Valentine Sperry Wise1,2

M, b. 1825, d. 28 Jan 1883
FatherSperry S. Wise3 b. 7 Feb 1794, d. 7 Mar 1862
MotherJulia C. Baldwin3 b. 5 Feb 1795, d. 27 Oct 1868

Events

Birth1825Valentine Sperry Wise was born in 1825 in New York.1,4 
He was the son of Sperry S. Wise and Julia C. Baldwin.3 
Census18301 Jun 1830Valentine Sperry Wise is probably the male under age 5 listed in the household of his father, Sperry, in the 1830 Federal Census of Cuba, Allegany County, New York.5 
Census18401 Jun 1840Valentine Sperry Wise is probably the male age 10 to 14 listed in the household of his father, Sperry, in the 1840 Federal Census of Pinckney, Calhoun County, Michigan.6 
MarriageValentine Sperry Wise married Betsy Ann Squires.1 
Census185020 Oct 1850Valentine Sperry Wise was enumerated as a head of household in the 1850 Federal census in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan, as follows:
Wise, Vallentine, 25, Labour, born in New York
Betsy Ann, 23, born in New York
Lousia, 2, born in Michigan.7 
Census186016 Sep 1860He was enumerated as a head of household in the 1860 Federal census in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan, as follows:
Wise, Valentine, 34, Farmer, born in New York
Betsa A., 31, Housekeeper, born in New York
Louisa, 12, born in Michigan
Lucretia, 10, born in Michigan
Ambrose, 6, born in Michigan
Sperry, 4, born in Michigan
Ansel, 2, born in Michigan.8 
Census187018 Jul 1870He was enumerated as a head of household in the 1870 Federal census in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan, as follows:
Wise, Valentine, 44, Farmer laborer, born in New York
Betsy A., 42, Keeping House, born in New York
Cynthia S., 19, born in Michigan
Ambrose, 16, born in Michigan
Sperry, 14, born in Michigan
Ansel, 12, born in Michigan
Albert, 8, born in Michigan
Alonzo, 6, born in Michigan
Martha J., 2, born in Michigan.9,10 
Census18807 Jun 1880He was enumerated as a head of household in the 1880 Federal census in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan, as follows:
Wise, Valentine, 55, Head, Married, Farm Laborer, born in New York, Father and Mother born in New York
Betsy, 52, Wife, Married, Keeping house, born in New York, Father and Mother born in New York
Albert, 19, Son, Single, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in New York
Alonso, 16, Son, Single, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in New York
Jenni, 12, Daughter, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in New York
Warren, 33, Head, Married, Farm laborer, born in New York, Father and Mother born in New York
Lorena, 26, Wife, Married, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in New York.1 
Death28 Jan 1883He died on 28 Jan 1883 in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan.4,11 
Burial1883He was buried in 1883 in Clarence Center Cemetery, Clarence Center, Calhoun County, Michigan, aged 58 years.4 

Family

 Betsy Ann Squires b. 1828
Children 1.Louisa Wise7 b. 1848
 2.Lucretia Wise+8 b. 19 Oct 1851, d. 2 Jun 1913
 3.Ambrose Eugene Wise+8 b. 7 Mar 1854, d. 26 Mar 1929
 4.Thomas Sperry Wise+8 b. 6 Jul 1856, d. 12 May 1932
 5.Ansel L. Wise+8 b. 27 Sep 1858, d. 25 Aug 1911
 6.Albert A. Wise+1 b. 16 Jul 1862, d. 28 Mar 1949
 7.Alonzo Wise+1 b. 6 Jan 1865, d. 11 May 1931
 8.Martha Jane Wise+1 b. 19 Dec 1867, d. 14 Nov 1925
ChartsDescendants of Sperry Wise

Citations

  1. [S2535] 1880 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, ED 47, page 171A (stamped), Page No. 13 (handwritten), population schedule, line 15-21, dwelling 139, family 151, Valentine Wise household.
  2. [S15596] "Michigan, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1867-1911" FHL Film Number: 1008277, Database (without images), Martha Jane Wise.
  3. [S99] "Ancestry World Tree."
  4. [S16407] Find A Grave, Valentine S. Wise (1825-1883), no. 106612197, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106612197 : accessed 26 Mar 2024).
  5. [S1779] 1830 United States Federal Census, New York, Allegany County, Cuba, page 72 (penned), row 6, Sperry Wise.
  6. [S1823] 1840 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Pinckney, page 116 (stamped), row 3, Sperry Wise.
  7. [S1930] 1850 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, page 190A (stamped), population schedule, line 14-16, dwelling 84, family 87, Vallentine Wise household.
  8. [S2090] 1860 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, Page No. 169 (handwritten), population schedule, line 1-7, dwelling 1288, family 1265, Valentine Wise household.
  9. [S2286] 1870 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, page 525A (stamped), Page No. 17 (handwritten), population schedule, line 40, dwelling 137, family 140, Valentine Wise household (indexed as Valentine Wiss on ancestry.com).
  10. [S2287] 1870 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, page 525B (stamped), Page No. 18 (handwritten), population schedule, line 1-8, dwelling 137, family 140, Valentine Wise household (indexed as Valentine Wiss on ancestry.com)(continued from previous page).
  11. [S16408] "Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952" Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Registers, 1867-1897, 18: Oakland-Wexford, 1882, Alcona-Eaton, 1883, Calhoun, page 119, digital image 431 of 495, no. 61, V.S. Wise, Database (with images).

John D. Wise1,2

M, b. 1838, d. 31 Jan 1865
FatherSperry S. Wise1 b. 7 Feb 1794, d. 7 Mar 1862
MotherJulia C. Baldwin1 b. 5 Feb 1795, d. 27 Oct 1868

Events

Birth1838John D. Wise was born in 1838 in Michigan.1 
He was the son of Sperry S. Wise and Julia C. Baldwin.1 
Census18401 Jun 1840John D. Wise is probably the male under age 5 listed in the household of his father, Sperry, in the 1840 Federal Census of Pinckney, Calhoun County, Michigan.3 
Census185020 Oct 1850John D. Wise was enumerated in the 1850 Federal census in the household of Sperry S. Wise in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan.1 
Census186016 Sep 1860John D. Wise was enumerated in the household of William Dyer in the 1860 Federal Census in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan, as follows:
Dyer, William, 33, Cooper, born in Michigan
Carline, 33, Housekeeper, born in Michigan
William, 2, born in Michigan
Pattison, Uphelia, 6, born in Michigan
Nichols, James, 33, Cooper, born in New York
Wise, John, 23, Farm Laborer, born in Michigan.4 
MarriageHe married Sarah Angeletta Lamb, daughter of Andrew Lamb and Susan Lincoln.5 
Death31 Jan 1865John D. Wise died on 31 Jan 1865 in Pulaski, Giles County, Tennessee.6 
Burial19 Apr 1932His wife, Sarah Angeletta Squires, was buried on 19 Apr 1932 in Clarence Center Cemetery, Clarence Center, Calhoun County, Michigan, aged 91 years, 2 months and 27 days.7 

Family

 Sarah Angeletta Lamb b. 23 Jan 1841, d. 17 Apr 1932
Child 1.Andrew D. Wise+8 b. 13 Jan 1864, d. 20 Apr 1942
ChartsDescendants of Sperry Wise

Citations

  1. [S1930] 1850 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, page 190A (stamped), population schedule, line 31-34, dwelling 88, family 91, Sperry Wise household.
  2. [S1272] Larry Randall, "Larry Randall Correspondence," correspondence to Ruth Ann Greene-O'Hara, 6 Aug 2010.
  3. [S1823] 1840 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Pinckney, page 116 (stamped), row 3, Sperry Wise.
  4. [S2089] 1860 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, Page No. 168 (handwritten), population schedule, line 25-30, dwelling 1285, family 1262, William Dyer household.
  5. [S1273] "U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934" National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.; Wise, Edward W.-Wixson, Mengo, digital image 424 of 4397, Database (with images), John D. Wise.
  6. [S13060] "U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865" Database (without images), John D. Wise.
  7. [S11525] "Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952," Ancestry.com, death certificate image, Sarah Angeletta Squires, 1932, digital image 1304 of 3264, Michigan No. 13 4040.
  8. [S2285] 1870 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, page 519B (stamped), Page No. 6 (handwritten), population schedule, line 34-38, dwelling 47, family 49, Charles H. Squires household.

Cyremus Samuel Wise1,2

M, b. 19 Jan 1815, d. 19 Apr 1891
FatherSperry S. Wise3 b. 7 Feb 1794, d. 7 Mar 1862
MotherJulia C. Baldwin3 b. 5 Feb 1795, d. 27 Oct 1868

Events

Birth19 Jan 1815Cyremus Samuel Wise was born on 19 Jan 1815 in New York.1,2 
He was the son of Sperry S. Wise and Julia C. Baldwin.3 
Census18301 Jun 1830Cyremus Samuel Wise is probably the male age 15 to 19 listed in the household of his father, Sperry, in the 1830 Federal Census of Cuba, Allegany County, New York.4 
Story8 Nov 1830
Listed among the first students at the Cadyville or North Cuba School in Allegany County New York, were Samuel, Alonzo and Rhoda Wise. This school opened on 8 Nov 1830.5 
Census18401 Jun 1840Cyremus Samuel Wise is probably the male age 20 to 29 listed in the household of his father, Sperry, in the 1840 Federal Census of Pinckney, Calhoun County, Michigan.6 
MarriageCyremus Samuel Wise married Cynthia C. Squier.1 
Census185020 Oct 1850Cyremus Samuel Wise was enumerated as a head of household in the 1850 Federal census in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan, as follows:
Wise, Samuel S., 35, Farmer, born in New York
Cyntha, 27, born in New York
Caroline J., 6, born in Michigan
Pimilla, 4, born in Michigan.1 
Census186013 Sep 1860He was enumerated as a head of household in the 1860 Federal census in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan, as follows:
Wise, Samuel E., 47, Farmer, born in New York
Cynthia C., 37, Housekeeper, born in New York
Caroline, 16, Domestic, born in Michigan
Aurilla, 13, born in Michigan
Lamb, Francis, 5, born in Michigan.7 
Death19 Apr 1891He died on 19 Apr 1891.2 
BurialHe was buried in Clarence Center Cemetery, Clarence Center, Calhoun County, Michigan.2 
BurialHis wife, Cynthia C. Wise, was buried in Clarence Center Cemetery, Clarence Center, Calhoun County, Michigan.8 

Family

 Cynthia C. Squier b. 26 Aug 1823, d. 18 Jul 1892
Children 1.Caroline J. Wise+1 b. 28 Dec 1844, d. 25 Jun 1913
 2.Cynthia Aurilla Wise+1 b. 11 Jul 1846, d. 21 Jan 1927
ChartsDescendants of Sperry Wise

Citations

  1. [S1930] 1850 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, page 190A (stamped), population schedule, line 10-13, dwelling 84, family 86, Samuel S. Wise household.
  2. [S16379] Find A Grave, Cyremus "Samuel" Wise (1815-1891), no. 106613591, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106613591 : accessed 26 Mar 2024).
  3. [S99] "Ancestry World Tree."
  4. [S1779] 1830 United States Federal Census, New York, Allegany County, Cuba, page 72 (penned), row 6, Sperry Wise.
  5. [S592] John Stearns Minard, Civic History and Illustrated Progress of Cuba, Allegany Co., N.Y. 1822-1910, pdf image reprint, 320.
  6. [S1823] 1840 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Pinckney, page 116 (stamped), row 3, Sperry Wise.
  7. [S2085] 1860 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, Page No. 160 (handwritten), population schedule, line 16-20, dwelling 1221, family 1199, Samuel E. Wise household.
  8. [S16378] Find A Grave, Cordelia Cynthia Squier Wise (1823-1892), no. 106613565, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106613565 : accessed 26 Mar 2024).

