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John Wise 1721–1780 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Jul 1721

Birth Location: Arbuthnot Parish, Kincardineshire, Scotland

Death Date: Sep 1780

Death Location: English Prisoner of war ship Forbay, Charles Towne Harbor, South Carolina

Father: David (Wyse)

Mother: Jean Young

Spouse(s): Margaret Tait

Children(s): Henry Wise, Jacob Wise, William WISE

John Wise was born in 1721 in Arbuthnot Parish, Kincardineshire, Scotland, the child of David Wise Wyse And Jean Young. In 1780, John Wise resided in Turkey Creek and Savannah River, Ninety Six Distri. John Wise married Margaret Tait, and had children including Henry Wise, Jacob Wise, William Wise. John Wise passed away in 1780 in English Prisoner of war ship Forbay, Charles Towne Harbor, South Carolina.

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Biography

  • John Wise was born in 1721 in Arbuthnot Parish, Kincardineshire, Scotland, the child of David Wise Wyse And Jean Young.
  • In 1780, John Wise resided in Turkey Creek and Savannah River, Ninety Six Distri.
  • John Wise married Margaret Tait, and had children including Henry Wise, Jacob Wise, William Wise.
  • John Wise passed away in 1780 in English Prisoner of war ship Forbay, Charles Towne Harbor, South Carolina.

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John Wise's Ancestors

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John Wise
1721–1780
Birth Place: Arbuthnot Parish, Kincardineshire, Scotland
Parents
David Wise (Wyse)
1681–1724
Arbuthnot Parish, Kincardineshire, Scotland
Jean Young
1686–1724
Arbuthnot Parish, Kincardineshire, Scotland
Grandparents
George Wyse
1648–1685
Arbuthnot Parish, Kincardine, Scotland
Katheren Dollace
1639–1685
Arbuthnot Parish, Kincardine, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Alexande Wyse
1620–1651
Mart. Low
1620–1651
Katharene Wyse
1616–1680
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Wise's Descendants

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John Wise (25 Jul 1721–Sep 1780) m. Margaret Tait (Jun 1727–1808)
  1. 1. Henry Wise 1750–1822
    1. 1. Mary Hightower 1776–1858 m. Benjamin Hightower 1772–1823
      1. 1. Amy Hightower 1795–
    2. 2. John Wise 1780–1853 m. Elizabeth Glover 1775–1823 m. Elizabeth Glover 1790–
      1. 1. John (T) Wise 1807–1870 m. Francina (Ann (Siney)) Davis 1812–1870
        1. 1. William (H.) Wise 1834–1889 m. Caroline (Maria) Cox 1840–1922
        2. 2. Emma Wise 1837–1920
        3. 3. Eliz Wise 1839–
        4. 4. John (J) Wise 1845–
        5. 5. Peter Wise 1845–
        6. 6. Ella Wise 1848–
      2. 2. Sydney (Smith) Wise 1823–1875 m. Elizabeth (Ann) Wise 1823–
        1. 1. Preston (Brooks Wise) Sr 1857–1925
        2. 2. John Wise 1853–1933
        3. 3. Joseph (Clark) Wise 1848–1902
  2. 2. Jacob Wise 1753–1845
    1. 1. Harriet Wise 1793–1873
    2. 2. Archibald (C.) Wise 1807–
  3. 3. William WISE 1743–1816 m. Sarah (Margaret) Denmark 1757–1821

John Wise's Timeline

3 Records

1721
25 Jul 1721
Birth of John Wise in Arbuthnot Parish, Kincardineshire, Scotland
Arbuthnot Parish, Kincardineshire, Scotland
1780
1780
Age 59
John Wise resided here in Turkey Creek and Savannah River, Ninety Six District, South Carolina, United States
Turkey Creek and Savannah River, Ninety Six District, South Carolina, United States
1780
Sep 1780
Age 59
Death of John Wise in English Prisoner of war ship Forbay, Charles Towne Harbor, South Carolina
English Prisoner of war ship Forbay, Charles Towne Harbor, South Carolina

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Jul 1721
    Event Place: Arbuthnot Parish, Kincardineshire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1721
    Event Place: Virginia

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1780
    Event Place: Turkey Creek and Savannah River, Ninety Six District, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Census Reconstructed Records, Document: Jury Lists, 1783, Acts #1172 [at SC Archives]; Page Number: 5; Family Number: 197
    [2] U.S. Census Reconstructed Records, Document: Jury Lists, 1779, Acts #1123 [at SC Archives]; Page Number: 15; Family Number: 180

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Sep 1780
    Event Place: English Prisoner of war ship Forbay, Charles Towne Harbor, South Carolina

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