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Ancestors of Christina Marie Wise Brown


Generation No. 8


      128. Adam Wise, born 1748 in St. Mary's Co., Maryland; died April 1831 in Hardin Co., Kentucky. He was the son of 256. Richard Wise and 257. Mary Milburn. He married 129. Susannah Bryan November 02, 1779 in St. Andrew's Parish, Saint Mary's Co., Maryland.

      129. Susannah Bryan She was the daughter of 132. William Bryan and 133. Nancy.

Notes for Adam Wise:
Adam Wise and Susanna Bryan moved to Hardin Co., Kentucky around 1795.

Will of Adam Wise, Will Book ____, page 178, Hardin County, KY

In the name of God Amen, I, Adam Wise of Hardin County do make this my last will and Testament as follows: first I recommend my soul to God who gave it, trusting that He will deal with me as best suits His compassion and mercy - And as to what estate I am possessed of, I dispose of it as follows: First, I give to my son Elisha Wise, on bed and furniture and 'tis my wish and desire that my wife, Susanna Wise should have a reasonable (support) on the place during her life.
Second, I give to my two sone, Willis Wise and Gabriel Wise, all my estate after what is taken out shall hereafter be mentioned.
Third, there is 10 acres of land where Thomas H. Wise now lives which was laid out for the Tan Yard which is laid off to Henry Wise and Thomas H. Wise which was given to them to fix the Tan Yard on which the estate has no claim.
Fourth, I give to Mary Melvina French a good saddle and a bed and furniture, to be given to her, when she arrives at the age of 16 years, by my Executors.
Fifth, Also that my sons, Willis Wise and Gabriel Wise shall find a home and a reasonable support; for my son Ignatius Wise during his life; as well as a home and support for my wife, Susanna Wise during her life - then all the balance of my whole estate to my sons Willis Wise and Gabriel Wise.
Sixth, I give to son Thomas H. Wise, one dollar and to my daughter, Elezabeth French, one dollar and to my daughter Matilda Brewer, wife of John Brewer, one dollar. And to my son Henry Wise, one dollar.
I appoint my sons, Willis Wise and Gabriel Wise, Executors to this my last Will and Testament.

Adam Wise (SEAL)

13th November, 1823

Sealed, signed and acknowledged in presence of: TEST. George W. Dale
TEST. Adam Stader

Will produced in Hardin County Court, Monday 18th day of April, 1831

More About Adam Wise:
Census: 1810, Hardin Co., Kentucky

More About Susannah Bryan:
Religion: Roman Catholic
     
Children of Adam Wise and Susannah Bryan are:
  64 i.   Thomas Hatton Wise, born 1782 in Maryland; died February 06, 1855 in Hardin Co., Kentucky; married (1) Nancy Anna Dorsey June 12, 1817 in St. Clare's Catholic Church, Hardin Co., Kentucky; married (2) Mary Abt. 1835.
  ii.   Elizabeth Wise, born 1790; married Martin French October 20, 1815 in Hardin Co., Kentucky; born 1792.
  iii.   Willis Wise, born 1792 in Kentucky.
  76 iv.   Henry Walter Wise, born 1795; married Ann.
  v.   Gabriel Wise, born April 27, 1797; died April 04, 1862 in Colesburg, Hardin Co., Kentucky; married Mary Ann McBride September 03, 1826 in Hardin Co., Kentucky; born November 11, 1801; died September 18, 1886 in Colesburg, Hardin Co., Kentucky.
  Notes for Gabriel Wise:
1860 Hardin Co. Census
615      Gabriel Wise 63M Farmer 5000 620 Ky
      Mary A. 58F
      Henry W. 27M
      Wm. C. 25M
      Francis H. 21M

  More About Gabriel Wise:
Burial: April 06, 1862, St. Clare's Catholic Cemetery, Colesburg, Hardin Co., Kentucky
Census 1: 1850, Hardin Co., Kentucky
Census 2: 1860, Hardin Co., Kentucky

  More About Mary Ann McBride:
Burial: September 20, 1886, St. Clare's Catholic Church, Colesburg, Hardin Co., Kentucky
  vi.   Matilda Wise, born September 17, 1800 in Kentucky; died April 15, 1863 in Hardin Co., Kentucky; married John Brewer July 25, 1818; born 1791 in Maryland; died August 10, 1852 in Hardin Co., Kentucky.
  More About Matilda Wise:
Burial: St. Clare Cemetery, Colesburg, Hardin Co., Kentucky