Rhoda Wise1

F, b. bt 1810 - 1815
FatherSperry S. Wise1 b. 7 Feb 1794, d. 7 Mar 1862
MotherJulia C. Baldwin1 b. 5 Feb 1795, d. 27 Oct 1868

Events

Birthbt 1810 - 1815Rhoda Wise was born bt 1810 - 1815.2 
She was the daughter of Sperry S. Wise and Julia C. Baldwin.1 
Census18301 Jun 1830Rhoda Wise is probably the female age 15 to 19 listed in the household of her father, Sperry, in the 1830 Federal Census of Cuba, Allegany County, New York.2 
Story8 Nov 1830
Listed among the first students at the Cadyville or North Cuba School in Allegany County New York, were Samuel, Alonzo and Rhoda Wise. This school opened on 8 Nov 1830.3 
ChartsDescendants of Sperry Wise

Citations

  1. [S99] "Ancestry World Tree."
  2. [S1779] 1830 United States Federal Census, New York, Allegany County, Cuba, page 72 (penned), row 6, Sperry Wise.
  3. [S592] John Stearns Minard, Civic History and Illustrated Progress of Cuba, Allegany Co., N.Y. 1822-1910, pdf image reprint, 320.

Betsy Ann Squires1,2,3

F, b. 1828

Events

Birth1828Betsy Ann Squires was born in 1828 in New York.1 
MarriageShe married Valentine Sperry Wise, son of Sperry S. Wise and Julia C. Baldwin.1 
Census185020 Oct 1850Betsy Ann Wise was enumerated in the 1850 Federal census in the household of Valentine Sperry Wise in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan.2 
Census186016 Sep 1860Betsy Ann Wise was enumerated in the 1860 Federal census in the household of Valentine Sperry Wise in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan.4 
Census187018 Jul 1870Betsy Ann Wise was enumerated in the 1870 Federal census in the household of Valentine Sperry Wise in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan.5,6 
Census18807 Jun 1880Betsy Ann Wise was enumerated in the 1880 Federal census in the household of Valentine Sperry Wise in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan.1 
Burial1883Her husband, Valentine Sperry Wise, was buried in 1883 in Clarence Center Cemetery, Clarence Center, Calhoun County, Michigan.7 
Census19004 Jun 1900Betsy Ann Wise was enumerated in the census of 1900 under Albert A. Wise in Brookfield, Eaton County, Michigan.8 

Family

 Valentine Sperry Wise b. 1825, d. 28 Jan 1883
Children 1.Louisa Wise2 b. 1848
 2.Lucretia Wise+4 b. 19 Oct 1851, d. 2 Jun 1913
 3.Ambrose Eugene Wise+4 b. 7 Mar 1854, d. 26 Mar 1929
 4.Thomas Sperry Wise+4 b. 6 Jul 1856, d. 12 May 1932
 5.Ansel L. Wise+4 b. 27 Sep 1858, d. 25 Aug 1911
 6.Albert A. Wise+1 b. 16 Jul 1862, d. 28 Mar 1949
 7.Alonzo Wise+1 b. 6 Jan 1865, d. 11 May 1931
 8.Martha Jane Wise+1 b. 19 Dec 1867, d. 14 Nov 1925
ChartsDescendants of Sperry Wise

Citations

  1. [S2535] 1880 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, ED 47, page 171A (stamped), Page No. 13 (handwritten), population schedule, line 15-21, dwelling 139, family 151, Valentine Wise household.
  2. [S1930] 1850 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, page 190A (stamped), population schedule, line 14-16, dwelling 84, family 87, Vallentine Wise household.
  3. [S5687] "Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952," Ancestry.com, death certificate image, Ansel L. Wise, 1911, digital image 1450 of 3281, Michigan No. 65.
  4. [S2090] 1860 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, Page No. 169 (handwritten), population schedule, line 1-7, dwelling 1288, family 1265, Valentine Wise household.
  5. [S2286] 1870 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, page 525A (stamped), Page No. 17 (handwritten), population schedule, line 40, dwelling 137, family 140, Valentine Wise household (indexed as Valentine Wiss on ancestry.com).
  6. [S2287] 1870 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, page 525B (stamped), Page No. 18 (handwritten), population schedule, line 1-8, dwelling 137, family 140, Valentine Wise household (indexed as Valentine Wiss on ancestry.com)(continued from previous page).
  7. [S16407] Find A Grave, Valentine S. Wise (1825-1883), no. 106612197, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106612197 : accessed 26 Mar 2024).
  8. [S2960] 1900 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Eaton County, Brookfield, ED 62, page 2A (handwritten), population schedule, line 29-35, dwelling 31, family 31, Albert Wise household.

Albert A. Wise1,2

M, b. 16 Jul 1862, d. 28 Mar 1949
FatherValentine Sperry Wise1 b. 1825, d. 28 Jan 1883
MotherBetsy Ann Squires1 b. 1828

Events

Birth16 Jul 1862Albert A. Wise was born on 16 Jul 1862 in Calence Center, Calhoun County, Michigan.1,3,4 
He was the son of Valentine Sperry Wise and Betsy Ann Squires.1 
Census187018 Jul 1870Albert A. Wise was enumerated in the 1870 Federal census in the household of Valentine Sperry Wise in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan.5,6 
Census18807 Jun 1880Albert A. Wise was enumerated in the 1880 Federal census in the household of Valentine Sperry Wise in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan.1 
Marriage1888Albert A. Wise married Viene Carrie Courtright, daughter of John B. Courtright and Mary Ann Starks, in 1888.7,8 
Census19004 Jun 1900Albert A. Wise was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1900 in Brookfield, Eaton County, Michigan, as follows:
Wise, Albert, Head, Jul 1862, 37, Married-12 years, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in New York, Farmer
Viene, Wife, Feb 1864, 35, Married-12 years, 4 children-4 living, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in New York
Laura, Daughter, May 1888, 12, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in Michigan
Minnie E., Daughter, Dec 1890, 9, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in Michigan
Bertha E., Daughter, May 1883, 7, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in Michigan
Howard, Son, Oct 1895, 4, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in Michigan
Squires, Mary A., Mother, Oct 1836, 63, Widowed, 1 child-1 living, born in New York, Father and Mother born in Vermont.8 
Census191022 Apr 1910Albert A. Wise was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1910 in Brookfield, Eaton County, Michigan, as follows:
Wise, Albert E., Head, 47, Married-22 years, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in New York, Farmer-General Farm
Viennie C., Wife, 46, Married-22 years, 4 children-4 living, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in New York
Laura M., Daughter, 21, Single, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in Michigan, Work Out-Private Family
Miney E., Daughter, 19, Single, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in Michigan, Work Out-Private Family
Bertha E., Daughter, 16, Single, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in Michigan, Work Out-Private Family
Howard B., Son, 14, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in Michigan, Laborer-Home farm.9 
Census192031 Jan 1920Albert A. Wise was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1920 in Brookfield, Eaton County, Michigan, as follows:
Wise, Albert, A., Head, 57, Married, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in New York, Farmer-General Farm
Vianna C., Wfie, 55, Married, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in New York
Minnie E., Daughter, 29, Single, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in Michigan
Howard B., Son, 24, Single, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in Michigan.2 
Burial30 Dec 1924His wife, Viene Carrie Wise, was buried on 30 Dec 1924 in North Clarence (Hunt) Cemetery, North Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan, aged 60 years, 10 months and 15 days.7,10 
Census193016 Apr 1930Albert A. Wise was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1930 in Brookfield, Eaton County, Michigan, as follows:
Wise, Albert, Head, 67, Widowed, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in New York, Laborer-County Highway
Minnie, Daughter, 39, Single, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in Michigan.11 
Death28 Mar 1949He died on 28 Mar 1949 in Charlotte, Eaton County, Michigan.3,4 
BurialMar 1949He was buried in Mar 1949 in North Clarence (Hunt) Cemetery, North Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan, aged 86 years and 7 months.3 

Family

 Viene Carrie Courtright b. 15 Feb 1864, d. 28 Dec 1924
Children 1.Laura Wise8 b. May 1888
 2.Minnie Etta Wise8 b. 15 Dec 1890, d. 19 Feb 1934
 3.Bertha E. Wise8 b. May 1893
 4.Howard B. Wise8 b. 6 Oct 1895, d. 9 Oct 1991
ChartsDescendants of Sperry Wise

Citations

  1. [S2535] 1880 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, ED 47, page 171A (stamped), Page No. 13 (handwritten), population schedule, line 15-21, dwelling 139, family 151, Valentine Wise household.
  2. [S4194] 1920 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Eaton County, Brookfield, ED 90, page 8B (handwritten), population schedule, line 56-59, dwelling 178, family 178, Albert A. Wise household.
  3. [S16368] Find A Grave, Albert A. Wise (1862-1949), no. 96498366, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/96498366 : accessed 24 Mar 2024).
  4. [S5723] "Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952" Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; File Number: 002724, Database (without images), Albert A. Wise.
  5. [S2286] 1870 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, page 525A (stamped), Page No. 17 (handwritten), population schedule, line 40, dwelling 137, family 140, Valentine Wise household (indexed as Valentine Wiss on ancestry.com).
  6. [S2287] 1870 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, page 525B (stamped), Page No. 18 (handwritten), population schedule, line 1-8, dwelling 137, family 140, Valentine Wise household (indexed as Valentine Wiss on ancestry.com)(continued from previous page).
  7. [S16369] Find A Grave, Viene Carrie Courtright Wise (1864-1924), no. 96498056, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/96498056 : accessed 24 Mar 2024).
  8. [S2960] 1900 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Eaton County, Brookfield, ED 62, page 2A (handwritten), population schedule, line 29-35, dwelling 31, family 31, Albert Wise household.
  9. [S3472] 1910 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Eaton County, Brookfield, ED 78, page 7A (handwritten), population schedule, line 12-17, dwelling 91, family 91, Albert E. Wise household.
  10. [S620] "Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952," Ancestry.com, death certificate image, Viene Carrie Wise (indexed as Viene Carrie Ivise), 1925, digital image 1127 of 2499, Michigan No. 1127.
  11. [S5014] 1930 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Eaton County, Brookfield, ED 5, page 4B (handwritten), population schedule, line 80-81, dwelling 94, family 99, Albert Wise household.

