Clansfolk of Clan Wood
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Alexander Wood, known as `Lang Sandy', was the first man in Edinburgh to
carry an umbrella. He was highly renowned in Edinburgh in the 1800s as
an outstanding surgeon.
Tenants of Clan Douglas in East Lothian included Ade Wood and Rogers
Wode.
In the early 1500s, Sir Andrew Wood defended the Firth of Forth against
English vessels intent on raiding the area. A renowned naval commander,
Sir Andrew Wood was born in Largo.
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