George WISEMAN
1855 - 1921 (~ 66 years)-
Name George WISEMAN [1, 2, 3] Birth Dec 1855 Little Bay Islands, District of Twillingate, Newfoundland 
[4, 5] Baptism 7 Sep 1856 Twillingate Methodist, District of Twillingate, Newfoundland [6] Gender Male AFN PGF Occupation Fisherman [7, 8] Religion Methodist [9] Death 15 Dec 1921 Little Bay Islands, District of Twillingate, Newfoundland [10, 11] Burial Little Bay Islands, District of Twillingate, Newfoundland [12] Person ID I784 King Gardner Genealogy Last Modified 11 Aug 2023
Father Phillip WISEMAN, b. Abt 1829, Twillingate, District of Twillingate, Newfoundland d. 18 Jan 1900, Little Bay Islands, District of Twillingate, Newfoundland (Age ~ 71 years) Relationship natural Mother Catherine Eveleigh CURTIS, b. Abt 1831, Twillingate, District of Twillingate, Newfoundland d. 21 Jan 1919, Little Bay Islands, District of Twillingate, Newfoundland (Age ~ 88 years) Relationship natural Marriage Bef 1854 Family ID F563 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family 1 Ann HIBBS, b. Abt Jul 1855, Twillingate, District of Twillingate, Newfoundland d. Bef 5 Feb 1882, Little Bay Islands, District of Twillingate, Newfoundland (Age ~ 26 years) Marriage 8 Nov 1877 Little Bay Islands Methodist Church, District of Twillingate, Newfoundland [13] Notes - The witnesses were George Mitchell Jr., Andrew C. Hynes, and William Garland.
Children 1. Julia WISEMAN, b. 18 Jan 1879, Little Bay Islands, District of Twillingate, Newfoundland d. 1953, Toronto, Ontario (Age 73 years) [Father: natural]2. Madora WISEMAN, b. 12 Sep 1880, Little Bay Islands, District of Twillingate, Newfoundland d. Bef 20 Oct 1882, Little Bay Islands, District of Twillingate, Newfoundland (Age < 2 years) [Father: natural]Family ID F560 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 11 Aug 2023
Family 2 Elizabeth TAYLOR, b. Bef 25 Jun 1863, Burnt Head, District of Port de Grave, Newfoundland d. 20 May 1892, Little Bay Islands, District of Twillingate, Newfoundland (Age > 28 years) Marriage 14 May 1883 George Street Methodist Church, St. John's, District of St. John's West, Newfoundland [14] Notes - The witnesses are William John Taylor, Dorcas Wiseman, and Alfred Wiseman. Dorcas Wiseman and Alfred Wiseman are most likely George Wiseman's sister and brother. George Wiseman signed his name; however Elizabeth Taylor made her mark indicating she could not write.
Children + 1. Flora WISEMAN, b. 28 Nov 1884, Little Bay Islands, District of Twillingate, Newfoundland d. 20 Nov 1944, Toronto, Ontario (Age 59 years) [Father: natural]2. Jacob James WISEMAN, b. 9 Sep 1886, Little Bay Islands, District of Twillingate, Newfoundland d. 9 Sep 1886, Little Bay Islands, District of Twillingate, Newfoundland (Age 0 years) [Father: natural]+ 3. Martha Lilly WISEMAN, b. 1887, Little Bay Islands, District of Twillingate, Newfoundland d. Aft Jul 1937 (Age > 50 years) [Father: natural]+ 4. Robert Alfred WISEMAN, b. 14 Jun 1889, Little Bay Islands, District of Twillingate, Newfoundland d. 15 Feb 1962, Little Bay Islands, District of Twillingate, Newfoundland (Age 72 years) [Father: natural]5. Reuben Spencer WISEMAN, b. 19 Mar 1891, Little Bay Islands, District of Twillingate, Newfoundland d. 26 Mar 1891, Little Bay Islands, District of Twillingate, Newfoundland (Age 0 years) [Father: natural]6. Mary WISEMAN, b. 15 May 1892, Little Bay Islands, District of Twillingate, Newfoundland d. 15 May 1892, Little Bay Islands, District of Twillingate, Newfoundland (Age 0 years) [Father: natural]Family ID F6 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 11 Aug 2023
Family 3 Joanna ANSTEY, b. 14 Sep 1863, Purcell's Harbour, District of Twillingate, Newfoundland d. 9 Jun 1908, Little Bay Islands, District of Twillingate, Newfoundland (Age 44 years) Marriage 20 Feb 1893 Little Bay Islands Methodist Church, District of Twillingate, Newfoundland [15, 16] Notes - The witnesses were Walter W. Wiseman (George's brother), Uvial Rowsell (?), and Fannie Wiseman (George's sister).