Alonzo Wise1

M, b. 6 Jan 1865, d. 11 May 1931
FatherValentine Sperry Wise1 b. 1825, d. 28 Jan 1883
MotherBetsy Ann Squires1 b. 1828

Events

Birth6 Jan 1865Alonzo Wise was born on 6 Jan 1865 in Michigan.1,2 
He was the son of Valentine Sperry Wise and Betsy Ann Squires.1 
Census187018 Jul 1870Alonzo Wise was enumerated in the 1870 Federal census in the household of Valentine Sperry Wise in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan.3,4 
Census18807 Jun 1880Alonzo Wise was enumerated in the 1880 Federal census in the household of Valentine Sperry Wise in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan.1 
Marriage30 Dec 1887Alonzo Wise married Lavinnia M. Nichols, daughter of James Nichols and Zuby Starks, on 30 Dec 1887 in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan.5 
Census190022 Jun 1900Alonzo Wise was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1900 in Brookfield, Eaton County, Michigan, as follows:
Wise, Alonzo, Head, Jan 1865, 35, Married-12 years, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in New York, Farm Laborer
Lavinnia, Wife, Jul 1870, 29, Married-12 years, 2 children-2 living, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in New York
Blanche M., Daughter, Sep 1893, 6, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in Michigan
Clare, Son, Mar 1896, 4, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in Michigan.6 
Census19109 May 1910Alonzo Wise was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1910 in Hamlin, Eaton County, Michigan, as follows:
Wise, Alonzo, Head, 45, Married-22 years, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in New York, Farmer-General
Vinnie M., Wife, 41, Married-22 years, 3 children-3 living, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in New York, Nurse-Private
Blanche M., Daughter, 16, Single, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in Michigan
Clare V., Son, 15, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in Michigan
Vera, Daughter, 6, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in Michigan.7 
Census192023 Jan 1920Alonzo Wise was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1920 in Hamlin, Eaton County, Michigan, as follows:
Wise, Alonzo, Head, 54, Married, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in New York, Laborer-Drilling machine
Lovina, Wife, 50, Married, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in New York
Vera, Daughter, 16, Single, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in Michigan.8 
Census19301 Apr 1930Alonzo Wise was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1930 in Hamlin, Eaton County, Michigan, as follows:
Wise, Alonzo, Head, 63, Married-age 21, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in New York, Laborer-Road
Lavinnia, Wife, 60, Married-age 18, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in New York.9 
Death11 May 1931He died on 11 May 1931 in Sheridan, Calhoun County, Michigan.10,2,11 
Burial14 May 1931He was buried on 14 May 1931 in Oakwood Cemetery, Eaton Rapids, Eaton County, Michigan, aged 66 years, 4 months and 8 days.10,2 
Burial11 Dec 1943His wife, Lavinnia M. Wise, was buried on 11 Dec 1943 in Oakwood Cemetery, Eaton Rapids, Eaton County, Michigan, aged 74 years, 4 months and 29 days.12,13 

Family

 Lavinnia M. Nichols b. 12 Jul 1869, d. 8 Dec 1943
Children 1.Blanche M. Wise+6 b. 2 Sep 1893, d. 13 Feb 1983
 2.Claire V. Wise+6 b. Mar 1896
 3.Vera Wise7 b. 1904
ChartsDescendants of Sperry Wise

Citations

  1. [S2535] 1880 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, ED 47, page 171A (stamped), Page No. 13 (handwritten), population schedule, line 15-21, dwelling 139, family 151, Valentine Wise household.
  2. [S11471] "Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952," Ancestry.com, death certificate image, Alonzo Wise, 1931, digital image 909 of 3264, Michigan No. 13 3645.
  3. [S2286] 1870 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, page 525A (stamped), Page No. 17 (handwritten), population schedule, line 40, dwelling 137, family 140, Valentine Wise household (indexed as Valentine Wiss on ancestry.com).
  4. [S2287] 1870 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, page 525B (stamped), Page No. 18 (handwritten), population schedule, line 1-8, dwelling 137, family 140, Valentine Wise household (indexed as Valentine Wiss on ancestry.com)(continued from previous page).
  5. [S15800] "Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952" Michigan Department of Community Health, Divison for Vital Records and Health Statistics.; Registers, 1887-1925: 1887-1890, 1887 Alcona-Iosco, Calhoun, page 241, digital image 195 of 499, No. 122, Alonzo Wise and Lovina Nichols, Database (with images).
  6. [S2961] 1900 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Eaton County, Brookfield, ED 62, page 10A (handwritten), population schedule, line 6-9, dwelling 222, family 227, Alonzo Wise household.
  7. [S3477] 1910 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Eaton County, Hamlin, ED 90, page 9B (handwritten), population schedule, line 89-93, dwelling 250, family 251, Alonzo Wise household.
  8. [S4197] 1920 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Eaton County, Hamlin, ED 104, page 8B (handwritten), population schedule, line 59-61, dwelling 188, family 189, Alonzo Wise household.
  9. [S5019] 1930 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Eaton County, Hamlin, ED 18, page 7B (handwritten), population schedule, line 64-65, family 178, Alonzo Wise household.
  10. [S16230] Find A Grave, Alonzo Wise (1865-1931), no. 20660441, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20660441 : accessed 12 Mar 2024).
  11. [S16231] City Briefs (Alonzo Wise), page 2, column 4.
  12. [S16235] Find A Grave, Lavinnia Nichols Wise (1869-1943), no. 20660442, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20660442 : accessed 12 Mar 2024).
  13. [S11470] "Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952," Ancestry.com, death certificate image, Lavina Wise, 1943, digital image 651 of 747, Michigan No. 323 652.

Martha Jane Wise1,2,3,4

F, b. 19 Dec 1867, d. 14 Nov 1925
FatherValentine Sperry Wise1 b. 1825, d. 28 Jan 1883
MotherBetsy Ann Squires1 b. 1828

Events

Birth19 Dec 1867Martha Jane Wise was born on 19 Dec 1867 in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan.1,4 
She was the daughter of Valentine Sperry Wise and Betsy Ann Squires.1 
Census187018 Jul 1870Martha Jane Wise was enumerated in the 1870 Federal census in the household of Valentine Sperry Wise in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan.2,3 
Census18807 Jun 1880Martha Jane Wise was enumerated in the 1880 Federal census in the household of Valentine Sperry Wise in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan.1 
Marriage5 Aug 1891Martha Jane Wise married William Spears, son of John B. Spears and Sarah Wilson, on 5 Aug 1891 in Eaton Rapids, Eaton County, Michigan.5 
Census190018 Jun 1900Martha Jane Spears was enumerated in the census of 1900 under William Spears in Hamlin, Eaton County, Michigan.6 
Census191023 Apr 1910Martha Jane Spears was enumerated in the census of 1910 under William Spears in Hamlin, Eaton County, Michigan.7 
Census19209 Jan 1920Martha Jane Spears was enumerated in the census of 1920 under William Spears in Eaton Rapids, Eaton County, Michigan.8 
Death14 Nov 1925Martha Jane Spears died on 14 Nov 1925 in Eaton Rapids, Eaton County, Michigan.9 

Family

 William Spears b. 10 Jun 1867, d. 28 Sep 1932
Children 1.Homer W. Spears6 b. Sep 1895
 2.Ellwyn Spears6 b. Aug 1897
ChartsDescendants of Sperry Wise

Citations

  1. [S2535] 1880 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, ED 47, page 171A (stamped), Page No. 13 (handwritten), population schedule, line 15-21, dwelling 139, family 151, Valentine Wise household.
  2. [S2286] 1870 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, page 525A (stamped), Page No. 17 (handwritten), population schedule, line 40, dwelling 137, family 140, Valentine Wise household (indexed as Valentine Wiss on ancestry.com).
  3. [S2287] 1870 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, page 525B (stamped), Page No. 18 (handwritten), population schedule, line 1-8, dwelling 137, family 140, Valentine Wise household (indexed as Valentine Wiss on ancestry.com)(continued from previous page).
  4. [S15596] "Michigan, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1867-1911" FHL Film Number: 1008277, Database (without images), Martha Jane Wise.
  5. [S15597] "Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952" Michigan Department of Community Health, Divison for Vital Records and Health Statistics.; Registers, 1887-1925: 1891-1895, 1891 Alcona-Jackson, Eaton, page 492, digital image 327 of 619, No. 146, William Speer and Jennie Wise, Database (with images).
  6. [S15600] 1900 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Eaton County, Hamlin, ED 74, page 7B (handwritten), population schedule, line 66-70, dwelling 165, family 166, William Spear household.
  7. [S15601] 1910 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Eaton County, Hamlin, ED 90, page 3B (handwritten), population schedule, line 52-55, dwelling 77, family 77, William Speer household.
  8. [S15602] 1920 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Eaton County, Eaton Rapids, ED 99, page 6B (handwritten), population schedule, line 79-81, dwelling 176, family 179, William Speers household.
  9. [S15598] "Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952," Ancestry.com, death certificate image, Jennie Spears, 1925, digital image 1366 of 2499, Michigan No. 23 1366.

