The Wood families (James and Robert) all came from the York District, South Carolina. Their father was Aaron Wood a Revolutionary War soldier who died in York District, South Carolina. Achsah Wood married Harvey A. Wallace in South Carolina, she was James and Robert's sister. Duncan A. McCallum was married to Harvey A Wallace's sister. Lieut. Duncan A. McCallum and Capt. Harvey A. Wallace were members of Co "H" 19th Regt. Texas Infantry. They were brother-in-laws and mess mates at Camp Nelson.