Frank C. Wise | |
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.png.webp) Wise in 1918 publication | |
| 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 |
| Occupation |
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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.
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
- 1 2 The Ohio Journal of Commerce. 1911. p. 26.
- 1 2 3 4 Legislative Manual of the State of Ohio, 1919–1920. 1920. pp. 14, 121, 125, 179, 333.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Frank Wise, Ex-Ohio Legislator, Claimed". East Liverpool Review. April 12, 1956. p. 36. Retrieved August 8, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 3 "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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