Family ID F561 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 11 Aug 2023
Family 4 Delilah TUFF, b. Between Apr and May 1862, Bennet Island (resettled to Wesleyville), District of Bonavista, Newfoundland d. 28 Dec 1949, St. John's, District of St. John's West, Newfoundland (Age ~ 87 years) Marriage 7 Mar 1910 St. John's, District of St. John's West, Newfoundland [17] Notes - The witnesses were Albert Parsons and Elizabeth Parsons.
Family ID F562 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 11 Aug 2023
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Notes - FamilySearch’s Newfoundland Supreme Court Estate Files 1824-1930 includes the estate of George Wiseman of Little Bay Islands Planter in 1922 (Film 2069952 DGS 8301707 Images 753-769 of 1126). George Wiseman’s Will dated June 12 1918 states:
This is the last will and testament of me, George Wiseman, of Little Bay Island, in the electoral district of Twillingate, planter.
(1) I hereby revoke all former wills by me at any time made and declare this to be my last will and testament.
(2) I appoint my son, Robert Alfred Wiseman, Walter W. Wiseman, and W. A. Strong, to be the joint executors of this my last will and testament.
(3) I give, devise and bequeath to my son, Robert Alfred Wiseman, my dwelling house and all outhouses, land, fishing property, and all in my possession, including all money, chattels, property of whatsoever nature and description as are not disposed of at the time of my death.
Many of George Wiseman’s children predeceased him including Madora, Jacob James, Reuben Spencer, and Mary. Several moved away from Little Bay Islands including Julia, Flora, and Martha Lilly. The only child remaining in Little Bay Islands at the time of George Wiseman’s death was son Robert Alfred.
There is no bequest to or even mention of his fourth wife Delilah Tuff who survived him.
- FamilySearch’s Newfoundland Supreme Court Estate Files 1824-1930 includes the estate of George Wiseman of Little Bay Islands Planter in 1922 (Film 2069952 DGS 8301707 Images 753-769 of 1126). George Wiseman’s Will dated June 12 1918 states:
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Sources - [S346] Arthur King (Son), Death Certificate (Ontario) for King, Flora (Wiseman), Registration Number: 1944 067450.
Death of Flora King age 59 wife of Cranswick King and daughter of George Wiseman and Elizabeth Taylor - [S656] Little Bay Islands Methodist, District of Twillingate, Newfoundland (PRC).
Baptism of Flora, daughter of George and Elizabeth Wiseman - [S740] Marriage Registration (Ontario) for King, Cranswick and Wiseman, Flora, (Name: Ancestry; Location: Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1801-1935;), Registration Number: 1906 001457.
Marriage of Cranswick King age 20 resident of Toronto born Newfoundland Glass Finisher son of Arthur King and Henrietta Goodyear and Flora Wiseman age 20 resident of Toronto born Newfoundland daughter of Geo Wiseman and Elizabeth Taylor - [S175] 1921 Census of Little Bay Islands, District of Twillingate, Newfoundland, (Name: FamilySearch; Location: Newfoundland Census, 1921;), Twillingate Image 0490 of 1033.
Records George Wiseman age 65 born 1855 Dec Little Bay Islands Methodist and wife Delilah age 60 born 1861 May Greenspond Methodist. Source for year, month, and place of birth - [S876] Twillingate Methodist, District of Twillingate, Newfoundland (PRC).
