John Wood was the first settler of the area that would become Quincy, Illinois. He founded the city of Quincy. Woodland Cemetery itself was founded by John Wood, on his own land, and was therefore named for him.
John Wood was the first settler of the area that would become Quincy, Illinois. He founded the city of Quincy. Woodland Cemetery itself was founded by John Wood, on his own land, and was therefore named for him.