Frank C. Wise
Frank C. Wise | |
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| Born | Template:Birth date Greentown, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | 11 April 1956 (aged 92) Tampa, Florida, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Politician, educator, banker, farmer |
| Years active | 1917–1930 (political career) |
| Known for | Member of the Ohio House of Representatives (1917–1920); Ohio Senate (1923–1930) |
Frank C. Wise (February 1864 – April 11, 1956) was a political figure from Ohio, United States. He held office in the Ohio House of Representatives representing Stark County between 1917 and 1920, and subsequently served in the Ohio Senate from 1923 until 1930.
Early life
Born in February 1864 in Greentown, Ohio, Wise received his education locally and furthered his studies at Ohio Northern University.
Career
Prior to his political career, Wise spent twelve years as an educator. He completed three terms as treasurer for Plain Township and was a member of the New Berlin (which later became North Canton) school board for four years. In 1912, he participated as a delegate at Stark County’s fourth constitutional convention. Additionally, he held the position of mayor in North Canton.
Wise served as a representative for Stark County in the Ohio House of Representatives from 1917 through 1920. In 1922, he secured election to the Ohio Senate for the 21st district and won re-election in 1924, 1926, and 1928. His attempt to gain the Republican nomination for the Ohio House in 1936 was unsuccessful.
Outside of his legislative duties, Wise was president of the North Canton Bank and occupied an officer role within the Ohio State Grange. Farming was also among his professional pursuits.
Personal life
Wise was married to Josephine Moody and fathered one son named Harry D. He resided in North Canton before moving to Tampa, Florida circa 1949.
He passed away on April 11, 1956, at a nursing facility in Tampa and was laid to rest in North Canton.