This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Inland Surnames: Wise, McCullough Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.wise/3714.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My grandmother was Lena Edna Wise, b. 1886 in Wirt Co., WV. As far as I know, Isaac WISE was my first Wise ancestor to come to WV. He lived in Wetzel, Jackson and Wirt Counties. I have sent this to you via e-mail. Jimmie Barnes [email protected] Descendants of Isaac Wise Generation No. 1 ISAAC WISE was born 12 Mar 1818 in Morgantown, Monongalia Co., VA, and died 19 Dec 1908 in Syracuse, Meigs Co., Ohio. He married ELIZABETH MCCULLOUGH Unknown. She was born 14 Mar 1817 in PA, and died 10 Jan 1887 in Wirt Co., WV. BIRTH: He was 32 in the 1860 Census of Bellville Dist, Jackson Co. WV, page 164. DEATH: Isaac Wise, Male, died Dec. 19, 1908, Widowed, 90 years, 9 months, 7 days, died at Syracuse Ohio. Place of birth: Morgantown, PA. Cause of death: Old age. Place of Residence: Syracuse. Source: Meigs County, Ohio Death Records DEATH: The Leader, Pomroy, Ohio December 23, 1908 Isaac Wise was born in Morgantown, PA, March 12, 1818. He died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Blake, of Syracuse, Dec. 19, 1908, at the age of 90 years, 9 months and 7 days. Mr. Wise was one of our oldest citizens. He was a man of industrious habits and throough his ill health and last sickness he often wished that he might be out at his usual work. For 37 years he was a member of the Christian Church and through his last illness he often found great help in prayer to God. He leaves five sons and four daughters and a large number of grandchildren and great grandchildren, besides many other friends who mourn their loss. Let us hope ever that our loss will be his eternal gain. The funeral services where held at the house Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. W.J. Je??ett after which the remains were laid to rest in the Syracuse Town cemetery. 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.