John Wise (Virginia politician)
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John Wise (before 1768 – 1812) was a Virginia politician. He represented Accomack County in the Virginia House of Delegates, and served as that body's Speaker from 1794 until 1799.[1]
Quick Facts Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates, Preceded by ...
John Wise | |
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Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates | |
In office 1794–1799 | |
Preceded by | Thomas Mathews |
Succeeded by | Larkin Smith |
Personal details | |
Born | Before 1768 Accomack County, Virginia |
Died | (1812-03-30)March 30, 1812 Accomack County, Virginia |
Spouses | Mary Henry
(m. 1788; died 1796)Sarah Corbin Cropper
(m. 1799) |
Children | Henry A. Wise |
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For his grandson, a U.S. representative, see John Sergeant Wise.