How are you related to Isaac Wiseman?

Connect to the World Family Tree to find out

Share your family tree and photos with the people you know and love

  • Build your family tree online
  • Share photos and videos
  • Smart Matching™ technology
  • Free!

Isaac Wiseman

Also Known As: "Isaac Wiseman"
Birthdate:
Birthplace: Atlantic Ocean, aboard the ship Canterbury
Death: February 03, 1779 (78)
Jersey Settlement, Rowan County, North Carolina, United States
Place of Burial: Lexington, Davidson County, North Carolina, United States
Immediate Family:

Son of Thomas Wiseman II. and Elizabeth Qadling
Husband of Mary Marshall and Mary Neal Wiseman
Father of William Edward Wiseman; Pvt. Isaac Wiseman, II; George Wiseman; Letitia Elizabeth Ramsey; Mary Elizabeth Knight and 6 others
Brother of Sarah Wiseman; Abraham Wiseman; Jacob Wiseman; John Wiseman; Thomas Wiseman, III and 9 others

Occupation: Ship "Canterbury", Farmer
Managed by: Gene Daniell
Last Updated:

About Isaac Wiseman

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/69985375/isaac-wiseman
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Wiseman-102

Note*** His will was probated 07 Jan 1779 & proved 03 Feb 1779; therefore his death occurred sometime in 1778

Note*** Son of Thomas Wiseman & Elizabeth Quadling 15 Aug 1696, All Saints, Norwich, Norfolk, Great Britain.

Married Mary Neal "Marsy" Marshall 1737 Berks Co, PA Father of ten (known) children; 3 daughters & 7 sons

  • **************************** 1738 Isaac, II***see below 1740 George 1745 Jacob***see below 17?? Jonathan 1753 Mary (Merrell) 1755 Rachel (Merrell) 1758 William 1759 James***see below 17?? Elizabeth 17?? Thomas (unproven)

Note*** Isaac and Mary settled in Berks Co., PA (near Oley, PA). They lived in the area of the Tulpchocken Creek; meaning "The Land of the Turtles".

Note*** In 1752, Isaac Wiseman was offering a reward for the capture of "Cornelius Smith, Irishman, who escaped the constable of Amity Township."

Note*** Isaac & Mary moved to Rowan County, North Carolina about 1760, where it is supposed their son Jacob had already settled (Jersey Settlement). James & William followed the family in 1777. The first evidence of the family in North Carolina is daughter Mary's marriage in 1773.

Will: 7 Jan 1779 Rowan, North Carolina, USA (as written)

  • ******************************************* "In the name of God Amen, I Isaac Wiseman of Rowan County in the state of North Carolina, being through the abundant merch of God, though weak in body yet of a sound and perfect understanding and memory, do constitute this my last will and testament and desire it may be recieved by all as such, I give unto my wife Mary, after my lawfl debts and funeral expense is padi, all my household goods of every kind that I now own or possess, and all my stock of every kind, that I now own or possess. Wheras I have given a bond bearing date the fourth of this instant, to my son William, to make him a deed for a one half of a tract of land which I now hold by a warrant containing 200 acres, dated August 7, 1778 (12 May 1778). My will is that the said bond be performed according to its true intent and meaning. I give to my son James the other half of the above mentioned tract of land which I now hold as foresaid, but not to come into his possession until the death of my said wife, but shall be her property and remain in her possession during her lifetime, unless she pleases to give it to him sooner. And I do appoint my wife Mary, and my son Jacob, and make the Executors of this my last will and testament in witness wherof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 7th day of January anno domini 1779. Sealed, published, and delivered by the above named Isaac Wiseman, for and as his last will and testament, in the presence of us. Robert Moore Thomas White (his mark) Charity White (her mark)
-------------------- Family tradition says that Isaac arrived in Philadelphia from Wales with his family in 1706.. 


