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BIO: JOHN P. WISE, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Joe Patterson OCRed by Judy Banja Copyright 2004. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/cumberland/ _____________________________________________________________ >From Biographical Annals of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, Chicago: The Genealogical Publishing Co., 1905, pages 545-546 _____________________________________________________________ NOTE: Use this web address to access other bios: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/cumberland/zeamer/ JOHN P. WISE, one of the much respected citizens and substantial farmers of West Pennsboro township, was born in Cumberland county, a son of John Wise. Jacob Wise, grandfather of John P. Wise, was born in Virginia, and came to Cumberland county in young manhood. After a residence of ten years he went to Ohio, and died in the city of Dayton. His children were: Mollie died in Dickinson township, Cumberland county; Annie died in Illinois; John; and Joseph, Rebecca, Hannah, Susan and Hettie, all of whom died in Ohio. John Wise, son of Jacob, was born in Cumberland county, and followed an agricultural life in Dickinson township, and later in Pennsboro township. He married Rebecca Goodhart, and they had a family of three children, viz: Harriet A., born in Penn township, married Peter Hess, of Cumberland county, who died in Ohio, and she has since resided with our subject in West Pennsboro township; Jacob, born in 1832, died in West Pennsboro township, at the age of nineteen years; and our subject, the youngest of the family. John P. Wise received his education in Penn and West Pennsboro townships. At the age of twenty years he embarked in a mercantile business in Penn township, and 546 CUMBERLAND COUNTY. three years later he was drafted into the army for service in the Civil war. He entered Company F, 158th Regiment, under Capt. Diehl, as a private, and was promoted to be sergeant. After being stationed six months at Newbern, N. C., the regiment was ordered to Washington. During the battle of Gettysburg, Mr. Wise was on guard duty along the river. In 1863 he was mustered out of the service at Chambersburg, and returned to Cumberland county. He accepted a clerkship in a store at Newville, where he continued twelve years, when he bought the old Heffleboro farm, consisting of 100 acres of good land. Here he has engaged in farming ever since his widowed sister came to live with him. He never married. He and sister reared a girl named Katie Steel, who grew to amiable young womanhood with them and married John Trego, and they now have one son, Melvin Wise, and reside in West Pennsboro township. Mr. Wise is a Republican and has taken a very lively interest in political matters in his section. He served on the jury commission of Cumberland county for three years, has been school director, and has been offered all, and served in, a number of other local offices. Both Mr. Wise and sister are members of the United Presbyterian Church of Newville, in which he has been a trustee for fifteen years. He is also superintendent of the Sunday-school. A life of integrity and devotion to duty has made him a most highly considered citizen of this community and he numbers his friends by the number of his acquaintances. ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

BIO: JOHN P. WISE, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Joe Patterson OCRed by Judy Banja Copyright 2004. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/cumberland/ _____________________________________________________________ >From Biographical Annals of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, Chicago: The Genealogical Publishing Co., 1905, pages 545-546 _____________________________________________________________ NOTE: Use this web address to access other bios: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/cumberland/zeamer/ JOHN P. WISE, one of the much respected citizens and substantial farmers of West Pennsboro township, was born in Cumberland county, a son of John Wise. Jacob Wise, grandfather of John P. Wise, was born in Virginia, and came to Cumberland county in young manhood. After a residence of ten years he went to Ohio, and died in the city of Dayton. His children were: Mollie died in Dickinson township, Cumberland county; Annie died in Illinois; John; and Joseph, Rebecca, Hannah, Susan and Hettie, all of whom died in Ohio. John Wise, son of Jacob, was born in Cumberland county, and followed an agricultural life in Dickinson township, and later in Pennsboro township. He married Rebecca Goodhart, and they had a family of three children, viz: Harriet A., born in Penn township, married Peter Hess, of Cumberland county, who died in Ohio, and she has since resided with our subject in West Pennsboro township; Jacob, born in 1832, died in West Pennsboro township, at the age of nineteen years; and our subject, the youngest of the family. John P. Wise received his education in Penn and West Pennsboro townships. At the age of twenty years he embarked in a mercantile business in Penn township, and 546 CUMBERLAND COUNTY. three years later he was drafted into the army for service in the Civil war. He entered Company F, 158th Regiment, under Capt. Diehl, as a private, and was promoted to be sergeant. After being stationed six months at Newbern, N. C., the regiment was ordered to Washington. During the battle of Gettysburg, Mr. Wise was on guard duty along the river. In 1863 he was mustered out of the service at Chambersburg, and returned to Cumberland county. He accepted a clerkship in a store at Newville, where he continued twelve years, when he bought the old Heffleboro farm, consisting of 100 acres of good land. Here he has engaged in farming ever since his widowed sister came to live with him. He never married. He and sister reared a girl named Katie Steel, who grew to amiable young womanhood with them and married John Trego, and they now have one son, Melvin Wise, and reside in West Pennsboro township. Mr. Wise is a Republican and has taken a very lively interest in political matters in his section. He served on the jury commission of Cumberland county for three years, has been school director, and has been offered all, and served in, a number of other local offices. Both Mr. Wise and sister are members of the United Presbyterian Church of Newville, in which he has been a trustee for fifteen years. He is also superintendent of the Sunday-school. A life of integrity and devotion to duty has made him a most highly considered citizen of this community and he numbers his friends by the number of his acquaintances. ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

It is not JACOB P. WISEM...............it is just JACOB P. WISE, SORRY ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