Laurania Jane Matteson1,2

F, b. 9 Apr 1854, d. 17 Sep 1919
Father(?) Matteson3
MotherRuhama G. (?)3 b. 1828

Events

Birth9 Apr 1854Laurania Jane Matteson was born on 9 Apr 1854 in Eaton County, Michigan.4,5,6,7,1 
She was the daughter of (?) Matteson and Ruhama G. (?)3 
Marriage20 May 1880Laurania Jane Matteson married Warren Webster Wise, son of Alonzo Wise and Adeline S. Fairbanks, on 20 May 1880 in Nashville, Barry County, Michigan.1,2 
Census18807 Jun 1880Laurania Jane Wise was enumerated in the 1880 Federal census in the household of Valentine Sperry Wise in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan.6 
Census190018 Jun 1900Laurania Jane Wise was enumerated in the census of 1900 under Warren Webster Wise in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan.4,5 
Census191026 Apr 1910Laurania Jane Wise was enumerated in the census of 1910 under Warren Webster Wise in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan.8 
Death17 Sep 1919Laurania Jane Wise died on 17 Sep 1919 in Clarence Township, Calhoun County, Michigan.1,7 
Burial19 Sep 1919She was buried on 19 Sep 1919 in Clarence Center Cemetery, Clarence Center, Calhoun County, Michigan, aged 65 years, 5 months and 10 days.1,7 
Burial27 Apr 1934Her husband, Warren Webster Wise, was buried on 27 Apr 1934 in Clarence Center Cemetery, Clarence Center, Calhoun County, Michigan, aged 87.9,10 

Family

 Warren Webster Wise b. 2 Feb 1847, d. 25 Apr 1934
ChartsDescendants of Sperry Wise
Descendants of Jonathan Fairbanks

Citations

  1. [S16401] Find A Grave, Laurania Jane Matteson Wise (1854-1919), no. 20434555, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20434555 : accessed 26 Mar 2024).
  2. [S15664] "Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952" Michigan Department of Community Health, Divison for Vital Records and Health Statistics.; Registers, 1868-1886: 1876-1880, 1880 Alcona-Manistee, Barry, page 53, digital image 53 of 661, No. 181, Warren Webster Wise and Lorain Jane Mattison, Database (with images).
  3. [S4185] 1920 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, ED 66, page 3B (handwritten), population schedule, line 94-97, dwelling 79, family 81, Warren W. Wise household.
  4. [S2956] 1900 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, ED 42, page 6A (handwritten), population schedule, line 50, dwelling 129, family 131, Warren W. Wise household.
  5. [S2957] 1900 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, ED 42, page 6B (handwritten), population schedule, line 51, dwelling 129, family 131, Warren W. Wise household (continued from previous page).
  6. [S2535] 1880 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, ED 47, page 171A (stamped), Page No. 13 (handwritten), population schedule, line 15-21, dwelling 139, family 151, Valentine Wise household.
  7. [S960] "Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952," Ancestry.com, death certificate image, Lorana Jane Wise, 1919, digital image 457 of 3296, Michigan No: 89.
  8. [S3464] 1910 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, ED 56, page 4A (handwritten), population schedule, line 24-25, dwelling 86, family 87, Warren W. Wise household.
  9. [S16402] Find A Grave, Warren Webster Wise (1847-1934), no. 106543346, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106543346 : accessed 26 Mar 2024).
  10. [S16403] "Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952," Ancestry.com, death certificate image, Warren Webster Wise, 1934, digital image 2123 of 3264, Michigan No. 13 4859.

Louisa Wise1

F, b. 1848
FatherValentine Sperry Wise1 b. 1825, d. 28 Jan 1883
MotherBetsy Ann Squires1 b. 1828

Events

Birth1848Louisa Wise was born in 1848 in Michigan.1 
She was the daughter of Valentine Sperry Wise and Betsy Ann Squires.1 
Census185020 Oct 1850Louisa Wise was enumerated in the 1850 Federal census in the household of Valentine Sperry Wise in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan.1 
Census186016 Sep 1860Louisa Wise was enumerated in the 1860 Federal census in the household of Valentine Sperry Wise in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan.2 
ChartsDescendants of Sperry Wise

Citations

  1. [S1930] 1850 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, page 190A (stamped), population schedule, line 14-16, dwelling 84, family 87, Vallentine Wise household.
  2. [S2090] 1860 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, Page No. 169 (handwritten), population schedule, line 1-7, dwelling 1288, family 1265, Valentine Wise household.

Cynthia C. Squier1,2

F, b. 26 Aug 1823, d. 18 Jul 1892

Events

Birth26 Aug 1823Cynthia C. Squier was born on 26 Aug 1823 in New York.1,2,3 
MarriageShe married Cyremus Samuel Wise, son of Sperry S. Wise and Julia C. Baldwin.1 
Census185020 Oct 1850Cynthia C. Wise was enumerated in the 1850 Federal census in the household of Cyremus Samuel Wise in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan.1 
Census186013 Sep 1860Cynthia C. Wise was enumerated in the 1860 Federal census in the household of Cyremus Samuel Wise in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan.4 
BurialHer husband, Cyremus Samuel Wise, was buried in Clarence Center Cemetery, Clarence Center, Calhoun County, Michigan.5 
Death18 Jul 1892Cynthia C. Wise died on 18 Jul 1892 in Calhoun County, Michigan.2,3 
BurialShe was buried in Clarence Center Cemetery, Clarence Center, Calhoun County, Michigan.3 

Family

 Cyremus Samuel Wise b. 19 Jan 1815, d. 19 Apr 1891
Children 1.Caroline J. Wise+1 b. 28 Dec 1844, d. 25 Jun 1913
 2.Cynthia Aurilla Wise+1 b. 11 Jul 1846, d. 21 Jan 1927
ChartsDescendants of Sperry Wise

Citations

  1. [S1930] 1850 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, page 190A (stamped), population schedule, line 10-13, dwelling 84, family 86, Samuel S. Wise household.
  2. [S1272] Larry Randall, "Larry Randall Correspondence," correspondence to Ruth Ann Greene-O'Hara, 6 Aug 2010.
  3. [S16378] Find A Grave, Cordelia Cynthia Squier Wise (1823-1892), no. 106613565, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106613565 : accessed 26 Mar 2024).
  4. [S2085] 1860 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, Page No. 160 (handwritten), population schedule, line 16-20, dwelling 1221, family 1199, Samuel E. Wise household.
  5. [S16379] Find A Grave, Cyremus "Samuel" Wise (1815-1891), no. 106613591, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106613591 : accessed 26 Mar 2024).

Caroline J. Wise1,2

F, b. 28 Dec 1844, d. 25 Jun 1913
FatherCyremus Samuel Wise1 b. 19 Jan 1815, d. 19 Apr 1891
MotherCynthia C. Squier1 b. 26 Aug 1823, d. 18 Jul 1892

Events

Birth28 Dec 1844Caroline J. Wise was born on 28 Dec 1844 in Michigan.1,3,4 
She was the daughter of Cyremus Samuel Wise and Cynthia C. Squier.1 
Census185020 Oct 1850Caroline J. Wise was enumerated in the 1850 Federal census in the household of Cyremus Samuel Wise in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan.1 
Census186013 Sep 1860Caroline J. Wise was enumerated in the 1860 Federal census in the household of Cyremus Samuel Wise in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan.5 
Marriage23 Apr 1863Caroline J. Wise married Charlemagne Tooley on 23 Apr 1863 in Eaton County, Michigan.6 
Census187019 Jul 1870Caroline J. Tooley was enumerated in the 1870 Federal census in the household of Charlemagne Tooley in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan.7 
Census18803 Jun 1880Caroline J. Tooley was enumerated in the 1880 Federal census in the household of Charlemagne Tooley in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan.8 
Census19004 Jun 1900Caroline J. Tooley was enumerated in the census of 1900 under Charlemagne Tooley in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan.3 
Census19109 May 1910Caroline J. Tooley was enumerated in the census of 1910 under Charlemagne Tooley in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan.9 
Death25 Jun 1913Caroline J. Tooley died on 25 Jun 1913 in Clarence Township, Calhoun County, Michigan.2,4 
Burial28 Jun 1913She was buried on 28 Jun 1913 in Clarence Center Cemetery, Clarence Center, Calhoun County, Michigan, aged 68 years and 6 months.2,4 
Burial3 May 1916Her husband, Charlemagne Tooley, was buried on 3 May 1916 in Clarence Center Cemetery, Clarence Center, Calhoun County, Michigan, aged 78.10,11 

Family

 Charlemagne Tooley b. 12 Dec 1837, d. 30 Apr 1916
Children 1.Samuel Melvin Tooley+7 b. 28 Jun 1864, d. 3 Jun 1938
 2.Franklin Duane Tooley+7 b. Jun 1866, d. 29 Nov 1949
 3.Harriet C. Tooley7 b. 14 Aug 1867, d. 17 Feb 1950
 4.Adele Leila Tooley+8 b. 28 Jun 1871, d. 18 May 1946
 5.Nettie M. Tooley8 b. 11 Apr 1878, d. 29 Dec 1934
ChartsDescendants of Sperry Wise

Citations

  1. [S1930] 1850 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, page 190A (stamped), population schedule, line 10-13, dwelling 84, family 86, Samuel S. Wise household.
  2. [S16380] Find A Grave, Caroline J. Wise Tooley (1844-1913), no. 103846426, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/103846426 : accessed 26 Mar 2024).
  3. [S2953] 1900 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, ED 42, page 2A (handwritten), population schedule, line 22-24, dwelling 32, family 33, Sherman Tooley household.
  4. [S924] "Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952," Ancestry.com, death certificate image, Caroline J. Tooley (indexed as Caroline J. Torley), 1913, digital image 762 of 3347, Michigan No. 6.
  5. [S2085] 1860 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, Page No. 160 (handwritten), population schedule, line 16-20, dwelling 1221, family 1199, Samuel E. Wise household.
  6. [S16504] "Michigan Marriages, 1822-1995" Database (without images), Charlemagne Tooly and Caroline Wise.
  7. [S2288] 1870 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, page 526A (stamped), Page No. 19 (handwritten), population schedule, line 24-28, dwelling 150, family 153, Charlemange Tooley household.
  8. [S2533] 1880 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, ED 47, page 168C (stamped), Page No. 7 (handwritten), population schedule, line 10-16, dwelling 73, family 77, Charlemagn Tooly household.
  9. [S3468] 1910 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, ED 56, page 8A (handwritten), population schedule, line 32-33, dwelling 198, family 200, Sherman Tooley household.
  10. [S16381] Find A Grave, Charlemagne "Sherman" Tooley (1837-1916), no. 104216799, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/104216799 : accessed 26 Mar 2024).
  11. [S923] "Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952," Ancestry.com, death certificate image, Charlemagne Tooley, 1916, digital image 722 of 3692, Michigan No. 62.

