Joseph Wise (politician), Date of Birth, Date of Death
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About Joseph Wise (politician)
- Joseph Wise (October 14, 1835 – February 23, 1909) was a farmer and political figure in Prince Edward Island.
- He represented 2nd Queens in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1886 to 1890 and from 1893 to 1900 as a Liberal member. He was born in North Milton, Prince Edward Island, the son of Joseph Wise, an immigrant from England, and Grace Ryder.
- Wise married Jane Essery in 1866.
- After she died, he married Sophia Essery, widow of Albert McKinnon, in 1883.
- He served as Grand Master in the Orange Lodge and favoured free trade with the United States. Wise was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1890.
- During the sessions held in 1899, he voted with the Conservatives.
- Wise agreed to resign his seat if a by-election would be held for 2nd Queens before spring 1900.
- The by-election was not held, and consequently Wise withdrew his resignation.
- He took his seat in the assembly on May 9, 1900.
- However, his vote, which would have defeated the government, was not recognized by speaker James Cummiskey.
- When Wise attempted to take his seat the following day, he was physically removed from the legislature by the Serjeant-at-Arms and the House Messenger, and locked in the Speaker's office until the House adjourned.
- His resignation was entered into the parliamentary record. Joseph Wise died in Charlottetown at the age of 73.
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