Sorry that was not what I was implying:
on the 1880 census this was the
only other WOOD family living in Carter County, MO
It is possible John was the father of Edith...
you would have to do further research.....
Good luck in your search


1880 census
Name: Eliza H. Wood
Age: 58
Marital Status: Widowed
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1822
Birthplace: Kentucky
Relation to Head of Household: Mother
Father's birthplace: Virginia
Mother's birthplace: Kentucky

Name: John M. Wood
Age: 25 single
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1855
Birthplace: Arkansas
Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
Father's birthplace: Missouri
Mother's Name: Eliza H. WOOD
Mother's birthplace: Kentucky

Name: Ailcy A. Wood
Age: 22
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1858
Birthplace: Arkansas
Relation to Head of Household: Sister [his sister]
Father's birthplace: Missouri
Mother's Name: Eliza H. WOOD
Mother's birthplace: Kentucky
Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Johnson, Carter, Missouri; Roll T9_679; Family History Film: 1254679; Page: 599.1000; Enumeration District: 39; Image: 0440