BIO: JACOB E. WISE, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Joe Patterson OCRed by Judy Banja Copyright 2004. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/cumberland/ _____________________________________________________________ >From Biographical Annals of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, Chicago: The Genealogical Publishing Co., 1905, pages 371-372 _____________________________________________________________ NOTE: Use this web address to access other bios: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/cumberland/zeamer/ JACOB E. WISE, of Boiling Springs; Cumberland county, is one of the representative citizens of this county, and comes of good old German stock. Frederick Wise was the first of the family to locate in Cumberland county, and is the first of whom there is any definite knowledge. His parents were of German birth, but it is not known whether they came to America or not. He located at South Middleton, Cumberland county, Pa., and became the owner of considerable real estate, upon which he lived and reared his family, becoming one of the good, sturdy citizens of his day. He was recognized and admired for his sterling qualities, and his close adherence to law and order. The rules which governed his life were made to apply to his children, and they grew up honorable men and women. He lived to an advanced age, and was CUMBERLAND COUNTY. 371 a stanch believer in the principles of true Democracy, casting his vote for the candidates of the Democratic party. In religious matters he was a consistent member of the Lutheran Church. He was united in marriage with a widow, Mrs. Salander, who had two sons, Daniel and John Salander. She bore her second husband the following children: Eliza, who died unmarried; Catherine, who married William Morrison, of Cumberland county; Jacob, the father of Jacob E.; Frederick, who was a farmer of Cumberland county; Ann, who became the wife of David Zeigeler, of Cumberland county; Susan, who died unmarried; Henry, who was a farmer of Cumberland county; and Margaret, who married Frederick Ryder, of Cumberland county. Jacob Wise was born and reared in Cumberland county, and there spent his life, passing the greater portion of it in South Middleton. His death occurred in 1899, when he was eighty-six years of age. He was a man of diversified occupations and accomplishments, for he could turn his hand to almost anything, and he was a natural-born mechanic. This faculty has descended to his sons. He was a farmer of considerable importance, owning a good farm, but in later life carried on his operations upon a smaller scale. In his private life he was a devout Christian gentleman, and early in life connected himself with the Lutheran Church, but in 1855 he united with the United Brethren Church, as it was more convenient to attend the services of that denomination. In that organization he became one of the most active workers, and held the office of trustee, serving also as steward and class-leader, discharging the duties pertaining to these various positions with a conscientious zeal which made him a recognized leader in church circles. He was also a very liberalcontributor of material aid, and his loss was long felt in the church after he had passed to his reward. Politically, he was a Democrat, filled the offices of tax collector and supervisor, and was recognized by the community as one of the solid men of the county. Jacob Wise married Miss Sophia Zeigler, a daughter of Philip Zeigler, of Cumberland county, a very prominent man in this locality some years ago. Mrs. Wise is still living. She was born in Cumberland county March 15, 1813, being at this writing, well along in her ninety-second year. Nine children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Wise (1) Sarah E. became the wife of Henry Burn, a traveling salesman for a grocery house, and resides at Harrisburg, Pa., where Mr. Burn was formerly in the grocery business. Previous to that he was a school teacher and carpenter. Three children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Burn, Ida May, who is the wife of De Witt Fry; Emma S., widow of George Zimmerman, of Harrisburg; and Carrie E., who died at the age of seven years. Mr. Burn served in the Civil war, in Company A, 209th Regiment, P. V. I., as sergeant major, under Capt. John B. Landis. He first enlisted in 1864, was out nine months, and again enlisted toward the close of the war. He originally entered the service as a teamster, and later was a wheelwright. He is now a member of G. A. R. Post No. 58, at Harrisburg, Pa. (2) One daughter died in infancy. (3) Charles F. is a mechanic of Boiling Springs. (4) A son died in infancy. (5) Jacob E. is mentioned at length further on. (6) Amanda S., is the widow of C. R. Lutz, of Boiling Springs, who died in 1900, his widow and their only child, Clarence, residing at Boiling Springs. Mr. Lutz was a butcher. He was a soldier in the Civil war, enlisting twice, first for six months, June 24, 1863, and was mustered 372 CUMBERLAND COUNTY. out as a corporal in January, 1864, having served in Company D, 20th Pa. Cavalry. He then re-enlisted in Company A, 29th P. V. I., under Capt. Landis, for nine months. (7) John F. resides at Littleton, N. C., where he engages in farming. His first marriage was to Clara Day, by whom he had no children, and his second wife was Clara K. Gleine, by whom he has two daughters, Nettie E. and Sarah S. (8) George H. resides at Mt. Holly Springs, where he is a machinist. (9) Alfred Z., a resident of Portsmouth, Va., married Miss Lena Gensler, and they have a son, Howard G. Jacob E. Wise was born Feb. 11, 1844, on his father's farm at Boiling Springs, and was educated in the common schools of his neighborhood. In 1867 he married Miss Martha J. Myers, a daughter of Nicholas A. Myers, and one son has been born to them, Albert M., a tinner by trade, who is one of the leading stove dealers of Boiling Springs, doing a general business in tinning, roofing, etc. He is one of the live, ambitious business men of the town, and his volume of trade is annually increasing. In October, 1891, Albert M. Wise married Miss Minnie E. Dutrey, daughter of George and Mary (Shaffer) Dutrey, and one child has been born of this marriage, De Witt Dutrey Wise. Jacob E. Wise is one of the representative citizens of Cumberland county, a strong exponent of the cause of liberty, as was evinced in 1861, when he took up the cause of the Union. His business career has been somewhat varied, and as he is an adept at anything he undertakes he has been able to amass a considerable fortune in the pursuit of various lines of work. For sixteen years he was in the employ of the Ahls in their iron industry, where he proved an efficient mechanic. He has also followed painting, and at times assists his son at tinning, so thatno matter where he is placed, this capable man can always find employment for his nimble fingers. For some years he was engaged successfully in farming and carpentering. The war record of Mr. Wise is an interesting one. On Sept. 16, 1861, he enlisted in Company H, 87th P. V. I., and was mustered out Oct. 13, 1864. Although he saw over three years of hard and continued service, participating in twenty-three hard fought battles, he was mustered out without a scar. He had some very narrow escapes, however, and his clothing was often perforated by bullets. Not only was he thus wondrously preserved, but his health was excellent, and he Was ever ready and willing to do his duty. Among other notable battles in which he participated may be mentioned those of Winchester, Mine Run, Spottsylvania, Cold Harbor, Berryville, etc. When he entered the service he was a lad about seventeen, but he went forth fearlessly to do his duty as a soldier and patriotic citizen, and his services to his country in her time of need should never be forgotten. Mr. Wise is a member of Capt. Colwell Post, G. A. R., of Carlisle. He and his family are consistent members of the U. B. Church. For thirteen years Albert M. Wise has been a Christian, and he is a member of the board of trustees of the church. ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

BIO: EDWARD J. WISE, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Joe Patterson OCRed by Judy Banja Copyright 2004. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/cumberland/ _____________________________________________________________ >From Biographical Annals of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, Chicago: The Genealogical Publishing Co., 1905, pages 498-499 _____________________________________________________________ NOTE: Use this web address to access other bios: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/cumberland/zeamer/ EDWARD J. WISE, who resides in Monroe township, Cumberland county, comes of a family which has long been located in Pennsylvania, and which is of German origin. Frederick Wise, the grandfather of Edward J., settled in Lancaster county, Pa., and there followed farming. In 1800 he came to Cumberland county, buying and settling upon a fine farm in South Middleton township where he engaged in farming and passed the remainder of his days. His children were as follows: Jacob died in Springville, Cumberland county; Margaret Annie died in Carlisle; Frederick is mentioned below; Eliza died in Springville; Susan died in Carlisle; Henry died in Shippensburg. Frederick Wise, father of Edward J., was born in South Middleton township, and CUMBERLAND COUNTY 499 received a common-school education. He worked with his father, at farming, until his marriage, in 1844, to Maria Lowbough, daughter of Samuel Lowbough, of York Springs, Adams Co., Pa., after which he continued to live on the homestead for another five years. Thence he moved to Boiling Springs, where he was engaged for three years at trucking and hauling, and during the next three years he was in the draying business at Carlisle. However, he went back to farming, buying a fine farm of ninety-two acres along the Oxford road, upon which he lived for thirty-two years, carrying on its cultivation very successfully. In 1883 he sold that place and bought a neat little home on the turnpike, where he lived retired until his death, in 1890. Mrs. Wise also died there, in 1891. Twelve children were born to this worthy couple: (1) John died in infancy; (2) Joseph T. died at Mt. Holly Springs when forty-seven years old; (3) Jane is the wife of John Spidle, and lives at Barnitz; (4) Matilda is the wife of Peter Gottshall, a resident of Boiling Springs; (5) Frank, (6) Abner, (7) Annie, (8) Margaret and (9) Willie all died young; (10) Edward J. is the subject proper of these lines; and (11) Ella and (12) Lizzie are both deceased. Edward J. Wise was born in 1862, in South Middleton township, on the family homestead along the Oxford road, and there attended the public schools, receiving a good practical education. He remained on the home farm, assisting his father with the agricultural work, until his marriage, in 1881, to Miss Barbara Smith, daughter of William O. and Leah (Stambaugh) Smith, of Cumberland county, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Wise first resided at Boiling Springs, where he was employed in the iron works for seven years, and when that establishment closeddown he entered the employ of the Philadelphia & Reading Railway Company, continuing thus for six years. For the next two years he was at the Reading ore mines in 1895 commencing the milling business, which he has ever since continued in the employ of Mr. Bacastow. His home is in Monroe township, near the mills. Mr. Wise has always been an industrious and thrifty man, being a representative member of one of the good old families of Cumberland county, and he is accordingly respected wherever he is known. He is an active member of the Methodist Church of Boiling Springs, in which congregation he has filled all the offices. In his political faith Mr. Wise is a Democrat, and though interested in the success of his party does not seek any personal favors. He served as inspector while a resident of South Middleton township. Mr. and Mrs. Wise have become the parents of eight children, viz: William (who married Katie Wise and is living in Monroe township), Harry, Elsie, Joseph, Ralph, Carrie, Elmer and Mildred, all but the eldest living at home. ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