  More About John Brewer:
Burial: St. Clare Cemetery, Colesburg, Hardin Co., Kentucky
Census: 1850, Hardin Co., Kentucky
  vii.   Elisha Wise, born 1801 in Hardin Co., Kentucky; died March 02, 1858 in Rineyville, Hardin Co., Kentucky; married (1) Lucinda French December 28, 1828 in Elizabethtown, Hardin Co., Kentucky; born 1811; died February 13, 1870; married (2) Susan Hagan July 21, 1851.
  Notes for Elisha Wise:
1850 Hardin Co. Census
84      Elisha Wise 49M Farmer 700 Ky
      Austin 18M
      John 16M
      Delphine 13F
      Lucinda 11F
      George 9M
      Mary 7F
      William 5M
      Martha 3 F

  More About Elisha Wise:
Burial: St. John's Catholic Church, Rineyville, Hardin Co., Kentucky
Census: 1850, Hardin Co., Kentucky


      132. William Bryan, born in St. Mary's Co., Maryland; died July 1834 in Kentucky. He married 133. Nancy.

      133. Nancy

Notes for William Bryan:
Will of William BRYAN Hardin County, KY Will Book D, page 232

In the name of God Amen. I, William Bryan of the County of Hardin and the State of Kentucky, being sick and weak in body but of sound and disposing mind and memory for which I thank God, and calling to mind the uncertainty of human life and being desirous to dispose of all such worldly estate as it hath pleased God to bless me with, I give and bequeath the same in manner following, that is to say after my just debts and funeral expense is paid, I give to Elizabeth French, wife of Martin, one dollar. I give to Matilda Brewer wife of John Brewer, fifty cents. I give to Matilda Spinks fifty cents. I give to Nelly Medley, wife of John B. Medley, fifty cents. I five dollars for finishing Clear Creek Chapel and fifteen dollars for my benefit of church. Twenty five cents to Matilda Wise, daughter of Thomas W. Wise. Then I give and bequeath to my sister Ann Price, all the balance of my estate, both money and property for her benefit during her life and after her decease, I give the same of Ann Price, to William Price, son of Ignatius Price. This being my last will and testament revoking a former will, given under my hand and seal this 19th day of April, 1834, in the presence of the undersigned witnesses.

William Bryan (SEAL)

Joseph Ryan
John Brewer
Jacob Artman


Produced in court July 21, 1834. Recorded July 25, 1834.


     
Children of William Bryan and Nancy are:
  i.   Susannah Bryan, married Adam Wise November 02, 1779 in St. Andrew's Parish, Saint Mary's Co., Maryland; born 1748 in St. Mary's Co., Maryland; died April 1831 in Hardin Co., Kentucky.
  More About Susannah Bryan:
Religion: Roman Catholic

  Notes for Adam Wise:
Adam Wise and Susanna Bryan moved to Hardin Co., Kentucky around 1795.

Will of Adam Wise, Will Book ____, page 178, Hardin County, KY

In the name of God Amen, I, Adam Wise of Hardin County do make this my last will and Testament as follows: first I recommend my soul to God who gave it, trusting that He will deal with me as best suits His compassion and mercy - And as to what estate I am possessed of, I dispose of it as follows: First, I give to my son Elisha Wise, on bed and furniture and 'tis my wish and desire that my wife, Susanna Wise should have a reasonable (support) on the place during her life.
Second, I give to my two sone, Willis Wise and Gabriel Wise, all my estate after what is taken out shall hereafter be mentioned.
Third, there is 10 acres of land where Thomas H. Wise now lives which was laid out for the Tan Yard which is laid off to Henry Wise and Thomas H. Wise which was given to them to fix the Tan Yard on which the estate has no claim.
Fourth, I give to Mary Melvina French a good saddle and a bed and furniture, to be given to her, when she arrives at the age of 16 years, by my Executors.
Fifth, Also that my sons, Willis Wise and Gabriel Wise shall find a home and a reasonable support; for my son Ignatius Wise during his life; as well as a home and support for my wife, Susanna Wise during her life - then all the balance of my whole estate to my sons Willis Wise and Gabriel Wise.
Sixth, I give to son Thomas H. Wise, one dollar and to my daughter, Elezabeth French, one dollar and to my daughter Matilda Brewer, wife of John Brewer, one dollar. And to my son Henry Wise, one dollar.
I appoint my sons, Willis Wise and Gabriel Wise, Executors to this my last Will and Testament.

Adam Wise (SEAL)

13th November, 1823

Sealed, signed and acknowledged in presence of: TEST. George W. Dale
TEST. Adam Stader

Will produced in Hardin County Court, Monday 18th day of April, 1831

  More About Adam Wise:
Census: 1810, Hardin Co., Kentucky
  66 ii.   Charles Bryan, born 1773 in St. Mary's Co., Maryland; died April 26, 1859 in Colesburg, Hardin Co., Kentucky; married Susannah French May 10, 1799 in Nelson Co., Kentucky.

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