Isaac Wiseman, I BIRTH 26 Feb 1699 At Sea DEATH 3 Feb 1779 (aged 79) Davidson County, North Carolina, USA BURIAL Jersey Baptist Church Cemetery Lexington, Davidson County, North Carolina

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/69985375

Wife; Mary Neal Marshall Wiseman (1721 - 1790)

Children:
Isaac Wiseman 1738–1818
Jacob Wiseman 1747–1807

Mary Catherine Wiseman Merrill 1753–1819

James Wiseman 1759–1837


GEDCOM Source

@R1000436988@ Global, Find A Grave Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current Ancestry.com Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. 1,60541::0

GEDCOM Source

1,60541::122189

GEDCOM Source

@R1000436988@ U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current Ancestry.com Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. 1,60525::0

GEDCOM Source

1,60525::117907338

GEDCOM Source

@R1000436988@ U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900 Yates Publishing Ancestry.com Operations Inc 1,7836::0

GEDCOM Source

Source number: 4177.026; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1 1,7836::1348318

GEDCOM Source

@R1000436988@ U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current Ancestry.com Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. 1,60525::0

GEDCOM Source

1,60525::53403907

GEDCOM Source

@R1000436988@ U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900 Yates Publishing Ancestry.com Operations Inc 1,7836::0

GEDCOM Source

Source number: 4177.007; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1 1,7836::1348321

GEDCOM Source

@R1000436988@ Global, Find A Grave Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current Ancestry.com Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. 1,60541::0

GEDCOM Source

1,60541::122189

GEDCOM Source

@R1000436988@ Family Data Collection - Deaths Edmund West, comp. Ancestry.com Operations Inc 1,5771::0

GEDCOM Source

1,5771::2895672

GEDCOM Source

@R1000436988@ U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current Ancestry.com Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. 1,60525::0

GEDCOM Source

1,60525::117907338

GEDCOM Source

@R1000436988@ U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current Ancestry.com Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. 1,60525::0

GEDCOM Source

1,60525::53403907

GEDCOM Source

@R1000436988@ U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current Ancestry.com Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. 1,60525::0

GEDCOM Source

1,60525::53403907

GEDCOM Source

@R1000436988@ U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s Ancestry.com Ancestry.com Operations, Inc Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s 1,7486::0

GEDCOM Source

Place: Germantown, Pennsylvania; Year: 1706; Page Number: 415 1,7486::1025460

GEDCOM Source

@R1000436988@ U.S. Census Reconstructed Records, 1660-1820 Ancestry.com Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. 1,2234::0

GEDCOM Source

Document: Tax List - 1779 [NC State Archives]; Call Number: C.R. 085.701.5; Page Number: 64; Family Number: 9 1,2234::131737

GEDCOM Source

@R1000436988@ U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900 Yates Publishing Ancestry.com Operations Inc 1,7836::0

GEDCOM Source

Source number: 4177.026; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1 1,7836::1348318

GEDCOM Source

@R1000436988@ U.S. Census Reconstructed Records, 1660-1820 Ancestry.com Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. 1,2234::0

GEDCOM Source

Document: Tax List - 1779 [NC State Archives]; Call Number: C.R. 085.701.5; Page Number: 64; Family Number: 9 1,2234::131737

GEDCOM Source

@R1000436988@ U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900 Yates Publishing Ancestry.com Operations Inc 1,7836::0

GEDCOM Source

Source number: 4177.007; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1 1,7836::1348321

GEDCOM Source

@R1000436988@ Global, Find A Grave Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current Ancestry.com Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. 1,60541::0

GEDCOM Source

1,60541::122189

GEDCOM Source

@R1000436988@ Family Data Collection - Deaths Edmund West, comp. Ancestry.com Operations Inc 1,5771::0

GEDCOM Source

1,5771::2895672

GEDCOM Source

@R1000436988@ Family Data Collection - Marriages Edmund West, comp. Ancestry.com Operations Inc 1,5774::0

GEDCOM Source

1,5774::2675203

GEDCOM Source

@R1000436988@ U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current Ancestry.com Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. 1,60525::0

GEDCOM Source

1,60525::117907338

GEDCOM Source

@R1000436988@ U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900 Yates Publishing Ancestry.com Operations Inc 1,7836::0

GEDCOM Source

Source number: 4177.026; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1 1,7836::1348318

GEDCOM Source

@R1000436988@ U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current Ancestry.com Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. 1,60525::0

GEDCOM Source

1,60525::53403907

GEDCOM Source

@R1000436988@ U.S. Census Reconstructed Records, 1660-1820 Ancestry.com Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. 1,2234::0

GEDCOM Source

Document: Tax List - 1779 [NC State Archives]; Call Number: C.R. 085.701.5; Page Number: 64; Family Number: 9 1,2234::131737

GEDCOM Source

@R1000436988@ U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s Ancestry.com Ancestry.com Operations, Inc Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s 1,7486::0

GEDCOM Source

Place: Germantown, Pennsylvania; Year: 1706; Page Number: 415 1,7486::1025460

GEDCOM Source

@R1000436988@ U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900 Yates Publishing Ancestry.com Operations Inc 1,7836::0

GEDCOM Source

Source number: 4177.007; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1 1,7836::1348321

GEDCOM Source

@R1000436988@ Ancestry Family Trees Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members.

