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Where did the English Wise family come from? What is the English Wise family crest and coat of arms? When did the Wise family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Wise family history?
The name Wise is part of the ancient legacy of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. Wise was a name used for a wise or learned person. Further research revealed that the name is derived from the Old English word wis, meaning wise or knowledgable.
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Please remember that this page is only a small extract of our complete history that includes: - Ancient origin of the name (usually pre-1100)
- Known spelling variations
- Early movement of the family name during the Middle Ages
- Noteworthy bearers from the 1500-1600s
- First settlers to North America
- Notable contemporary bearers of the name
- A description and/or full color picture of the Coat of Arms, Crest, and Motto (where available)
Until the dictionary, an invention of only the last few hundred years, the English language lacked any comprehensive system of spelling rules. Consequently, spelling variations in names are frequently found in early Anglo-Saxon and later Anglo-Norman documents. One person's name was often spelled several different ways over a lifetime. The recorded variations of Wise include Wise, Wyse and others.First found in Devon where they held a family seat anciently as Lords of the manor of Greston, at the time of the Conquest in 1066.
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Our PDF Extended History includes the early history!
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Wise research. Another 291 words(21 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Wise History in all our PDF Extended History products.
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Our PDF Extended History includes the Life In Ireland!
Some of the Wise family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 106 words(8 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products.
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This is a small excerpt from our full listing of settlers for the name Wise. Our PDF Extended History provide the complete listing from our dbase of over 500,000 settlers!
Thousands of English families boarded ships sailing to the New World in the hope of escaping the unrest found in England at this time. Although the search for opportunity and freedom from persecution abroad took the lives of many because of the cramped conditions and unsanitary nature of the vessels, the opportunity perceived in the growing colonies of North America beckoned. Many of the settlers who survived the journey went on to make important contributions to the transplanted cultures of their adopted countries. The Wise were among these contributors, for they have been located in early North American records:
Wise Settlers in the United States in the 17th Century
- Humphrey Wise settled in Massachusetts in 1620
- Thomas Wise, who arrived in Virginia in 1634
- Nicholas Wise, who landed in Virginia in 1638
- Joseph Wise, who arrived in Roxbury, Mass in 1643
- John Wise, who landed in Ipswich, Mass in 1652
Wise Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century
- Charles Wise, who landed in Virginia in 1705
- Peter Wise, who arrived in Virginia in 1718
- Jacob Wise arrived in Philadelphia in 1729
- Andreas Wise, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1732
- Andrews Wise, aged 22, arrived in Pennsylvania in 1732
Wise Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century
- Johan F Wise, aged 36, arrived in Pennsylvania in 1805
- Christian Wise, aged 28, arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pa in 1823
- David Wise, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pa in 1837
- Sebastian Wise, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pa in 1838
- William Wise, who landed in Mississippi in 1840
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- Mark Brian Wise (b. 1953), Canadian-American theoretical physicist
- Robert Earl Wise (1914-2005), American sound effects editor, film editor, film producer and director
- Staff Sergeant Homer L Wise (1917-1974), awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor in 1944
- Thoams James Wise (1859-1937), English bibliophile and literary forger
- Audrey Wise (1935-2000), British Labour Party politician
- Ernie Wise (1925-1999), British comedian
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We have comprised a great deal of suggested readings that would be of interest to you and your family.
- History of the Wise and Wyse Families of South Carolina by Sybil Harmon.
- Looking Back: A Family History and Genealogy of and by Hazel Wise Huffman by Hazel Wise Huffman.
- The Wise Family Chronicles by Ronnie W. Wise.
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Learn all about the different symbols of your Coat of Arms with our deluxe symbolism. This product will explain the full meaning of you Coat of Arms including motto translations.
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Sapere aude
Motto Translation: Dare to be wise.
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Our PDF Coat of Arms + Extended History product is the whole package all in one. With a full color Coat of Arms along with a very detailed History, full symbolism, bibliography and settlers listed by the centuries.
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- Markale, J. Celtic Civilization. London: Gordon & Cremonesi, 1976. Print.
- Library of Congress. American and English Genealogies in the Library of Congress. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1967. Print.
- Samuelsen, W. David. New York City Passenger List Manifests Index 1820 - 1824. North Salt Lake, Utah: Accelerated Indexing Systems International, 1986. Print.
- Virkus, Frederick A. Ed. Immigrant Ancestors A List of 2,500 Immigrants to America Before 1750. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1964. Print.
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The Wise Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Wise Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.
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