Cynthia Aurilla Wise1,2,3

F, b. 11 Jul 1846, d. 21 Jan 1927
FatherCyremus Samuel Wise1 b. 19 Jan 1815, d. 19 Apr 1891
MotherCynthia C. Squier1 b. 26 Aug 1823, d. 18 Jul 1892

Events

Birth11 Jul 1846Cynthia Aurilla Wise was born on 11 Jul 1846 in Michigan.1,4,3 
She was the daughter of Cyremus Samuel Wise and Cynthia C. Squier.1 
Census185020 Oct 1850Cynthia Aurilla Wise was enumerated in the 1850 Federal census in the household of Cyremus Samuel Wise in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan.1 
Census186013 Sep 1860Cynthia Aurilla Wise was enumerated in the 1860 Federal census in the household of Cyremus Samuel Wise in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan.5 
Marriage9 Dec 1867Cynthia Aurilla Wise married George H. Conley, son of Henry Conley and Marcie Whipple, on 9 Dec 1867 in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan.2 
Census187018 Jul 1870Cynthia Aurilla Conley was enumerated in the 1870 Federal census in the household of George H. Conley in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan.6,7 
Census18804 Jun 1880Cynthia Aurilla Conley was enumerated in the 1880 Federal census in the household of George H. Conley in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan.8 
Census190022 Jun 1900Cynthia Aurilla Conley was enumerated in the census of 1900 under George H. Conley in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan.4 
Census191022 Apr 1910Cynthia Aurilla Conley was enumerated in the census of 1910 under Edwin Taylor in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan.9 
Census19207 Jan 1920Cynthia Aurilla Conley was enumerated in the census of 1920 under Lee G. Lamb in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan.10 
Death21 Jan 1927Cynthia Aurilla Conley died on 21 Jan 1927 in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan.3 

Family

 George H. Conley b. 25 Feb 1843, d. 13 Mar 1909
Children 1.Eva R. Conley+6,7 b. 1869
 2.Albert E. Conley6,7 b. Mar 1870
 3.Elva Conley+8 b. 1875
 4.Caroline Conley8 b. Feb 1879
ChartsDescendants of Sperry Wise

Citations

  1. [S1930] 1850 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, page 190A (stamped), population schedule, line 10-13, dwelling 84, family 86, Samuel S. Wise household.
  2. [S15604] "Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952" Michigan Department of Community Health, Divison for Vital Records and Health Statistics.; Registers, 1868-1886: 1868-1875, 1867 Allegan-1868 Genesee, Calhoun, page 81, digital image 79 of 650, No. 111, Geo H. Conley and Cynthia A. Wise, Database (with images).
  3. [S15610] "Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952," Ancestry.com, death certificate image, Cyntha Aurilla Conley, 1927, digital image 844 of 3505, Michigan No. 33 2089.
  4. [S15608] 1900 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, ED 42, page 14B (handwritten), population schedule, line 96-98, dwelling 164, family 167, George H. Conley household.
  5. [S2085] 1860 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, Page No. 160 (handwritten), population schedule, line 16-20, dwelling 1221, family 1199, Samuel E. Wise household.
  6. [S15605] 1870 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, page 524A (stamped), Page No. 15 (handwritten), population schedule, line 39-40, dwelling 120, family 122, George H. Conley household.
  7. [S15606] 1870 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, page 524B (stamped), Page No. 16 (handwritten), population schedule, line 1-2, dwelling 120, family 122, George H. Conley household (continued from previous page).
  8. [S15607] 1880 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, ED 47, page 168D (stamped), Page No. 8 (handwritten), population schedule, line 16-21, dwelling 87, family 91, George H. Conley household.
  9. [S15611] 1910 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, ED 56, page 3A (handwritten), population schedule, line 4-7, dwelling 53, family 54, Edwin Taylor household.
  10. [S15612] 1920 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Ingham County, Lansing Ward 5, ED 102, page 7A (handwritten), population schedule, line 24-27, dwelling 104, family 155, Lee G. Lamb household.

Eunice Pointer1,2

F, b. 9 Oct 1837, d. 8 Dec 1901

Events

Birth9 Oct 1837Eunice Pointer was born on 9 Oct 1837 in Michigan.3 
MarriageShe married Charles B. Wise, son of Sperry S. Wise and Julia C. Baldwin.1 
Census186016 Sep 1860Eunice Wise was enumerated in the 1860 Federal census in the household of Charles B. Wise in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan.1 
Census187018 Jul 1870Eunice Wise was enumerated in the 1870 Federal census in the household of Charles B. Wise in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan.4 
Census18807 Jun 1880Eunice Wise was enumerated in the 1880 Federal census in the household of Charles B. Wise in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan.5 
Burial1893Her husband, Charles B. Wise, was buried in 1893 in Clarence Center Cemetery, Clarence Center, Calhoun County, Michigan.6 
Census19001 Jun 1900Eunice Wise was enumerated in the census of 1900 under John O. Wise in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan.7 
Death8 Dec 1901Eunice Wise died on 8 Dec 1901 in Clarence Township, Calhoun County, Michigan.8,3 
Burial11 Dec 1901She was buried on 11 Dec 1901 in Clarence Center Cemetery, Clarence Center, Calhoun County, Michigan, aged 64 years, 2 months and 2 days.8,3 

Family

 Charles B. Wise b. 1832, d. 21 Sep 1893
Children 1.John O. Wise+1 b. 17 Apr 1857, d. 20 Dec 1927
 2.Samuel Wise+4 b. 10 Feb 1864, d. 2 Nov 1942
 3.Oscar William Wise4 b. 15 Nov 1868, d. 8 Dec 1941
ChartsDescendants of Sperry Wise

Citations

  1. [S2088] 1860 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, Page No. 165 (handwritten), population schedule, line 16-18, dwelling 1259, family 1236, Charles Wise household.
  2. [S15665] "Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952" Michigan Department of Community Health, Divison for Vital Records and Health Statistics.; Registers, 1887-1925: 1901-1905, 1905 Bay-Ingham, Calhoun, page 298, digital image 214 of 632, No. 420, Oscar W. Wise and Fannie Anderson, Database (with images).
  3. [S961] "Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952," Ancestry.com, death certificate image, Eunice Wise, 1902, digital image 1051 of 3490, Michigan No. 468.
  4. [S2286] 1870 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, page 525A (stamped), Page No. 17 (handwritten), population schedule, line 35-39, dwelling 136, family 139, Charles Wise household (indexed as Charles Wiss on ancestry.com).
  5. [S2534] 1880 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, ED 47, page 170D (stamped), Page No. 12 (handwritten), population schedule, line 6-9, dwelling 127, family 137, Charles Wise household.
  6. [S16371] Find A Grave, Charles B. Wise (1832-1893), no. 105488153, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/105488153 : accessed 25 Mar 2024).
  7. [S2952] 1900 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, ED 42, page 1A (handwritten), population schedule, line 32-37, dwelling 9, family 10, John O. Wise household.
  8. [S16390] Find A Grave, Eunice Pointer Wise (1837-1901), no. 104177232, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/104177232 : accessed 26 Mar 2024).

John O. Wise1,2

M, b. 17 Apr 1857, d. 20 Dec 1927
FatherCharles B. Wise1 b. 1832, d. 21 Sep 1893
MotherEunice Pointer1 b. 9 Oct 1837, d. 8 Dec 1901

Events

Birth17 Apr 1857John O. Wise was born on 17 Apr 1857 in Michigan.1 
He was the son of Charles B. Wise and Eunice Pointer.1 
Census186016 Sep 1860John O. Wise was enumerated in the 1860 Federal census in the household of Charles B. Wise in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan.1 
Census187018 Jul 1870John O. Wise was enumerated in the 1870 Federal census in the household of Charles B. Wise in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan.3 
Marriage10 Nov 1878John O. Wise married Myrtie Kendall, daughter of Edson G. Kendall and Mary Boardman, on 10 Nov 1878 in Lee Center, Calhoun County, Michigan.2 
Census18807 Jun 1880John O. Wise was enumerated as a head of household in the 1880 Federal census in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan, as follows:
Wise, John, 23, Head, Married, Farmer, born in Michigan, Father born in New York, Mother born in Ohio
Mertie, 19, Wife, Married, Keeping house, born in Michigan, Father born in New York, Mother born in Ohio.4 
Census19001 Jun 1900John O. Wise was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1900 in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan, as follows:
Wise, John O., Head, Apr 1857, 43, Widowed, born in Michigan, Father born in New York, Mother born in Ohio, Farmer
Charles J., Son, Jul 1872, 19, Single, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in Michigan, Farm Laborer
Gracie P., Daughter, Feb 1885, 15, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in Michigan
Lottie Bell, Daughter, Jan 1890, 10, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in Michigan
Oscar W., Brother, Nov 1868, 31, Single, born in Michigan, Father born in New York, Mother born in Ohio
Unise, Mother, Oct 1836, 63, Widowed, 4 children-3 living, born in Ohio, Father and Mother born in Ohio.5 
Marriage1909He married Helen Eliza Gifford, daughter of William H. Gifford and Eliza J. Terry, in 1909.6,7 
Census191028 Apr 1910John O. Wise was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1910 in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan, as follows:
Wise, John, Head, 53, Married-twice-0 years, born in Michigan, Father and Mother birthplace is blank, Farmer-Gen Farm
Nellie, Wife, 44, Married-once-0 years, 0 children, born in Massachusetts, Father born in New York, Mother born in Maine
Gifford, William H., Father in law, 79, Widowed, born in New York, Father born in Massachusetts, Mother born in New York
John, Brother in law, 37, Single, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in Maine, Farmer-Gen Farm
Ellis, Nephew, 16, Single, born in Michigan, Father's birth is blank, Mother born in Michigan
Adams, Harriet A., Niece, 10, born in Michigan, Father's birth is blank, Mother born in Michigan.6,7 
Census192026 Jan 1920John O. Wise was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1920 in Lee, Calhoun County, Michigan, as follows:
Wise, John, Head, 62, Married, born in Michigan, Father born in New York, Mother born in Ohio, Teamster-Co Roads
Helen, Wife, 54, Married, born in Massachusetts, Father born in New York, Mother borin in Maine
Gifford, John, Brother in law, 47, Single, born in Michigan, Father born in New York, Mother born in Main, Farmer-General Farm
Wise, Ida, Granddaughter, 9, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in Michigan.8 
Burial1 Jun 1926His wife, Helen Eliza Wise, was buried on 1 Jun 1926 in Clarence Center Cemetery, Clarence Center, Calhoun County, Michigan, aged 61 years, 1 month and 3 days.9,10 
Death20 Dec 1927John O. Wise died on 20 Dec 1927 in Wheatfield, Ingham County, Michigan.11,12 
Burial23 Dec 1927He was buried on 23 Dec 1927 in Clarence Center Cemetery, Clarence Center, Calhoun County, Michigan, aged 70 years, 8 months and 6 days.11,12 

Family 1

 Myrtie Kendall b. 1861, d. 2 Mar 1899
Children 1.Charles Jay Wise+5 b. 31 Jul 1880, d. 29 Mar 1917
 2.Gracie P. Wise5 b. Feb 1885
 3.Lottie Bell Wise5 b. Jan 1890

Family 2

 Helen Eliza Gifford b. 29 Apr 1865, d. 30 May 1920
ChartsDescendants of Sperry Wise

