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George C Wise 1857–1923 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Aug 1857

Birth Location: Greene, Pennsylvania, United States

Death Date: 1923

Death Location: Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Alfred Wise

Mother: Serena Cox

Spouse(s): Elliza Wise

Children(s): Barney Wise, Nellie Wise, John Wise, Eva Wise, Edith Wise, Lemon Wise

George C Wise was born in 1857 in Greene, Pennsylvania, United States, the child of Alfred Jackson Wise And Serena Jane Cox. In 1860, George C Wise resided in Gilmore, Jollytown, Greene, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1870, George C Wise resided in Gilmore, Waynesburg, Greene, Pennsylvania, USA. George C Wise married Elliza Ellen Taylor Wise, and had children including Barney Melvin Wise, Edith N Wise, Eva A Wise, John M Wise, Lemon Wise, Nellie Rossia Wise. George C Wise passed away in 1923 in Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • George C Wise was born in 1857 in Greene, Pennsylvania, United States, the child of Alfred Jackson Wise And Serena Jane Cox.
  • In 1860, George C Wise resided in Gilmore, Jollytown, Greene, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1870, George C Wise resided in Gilmore, Waynesburg, Greene, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • George C Wise married Elliza Ellen Taylor Wise, and had children including Barney Melvin Wise, Edith N Wise, Eva A Wise, John M Wise, Lemon Wise, Nellie Rossia Wise.
  • George C Wise passed away in 1923 in Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

George Wise's Ancestors

Self
George Wise
1857–1923
Birth Place: Greene, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
Alfred Jackson Wise
1837–1890
Greene, Greene, Pennsylvania, USA
Serena (Jane) Cox
1834–1880
Greene, Greene, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
John Wise
1810–1874
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Mary (Ann) Roberts
1813–1870
Dunkard, Greene, Pennsylvania, United States
John (Isham) COX
1794–1861
Winchester, Frederick County, Virginia
Great-Grandparents
*Robert ^
1766–1830
*Elizabeth ^
1779–1862
Mary Baldwin
1771–1838
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Nancy Crowe
1747–1849

George Wise's Descendants

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George (C) Wise (Aug 1857–1923) m. Elliza (Ellen Taylor) Wise (10 Aug 1853–10 May 1936)
  1. 1. Barney (Melvin) Wise 1908–1978 m. Ruth (A) Bopp 1913–
    1. 1. Charles Wise 1927–1996 m. Margaret (Ann (Peggy)) Maglee 1931–2006
      1. 1. Mark Wise 1950–1981
  2. 2. Nellie (Rossia) Wise 1900–
  3. 3. John (M) Wise 1902–
  4. 4. Eva (A) Wise 1890–
  5. 5. Edith (N) Wise 1907–1960 m. Everett Buchanan 1896–1973
  6. 6. Lemon Wise 1888–1960

George Wise's Timeline

9 Records

1857
Aug 1857
Birth of George C Wise in Greene, Pennsylvania, United States
Greene, Pennsylvania, United States
1860
1860
Age 3
George C Wise resided here in Gilmore, Jollytown, Greene, Pennsylvania, USA
Gilmore, Jollytown, Greene, Pennsylvania, USA
1870
1870
Age 13
George C Wise resided here in Gilmore, Waynesburg, Greene, Pennsylvania, USA
Gilmore, Waynesburg, Greene, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 23
George C Wise resided here in Gilmore, Greene, Pennsylvania, USA
Gilmore, Greene, Pennsylvania, USA
1887
13 Aug 1887
Age 30
George C Wise was married in Greene, Pennsylvania
Greene, Pennsylvania
1900
1900
Age 43
George C Wise resided here in Gilmore, Greene, Pennsylvania, USA
Gilmore, Greene, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 53
George C Wise resided here in East Finley, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
East Finley, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
1915
1915
Age 58
George C Wise resided here in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
1923
1923
Age 66
Death of George C Wise in Canton Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Canton Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Aug 1857
    Event Place: Greene, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925, State Historical Society of Iowa (Via Heritage Quest); Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 As Well Various Special Censuses From 1836-1897
    [2] Pennsylvania, U.S., Marriage Registers
    [3] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 025501-028500
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Gilmore, Greene, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1133; Page: 215a; Enumeration District: 072
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Gilmore, Greene, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1348; Page: 243A
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Gilmore, Greene, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1413; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0085
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Gilmore, Greene, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1114; Page: 449; Family History Library
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: East Finley, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1426; Page: 8a; Enumeration District: 0196; FHL microfilm: 1375439
    [9] Pennsylvania, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1906-1914, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Birth Certificates, 1906-1913; Box Number: 24; Certificate Number Range: 067501-070350
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] Pennsylvania, U.S., Marriages

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 13 Aug 1887
    Event Place: Greene, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Marriage Registers

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Gilmore, Jollytown, Greene, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Gilmore, Greene, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1114; Page: 449; Family History Library

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Gilmore, Waynesburg, Greene, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Gilmore, Greene, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1348; Page: 243A

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Gilmore, Greene, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Gilmore, Greene, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1133; Page: 215a; Enumeration District: 072

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Gilmore, Greene, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Gilmore, Greene, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1413; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0085

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: East Finley, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: East Finley, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1426; Page: 8a; Enumeration District: 0196; FHL microfilm: 1375439

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1915
    Event Place: Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925, State Historical Society of Iowa (Via Heritage Quest); Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 As Well Various Special Censuses From 1836-1897

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Jollytown
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Marriage Registers

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1923
    Event Place: Canton Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 025501-028500
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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