BIO: JACOB E. WISE, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Joe Patterson OCRed by Judy Banja Copyright 2004. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/cumberland/ _____________________________________________________________ >From Biographical Annals of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, Chicago: The Genealogical Publishing Co., 1905, pages 371-372 _____________________________________________________________ NOTE: Use this web address to access other bios: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/cumberland/zeamer/ JACOB E. WISE, of Boiling Springs; Cumberland county, is one of the representative citizens of this county, and comes of good old German stock. Frederick Wise was the first of the family to locate in Cumberland county, and is the first of whom there is any definite knowledge. His parents were of German birth, but it is not known whether they came to America or not. He located at South Middleton, Cumberland county, Pa., and became the owner of considerable real estate, upon which he lived and reared his family, becoming one of the good, sturdy citizens of his day. He was recognized and admired for his sterling qualities, and his close adherence to law and order. The rules which governed his life were made to apply to his children, and they grew up honorable men and women. He lived to an advanced age, and was CUMBERLAND COUNTY. 371 a stanch believer in the principles of true Democracy, casting his vote for the candidates of the Democratic party. In religious matters he was a consistent member of the Lutheran Church. He was united in marriage with a widow, Mrs. Salander, who had two sons, Daniel and John Salander. She bore her second husband the following children: Eliza, who died unmarried; Catherine, who married William Morrison, of Cumberland county; Jacob, the father of Jacob E.; Frederick, who was a farmer of Cumberland county; Ann, who became the wife of David Zeigeler, of Cumberland county; Susan, who died unmarried; Henry, who was a farmer of Cumberland county; and Margaret, who married Frederick Ryder, of Cumberland county. Jacob Wise was born and reared in Cumberland county, and there spent his life, passing the greater portion of it in South Middleton. His death occurred in 1899, when he was eighty-six years of age. He was a man of diversified occupations and accomplishments, for he could turn his hand to almost anything, and he was a natural-born mechanic. This faculty has descended to his sons. He was a farmer of considerable importance, owning a good farm, but in later life carried on his operations upon a smaller scale. In his private life he was a devout Christian gentleman, and early in life connected himself with the Lutheran Church, but in 1855 he united with the United Brethren Church, as it was more convenient to attend the services of that denomination. In that organization he became one of the most active workers, and held the office of trustee, serving also as steward and class-leader, discharging the duties pertaining to these various positions with a conscientious zeal which made him a recognized leader in church circles. He was also a very liberalcontributor of material aid, and his loss was long felt in the church after he had passed to his reward. Politically, he was a Democrat, filled the offices of tax collector and supervisor, and was recognized by the community as one of the solid men of the county. Jacob Wise married Miss Sophia Zeigler, a daughter of Philip Zeigler, of Cumberland county, a very prominent man in this locality some years ago. Mrs. Wise is still living. She was born in Cumberland county March 15, 1813, being at this writing, well along in her ninety-second year. Nine children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Wise (1) Sarah E. became the wife of Henry Burn, a traveling salesman for a grocery house, and resides at Harrisburg, Pa., where Mr. Burn was formerly in the grocery business. Previous to that he was a school teacher and carpenter. Three children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Burn, Ida May, who is the wife of De Witt Fry; Emma S., widow of George Zimmerman, of Harrisburg; and Carrie E., who died at the age of seven years. Mr. Burn served in the Civil war, in Company A, 209th Regiment, P. V. I., as sergeant major, under Capt. John B. Landis. He first enlisted in 1864, was out nine months, and again enlisted toward the close of the war. He originally entered the service as a teamster, and later was a wheelwright. He is now a member of G. A. R. Post No. 58, at Harrisburg, Pa. (2) One daughter died in infancy. (3) Charles F. is a mechanic of Boiling Springs. (4) A son died in infancy. (5) Jacob E. is mentioned at length further on. (6) Amanda S., is the widow of C. R. Lutz, of Boiling Springs, who died in 1900, his widow and their only child, Clarence, residing at Boiling Springs. Mr. Lutz was a butcher. He was a soldier in the Civil war, enlisting twice, first for six months, June 24, 1863, and was mustered 372 CUMBERLAND COUNTY. out as a corporal in January, 1864, having served in Company D, 20th Pa. Cavalry. He then re-enlisted in Company A, 29th P. V. I., under Capt. Landis, for nine months. (7) John F. resides at Littleton, N. C., where he engages in farming. His first marriage was to Clara Day, by whom he had no children, and his second wife was Clara K. Gleine, by whom he has two daughters, Nettie E. and Sarah S. (8) George H. resides at Mt. Holly Springs, where he is a machinist. (9) Alfred Z., a resident of Portsmouth, Va., married Miss Lena Gensler, and they have a son, Howard G. Jacob E. Wise was born Feb. 11, 1844, on his father's farm at Boiling Springs, and was educated in the common schools of his neighborhood. In 1867 he married Miss Martha J. Myers, a daughter of Nicholas A. Myers, and one son has been born to them, Albert M., a tinner by trade, who is one of the leading stove dealers of Boiling Springs, doing a general business in tinning, roofing, etc. He is one of the live, ambitious business men of the town, and his volume of trade is annually increasing. In October, 1891, Albert M. Wise married Miss Minnie E. Dutrey, daughter of George and Mary (Shaffer) Dutrey, and one child has been born of this marriage, De Witt Dutrey Wise. Jacob E. Wise is one of the representative citizens of Cumberland county, a strong exponent of the cause of liberty, as was evinced in 1861, when he took up the cause of the Union. His business career has been somewhat varied, and as he is an adept at anything he undertakes he has been able to amass a considerable fortune in the pursuit of various lines of work. For sixteen years he was in the employ of the Ahls in their iron industry, where he proved an efficient mechanic. He has also followed painting, and at times assists his son at tinning, so thatno matter where he is placed, this capable man can always find employment for his nimble fingers. For some years he was engaged successfully in farming and carpentering. The war record of Mr. Wise is an interesting one. On Sept. 16, 1861, he enlisted in Company H, 87th P. V. I., and was mustered out Oct. 13, 1864. Although he saw over three years of hard and continued service, participating in twenty-three hard fought battles, he was mustered out without a scar. He had some very narrow escapes, however, and his clothing was often perforated by bullets. Not only was he thus wondrously preserved, but his health was excellent, and he Was ever ready and willing to do his duty. Among other notable battles in which he participated may be mentioned those of Winchester, Mine Run, Spottsylvania, Cold Harbor, Berryville, etc. When he entered the service he was a lad about seventeen, but he went forth fearlessly to do his duty as a soldier and patriotic citizen, and his services to his country in her time of need should never be forgotten. Mr. Wise is a member of Capt. Colwell Post, G. A. R., of Carlisle. He and his family are consistent members of the U. B. Church. For thirteen years Albert M. Wise has been a Christian, and he is a member of the board of trustees of the church. ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