Citations

  1. [S2088] 1860 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, Page No. 165 (handwritten), population schedule, line 16-18, dwelling 1259, family 1236, Charles Wise household.
  2. [S15798] "Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952" Michigan Department of Community Health, Divison for Vital Records and Health Statistics.; Registers, 1868-1886: 1876-1880, 1877 Mason-1878 Gratiot, Calhoun, page 159, digital image 524 of 658, No. 3583, John O. Wise and Myrtie Kendall, Database (with images).
  3. [S2286] 1870 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, page 525A (stamped), Page No. 17 (handwritten), population schedule, line 35-39, dwelling 136, family 139, Charles Wise household (indexed as Charles Wiss on ancestry.com).
  4. [S2534] 1880 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, ED 47, page 170D (stamped), Page No. 12 (handwritten), population schedule, line 10-11, dwelling 127, family 138, John Wise household.
  5. [S2952] 1900 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, ED 42, page 1A (handwritten), population schedule, line 32-37, dwelling 9, family 10, John O. Wise household.
  6. [S3465] 1910 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, ED 56, page 5A (handwritten), population schedule, line 46-50, dwelling 122, family 123, John Wise household.
  7. [S3466] 1910 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, ED 56, page 5B (handwritten), population schedule, line 51, dwelling 122, family 123, John Wise household (continued from previous page).
  8. [S4188] 1920 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Lee, ED 74, page 7A (handwritten), population schedule, line 25-28, dwelling 148, family 152, John Wise household.
  9. [S16395] Find A Grave, Helen Eliza Gifford Wise (1865-1920), no. 99102499, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/99102499 : accessed 26 Mar 2024).
  10. [S16396] "Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952," Ancestry.com, death certificate image, Helen Eliza Wise, 1920, digital image 4211 of 4264, Michigan No. 197.
  11. [S16397] Find A Grave, John O. Wise (1857-1927), no. 105487695, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/105487695 : accessed 26 Mar 2024).
  12. [S16398] "Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952," Ancestry.com, death certificate image, John O. Wise, 1928, digital image 1159 of 3505, Michigan No. 33 2404.

Lucretia Wise1

F, b. 19 Oct 1851, d. 2 Jun 1913
FatherValentine Sperry Wise1 b. 1825, d. 28 Jan 1883
MotherBetsy Ann Squires1 b. 1828

Events

Birth19 Oct 1851Lucretia Wise was born on 19 Oct 1851 in Calhoun County, Michigan.1,2 
She was the daughter of Valentine Sperry Wise and Betsy Ann Squires.1 
Census186016 Sep 1860Lucretia Wise was enumerated in the 1860 Federal census in the household of Valentine Sperry Wise in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan.1 
Census187018 Jul 1870Lucretia Wise was enumerated in the 1870 Federal census in the household of Valentine Sperry Wise in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan.3,4 
Marriage2 Feb 1873Lucretia Wise married David Galvin, son of John Galvin and Eliza Maria(h) Fairbanks, on 2 Feb 1873 in Brookfield, Eaton County, Michigan.5 
Census18808 Jun 1880Lucretia Galvin was enumerated in the 1880 Federal census in the household of David Galvin in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan.6 
Census190022 Jun 1900Lucretia Galvin was enumerated in the census of 1900 under David Galvin in Aurelius, Ingham County, Michigan.7 
Census19105 May 1910Lucretia Galvin was enumerated in the census of 1910 under David Galvin in Eaton Rapids, Eaton County, Michigan.8 
Death2 Jun 1913Lucretia Galvin died on 2 Jun 1913 in Eaton Rapids, Eaton County, Michigan.2 

Family

 David Galvin b. 4 Apr 1849, d. 4 May 1917
Children 1.Ira J. Galvin+6 b. 2 Mar 1876, d. 26 Jun 1930
 2.Charles Delbert Galvin+7 b. Mar 1877, d. 16 Nov 1933
 3.Julia Galvin9 b. 6 Apr 1881, d. 16 Sep 1881
 4.Myrtle Nettie Galvin+7 b. 13 Aug 1885
ChartsDescendants of Sperry Wise
Descendants of Jonathan Fairbanks

Citations

  1. [S2090] 1860 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, Page No. 169 (handwritten), population schedule, line 1-7, dwelling 1288, family 1265, Valentine Wise household.
  2. [S12085] "Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952," Ancestry.com, death certificate image, Lucretia Galvin (indexed as Luentia Galvin), 1913, digital image 1058 of 3284, Michigan No. 22.
  3. [S2286] 1870 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, page 525A (stamped), Page No. 17 (handwritten), population schedule, line 40, dwelling 137, family 140, Valentine Wise household (indexed as Valentine Wiss on ancestry.com).
  4. [S2287] 1870 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, page 525B (stamped), Page No. 18 (handwritten), population schedule, line 1-8, dwelling 137, family 140, Valentine Wise household (indexed as Valentine Wiss on ancestry.com)(continued from previous page).
  5. [S15659] "Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952" Michigan Department of Community Health, Divison for Vital Records and Health Statistics.; Registers, 1868-1886: 1868-1875, 1872 Tuscola-1873 Montcalm, Eaton, page 193, digital image 254 of 685, No. 1159, David Galvin (indexed as David Galom) and Lucretha Wise (indexed as Lewertha Wire), Database (with images).
  6. [S2536] 1880 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, ED 47, page 171B (stamped), Page No. 14 (handwritten), population schedule, line 4-6, dwelling 147, family 159, David Galvin household.
  7. [S2967] 1900 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Ingham County, Aurelius, ED 31, page 10A (handwritten), population schedule, line 36-39, dwelling 239, family 241, David Galvin household.
  8. [S3475] 1910 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Eaton County, Eaton Rapids Ward 3, ED 86, page 19B (handwritten), population schedule, line 70-72, dwelling 514, family 533, Dave Galvin household.
  9. [S12091] "Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952" Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Registers, 1867-1897, 15: Oakland-Wexford, 1880, Alcona-Isabella, 1881, Calhoun, page 132, digital image 443 of 658, No. 193, Juline Galvin, Database (with images).

Ambrose Eugene Wise1,2

M, b. 7 Mar 1854, d. 26 Mar 1929
FatherValentine Sperry Wise1 b. 1825, d. 28 Jan 1883
MotherBetsy Ann Squires1 b. 1828

Events

Birth7 Mar 1854Ambrose Eugene Wise was born on 7 Mar 1854 in St. Josephs County, Michigan.1,2 
He was the son of Valentine Sperry Wise and Betsy Ann Squires.1 
Census186016 Sep 1860Ambrose Eugene Wise was enumerated in the 1860 Federal census in the household of Valentine Sperry Wise in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan.1 
Census187018 Jul 1870Ambrose Eugene Wise was enumerated in the 1870 Federal census in the household of Valentine Sperry Wise in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan.3,4 
Marriage21 Mar 1874Ambrose Eugene Wise married Adelia Devenport on 21 Mar 1874 in Brookfield, Eaton County, Michigan.5 
Census18808 Jun 1880Ambrose Eugene Wise was enumerated as a head of household in the 1880 Federal census in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan, as follows:
Wise, Ambrose, 40, Head, Married, Farm Laborer, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in New York
Adelie, 22, Wife, Married, Keeping house, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in New York
May, 4, Daughter, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in Michigan
Oscar, 3, Son, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in Michigan
Edna, 4/12, Jan, Daughter, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in Michigan.6 
Census190018 Jun 1900Ambrose Eugene Wise was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1900 in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan, as follows:
Wise, Ambrose, Head, Mar 1854, 46, Widowed, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in New York, Day Laborer
Orville, Son, 1883, 17, Single, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in Michigan, Farm Laborer
Pearl, Daughter, Jan 1885, 15, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in Michigan, Servant
Verna E., Son, 1887, 13, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in Michigan
Floyd E., Son, Jun 1890, 9, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in Michigan.7 
Census192023 Jan 1920Ambrose Eugene Wise was enumerated in the census of 1920 under Thomas Sperry Wise in Hamlin, Eaton County, Michigan.8 
Death26 Mar 1929Ambrose Eugene Wise died on 26 Mar 1929 in Marshall, Calhoun County, Michigan.2 
Burial29 Mar 1929He was buried on 29 Mar 1929 in Clarence Center Cemetery, Clarence Center, Calhoun County, Michigan, aged 75 years and 22 days.2 

Family

 Adelia Devenport b. 1858, d. b 1900
Children 1.Carrie May Wise+6 b. Jan 1876
 2.Oscar Wise6 b. 13 Oct 1877
 3.Edna Wise6 b. Jan 1880, d. 27 Jul 1899
 4.Arthur Orville Wise+7 b. 10 Sep 1882, d. 8 Apr 1929
 5.Lena Pearl Wise7 b. 13 Jan 1885, d. 24 May 1904
 6.Vern E. Wise+7 b. 1887
 7.Floyd Elroy Wise+7 b. 13 Jun 1890, d. 11 Sep 1963
ChartsDescendants of Sperry Wise

Citations

  1. [S2090] 1860 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, Page No. 169 (handwritten), population schedule, line 1-7, dwelling 1288, family 1265, Valentine Wise household.
  2. [S16414] "Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952," Ancestry.com, death certificate image, Ambrose Eugune Wise, 1929, digital image 34 of 3264, Michigan No. 13 2770.
  3. [S2286] 1870 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, page 525A (stamped), Page No. 17 (handwritten), population schedule, line 40, dwelling 137, family 140, Valentine Wise household (indexed as Valentine Wiss on ancestry.com).
  4. [S2287] 1870 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, page 525B (stamped), Page No. 18 (handwritten), population schedule, line 1-8, dwelling 137, family 140, Valentine Wise household (indexed as Valentine Wiss on ancestry.com)(continued from previous page).
  5. [S15663] "Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952" Michigan Department of Community Health, Divison for Vital Records and Health Statistics.; Registers, 1868-1886: 1868-1875, 1874 Wayne-1875 Livingston, Eaton, page 235, digital image 300 of 649, No. 59, Ambros E. Wise and Adelia Devenport, Database (with images).
  6. [S2537] 1880 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, ED 47, page 172C (stamped), Page No. 15 (handwritten), population schedule, line 1-5, dwelling 159, family 171, Ambrose Wise household.
  7. [S2956] 1900 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, ED 42, page 6A (handwritten), population schedule, line 39-43, dwelling 127, family 128, Ambrose Wise household.
  8. [S4197] 1920 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Eaton County, Hamlin, ED 104, page 8B (handwritten), population schedule, line 77-79, dwelling 194, family 195, Sperry Wise household.

