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James W. Wise | |
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| Member of theU.S. House of Representatives fromGeorgia's6th district | |
| In office March 4, 1915 – March 3, 1925 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Lafayette Bartlett |
| Succeeded by | Samuel Rutherford |
| Member of theGeorgia House of Representatives | |
| In office 1902–1908 | |
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| Born | (1868-03-03)March 3, 1868 |
| Died | September 8, 1925(1925-09-08) (aged 57) Atlanta, Georgia |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Emory College |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
James Walter Wise (March 3, 1868 – September 8, 1925) was aU.S. Representative fromGeorgia.
Born nearMcDonough,Henry County, Georgia, Wise attended the common schools.He studied law atEmory College inOxford, Georgia.He wasadmitted to the bar in 1892 and commenced practice inFayetteville, Georgia, in January 1893.He served as member of the State house of representatives in 1902–1908.He was mayor of Fayetteville in 1904–1906.He served as solicitor general of the Flint judicial circuit in 1908–1912.
Wise was elected as aDemocrat to the64th and to the four succeeding Congresses (March 4, 1915 – March 3, 1925).Due to a prolonged illness, he was unable to qualify for or attend the68th Congress.He declined to be a candidate for renomination in 1924.He died inAtlanta, Georgia, on September 8, 1925.He was interred in McDonough Cemetery, McDonough, Georgia.
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| Preceded by | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives fromGeorgia's 6th congressional district March 4, 1915 – March 3, 1925 | Succeeded by |
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