BIO: ISAAC HARTMAN WISE, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Joe Patterson OCRed by Judy Banja Copyright 2004. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/cumberland/ _____________________________________________________________ >From Biographical Annals of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, Chicago: The Genealogical Publishing Co., 1905, pages 754-755 _____________________________________________________________ NOTE: Use this web address to access other bios: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/cumberland/zeamer/ ISAAC HARTMAN WISE has been engaged at farming and threshing in Middlesex township, Cumberland county, throughout his active life, and is a prosperous and respected citizen of that community. He was born Jan. 12, 1858, near Orrstown, Franklin Co., Pa., son of Isaac Wise, who was born Jan. 15, 1822, near Falling Spring, Franklin county. He resided in his native county until he came to near Carlisle, Cumberland county, in 1876, and followed farming and threshing all his life. He was a highly respected man, and a devout memberof the Lutheran Church. Isaac Wise married Mary Jane Hartman, of near Orrstown, Franklin county, who was born about 1827, and died in 1897, surviving her husband, who passed away Aug. 7, 1894. They had a family of seven sons and three daughters, namely: Isaac H., Jacob K., Samuel B., Sarah C., William H., Emanuel S., Adam, Joseph Elmer, Anna and Carrie. Isaac H. Wise was about ten years old when his father moved to near Greencastle, Franklin county, and thence they removed to a location northwest of Carlisle, Cumberland county. He received his education in the district schools of the various localities where the family lived, and always helped his father faithfully until he attained his majority, when he struck out for himself, along the same lines. Mr. Wise is a pleasant, frank man, cordial and friendly in his intercourse with all, and he has made many friends in business as well as in private life. By industry and application he has prospered, so that he may now be ranked among the well-to-do men of his township, and he deserves all the good fortune that has come to him. He is popular among all his acquaintances, and has attained considerable prominence as one of the workers of the Democratic party in his locality. Mr. Wise married Miss Anna Rutz, a lady whose pleasant disposition and Christian character have won her universal esteem, and three children have blessed this union: Mary, born in August, 1879, died young; Isaac Raymond was born Dec. 8, 1884; Luther H. was born July 4, 1893. Mr. and Mrs. Wise belong to the Lutheran Church. John Rutz, father of Mrs. Wise, was born Feb. 13, 1827, in Hoxfahl, Germany, and in his twenty-fifth year, with others who hoped to find better advantages in this coun- CUMBERLAND COUNTY. 755 try, sailed for America, arriving in the United States March 8, 1851. He took a position with William M. Henderson (now deceased), who conducted a mill in Cumberland county, Pa., as miller, continuing with him for twenty years, after which he took the Cave Hill farm, which he conducted until his death. He was an honest, industrious and conscientious man, and was respected by all. For several years he served as school director in his district. On Dec. 28, 1853, he married Susan Swanger, whose mother was a sister of Gov. Ritner, of Pennsylvania, and they became the parents of six children: William, Clara, Anna, Lizzie, Harry and Ida. ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

BIO: JOHN P. WISE, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Joe Patterson OCRed by Judy Banja Copyright 2004. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/cumberland/ _____________________________________________________________ >From Biographical Annals of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, Chicago: The Genealogical Publishing Co., 1905, pages 545-546 _____________________________________________________________ NOTE: Use this web address to access other bios: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/cumberland/zeamer/ JOHN P. WISE, one of the much respected citizens and substantial farmers of West Pennsboro township, was born in Cumberland county, a son of John Wise. Jacob Wise, grandfather of John P. Wise, was born in Virginia, and came to Cumberland county in young manhood. After a residence of ten years he went to Ohio, and died in the city of Dayton. His children were: Mollie died in Dickinson township, Cumberland county; Annie died in Illinois; John; and Joseph, Rebecca, Hannah, Susan and Hettie, all of whom died in Ohio. John Wise, son of Jacob, was born in Cumberland county, and followed an agricultural life in Dickinson township, and later in Pennsboro township. He married Rebecca Goodhart, and they had a family of three children, viz: Harriet A., born in Penn township, married Peter Hess, of Cumberland county, who died in Ohio, and she has since resided with our subject in West Pennsboro township; Jacob, born in 1832, died in West Pennsboro township, at the age of nineteen years; and our subject, the youngest of the family. John P. Wise received his education in Penn and West Pennsboro townships. At the age of twenty years he embarked in a mercantile business in Penn township, and 546 CUMBERLAND COUNTY. three years later he was drafted into the army for service in the Civil war. He entered Company F, 158th Regiment, under Capt. Diehl, as a private, and was promoted to be sergeant. After being stationed six months at Newbern, N. C., the regiment was ordered to Washington. During the battle of Gettysburg, Mr. Wise was on guard duty along the river. In 1863 he was mustered out of the service at Chambersburg, and returned to Cumberland county. He accepted a clerkship in a store at Newville, where he continued twelve years, when he bought the old Heffleboro farm, consisting of 100 acres of good land. Here he has engaged in farming ever since his widowed sister came to live with him. He never married. He and sister reared a girl named Katie Steel, who grew to amiable young womanhood with them and married John Trego, and they now have one son, Melvin Wise, and reside in West Pennsboro township. Mr. Wise is a Republican and has taken a very lively interest in political matters in his section. He served on the jury commission of Cumberland county for three years, has been school director, and has been offered all, and served in, a number of other local offices. Both Mr. Wise and sister are members of the United Presbyterian Church of Newville, in which he has been a trustee for fifteen years. He is also superintendent of the Sunday-school. A life of integrity and devotion to duty has made him a most highly considered citizen of this community and he numbers his friends by the number of his acquaintances. ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

