This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wise, Peterson Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.wise/3616/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I would like to get in touch with descendants of Dr. Bayard T. WISE. I believe he was born around 1835 in Ohio. His wife's name was Augusta [_?_] and they had three sons: 1. Edward P. WISE, born around 1867 in Lee County, Iowa. 2. Frederick Taylor WISE, born 4 Jan 1870 in Ft. Madison, Iowa; married Catharine Anna PETERSON on 1 Feb 1893; died 11 July 1914 in Kankakee, Illinois. 3. Gustas M. WISE, born around 1874 in Missouri; married Leona [_?_]; died after 1930, possibly in Nebraska. Gus & Leona had three sons: Frederick T. WISE (born around 1905), John M. WISE (born around 1910), and Frank? WISE (born around 1912). In 1857, Bayard T. WISE was one of the founders of my town, Beatrice, Nebraska. This summer marks the 150th anniversary of Beatrice, and the community is planning a celebration. The festivities would be even more special if descendants of the founders could attend. If you are a descendant of this family, or know where I can contact one, please contact me at: [email protected]