In the book, Texas Sheriffs by Sammy Tise,
pub. 1989, copies of which are located both in the Longview Public Library
and the Tyler Public Library state that David was elected Sheriff of Rusk
County on February 20, 1847, serving until August 7, 1848.
The District Court Minutes exist for Rusk County. At the beginning of
each term, the minutes list the name of the Judge, District Attorney,
District Clerk and Sheriff. I used this source for including David Wood
in the list of Rusk County Sheriffs that I compiled for the 1992 Rusk
County History Book. (info by John Dulan)
SHERIFFS OF RUSK COUNTY
1843-present