BIO: WILLIAM H. WISE, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Joe Patterson OCRed by Judy Banja Copyright 2004. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/cumberland/ _____________________________________________________________ >From Biographical Annals of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, Chicago: The Genealogical Publishing Co., 1905, pages 459-460 _____________________________________________________________ NOTE: Use this web address to access other bios: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/cumberland/zeamer/ WILLIAM H. WISE, of Lemoyne, Cumberland county, was born Nov. 12, 1843, in Kishacoquillas Valley, Mifflin county, Pa., a son of an old resident farmer of 460 CUMBERLAND COUNTY. that locality. His education was obtained in his native place and he was reared to farm work. In 1861 Mr. Wise was one of the first of that great army, of the very flower of the land, that responded to the President's call for defenders of the Union, enlisting for three months in Company D, 5th P. V. I. After serving out his time he came home and again engaged in farming, until 1863, when he re-enlisted, this time entering the 22d P. V. C., for six months. At Chambersburg he was detailed to the United States Signal Corps, and located at Maryland Heights, performed the duties required of him, and was honorably discharged a second time, Feb. 5, 1864. Mr. Wise worked for a time at railroading, but as the war still continued he enlisted, for the third time, in Company A, 101st P. V. I., and served until June 25, 1865, when he was mustered out at Newbern, N. C. He returned to railroading and was fireman on his old division when, in 1867, he was sent to Huntingdon, to take charge of the roundhouse there. In 1872 he began firing again, and on March 4, 1873, he was promoted to freight engineer on the same division, as a reward of his close attention to duty and fidelity to his employers. In 1879 he left the company and for a few months worked on the new postoffice building at Harrisburg, and then went into the Altoona railway shops. In 1880 he went to Boiling Springs and ran an engine on the Harrisburg & Potomac, now the Reading, railroad. On March 14, 1887, he became connected with the roundhouse of the Cumberland Valley railroad at White Hill, and was put in charge of the engine house March 25, 1890, a position he has held most efficiently ever since. In 1865 Mr. Wise was married (first) to Penelope A. Orner, daughter of William and Matilda Orner, the latter still surviving. Four children were born to this marriage: Maggie, Mrs. Duncan, of Columbus, Ohio; Minnie C., Mrs. Keathley, of Altoona, Pa.; Harry, clerk of the "Brant Hotel," at Altoona; and Herbert, a railroad man. In 1882, at Boiling Springs, Mr. Wise was married (second) to Anna M. Scharf, daughter of Jacob Scharf; her mother died when she was quite young. The children of this marriage are: George H., Frank, Earl and Hazel, all at home. Both Mr. and Mrs. Wise are consistent members of the Christian Church at Lemoyne, of which he is a trustee. Politically, he is identified with the Republican party. He belongs to the G. A. R., Post No. 58, Harrisburg, and takes a great interest in all that affects legislation in favor of the old heroes. For more than thirty years he has been a member of the fraternal order of the Brotherhood of Engineers. Mr. Wise is a son of Samuel and Ann Eliza (Etter) Wise, the former of whom was born in Lancaster county, and was a shoemaker by trade. The latter was the daughter of Jacob Etter, who kept the "Block House Hotel," on Paxton street, Harrisburg, and ran the ferry across the river before the building of bridges. Soon after his marriage Samuel Wise settled in Huntingdon county, where he followed his trade and farmed, and there his wife died in 1887. He passed away six years later. Their children were: Ada, Mrs. Metz, who removed to Ohio and died there; Miss Mary Jane; William H., of this sketch; Ella, Mrs. Grimison, who lived and died in Huntingdon county; Annie, Mrs. Myers, deceased; and Jerome and George, of Council Bluffs, Iowa. ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

BIO: GEORGE H. WISE, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Joe Patterson OCRed by Judy Banja Copyright 2004. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/cumberland/ _____________________________________________________________ >From Biographical Annals of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, Chicago: The Genealogical Publishing Co., 1905, pages 374-375 _____________________________________________________________ NOTE: Use this web address to access other bios: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/cumberland/zeamer/ GEORGE H. WISE, one of the most highly respected citizens of South Middleton township, son of Jacob Wise, deceased, was born in Springville, that township, in 1852. Until he was nineteen years of age, he attended the district schools, and then began to learn the trade of a carpenter in Churchtown, Monroe township. After serv- CUMBERLAND COUNTY. 375 ing his apprenticeship, he worked for a year as a journeyman, and in 1874, he went to Huntsdale, where he remained three years. His next location was at Boiling Springs, where he engaged in the cabinetmaking and undertaking business, so continuing for ten years. In 1888 he removed to Mt. Holly Springs, and embarked in a millwright and machine business there. His next move was to enter the Mt. Holly Paper Company, and he is now master mechanic of that concern, and has been for sixteen years (1904). In 1875, Mr. Wise married Emma C. Nailer, daughter of Daniel and Caroline Nailer of South Middleton township. Four children have been born of this marriage: Carrie A., born at Huntsdale, is a resident of Philadelphia; Frank M., born at Boiling Springs, is now at Cleveland, Ohio, being a pattern maker and a fine mechanic; Bertha M., born at Boiling Springs, is at home; Emma Ruth, born at Mt. Holly Springs, is also at home. In politics, Mr. Wise is a Democrat, and has served ably for two terms as school director of South Middletown township. In religious matters, he is a member of the United Brethren Church, and has been treasurer of the Sunday School at Mt. Holly Springs for the past sixteen years. His wife and family are members of the United Evangelical Church of Mt. Holly, and all are excellent church members. Their pleasant home is located at No. 107 Baltimore avenue, where a gracious hospitality is dispensed. ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

BIO: WILLIAM WISE, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Joe Patterson OCRed by Judy Banja Copyright 2004. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/cumberland/ _____________________________________________________________ >From Biographical Annals of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, Chicago: The Genealogical Publishing Co., 1905, pages 358-359 _____________________________________________________________ NOTE: Use this web address to access other bios: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/cumberland/zeamer/ WILLIAM WISE (deceased). In 1869, at Boiling Springs, Pa., passed away one of Cumberland county's representative men, at his home in that town. For many years he was an honored and respected citizen, and CUMBERLAND COUNTY. 359 his loss was deeply felt by many outside the home circle. John Jacob Wise, father of William, was born in Lancaster county, Pa., in 1767, and devoted his life to farming. After attending school in his native township, and when quite a large boy, he came to Cumberland county with his father. He enlisted in the War of 1812 and when it was over returned to his native township, and there bought a tract of woodland, consisting of about Too acres. He lived to see the timber cleared off, his land placed under cultivation, and excellent buildings on the property. John Jacob Wise was one in the following family, all of whom are now deceased: George, John Jacob, Frederick, Leonard, Michael, Mary and Susanna. His own children were: Elizabeth, who died in 1873; Joseph, who died at the age of nineteen years; and William. William Wise was born in 1812, and died as before stated, in 1869. Like the other boys of his neighborhood, he attended the public schools of South Middleton township, and worked upon his father's farm. In 1833, he married Rebecca Brechbill, a daughter of Frederick and Anna M. Brechbill, of South Middleton township. The young couple went to live with the parents of William on the home farm, and remained there until 1869, when he removed to Boiling Springs. That same year he died. The following family was born to himself and wife: Anna M., in 1875, married Joseph Pipher, who died in 1893, in Boiling Springs, South Middleton township, and in 1900 she came to live with her sister at Boiling Springs; Jacob married Amelia Zug, daughter of John and Elizabeth B. Zug, of Mt. Holly, and he died Oct. 28, 1902, at Boiling Springs (he owned a farm in South Middleton township); Henrietta married John Shupp, and died in 1886 at Boiling Springs, her husband passing away the same year; Elizabeth A., born in 1841, at Boiling Springs, has traveled extensively throughout the country, and is a very charming and accomplished lady; William F. married Jane Bushman, daughter of Eli and Sarah Bushman, and lives in South Middleton township; Clarissa, died in 1847, in Boiling Springs, South Middleton township; Catherine, born in 1850, lives with her sister Elizabeth A., at Boiling Springs; George, born in 1853, died in 1856, at Boiling Springs, South Middleton township; John P., who married Rebecca Deitch, daughter of David and Catherine Deitch, owns a farm in South Middleton township, but lives in Monroe township. In politics the late William Wise was a Republican, and in religious connection both he and his wife were consistent members of the Lutheran Church, in which he held several offices. For some years he was a school director, and served as supervisor of South Middleton township, and was one of its most respected and influential citizens. ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

