John Wise (Virginia politician)
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John Wise was a Virginia
politician. He represented Accomack County
in the Virginia House of Delegates
, and served as that body's Speaker from 1794 until 1799.
Virginia
The Commonwealth of Virginia , is a U.S. state on the Atlantic Coast of the Southern United States. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" and sometimes the "Mother of Presidents" after the eight U.S. presidents born there...
politician. He represented Accomack County
Accomack County, Virginia
As of the census of 2010, there were 33,164 people, 15,299 households, and 10,388 families residing in the county. The population density was 84 people per square mile . There were 19,550 housing units at an average density of 43 per square mile...
in the Virginia House of Delegates
Virginia House of Delegates
The Virginia House of Delegates is the lower house of the Virginia General Assembly. It has 100 members elected for terms of two years; unlike most states, these elections take place during odd-numbered years. The House is presided over by the Speaker of the House, who is elected from among the...
, and served as that body's Speaker from 1794 until 1799.
Reference
- List of former Speakers of the House of Delegates, in the old House chamber in the Virginia State Capitol