GEDCOM Source

Ancestry Family Tree http://trees.ancestry.com/pt/AMTCitationRedir.aspx?tid=106372760&pi...


Son of Thomas Wiseman &
Elizabeth Quadling (unproven)
m. 15 Aug 1696, All Saints, Norwich, Norfolk, GB

Note***
It is believed that he and his family sailed on the ship "Canterbury", which set off on September 3, 1699 from the Isle of Wright and reached Philadelphia on December 3, 1699. Reported to be on the voyage and travelling for the second time, was William Penn and his family.

Married Mary Neal "Marsy" Marshall
1737 Berks Co, PA
Father of eleven (known) children;
4 daughters & 7 sons

  • *******************************

1738 Isaac, II***see below
1740 George d. 1816 VA
1741 William Edward d. 1830 NC
1742 Letitia Elizabeth (Ramsey) d. 1824 VA
1746 Mary Elizabeth (Knight) d. 1808
1747 Jacob H.***see below
1748 Thomas d. 1845 MO
1753 Mary Catherine (Merrell)***see below
1757 Jonathan d. 1799 NC
1758 Rachel (Merrell) D. 1835 NC
1759 James***see below

Note***
Isaac and Mary settled in Berks Co., PA (near Oley, PA). They lived in the area of the Tulpchocken Creek; meaning "The Land of the Turtles".

Note***
In 1752, Isaac Wiseman was offering a reward for the capture of "Cornelius Smith, Irishman, who escaped the constable of Amity Township."

Note***
Isaac & Mary moved to Rowan County, North Carolina about 1760, where it is supposed their son Jacob had already settled (Jersey Settlement). James & William followed the family in 1777. The first evidence of the family in North Carolina is daughter Mary's marriage in 1773.

Note***
1780 Census shows them living in Capt. Morris' District of Rowan County

Will: 7 Jan 1779 Rowan, North Carolina, USA (as written)

  • ******************************************************

"In the name of God Amen, I Isaac Wiseman of Rowan County in the state of North Carolina, being through the abundant mercy of God, though weak in body yet of a sound and perfect understanding and memory, do constitute this my last will and testament and desire it may be received by all as such, I give unto my wife Mary, after my lawfull debts and funeral expense is paid, all my household goods of every kind that I now own or possess, and all my stock of every kind, that I now own or possess. Whereas I have given a bond bearing date the fourth of this instant, to my son William, to make him a deed for a one half of a tract of land which I now hold by a warrant containing 200 acres, dated August 7, 1778 (12 May 1778). My will is that the said bond be performed according to its true intent and meaning. I give to my son James the other half of the above mentioned tract of land which I now hold as aforesaid, but not to come into his possession until the death of my said wife, but shall be her property and remain in her possession during her lifetime, unless she pleases to give it to him sooner. And I do appoint my wife Mary, and my son Jacob, and make the Executors of this my last will and testament in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 7th day of January anno domini 1779.

Sealed, published, and delivered by the above named Isaac Wiseman, for and as his last will and testament, in the presence of us.
Robert Moore
Thomas White (his mark)
Charity White (her mark)

Note***
His will was probated 07 Jan 1779 & proved 03 Feb 1779; therefore his death occurred sometime in 1778


GEDCOM Note

Ancestor 2M2(6F7)7F
<p>Person # 1225</p>
<p></p>
<p></p>

view all 22

Isaac Wiseman's Timeline

1700
February 26, 1700
Atlantic Ocean, aboard the ship Canterbury
1706
1706
Age 5
Germantown, Pennsylvania
1738
August 18, 1738
Amity Township, Berks County, PA, United States
1740
1740
Berks, Pennsylvania, United States
1741
February 2, 1741
London, England
1742
1742
Berks County, Province of Pennsylvania
1746
1746
1748
April 1, 1748
Orange, Virginia, United States