Baptism of George age 8 months, son of Philip and Catherine Wiseman of Little Bay Islands. Confirmation of year and month of birth - [S876] Twillingate Methodist, District of Twillingate, Newfoundland (PRC).
Baptism of George age 8 months, son of Philip and Catherine Wiseman of Little Bay Islands. Source for date and place of baptism - [S656] Little Bay Islands Methodist, District of Twillingate, Newfoundland (PRC).
Marriage of George Wiseman Bachelor Fisherman residing Little Bay Islands and Ann Hibbs Spinster residing Little Bay Islands, with witnesses George Mitchell Jun, Andrew C. Hynes, and William Garland. Source for occupation - [S656] Little Bay Islands Methodist, District of Twillingate, Newfoundland (PRC).
Burial of George Wiseman age 66 of Little Bay Islands. Source for occupation - [S175] 1921 Census of Little Bay Islands, District of Twillingate, Newfoundland, (Name: FamilySearch; Location: Newfoundland Census, 1921;), Twillingate Image 0490 of 1033.
Records George Wiseman age 65 born 1855 Dec Little Bay Islands Methodist and wife Delilah age 60 born 1861 May Greenspond Methodist. Source for religion - [S656] Little Bay Islands Methodist, District of Twillingate, Newfoundland (PRC).
Burial of George Wiseman age 66 of Little Bay Islands. Source for date and place of death - [S1730] Death Registration (Newfoundland) for Wiseman, George, (Name: FamilySearch; Location: Newfoundland, Vital Records, 1840-1949;), Deaths 1920-1922, Certificate Number 325343-331787 - Image 98 of 236 - Page 354, No. 6 - Certificate 328138.
Death of George Wiseman age 66 born, died, and buried Little Bay Islands. Source for date and place of death - [S656] Little Bay Islands Methodist, District of Twillingate, Newfoundland (PRC).
Burial of George Wiseman age 66 of Little Bay Islands. Source for place of burial - [S656] Little Bay Islands Methodist, District of Twillingate, Newfoundland (PRC).
Marriage of George Wiseman Bachelor Fisherman residing Little Bay Islands and Ann Hibbs Spinster residing Little Bay Islands, with witnesses George Mitchell Jun, Andrew C. Hynes, and William Garland. Source for date and place of marriage - [S848] St. John's George Street Methodist Church, Newfoundland (RVS), (Name: FamilySearch; Location: Newfoundland, Vital Statistics, 1753-1893;).
Marriage of George Wiseman of Notre Dame Bay and Elizabeth Taylor of Notre Dame Bay. No ages, marital status, or parents are recorded. Source for date and place of marriage - [S656] Little Bay Islands Methodist, District of Twillingate, Newfoundland (PRC).
Marriage of George Wiseman age 37 Widower Fisherman residing Little Bay Islands and Joanna Marsh age 29 Widow Housekeeper residing Little Bay Islands, with witnesses Walter W. Wiseman, Urial Rowsell (?), and Fannie Wiseman. Source for date and place of marriage - [S700] Marriage Registration (Newfoundland) for Wiseman, George and Marsh, Joanna (Anstey), (Name: FamilySearch; Location: Newfoundland, Vital Records, 1840-1949;), Marriages 1892-1897, Volume 02 - Image 125 of 516 - Page 120, No. 2.
Marriage of George Wiseman age 37 Widower Fisherman Methodist resident of Little Bay Islands and Joanna Marsh age 29 Widow resident of Little Bay Islands. Source for date and place of marriage - [S699] Marriage Registration (Newfoundland) for Wiseman, George and Whitemarsh, Delilah (Tuff) (Green), (Name: FamilySearch; Location: FamilySearch Newfoundland, Vital Records, 1840-1949;), Marriages 1909-1912, Volume 06 - Image 33 of 505 - Page 32, No. 3.
Marriage of George Wiseman age 54 Widower Labourer Methodist resident of Little Bay Islands and Delilah Whitemarsh age 47 Widow Methodist resident of Greenspond. Source for date and place of marriage
- [S346] Arthur King (Son), Death Certificate (Ontario) for King, Flora (Wiseman), Registration Number: 1944 067450.