Wise, Son c1849 - 1867

WISE

Posted By: Janice Sowers (email)
Date: 4/7/2003 at 10:49:52

Cresco Times August 15 1867 P3 C1

We learn from the Decorah Republican, that a son of Mr. Wise, was drowned at Foreston, in this county, a few days ago. He met his death in the same place the little boy did on the day of the S. S. celebration.

Source: New Oregon Plain Dealer Aug. 16, 1867, Reprinted in Twice-A-Week Plain Dealer May 24, 1904, LP, C7

Note is made of the drowning of a young man about 18 years of age at Foreston, son of Samuel Wise.