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John Sergeant Wise John Sergeant Wise (1846-1913) was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to a wealthy and powerful American family. After fighting in the Civil War, he embarked on a political career. He became a leader of a reform political group in Richmond, Virginia, and accused the state Conservative party of corruption. He was also later appointed as Federal district attorney, and he successfully ran as a Republican and Coalition candidate. In 1885, he ran for governor as the Republican candidate but lost, accusing the Democrats of cheating in the election. The year 1888 was a critical year for Wise, in that he decided to leave politics, and take up the practice of law, not in his native state, but in far away New York City. In this capacity, he assisted in the development of the electrical industry. End of an Era, Wise's memoir, is a superbly written narrative that covers many areas in depth, with honesty and candor; it is for anyone interested in the Civil War period, and the culture and customs of the Old South. End of an Era More information on End of an Era |
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