William P. Wood (March 11, 1820 – March 20, 1903) was the first Director of the United States Secret Service.
He was sworn in on July 5, 1865 by Secretary of the Treasury Hugh McCulloch. He then headed the newly formed Secret Service for four years until he resigned in 1869. Wood was a veteran of the Mexican-American War and was once Keeper of the Capital Prison. He was considered the best in battling financial crime, and within a year of its fou...
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Date of birth:
- Mar 11, 1820
Date of death:
- Mar 20, 1903 (age 83 years)
