John Hood (c.1817 – 22 November 1877) was an Australian chemist and politician, member of the Victorian Legislative Council, and later, the Victorian Legislative Assembly. Early life Hood was born in County Antrim, Ireland, the son of James Hood, a farmer, and Margaret, nee O'Neill. Early career In June 1840, Hood arrived in Melbourne and joined the firm of Robert Wilson & Company around 1841, later becoming head of the firm. Political career On the inauguration of the constitution in 1856 Hood was returned to the Upper House for the Central province until resigning in September 1859. Hood then successfully stood for the Victorian Legislative Assembly seat of Belfast. Family Hood was father of Sir Joseph Henry Hood (1846–1922), puisne judge of the Supreme Court of Victoria, and grandfather of violinist Florence Hood (1880–1968). References 1817 births 1877 deaths Members of the Victorian Legislative Council People from County Antrim Irish emigrants to colonial Australia 19th-century Australian politicians Australian chemists Irish chemists