BIO: WILLIAM WISE, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Joe Patterson OCRed by Judy Banja Copyright 2004. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/cumberland/ _____________________________________________________________ >From Biographical Annals of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, Chicago: The Genealogical Publishing Co., 1905, pages 358-359 _____________________________________________________________ NOTE: Use this web address to access other bios: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/cumberland/zeamer/ WILLIAM WISE (deceased). In 1869, at Boiling Springs, Pa., passed away one of Cumberland county's representative men, at his home in that town. For many years he was an honored and respected citizen, and CUMBERLAND COUNTY. 359 his loss was deeply felt by many outside the home circle. John Jacob Wise, father of William, was born in Lancaster county, Pa., in 1767, and devoted his life to farming. After attending school in his native township, and when quite a large boy, he came to Cumberland county with his father. He enlisted in the War of 1812 and when it was over returned to his native township, and there bought a tract of woodland, consisting of about Too acres. He lived to see the timber cleared off, his land placed under cultivation, and excellent buildings on the property. John Jacob Wise was one in the following family, all of whom are now deceased: George, John Jacob, Frederick, Leonard, Michael, Mary and Susanna. His own children were: Elizabeth, who died in 1873; Joseph, who died at the age of nineteen years; and William. William Wise was born in 1812, and died as before stated, in 1869. Like the other boys of his neighborhood, he attended the public schools of South Middleton township, and worked upon his father's farm. In 1833, he married Rebecca Brechbill, a daughter of Frederick and Anna M. Brechbill, of South Middleton township. The young couple went to live with the parents of William on the home farm, and remained there until 1869, when he removed to Boiling Springs. That same year he died. The following family was born to himself and wife: Anna M., in 1875, married Joseph Pipher, who died in 1893, in Boiling Springs, South Middleton township, and in 1900 she came to live with her sister at Boiling Springs; Jacob married Amelia Zug, daughter of John and Elizabeth B. Zug, of Mt. Holly, and he died Oct. 28, 1902, at Boiling Springs (he owned a farm in South Middleton township); Henrietta married John Shupp, and died in 1886 at Boiling Springs, her husband passing away the same year; Elizabeth A., born in 1841, at Boiling Springs, has traveled extensively throughout the country, and is a very charming and accomplished lady; William F. married Jane Bushman, daughter of Eli and Sarah Bushman, and lives in South Middleton township; Clarissa, died in 1847, in Boiling Springs, South Middleton township; Catherine, born in 1850, lives with her sister Elizabeth A., at Boiling Springs; George, born in 1853, died in 1856, at Boiling Springs, South Middleton township; John P., who married Rebecca Deitch, daughter of David and Catherine Deitch, owns a farm in South Middleton township, but lives in Monroe township. In politics the late William Wise was a Republican, and in religious connection both he and his wife were consistent members of the Lutheran Church, in which he held several offices. For some years he was a school director, and served as supervisor of South Middleton township, and was one of its most respected and influential citizens. ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

BIO: WILLIAM WISE, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Joe Patterson OCRed by Judy Banja Copyright 2004. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/cumberland/ _____________________________________________________________ >From Biographical Annals of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, Chicago: The Genealogical Publishing Co., 1905, pages 358-359 _____________________________________________________________ NOTE: Use this web address to access other bios: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/cumberland/zeamer/ WILLIAM WISE (deceased). In 1869, at Boiling Springs, Pa., passed away one of Cumberland county's representative men, at his home in that town. For many years he was an honored and respected citizen, and CUMBERLAND COUNTY. 359 his loss was deeply felt by many outside the home circle. John Jacob Wise, father of William, was born in Lancaster county, Pa., in 1767, and devoted his life to farming. After attending school in his native township, and when quite a large boy, he came to Cumberland county with his father. He enlisted in the War of 1812 and when it was over returned to his native township, and there bought a tract of woodland, consisting of about Too acres. He lived to see the timber cleared off, his land placed under cultivation, and excellent buildings on the property. John Jacob Wise was one in the following family, all of whom are now deceased: George, John Jacob, Frederick, Leonard, Michael, Mary and Susanna. His own children were: Elizabeth, who died in 1873; Joseph, who died at the age of nineteen years; and William. William Wise was born in 1812, and died as before stated, in 1869. Like the other boys of his neighborhood, he attended the public schools of South Middleton township, and worked upon his father's farm. In 1833, he married Rebecca Brechbill, a daughter of Frederick and Anna M. Brechbill, of South Middleton township. The young couple went to live with the parents of William on the home farm, and remained there until 1869, when he removed to Boiling Springs. That same year he died. The following family was born to himself and wife: Anna M., in 1875, married Joseph Pipher, who died in 1893, in Boiling Springs, South Middleton township, and in 1900 she came to live with her sister at Boiling Springs; Jacob married Amelia Zug, daughter of John and Elizabeth B. Zug, of Mt. Holly, and he died Oct. 28, 1902, at Boiling Springs (he owned a farm in South Middleton township); Henrietta married John Shupp, and died in 1886 at Boiling Springs, her husband passing away the same year; Elizabeth A., born in 1841, at Boiling Springs, has traveled extensively throughout the country, and is a very charming and accomplished lady; William F. married Jane Bushman, daughter of Eli and Sarah Bushman, and lives in South Middleton township; Clarissa, died in 1847, in Boiling Springs, South Middleton township; Catherine, born in 1850, lives with her sister Elizabeth A., at Boiling Springs; George, born in 1853, died in 1856, at Boiling Springs, South Middleton township; John P., who married Rebecca Deitch, daughter of David and Catherine Deitch, owns a farm in South Middleton township, but lives in Monroe township. In politics the late William Wise was a Republican, and in religious connection both he and his wife were consistent members of the Lutheran Church, in which he held several offices. For some years he was a school director, and served as supervisor of South Middleton township, and was one of its most respected and influential citizens. ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

