John Wiseman

John was captured by the Delaware Indians and released at Ft. Pitt in 1764. At the time of his release, he was given a shoe packet, leggings, and a shirt. Family tradition says that his wife, Mary, had also been a captive of the Indians.

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This is believed to be the same John Wiseman who was captured <p>by the Shawnee Indians and appeared on a list of prisoners</p> <p>going to Ft. Pitt under the command of Captain Charles Lewis,</p> <p>November 25, 1764 after being released. He is believed to be</p> <p>the same John Wiseman who settled in Nelson Co. Kentucky in</p> <p>1785. He was a prominent farmer and surveyor</p>

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Sources: <p></p> <p> 1. Title: Wiseman Family Database</p> <p> Page: rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2219185</p> <p> 2. Title: Wiseman Family by Kris Wright @ http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:2219185 </p> <p></p> <p>Note:</p> <p></p> <p> This is believed to be the same John Wiseman who was captured</p> <p> by the Shawnee I ndians and appeared on a list of prisoners</p> <p> going to Ft. Pitt under the command of Captain Charles Lewis,</p> <p> November 25, 1764 after being released. He is belie ved to be</p> <p> the same John Wiseman who settled in Nelson Co. Kentucky in</p> <p> 1785. H e was a prominent farmer and surveyor</p>

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