Joseph Wise, SR

A Patriot of the American Revolution for Georgia. DAR Ancestor # A126818

During the Revolutionary War Joseph Wise was an active patriot, and received 287 1/2 acres in Franklin County, and a certificate from Col. Elijah Clarke, dated July 5, 1784. Wise's 1804 will is recorded in Oglethorpe County (which was taken from Wilkes County in 1796).

references per family bible:

Ga. Roster of Rev. service - L.L. Knight - p. 184-224

Butts County records (wills)

Oglethorpe County (will)

History of Wilkes Co., Georgia, Vol. 2, p. 102

Data in file case in Washington DC

MEMORIAL PHOTOS 0 FLOWERS 5 Grave Site: 12850

Will of Joseph Wise Oglethorpe County,Georgia 1804 Wife: Margaret (Patton) Sons: Patton Wise 230 acres Jacob Wise 140 acres John Wise 202 acres Joel Wise 240 acres Barney Wise 176 acres Daughter: Susy Martin Wise 100 acres My will is that at the death of Margaret Wise the land and plantation which I have given to her, be immediately given to my son Sherwood Wise and the remaining part of my estate be equally devided among my last mentioned five children: Selah Jones Wise, Obedience Arthur , Salley Wise, Anny Wise, Peggy Wise. I, Joseph Wise, set my hand this eighth of January 1804.

Family Members Parents James Thomas Wise 1714–1784

Rebecca Massie Wise 1714 – unknown

Spouse Margaret Patton Wise 1746–1810

Siblings Sherwood Wise 1750–1816

Children Jacob Wise 1770–1836

Joel Wise 1784–1832

Sherwood Wise 1796–1845

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/135926276/joseph-wise

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