Charles F. Wise

As printed in 1908

CHARLES F. WISE, a prominent citizen of Green Township and a prosperous farmer, residing on a quarter section of land lying about ten miles southeast of the city of Springfield, Ohio, was born in Spring-field Township, and is a son of Lewis and Melinda (Hatfield) Wise.

Lewis Wise was born near South Charleston, in Clark County, in 1829, and died in February, 1906. He was a son of Jesse Wise, who came from Virginia about one hundred years ago and located near South Charleston. He followed farming all his life and died near Selma at the age of sixty-eight years. He first married a Miss Strong, and of their three children, one was Lewis, the father of Charles F. His second union with Muriel Hann resulted in the birth of six children. Lewis Wise lived under the parental roof until he was married, at the age of twenty-six years, then, moved on the Hatfield farm, in Springfield Township, where Charles F. Wise was born. Lewis Wise followed farming through his active years. He married Melinda H. Hatfield, a daughter of James Hatfield, an early resident of Clark County, whose family came originally from Wales. They settled first in Pennsylvania, then went to Virginia, and then to Kentucky, later coming to Ohio. Six children blessed this tion, three of whom are now living.

Charles F. AVise was reared on the home farm and attended the district schools during his early days. He remained with his parents until his marriage, then set U13 housekeeping in Harmony Township, where he carried on farming about one year, returning then to the old home place. After conducting this farm for one year he purchased his present property, consisting of one hundred and sixty acres situated in Green Township. He follows general farming and stock-raising and success has attended his efforts.

Mr. Wise was joined in the holy bonds of wedlock with Miss Minnie A. Schickedantz, a native of Clark County, and a daughter of Christopher Schickedantz, who was a farmer and stock dealer near South Charleston. They have three sons: Blaine C, Clarence L. and Jesse C. Politically, Mr. Wise is a Republican and is now serving his township most efficiently in the capacity of township trustee. He is also a member of the School Board, having been appointed to serve out an unexpired term. He belongs to the Pati'ons of Husbandry. With his family, he is connected with the Baptist Church.

As printed in 20th century history of Springfield, and Clark County, Ohio, and representative citizens (1908). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.