This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sawise8 Surnames: Wise Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.wise/2328.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Yes, Richard Wise of MD and John Wise of VA are from the same Wise family. I too am a descendant of Richard Wise of MD and am currently verifing my information on the lineage as well. I have collected my information from the book: Col. John Wise of England, by John Cropper Wise, as well as census records and marriage records. Sheila Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.