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Below is a family biography included in the Biographical Annals of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania published in 1904 by T. S. Benham & Company and The Lewis Publishing Company; Elwood Roberts, Editor. These biographies are valuable for genealogy research in discovering missing ancestors or filling in the details of a family tree. Family biographies often include far more information than can be found in a census record or obituary. Details will vary with each biography but will often include the date and place of birth, parent names including mothers' maiden name, name of wife including maiden name, her parents' names, name of children (including spouses if married), former places of residence, occupation details, military service, church and social organization affiliations, and more. There are often ancestry details included that cannot be found in any other type of genealogical record.
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JOHANON R. WISE was born August 27, 1839, in New Hanover township, Montgomery county, Pennsylvania. He is the son of David and Hanna (Rhodes) Wise.
David and Hanna (Rhodes) Wise lived in New Hanover township, where he was a farmer and a carpenter. For many years he was a school director in the township where he had lived all his life. He was a member of the Lutheran church. In politics he was a Democrat. David Wise died eight years ago and his wife ten years ago. Their children who are now living, besides two deceased are: Jacob, of Averyville, Berks county; Frederick, of Norristown; Henry, residing in Montgomery county; Johanon; Maria, married Henry Kopling, of Pottstown.
His maternal grandfather Rhodes was a farmer and lived in Montgomery county for many years.
Johanon Wise was a carpenter in his younger days, and also engaged in farming. He married Charlotte Becker, daughter of Isaac and Mary (Eagle) Becker, of Lower Pottsgrove township. They were farmers and lifelong residents of Montgomery county. Johanon Wise and wife have been married nearly a half century, living upon their present farm, which they own, ever since their marriage. They have four children: Hiram, a resident of Lower Pottsgrove; David and Lewis, living in Pottstown; and Mahlon, a resident of Lower Pottsgrove.
Mr. Wise was a member of the Lower Pottsgrove school board for many years. He is a member of the Lutheran denomination, while his wife is a member of the Reformed church.
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