Background
He was born on August 21, 1906, in Watertown, Jefferson County, New York, the son of Jennings Cropper Wise (1881–1968) and Elizabeth Lydecker (Anderson) Wise (1883–1963).
politician member of the New York State Senate
He was born on August 21, 1906, in Watertown, Jefferson County, New York, the son of Jennings Cropper Wise (1881–1968) and Elizabeth Lydecker (Anderson) Wise (1883–1963).
He graduated from Virginia Military Institute. And in 1931 from the University of Virginia.
During World World War II he served in the United States. Army. He practiced law in Watertown. He was a delegate to the 1952 Republican National Convention.
In June 1964, he ran in the Republican primary for Congress in the 31st District, but was defeated by Robert C. McEwen.
He died on December 13, 1982. And was buried at the Wise family cemetery in Accomack County, Virginia.
Wise was a member of the New York State Senate from 1948 to 1964, sitting in the 166th, 167th, 168th, 169th, 170th, 171st, 172nd, 173rd and 174th New York State Legislatures.