Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's At-large district
In office March 4, 1883 – March 3, 1885
Preceded by
District created
Succeeded by
District abolished (Virginia's House delegation when district re-established in 1933)
United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia
In office May 1882 – March 1883
Appointed by
Chester A. Arthur
Preceded by
Lunsford L. Lewis
Succeeded by
Edmund Waddill Jr.
Personal details
Born
(1846-12-27)December 27, 1846 Rio de Janeiro, Empire of Brazil
Died
May 12, 1913(1913-05-12) (aged 66) Princess Anne, Maryland, U.S.
Resting place
Richmond, Virginia
Political party
Readjuster Party
Alma mater
Virginia Military Institute University of Virginia
Profession
lawyer, writer
Signature
Military service
Allegiance
Confederate States
Branch/service
VMI Cadets Confederate States Army
Years of service
1864–1865
Rank
First lieutenant
Battles/wars
American Civil War
Battle of New Market
John S. Wise in military uniformDiomed, "the greatest writer that ever was born among dogs".[1]
John Sergeant Wise (December 27, 1846 – May 12, 1913) was an American author, lawyer, and politician in Virginia. He was the son of Henry A. Wise and Sarah Sergeant.
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