episodes
4
Years
1858–1863

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Fernando Wood, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. William M. Tweed begins his tenure at Tammany Hall

    1858

    Role: Predecessor as Grand Sachem

    1. 1858 · Tammany HallTweed Succession to Grand Sachem

      William M. Tweed succeeded Fernando Wood as grand sachem of Tammany Hall in 1858, following Wood's departure from the organization.

    2. 1858 · New York CountyAppointment to Board of Supervisors

      Tweed was appointed to the New York County Board of Supervisors in 1858, which became his first vehicle for large-scale graft.

  2. New York City draft riots begin

    1863

    Role: Mayor of New York City

    1. 1863-07-13 · Third Avenue and 47th StreetAttack on Provost Marshal Office

      A crowd led by volunteer firemen attacked the assistant Ninth District provost marshal’s office where the draft was taking place.

    2. 1863-07-13 to 1863-07-16 · Lower ManhattanViolence Against African Americans

      Mobs attacked and killed numerous black civilians, destroying their homes and businesses during the riots.

Sources

  1. Tammany Hall Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
  2. New York City draft riots Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14