George D. Wise (politician)

George Douglas Wise
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 3rd district
In office March 4, 1891 – March 3, 1895
Preceded by	Edmund Waddill, Jr.
Succeeded by	Tazewell Ellett
In office March 4, 1881 – April 10, 1890
Preceded by	Joseph E. Johnston
Succeeded by	Edmund Waddill, Jr.
Chairman of the House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce
In office March 28, 1892 – March 3, 1895
Preceded by	Roger Quarles Mills
Succeeded by	William Peters Hepburn
Chairman of the House Committee on Manufactures
In office March 4, 1887 – March 3, 1889
Preceded by	John Holroyd Bagley, Jr.
Succeeded by	Henry Bacon
Personal details
Born	June 4, 1831 Deep Creek, Accomack County, Virginia, U.S.
Died	February 4, 1908(1908-02-04) (aged 76) Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Resting place	Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	Indiana University College of William and Mary
Profession	lawyer
Military service
Allegiance	Confederate States of America
Branch/service	Confederate States Army
Rank	Captain
Battles/wars	American Civil War

George Douglas Wise (June 4, 1831 – February 4, 1908) was an American slave owner,^[1] white supremacist, and U.S. Representative from Virginia. He was nephew of Henry Alexander Wise, and cousin of John Sergeant Wise and Richard Alsop Wise.