BIO: WILLIAM WISE, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Joe Patterson OCRed by Judy Banja Copyright 2004. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/cumberland/ _____________________________________________________________ >From Biographical Annals of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, Chicago: The Genealogical Publishing Co., 1905, pages 358-359 _____________________________________________________________ NOTE: Use this web address to access other bios: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/cumberland/zeamer/ WILLIAM WISE (deceased). In 1869, at Boiling Springs, Pa., passed away one of Cumberland county's representative men, at his home in that town. For many years he was an honored and respected citizen, and CUMBERLAND COUNTY. 359 his loss was deeply felt by many outside the home circle. John Jacob Wise, father of William, was born in Lancaster county, Pa., in 1767, and devoted his life to farming. After attending school in his native township, and when quite a large boy, he came to Cumberland county with his father. He enlisted in the War of 1812 and when it was over returned to his native township, and there bought a tract of woodland, consisting of about Too acres. He lived to see the timber cleared off, his land placed under cultivation, and excellent buildings on the property. John Jacob Wise was one in the following family, all of whom are now deceased: George, John Jacob, Frederick, Leonard, Michael, Mary and Susanna. His own children were: Elizabeth, who died in 1873; Joseph, who died at the age of nineteen years; and William. William Wise was born in 1812, and died as before stated, in 1869. Like the other boys of his neighborhood, he attended the public schools of South Middleton township, and worked upon his father's farm. In 1833, he married Rebecca Brechbill, a daughter of Frederick and Anna M. Brechbill, of South Middleton township. The young couple went to live with the parents of William on the home farm, and remained there until 1869, when he removed to Boiling Springs. That same year he died. The following family was born to himself and wife: Anna M., in 1875, married Joseph Pipher, who died in 1893, in Boiling Springs, South Middleton township, and in 1900 she came to live with her sister at Boiling Springs; Jacob married Amelia Zug, daughter of John and Elizabeth B. Zug, of Mt. Holly, and he died Oct. 28, 1902, at Boiling Springs (he owned a farm in South Middleton township); Henrietta married John Shupp, and died in 1886 at Boiling Springs, her husband passing away the same year; Elizabeth A., born in 1841, at Boiling Springs, has traveled extensively throughout the country, and is a very charming and accomplished lady; William F. married Jane Bushman, daughter of Eli and Sarah Bushman, and lives in South Middleton township; Clarissa, died in 1847, in Boiling Springs, South Middleton township; Catherine, born in 1850, lives with her sister Elizabeth A., at Boiling Springs; George, born in 1853, died in 1856, at Boiling Springs, South Middleton township; John P., who married Rebecca Deitch, daughter of David and Catherine Deitch, owns a farm in South Middleton township, but lives in Monroe township. In politics the late William Wise was a Republican, and in religious connection both he and his wife were consistent members of the Lutheran Church, in which he held several offices. For some years he was a school director, and served as supervisor of South Middleton township, and was one of its most respected and influential citizens. ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

BIO: WILLIAM WISE, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Joe Patterson OCRed by Judy Banja Copyright 2004. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/cumberland/ _____________________________________________________________ >From Biographical Annals of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, Chicago: The Genealogical Publishing Co., 1905, pages 358-359 _____________________________________________________________ NOTE: Use this web address to access other bios: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/cumberland/zeamer/ WILLIAM WISE (deceased). In 1869, at Boiling Springs, Pa., passed away one of Cumberland county's representative men, at his home in that town. For many years he was an honored and respected citizen, and CUMBERLAND COUNTY. 359 his loss was deeply felt by many outside the home circle. John Jacob Wise, father of William, was born in Lancaster county, Pa., in 1767, and devoted his life to farming. After attending school in his native township, and when quite a large boy, he came to Cumberland county with his father. He enlisted in the War of 1812 and when it was over returned to his native township, and there bought a tract of woodland, consisting of about Too acres. He lived to see the timber cleared off, his land placed under cultivation, and excellent buildings on the property. John Jacob Wise was one in the following family, all of whom are now deceased: George, John Jacob, Frederick, Leonard, Michael, Mary and Susanna. His own children were: Elizabeth, who died in 1873; Joseph, who died at the age of nineteen years; and William. William Wise was born in 1812, and died as before stated, in 1869. Like the other boys of his neighborhood, he attended the public schools of South Middleton township, and worked upon his father's farm. In 1833, he married Rebecca Brechbill, a daughter of Frederick and Anna M. Brechbill, of South Middleton township. The young couple went to live with the parents of William on the home farm, and remained there until 1869, when he removed to Boiling Springs. That same year he died. The following family was born to himself and wife: Anna M., in 1875, married Joseph Pipher, who died in 1893, in Boiling Springs, South Middleton township, and in 1900 she came to live with her sister at Boiling Springs; Jacob married Amelia Zug, daughter of John and Elizabeth B. Zug, of Mt. Holly, and he died Oct. 28, 1902, at Boiling Springs (he owned a farm in South Middleton township); Henrietta married John Shupp, and died in 1886 at Boiling Springs, her husband passing away the same year; Elizabeth A., born in 1841, at Boiling Springs, has traveled extensively throughout the country, and is a very charming and accomplished lady; William F. married Jane Bushman, daughter of Eli and Sarah Bushman, and lives in South Middleton township; Clarissa, died in 1847, in Boiling Springs, South Middleton township; Catherine, born in 1850, lives with her sister Elizabeth A., at Boiling Springs; George, born in 1853, died in 1856, at Boiling Springs, South Middleton township; John P., who married Rebecca Deitch, daughter of David and Catherine Deitch, owns a farm in South Middleton township, but lives in Monroe township. In politics the late William Wise was a Republican, and in religious connection both he and his wife were consistent members of the Lutheran Church, in which he held several offices. For some years he was a school director, and served as supervisor of South Middleton township, and was one of its most respected and influential citizens. ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

BIO: GEORGE H. WISE, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Joe Patterson OCRed by Judy Banja Copyright 2004. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/cumberland/ _____________________________________________________________ >From Biographical Annals of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, Chicago: The Genealogical Publishing Co., 1905, pages 374-375 _____________________________________________________________ NOTE: Use this web address to access other bios: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/cumberland/zeamer/ GEORGE H. WISE, one of the most highly respected citizens of South Middleton township, son of Jacob Wise, deceased, was born in Springville, that township, in 1852. Until he was nineteen years of age, he attended the district schools, and then began to learn the trade of a carpenter in Churchtown, Monroe township. After serv- CUMBERLAND COUNTY. 375 ing his apprenticeship, he worked for a year as a journeyman, and in 1874, he went to Huntsdale, where he remained three years. His next location was at Boiling Springs, where he engaged in the cabinetmaking and undertaking business, so continuing for ten years. In 1888 he removed to Mt. Holly Springs, and embarked in a millwright and machine business there. His next move was to enter the Mt. Holly Paper Company, and he is now master mechanic of that concern, and has been for sixteen years (1904). In 1875, Mr. Wise married Emma C. Nailer, daughter of Daniel and Caroline Nailer of South Middleton township. Four children have been born of this marriage: Carrie A., born at Huntsdale, is a resident of Philadelphia; Frank M., born at Boiling Springs, is now at Cleveland, Ohio, being a pattern maker and a fine mechanic; Bertha M., born at Boiling Springs, is at home; Emma Ruth, born at Mt. Holly Springs, is also at home. In politics, Mr. Wise is a Democrat, and has served ably for two terms as school director of South Middletown township. In religious matters, he is a member of the United Brethren Church, and has been treasurer of the Sunday School at Mt. Holly Springs for the past sixteen years. His wife and family are members of the United Evangelical Church of Mt. Holly, and all are excellent church members. Their pleasant home is located at No. 107 Baltimore avenue, where a gracious hospitality is dispensed. ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

