Fenner Wood, son of Captain John (2) and Roba (Smith) Wood, was born in Burrillville, January 1, 1798, and inherited the farm of his father, where he engaged in agricultural pursuits until failing health made it imperative that he retire. He died February 11, 1876, and was buried in Pascoag Cemetery. Fenner Wood was widely known and eminently respected in Burrillville, and for many years took an active part in local affairs. On July 7, 1821, he married (first) Sarah Arnold, who was born October 1, 1801, and died January 14, 1822. On November 9, 1826, he married (second) Sarah Sayles, who was born March 27, 1801, and died September 28, 1880, daughter of Elisha and Lydia (Angell) Sayles. Fenner and Sarah (Sayles) Wood were the parents of the following children: 1. Lorenzo, born April 27, 1828, died Aug. 20 of that year. 2. Mary Ann Frances, born June 6, 1829, died June 19, 1829. 3. Francis Marion, born Dec. 11, 1831, a resident of Graniteville; for many years Mr. Wood was active in public life, and for four years was a member of the Rhode Island Legislature. 4. Manning