Frank C. Wise
Frank C. Wise (February 1864 – April 11, 1956) was an American politician from Ohio. He served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing Stark County from 1917 to 1920. He served in the Ohio Senate from 1923 to 1930.
Frank C. Wise | |
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| Member of the Ohio Senate from the 21st district | |
| In office 1923–1930 | |
| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the Stark County district | |
| In office 1917–1920 | |
| Preceded by | Adam W. Oberlin and Walter G. Agler |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 1864 Greentown, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | April 11, 1956 (aged 92) Tampa, Florida, U.S. |
| Resting place | North Canton, Ohio, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Josephine Moody |
| Children | 1 |
| Alma mater | Ohio Northern University |
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Early life
Frank C. Wise was born on February 11 (or 14[1]), 1864, in Greentown, Ohio. He was educated at schools in Greentown and at Ohio Northern University.[2]
Career
Wise taught school for twelve years. He served as treasurer of Plain Township for three terms and was a member of the school board in New Berlin (later North Canton) for four years. He served as a delegate of Stark County at the fourth constitutional convention in 1912.[1][2] Wise served as the mayor of North Canton.[3][4]
He was a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing Stark County from 1917 to 1920.[2] In 1922, he was elected to the Ohio Senate, representing the 21st district. He was re-elected in 1924, 1926 and 1928.[5][6][7][8] In 1936, Wise ran for the Republican nomination for Ohio House of Representatives, but lost.[9]
Wise was president of the North Canton Bank and was an officer of the Ohio State Grange. He also worked as a farmer.[3][4]
Personal life
Wise married Josephine Moody. He had one son, Harry D. He lived in North Canton.[2][3] He moved to Tampa, Florida, around 1949.[3]
Wise died on April 11, 1956, at a nursing home in Tampa. He was buried in North Canton.[3][4]
References
- The Ohio Journal of Commerce. 1911. p. 26.
- Legislative Manual of the State of Ohio, 1919–1920. 1920. pp. 14, 121, 125, 179, 333.
- "Frank Wise, Ex-Ohio Legislator, Claimed". East Liverpool Review. April 12, 1956. p. 36. Retrieved August 8, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Frank C. Wise, 92, Former Ohio Public Official, Dies Here". The Tampa Tribune. April 12, 1956. p. 2. Retrieved August 8, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- "G.O.P. Dominates Senate and House in Ohio Assembly". Akron Beacon Journal. November 10, 1922. p. 23. Retrieved August 8, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Ohio Delegate in Congress". The Fremont Messenger. November 6, 1924. p. 2. Retrieved August 8, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Republicans in Control". The Mansfield News. November 4, 1926. p. 2. Retrieved August 8, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Ohio G.O.P. is Sure of 24 and 89 in House". The Cincinnati Enquirer. November 8, 1928. p. 3. Retrieved August 8, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Close Contests in County Vote". The Evening Independent. May 13, 1936. p. 1. Retrieved August 8, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
External links
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