John Wise (Virginia politician)

John Wise
Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates
In office
1794–1799
Preceded byThomas Mathews
Succeeded byLarkin Smith
Personal details
BornBefore 1768
Accomack County, Virginia
Died(1812-03-30)March 30, 1812
Accomack County, Virginia
Spouses
Mary Henry
(m. 1788; died 1796)
Sarah Corbin Cropper
(m. 1799)
ChildrenHenry A. Wise
Coat of Arms of John Wise

John Wise (before 1768 – 1812) was a Virginia politician. He represented Accomack County in the Virginia House of Delegates, and served as that body's Speaker from 1794 until 1799.[1]

References

  1. ^ "John Wise". Virginia.gov. Retrieved March 23, 2023.