Colonel John Wise of England and Virginia, 1617-1695

Colonel John Wise of England and Virginia, 1617-1695: His Ancestors and Descendants is a book written by Jennings Cropper Wise and published in 1918. The book tells the story of Colonel John Wise, who was born in England in 1617 and later moved to Virginia. It traces his ancestry and provides details about his life, including his service in the Virginia House of Burgesses and his role in the Bacon's Rebellion. The book also explores the lives of Colonel John Wise's descendants, including his son, Governor John Wise, and his grandson, Governor Henry Wise. It provides genealogical information about the Wise family and includes family trees and photographs. Overall, Colonel John Wise of England and Virginia, 1617-1695: His Ancestors and Descendants is a comprehensive and detailed account of one of Virginia's most prominent families. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Virginia history or genealogy.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1918 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.