Thomas Sperry Wise1,2,3

M, b. 6 Jul 1856, d. 12 May 1932
FatherValentine Sperry Wise1 b. 1825, d. 28 Jan 1883
MotherBetsy Ann Squires1 b. 1828

Events

Birth6 Jul 1856Thomas Sperry Wise was born on 6 Jul 1856 in Calhoun County, Michigan.1,4,5 
He was the son of Valentine Sperry Wise and Betsy Ann Squires.1 
Census186016 Sep 1860Thomas Sperry Wise was enumerated in the 1860 Federal census in the household of Valentine Sperry Wise in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan.1 
Census187018 Jul 1870Thomas Sperry Wise was enumerated in the 1870 Federal census in the household of Valentine Sperry Wise in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan.6,7 
Marriage1877Thomas Sperry Wise married Clementa Melsina Biggs, daughter of Warren Biggs and Sarah Ann Jeffries, in 1877.8,2 
Census188021 Jun 1880Thomas Sperry Wise was enumerated as a head of household in the 1880 Federal census in Hamlin, Eaton County, Michigan, as follows:
Wise, Sperry, 23, Head, Married, Farmer, born in Michigan, Father born in Ohio, Mother born in New York
Melsina, 22, Wife, Married, Keeping house, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in Ohio
Albert E., 8/12, born in Jan, Son, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in Michigan.8 
Census19008 Jun 1900Thomas Sperry Wise was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1900 in Hamlin, Eaton County, Michigan, as follows:
Wise, Thomas S., Head, Jul 1856, 43, Married-24 years, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in New York, Farmer
Clementa M., Wife, Feb 1858, 42, Married-24 years, 5 children-2 living, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in Ohio
Earnest, Son, Sept 1885, 14, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in Michigan.4 
Census19104 May 1910Thomas Sperry Wise was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1910 in Hamlin, Eaton County, Michigan, as follows:
Wise, T. Sperry, Head, 54, Married-33 years, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in Ohio, Farmer-General
Clementa M., Wife, 52, Married-33 years, 5 children-2 living, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in Ohio.2 
Census192023 Jan 1920Thomas Sperry Wise was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1920 in Hamlin, Eaton County, Michigan, as follows:
Wise, Sperry, Head, 63, Married, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in New York, Farmer-General Farm
Melsina, Wife, 61, Married, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in New York
Ambrose, Brother, 65, Widowed, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in New York, Laborer-Farm.9 
Census19301 Apr 1930Thomas Sperry Wise was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1930 in Hamlin, Eaton County, Michigan, as follows:
Wise, Sperry, Head, 73, Married-age 19, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in New York, General Farming-Farm
Melsina, Wife, 72, Married-age 18, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in Ohio.10 
Death12 May 1932He died on 12 May 1932 in Hamlin, Eaton County, Michigan.3,5 
Burial15 May 1932He was buried on 15 May 1932 in Oakwood Cemetery, Eaton Rapids, Eaton County, Michigan, aged 75 years, 10 months and 9 days.5,3 
Burial18 May 1941His wife, Clementa Melsina Wise, was buried on 18 May 1941 in Oakwood Cemetery, Eaton Rapids, Eaton County, Michigan, aged 83 years, 3 months and 1 day.11,12 

Family

 Clementa Melsina Biggs b. 17 Feb 1858, d. 15 May 1941
Children 1.Gertrude Wise13 b. 26 Jul 1877, d. 2 Sep 1878
 2.Carl Wise14 b. 2 Aug 1878, d. 5 Sep 1878
 3.Albert E. Wise+8 b. 23 Oct 1879, d. 8 Dec 1932
 4.Maud Lena Wise15 b. 9 Jul 1881, d. 19 Sep 1881
 5.Harry Ernest Wise+4 b. 1 Sep 1885, d. 29 Aug 1949
ChartsDescendants of Sperry Wise

Citations

  1. [S2090] 1860 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, Page No. 169 (handwritten), population schedule, line 1-7, dwelling 1288, family 1265, Valentine Wise household.
  2. [S3476] 1910 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Eaton County, Hamlin, ED 90, page 7A (handwritten), population schedule, line 11-12, dwelling 178, family 178, T. Sperry Wise household.
  3. [S16242] Find A Grave, Thomas Sperry Wise (1856-1932), no. 20660448, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20660448 : accessed 12 Mar 2024).
  4. [S2963] 1900 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Eaton County, Hamlin, ED 74, page 4A (handwritten), population schedule, line 36-38, dwelling 82, family 83, Thomas S. Wise household.
  5. [S1895] "Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952," Ancestry.com, death certificate image, Thomas Sperry Wise, 1932, digital image 582 of 3172, Michigan No. 23 3080.
  6. [S2286] 1870 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, page 525A (stamped), Page No. 17 (handwritten), population schedule, line 40, dwelling 137, family 140, Valentine Wise household (indexed as Valentine Wiss on ancestry.com).
  7. [S2287] 1870 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, page 525B (stamped), Page No. 18 (handwritten), population schedule, line 1-8, dwelling 137, family 140, Valentine Wise household (indexed as Valentine Wiss on ancestry.com)(continued from previous page).
  8. [S2541] 1880 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Eaton County, Hamlin, ED 78, page 329A (stamped), Page No. 25 (handwritten), population schedule, line 37-39, dwelling 266, family 282, Sperry Wise household.
  9. [S4197] 1920 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Eaton County, Hamlin, ED 104, page 8B (handwritten), population schedule, line 77-79, dwelling 194, family 195, Sperry Wise household.
  10. [S5019] 1930 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Eaton County, Hamlin, ED 18, page 7B (handwritten), population schedule, line 82, family 185, Sperry Wise household.
  11. [S16233] Find A Grave, Clementa Melsina "MELSINA" Biggs Wise (1858-1941), no. 20660449, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20660449 : accessed 12 Mar 2024).
  12. [S5691] "Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952," Ancestry.com, death certificate image, Clementa Melsina Wise, 1941, digital image 2500 of 3172, Michigan No. 23 4988.
  13. [S16234] Find A Grave, Gertrude Wise (1877-1878), no. 20660447, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20660447 : accessed 12 Mar 2024).
  14. [S16232] Find A Grave, Carl Wise (1878-1878), no. 20660446, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20660446 : accessed 12 Mar 2024).
  15. [S16237] Find A Grave, Maude Lena Wise (1881-1881), no. 20660445, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20660445 : accessed 12 Mar 2024).

Ansel L. Wise1,2

M, b. 27 Sep 1858, d. 25 Aug 1911
FatherValentine Sperry Wise1 b. 1825, d. 28 Jan 1883
MotherBetsy Ann Squires1 b. 1828

Events

Birth27 Sep 1858Ansel L. Wise was born on 27 Sep 1858 in Michigan.1,3,2 
He was the son of Valentine Sperry Wise and Betsy Ann Squires.1 
Census186016 Sep 1860Ansel L. Wise was enumerated in the 1860 Federal census in the household of Valentine Sperry Wise in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan.1 
Census187018 Jul 1870Ansel L. Wise was enumerated in the 1870 Federal census in the household of Valentine Sperry Wise in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan.4,5 
Marriage1 Jan 1879Ansel L. Wise married Hattie D. Starks, daughter of Peter Starks, on 1 Jan 1879 in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan.6 
Census18807 Jun 1880Ansel L. Wise was enumerated as a head of household in the 1880 Federal census in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan, as follows:
Wise, Ansel, 22, Head, Married, Farm Laborer, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in New York
Hattie, 18, Wife, Married, Keeping house, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in New York
Starks, Peter, 16, Gr Son, Single, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in New York.7 
Census190015 Jun 1900Ansel L. Wise was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1900 in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan, as follows:
Wise, Ansel L., Head, Sept 1860, 39, Married-22 years, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in New York, Farmer
Hattie D., Wife, Sept 1862, 37, Married-22 years, 3 children-3 living, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in New York
Sie E., Daughter, Mar 1882, 18, Single, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in Michigan, Servant
Nettie A., Daughter, Nov 1890, 9, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in Michigan
Mildred A., Daughter, Apr 1894, 6, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in Michigan
Starks, Peter, Father, Mar 1824, 76, Widowed, born in New York, Father and Mother born in New York, Farmer.8,9 
Census191026 Apr 1910Ansel L. Wise was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1910 in Sheridan, Calhoun County, Michigan, as follows:
Wise, Ansil, Head, 51, Married-30 years, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in New York, Farmer-General farm
Hattie, Wife, 47, Married-30 years, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in New York
Mildred, Daughter, 16, Single, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in Michigan
Glendon, Son, 9, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in Michigan.10 
Death25 Aug 1911He died on 25 Aug 1911 in Albion, Calhoun County, Michigan.3,2 
Burial28 Aug 1911He was buried on 28 Aug 1911 in Riverside Cemetery, Albion, Calhoun County, Michigan, aged 52 years, 11 months and 1 day.3,2 
Burial10 Nov 1913His wife, Hattie D. Wise, was buried on 10 Nov 1913 in Riverside Cemetery, Albion, Calhoun County, Michigan, aged 52 years, 1 month and 14 days.11,12 

Family

 Hattie D. Starks b. 27 Sep 1861, d. 7 Nov 1913
Children 1.Soe E. Wise8,9 b. Mar 1882
 2.Nettie A. Wise8,9 b. Nov 1890
 3.Mildred A. Wise8,9 b. Apr 1894
 4.Glendon Wise10 b. 1901
ChartsDescendants of Sperry Wise

Citations

  1. [S2090] 1860 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, Page No. 169 (handwritten), population schedule, line 1-7, dwelling 1288, family 1265, Valentine Wise household.
  2. [S5687] "Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952," Ancestry.com, death certificate image, Ansel L. Wise, 1911, digital image 1450 of 3281, Michigan No. 65.
  3. [S16188] Find A Grave, Ancil L. Wise (1858-1911), no. 8093556, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8093556 : accessed 10 Mar 2024).
  4. [S2286] 1870 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, page 525A (stamped), Page No. 17 (handwritten), population schedule, line 40, dwelling 137, family 140, Valentine Wise household (indexed as Valentine Wiss on ancestry.com).
  5. [S2287] 1870 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, page 525B (stamped), Page No. 18 (handwritten), population schedule, line 1-8, dwelling 137, family 140, Valentine Wise household (indexed as Valentine Wiss on ancestry.com)(continued from previous page).
  6. [S15799] "Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952" Michigan Department of Community Health, Divison for Vital Records and Health Statistics.; Registers, 1868-1886: 1876-1880, 1878 Washtenaw-1879 Lake, Calhoun, page 147, digital image 268 of 668, No. 3669, Ansel S. Wise and Hattie D. Starks, Database (with images).
  7. [S2535] 1880 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, ED 47, page 171A (stamped), Page No. 13 (handwritten), population schedule, line 48-50, dwelling 145, family 157, Ansel Wise household.
  8. [S2954] 1900 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, ED 42, page 5A (handwritten), population schedule, line 49-50, dwelling 104, family 105, Ansel Wise household.
  9. [S2955] 1900 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, ED 42, page 5B (handwritten), population schedule, line 51-54, dwelling 104, family 105, Ansel Wise household (continued from previous page).
  10. [S3470] 1910 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Sheridan, ED 73, page 5B (handwritten), population schedule, line 60-63, dweling 130, family 134, Ansil Wise household.
  11. [S16189] Find A Grave, Hattie D. Starks Wise (1863-1915), no. 8093543, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8093543 : accessed 10 Mar 2024).
  12. [S918] "Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952," Ancestry.com, death certificate image, Hattie D. Wise, 1913, digital image 1092 of 3347, Michigan No. 97.

