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Jessie Wise 1897–1972 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Nov 1897

Birth Location: Cedar, Van Buren, Iowa

Death Date: 9 January 1972

Death Location: Pleasant Grove, Des Moines County, Iowa, United States of America

Father: Charles Wise

Mother: Mahala Morris

Spouse(s): Frederick Smith

Children(s): William Smith, Marjorie Smith, Ruth Smith

The story of Jessie Wise began in 1897 in Cedar, Van Buren, Iowa. In 1900, Jessie Wise resided in Cedar, Van Buren, Iowa, USA. Jessie Wise married Frederick Norton Smith, and had children including Marjorie Jaunita Smith, Ruth Irene Smith, William Eugene Smith. Jessie Wise passed away in 1972 in Pleasant Grove, Des Moines County, Iowa, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Jessie Wise began in 1897 in Cedar, Van Buren, Iowa.
  • In 1900, Jessie Wise resided in Cedar, Van Buren, Iowa, USA.
  • Jessie Wise married Frederick Norton Smith, and had children including Marjorie Jaunita Smith, Ruth Irene Smith, William Eugene Smith.
  • Jessie Wise passed away in 1972 in Pleasant Grove, Des Moines County, Iowa, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Charles Wise
1858–1938
Birth Location: Lee County, Iowa, United States of America
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Mahala Morris
1855–1933
Birth Location: Stockport, Van Buren County, Iowa, United States of America
MM

Spouses(s)

Frederick Smith
1893–1973
Birth Location: Pleasant Grove, Des Moines County, Iowa, United States of America
FS

Children(s)

William Smith
1924–1999
Birth Location: Danville, Des Moines County, Iowa, United States of America
WS
Marjorie Smith
1917–1999
Birth Location: Stockport, Van Buren, Iowa, USA
MS
Ruth Smith
1919–
Birth Location: Iowa, United States
RS

Jessie Wise's Ancestors

Self
Jessie Wise
1897–1972
Birth Place: Cedar, Van Buren, Iowa
Parents
Charles Elias Wise
1858–1938
Lee County, Iowa, United States of America
Mahala (Margaret) Morris
1855–1933
Stockport, Van Buren County, Iowa, United States of America
Grandparents
William Wise
1827–1910
Julletoun
Cornelia Wise
1831–
Ohio
William (Cummins) Morris
1825–1900
Harlan County, Kentucky, United States of America
Sarah (Jane) Evans
1830–1872
Clark County, Kentucky, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Henry Morris
1796–1871
Jane Mark
1796–1871
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Morris
1745–1845
Mary Fischer
1780–1841
Samuel Mark
1765–1845
Elizabeth Denny
1767–1809

Jessie Wise's Descendants

1.
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Jessie Wise (17 Nov 1897–9 January 1972) m. Frederick (Norton) Smith (27 November 1893–19 February 1973)
  1. 1. William (Eugene) Smith 1924–1999
  2. 2. Marjorie (Jaunita) Smith 1917–1999
  3. 3. Ruth (Irene) Smith 1919–

Jessie Wise's Timeline

11 Records

1897
16 November 1897
Birth of Jessie Wise in Stockport, Van Buren County, Iowa, United States of America
Stockport, Van Buren County, Iowa, United States of America
1897
17 Nov 1897
Birth of Jessie Wise in Cedar, Van Buren, Iowa
Cedar, Van Buren, Iowa
1900
1900
Age 3
Jessie Wise resided here in Cedar, Van Buren, Iowa, USA
Cedar, Van Buren, Iowa, USA
1905
1905
Age 8
Jessie Wise resided here in Van Buren, Iowa, United States
Van Buren, Iowa, United States
1910
1910
Age 13
Jessie Wise resided here in Union, Van Buren, Iowa, USA
Union, Van Buren, Iowa, USA
1920
1920
Age 23
Jessie Wise resided here in Marion, Lee, Iowa, USA
Marion, Lee, Iowa, USA
1925
1 Jan 1925
Age 28
Jessie Wise resided here in Baltimore, Henry, Iowa, USA
Baltimore, Henry, Iowa, USA
1930
1930
Age 33
Jessie Wise resided here in Pleasant Ridge, Lee, Iowa, USA
Pleasant Ridge, Lee, Iowa, USA
1935
1935
Age 38
Jessie Wise resided here in Middletown, Des Moines, Iowa
Middletown, Des Moines, Iowa
1940
1940
Age 43
Jessie Wise resided here in Middletown, Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Middletown, Des Moines, Iowa, USA
1972
9 January 1972
Age 75
Death of Jessie Wise in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa, United States of America
Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 November 1897
    Event Place: Stockport, Van Buren County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, State Census Collection
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Middletown, Des Moines, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01156; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 29-23
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Marion, Lee, Iowa; Roll: T625_499; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 88
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pleasant Ridge, Lee, Iowa; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0031
    [5] Iowa, Marriage Records, Iowa Department of Public Health; Des Moines, Iowa
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Iowa State Census
    [8] Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; DGS: 101715039

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Nov 1897
    Event Place: Cedar, Van Buren, Iowa
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, Births and Christenings Index
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cedar, Van Buren, Iowa; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0092
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Union, Van Buren, Iowa; Roll: T624_425; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0113; FHL microfilm: 1374438

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Cedar, Van Buren, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cedar, Van Buren, Iowa; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0092

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Van Buren, Iowa, United States
    Record Source: Iowa State Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Union, Van Buren, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Union, Van Buren, Iowa; Roll: T624_425; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0113; FHL microfilm: 1374438

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Marion, Lee, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Marion, Lee, Iowa; Roll: T625_499; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 88

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1925
    Event Place: Baltimore, Henry, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Pleasant Ridge, Lee, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pleasant Ridge, Lee, Iowa; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0031

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Middletown, Des Moines, Iowa
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Middletown, Des Moines, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01156; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 29-23

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Middletown, Des Moines, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Middletown, Des Moines, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01156; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 29-23

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 January 1972
    Event Place: Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pleasant Grove, Des Moines County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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