George Wise (1844–1897)
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- Born
- 1844
- Died
- 1897
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was George Wise born? 1844.
When did George Wise die? 1897.
Life story
George Wise (1844–1897) was born in 1844, and died in 1897, at about age 53. A cemetery record documents George's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about George's life.
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The world George lived through
1845 · age 1 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 4 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 19 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 23 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 27 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 42 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
Questions about George Wise
When was George Wise born?
George Wise was born in 1844.
When did George Wise die?
George Wise died in 1897.
How old was George Wise at the time of death?
George Wise was about 53 years old.
Where is George Wise buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents George's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when George Wise was born?
John Tyler was president of the United States when George was born.
Who was president when George Wise died?
In 1897, the U.S. presidents were Grover Cleveland and William McKinley.
What major events happened during George Wise's lifetime?
During George's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 1); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 4); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 19); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 23); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 27); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 42).
Which U.S. censuses would include George Wise?
Federal censuses taken during George's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named George Wise are on AncestryData?
2 people named George Wise are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1844
Death
1897
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