Do you know what the initials "J. C." stand for (the author's name - for the Colonel John Wise book)? My father and grandfather were both J. C. Wise, the "J. C." in their case standing for James Cortez. Thanks, Dot Wise Wirth dotwirth@aol.com In a message dated 98-10-16 22:59:55 EDT, you write: <<Another good reference is "Colonel John Wise ... His Ancestors and Descendants", by J. C. Wise, 1918. It provides history and family tree of Col. John Wise (1617-1665) of Accomac VA, ancestor of Gov. Henry Wise, who arrived in colonies aboard the John and Catherine in 1635. Includes origins of family in Devonshire prior to 1066. J Polk (APolk51534@aol.com)>>