BIO: WILLIAM H. WISE, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Joe Patterson OCRed by Judy Banja Copyright 2004. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/cumberland/ _____________________________________________________________ >From Biographical Annals of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, Chicago: The Genealogical Publishing Co., 1905, pages 459-460 _____________________________________________________________ NOTE: Use this web address to access other bios: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/cumberland/zeamer/ WILLIAM H. WISE, of Lemoyne, Cumberland county, was born Nov. 12, 1843, in Kishacoquillas Valley, Mifflin county, Pa., a son of an old resident farmer of 460 CUMBERLAND COUNTY. that locality. His education was obtained in his native place and he was reared to farm work. In 1861 Mr. Wise was one of the first of that great army, of the very flower of the land, that responded to the President's call for defenders of the Union, enlisting for three months in Company D, 5th P. V. I. After serving out his time he came home and again engaged in farming, until 1863, when he re-enlisted, this time entering the 22d P. V. C., for six months. At Chambersburg he was detailed to the United States Signal Corps, and located at Maryland Heights, performed the duties required of him, and was honorably discharged a second time, Feb. 5, 1864. Mr. Wise worked for a time at railroading, but as the war still continued he enlisted, for the third time, in Company A, 101st P. V. I., and served until June 25, 1865, when he was mustered out at Newbern, N. C. He returned to railroading and was fireman on his old division when, in 1867, he was sent to Huntingdon, to take charge of the roundhouse there. In 1872 he began firing again, and on March 4, 1873, he was promoted to freight engineer on the same division, as a reward of his close attention to duty and fidelity to his employers. In 1879 he left the company and for a few months worked on the new postoffice building at Harrisburg, and then went into the Altoona railway shops. In 1880 he went to Boiling Springs and ran an engine on the Harrisburg & Potomac, now the Reading, railroad. On March 14, 1887, he became connected with the roundhouse of the Cumberland Valley railroad at White Hill, and was put in charge of the engine house March 25, 1890, a position he has held most efficiently ever since. In 1865 Mr. Wise was married (first) to Penelope A. Orner, daughter of William and Matilda Orner, the latter still surviving. Four children were born to this marriage: Maggie, Mrs. Duncan, of Columbus, Ohio; Minnie C., Mrs. Keathley, of Altoona, Pa.; Harry, clerk of the "Brant Hotel," at Altoona; and Herbert, a railroad man. In 1882, at Boiling Springs, Mr. Wise was married (second) to Anna M. Scharf, daughter of Jacob Scharf; her mother died when she was quite young. The children of this marriage are: George H., Frank, Earl and Hazel, all at home. Both Mr. and Mrs. Wise are consistent members of the Christian Church at Lemoyne, of which he is a trustee. Politically, he is identified with the Republican party. He belongs to the G. A. R., Post No. 58, Harrisburg, and takes a great interest in all that affects legislation in favor of the old heroes. For more than thirty years he has been a member of the fraternal order of the Brotherhood of Engineers. Mr. Wise is a son of Samuel and Ann Eliza (Etter) Wise, the former of whom was born in Lancaster county, and was a shoemaker by trade. The latter was the daughter of Jacob Etter, who kept the "Block House Hotel," on Paxton street, Harrisburg, and ran the ferry across the river before the building of bridges. Soon after his marriage Samuel Wise settled in Huntingdon county, where he followed his trade and farmed, and there his wife died in 1887. He passed away six years later. Their children were: Ada, Mrs. Metz, who removed to Ohio and died there; Miss Mary Jane; William H., of this sketch; Ella, Mrs. Grimison, who lived and died in Huntingdon county; Annie, Mrs. Myers, deceased; and Jerome and George, of Council Bluffs, Iowa. ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

BIO: ISAAC HARTMAN WISE, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Joe Patterson OCRed by Judy Banja Copyright 2004. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/cumberland/ _____________________________________________________________ >From Biographical Annals of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, Chicago: The Genealogical Publishing Co., 1905, pages 754-755 _____________________________________________________________ NOTE: Use this web address to access other bios: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/cumberland/zeamer/ ISAAC HARTMAN WISE has been engaged at farming and threshing in Middlesex township, Cumberland county, throughout his active life, and is a prosperous and respected citizen of that community. He was born Jan. 12, 1858, near Orrstown, Franklin Co., Pa., son of Isaac Wise, who was born Jan. 15, 1822, near Falling Spring, Franklin county. He resided in his native county until he came to near Carlisle, Cumberland county, in 1876, and followed farming and threshing all his life. He was a highly respected man, and a devout memberof the Lutheran Church. Isaac Wise married Mary Jane Hartman, of near Orrstown, Franklin county, who was born about 1827, and died in 1897, surviving her husband, who passed away Aug. 7, 1894. They had a family of seven sons and three daughters, namely: Isaac H., Jacob K., Samuel B., Sarah C., William H., Emanuel S., Adam, Joseph Elmer, Anna and Carrie. Isaac H. Wise was about ten years old when his father moved to near Greencastle, Franklin county, and thence they removed to a location northwest of Carlisle, Cumberland county. He received his education in the district schools of the various localities where the family lived, and always helped his father faithfully until he attained his majority, when he struck out for himself, along the same lines. Mr. Wise is a pleasant, frank man, cordial and friendly in his intercourse with all, and he has made many friends in business as well as in private life. By industry and application he has prospered, so that he may now be ranked among the well-to-do men of his township, and he deserves all the good fortune that has come to him. He is popular among all his acquaintances, and has attained considerable prominence as one of the workers of the Democratic party in his locality. Mr. Wise married Miss Anna Rutz, a lady whose pleasant disposition and Christian character have won her universal esteem, and three children have blessed this union: Mary, born in August, 1879, died young; Isaac Raymond was born Dec. 8, 1884; Luther H. was born July 4, 1893. Mr. and Mrs. Wise belong to the Lutheran Church. John Rutz, father of Mrs. Wise, was born Feb. 13, 1827, in Hoxfahl, Germany, and in his twenty-fifth year, with others who hoped to find better advantages in this coun- CUMBERLAND COUNTY. 755 try, sailed for America, arriving in the United States March 8, 1851. He took a position with William M. Henderson (now deceased), who conducted a mill in Cumberland county, Pa., as miller, continuing with him for twenty years, after which he took the Cave Hill farm, which he conducted until his death. He was an honest, industrious and conscientious man, and was respected by all. For several years he served as school director in his district. On Dec. 28, 1853, he married Susan Swanger, whose mother was a sister of Gov. Ritner, of Pennsylvania, and they became the parents of six children: William, Clara, Anna, Lizzie, Harry and Ida. ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com