Background
Wise, James was born on July 26, 1875 in Dundee, Scotland. Son of Robert and Mary (Rattray) Wise.
Wise, James was born on July 26, 1875 in Dundee, Scotland. Son of Robert and Mary (Rattray) Wise.
Came to the United States, 1888. Student of University of Nebraska, 1896-1898. Graduate General Theological Seminary, 1900.
South.T.D., Hobart, 1917.
Doctor of Divinity, General Theological Seminary, 1918. Doctor of Laws, Washburn College, Topeka, Kansas, 1918.
Deacon, 1901, priest 1902, Protestant Episcopal Church. Missionary in charge, Saint Clement’s Church, South Omaha, Nebraska, Holy Cross Church, Papillion, Nebraska, 1900-1902. Rector Saint Martin’s Church, South Omaha, 1902-1909, Church of the Holy Communion, Saint Louis, Missouri, 1909-1916.
Consecrated coadjutor bishop of Kansas, October 28, 1916.
Member General Board Religious Education, Press and Publicity Commission (both Protestant Episcopal Church). President Vail School of Nursing, Christ’s Hospital (Topeka, Kansas).
Married Anna Marie Betts, December 31, 1902.