Samuel Wise1

M, b. 10 Feb 1864, d. 2 Nov 1942
FatherCharles B. Wise1 b. 1832, d. 21 Sep 1893
MotherEunice Pointer1 b. 9 Oct 1837, d. 8 Dec 1901

Events

Birth10 Feb 1864Samuel Wise was born on 10 Feb 1864 in Michigan.1,2,3 
He was the son of Charles B. Wise and Eunice Pointer.1 
Census187018 Jul 1870Samuel Wise was enumerated in the 1870 Federal census in the household of Charles B. Wise in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan.1 
Census18807 Jun 1880Samuel Wise was enumerated in the 1880 Federal census in the household of Charles B. Wise in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan.4 
Marriage1889Samuel Wise married Cora Baum, daughter of John Baum and Maranda Hopingardner, in 1889.5 
Census190030 Jun 1900Samuel Wise was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1900 in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan, as follows:
Wise, Samuel, Head, Feb 1864, 35, Married-11 years, born in Michigan, Father born in New York, Mother born in Ohio, Farmer
Cora, Wife, Aug 1868, 31, Married-11 years, 1 child-1 living, born in Michigan, Father born in Maryland, Mother born in Ohio
Ellis, Son, May 1899, 1, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in Michigan
Smith, James, Boarder, Dec 1878, 21, Single, born in Canada, Father and Mother born in Canada, Day Laborer.2 
Census191023 Apr 1910Samuel Wise was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1910 in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan, as follows:
Wise, Samuel, Head, 46, Married-21 years, born in Michigan, Father and Mother birth is blank, Farmer-Gen Farm
Corey, Wife, 40, Married-21 years, 1 child-1 living, born in Michigan, Father born in Maryland, Mother born in Ohio
Ellis, Son, 10, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in Michigan.5 
Census19203 Jan 1920Samuel Wise was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1920 in Springport, Jackson County, Michigan, as follows:
Wise, Samual, Head, 55, Married, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in Michigan, Laborer-General Farm
Cora, Wife, 50, Married, born in Michigan, Father born in Maryland, Mother born in Ohio, Bean picker-Grain Elevator
Ellis, Son, 20, Single, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in Michigan, Laborer-General Farm.6 
Census19308 Apr 1930Samuel Wise was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1930 in Springport, Jackson County, Michigan, as follows:
Wise, Samuel, Head, 65, Married-age 25, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in Michigan, Farmer-General farm
Cora, Wife, 60, Married-age 20, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in Ohio
Ellis, Son, 31, Single, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in Michigan, Teamster-Road Construction.7 
Census19409 Apr 1940Samuel Wise was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1940 in Springport, Jackson County, Michigan, as follows:
Wise, Samuel C., Head, 76, Single, born in Michigan
Raskel, Luther, Lodger, 67, Married, born in Wisconsin.8 
Death2 Nov 1942He died on 2 Nov 1942 in Springport, Jackson County, Michigan.3 

Family

 Cora Baum b. 27 Aug 1868, d. 13 Jun 1934
Child 1.Ellis Wise+5 b. 5 May 1899, d. 1 Dec 1947
ChartsDescendants of Sperry Wise

Citations

  1. [S2286] 1870 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, page 525A (stamped), Page No. 17 (handwritten), population schedule, line 35-39, dwelling 136, family 139, Charles Wise household (indexed as Charles Wiss on ancestry.com).
  2. [S2959] 1900 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, ED 42, page 10B (handwritten), population schedule, line 58-61, dwelling 234, family 238, Samuel Wise household.
  3. [S5725] "Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952," Ancestry.com, death certificate image, Samuel L. Wise, 1942, digital image 1268 of 1821, Michigan No. 38 6864.
  4. [S2534] 1880 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, ED 47, page 170D (stamped), Page No. 12 (handwritten), population schedule, line 6-9, dwelling 127, family 137, Charles Wise household.
  5. [S3463] 1910 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, ED 56, page 3B (handwritten), population schedule, line 73-75, dwelling 74, family 75, Samuel Wise household.
  6. [S4203] 1920 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Jackson County, Springport, ED 43, page 3A (handwritten), population schedule, line 11-13, dwelling 74, family 74, Samual Wise household.
  7. [S5026] 1930 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Jackson County, Springport, ED 49, page 6B (handwritten), population schedule, line 60-62, dwelling 178, family 181, Samuel Wise household.
  8. [S11157] 1940 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Jackson County, Springport, ED 38-65, page 1A (handwritten), population schedule, line 29-30, household 15, Samuel C. Wise household.

Oscar William Wise1,2

M, b. 15 Nov 1868, d. 8 Dec 1941
FatherCharles B. Wise1 b. 1832, d. 21 Sep 1893
MotherEunice Pointer1 b. 9 Oct 1837, d. 8 Dec 1901

Events

Birth15 Nov 1868Oscar William Wise was born on 15 Nov 1868 in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan.1,2,3,4,5 
He was the son of Charles B. Wise and Eunice Pointer.1 
Census187018 Jul 1870Oscar William Wise was enumerated in the 1870 Federal census in the household of Charles B. Wise in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan.1 
Census18807 Jun 1880Oscar William Wise was enumerated in the 1880 Federal census in the household of Charles B. Wise in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan.6 
Census19001 Jun 1900Oscar William Wise was enumerated in the census of 1900 under John O. Wise in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan.4 
Marriage1 Nov 1905Oscar William Wise married Fannie May Anderson, daughter of William F. Anderson and Lillis P. Lamb, on 1 Nov 1905 in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan.2 
Census191021 Apr 1910Oscar William Wise was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1910 in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan, as follows:
Wise, Oscar W., Head, 41, Married-7 years, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in Michigan, Farmer-Gen Farm
Fannie, Wife, 31, Married-7 years, 0 children, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in Michigan.7 
Census19202 Jan 1920Oscar William Wise was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1920 in Sheridan, Calhoun County, Michigan, as follows:
Wise, Oscar W., Head, 52, Married, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in Michigan, Farmer-General Farmer
Fanny, Wife, 41, Married, born in Michigan, Father born in Ireland-Irish, Mother born in Michigan.8,9 
Census193012 Apr 1930Oscar William Wise was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1930 in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan, as follows:
Wise, Oscar W., Head, 61, Married-age 37, born in Michigan, Father and Mother born in Michigan, Farmer-Gen Farm
Fannie N., Wife, 51, Married-age 27, born in Michigan, Father born in New York, Mother born in Michigan
Sears, Lucy O., Sister-in-Law, 53, Widowed, born in Michigan, Father born in New York, Mother born in Michigan.10 
Census19402 Apr 1940Oscar William Wise was enumerated as a head of household in the census of 1940 in Clarence Township, Calhoun County, Michigan, as follows:
Wise, O.W., Head, 71, Married, born in Michigan, Farmer
Fannie, Wife, 61, Married, born in Michigan
Sadowsky, Frank, Hired Man, 36, Single, born in Michigan, Laborer-Farm.11 
Death8 Dec 1941He died on 8 Dec 1941 in Clarence, Calhoun County, Michigan.3,5 
Burial10 Dec 1941He was buried on 10 Dec 1941 in Clarence Center Cemetery, Clarence Center, Calhoun County, Michigan, aged 73 years and 25 days.3,5 
Burial7 May 1946His wife, Fannie May Wise, was buried on 7 May 1946 in Clarence Center Cemetery, Clarence Center, Calhoun County, Michigan, aged 67 years, 11 months and 25 days.12,13 

Family

 Fannie May Anderson b. 12 May 1878, d. 4 May 1946
ChartsDescendants of Sperry Wise

Citations

  1. [S2286] 1870 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, page 525A (stamped), Page No. 17 (handwritten), population schedule, line 35-39, dwelling 136, family 139, Charles Wise household (indexed as Charles Wiss on ancestry.com).
  2. [S15665] "Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952" Michigan Department of Community Health, Divison for Vital Records and Health Statistics.; Registers, 1887-1925: 1901-1905, 1905 Bay-Ingham, Calhoun, page 298, digital image 214 of 632, No. 420, Oscar W. Wise and Fannie Anderson, Database (with images).
  3. [S16406] Find A Grave, Oscar W. Wise (1868-1941), no. 105424380, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/105424380 : accessed 26 Mar 2024).
  4. [S2952] 1900 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, ED 42, page 1A (handwritten), population schedule, line 32-37, dwelling 9, family 10, John O. Wise household.
  5. [S5730] "Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952," Ancestry.com, death certificate image, Oscar W. Wise, 1941, digital image 1796 of 3247, Michigan No. 13 7790.
  6. [S2534] 1880 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, ED 47, page 170D (stamped), Page No. 12 (handwritten), population schedule, line 6-9, dwelling 127, family 137, Charles Wise household.
  7. [S3462] 1910 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, ED 56, page 2B (handwritten), population schedule, line 58-59, dwelling 41, family 42, Oscar W. Wise household.
  8. [S4189] 1920 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Sheridan, ED 84, page 1A (handwritten), population schedule, line 50, dwelling 12, family 12, Oscar W. Wise household.
  9. [S4190] 1920 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Sheridan, ED 84, page 1B (handwritten), population schedule, line 51, dwelling 12, family 12, Oscar W. Wise household (continued from previous page).
  10. [S5007] 1930 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, ED 41, page 4B (handwritten), population schedule, line 94-96, dwelling 100, family 102, Oscar W. Wise household.
  11. [S5498] 1940 United States Federal Census, Michigan, Calhoun County, Clarence, ED 13-52, page 1A (handwritten), population schedule, line 13-15, household 6, O.W. Wise household.
  12. [S16391] Find A Grave, Fannie May Anderson Wise (1878-1946), no. 105424393, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/105424393 : accessed 26 Mar 2024).
  13. [S16392] "Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952," Ancestry.com, death certificate image, Fannie May Wise (indexed as Fannie May Wire), 1946, digital image 2420 of 2609, Michigan No. 1132900.