George Wise (1915–1991)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1915
- Died
- 1991
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was George Wise born? 1915.
When did George Wise die? 1991.
Life story
George Wise (1915–1991) was born in 1915, and died in 1991, at about age 76. 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
1917 · age 2 — The United States entered World War I
1929 · age 14 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1939 · age 24 — World War II began in Europe
1947 · age 32 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
1955 · age 40 — Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott
1963 · age 48 — President Kennedy was assassinated
1974 · age 59 — President Nixon resigned
1986 · age 71 — The Space Shuttle Challenger was lost
Questions about George Wise
When was George Wise born?
George Wise was born in 1915.
When did George Wise die?
George Wise died in 1991.
How old was George Wise at the time of death?
George Wise was about 76 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?
Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when George was born.
Who was president when George Wise died?
George H. W. Bush was president of the United States when George died.
What generation was George Wise part of?
Born in 1915, George Wise was part of the Greatest Generation.
What major events happened during George Wise's lifetime?
During George's lifetime: the United States entered World War I (1917, age 2); the Social Security Act was signed (1935, age 20); Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier (1947, age 32); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 44); President Nixon resigned (1974, age 59); the Soviet Union dissolved (1991, age 76).
Which U.S. censuses would include George Wise?
Federal censuses taken during George's lifetime and now public: 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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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1915
Death
1991
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AncestryData, "George Wise (1915–1991)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/george-wise-1915-1991-3672efdc/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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Died 1897
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