The following information was assembled from numerous sources and cannot be used directly as proof of Qualifying Service or Lineage.
It is considered a research aid and is intended to assist in locating sources that can be used as proof.
State of Service: NC
Qualifying Service: Soldier / Patriotic Service
Birth: 1730 Oley / Berks / PA Death: aft 24 Dec 1807 / Rowan / NC
Qualifying Service Description:
He served in the North Carolina Militia
Provided supplies for North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia Militias.
Additional References:
North Carolina Archives, Revolutionary War Pay Vouchers,#47, #82, #1944, Roll 68.72; #1693, voucher 82; #3491, voucher 1994
North Carolina Revolutionary Soldiers, Volume II, November 1999, pg 674;
Wyche, Kathleen B, North Carolina Militia Paroled by Lord Cornwallis in 1781,page 148, microfilm in British Records Collection, North Carolina State Archives
North Carolina Genealogical Society Journal, Volume IV, Number 3, August 1978, pg 147-148
Revolutionary War Army Accounts, Volume 21, pg 175-176
Revolutionary Army Accounts, Volume A, pg 60, 115
Spouse: Elizabeth Henderson Children: Isaac; Mary/Polly;
The following biography was edited and augmented by PRS staff.
Jacob Wiseman was born about 1730 in England.
He married Elizabeth Henderson in 1763 [or 1773] in Currituck County, North Carolina. It is possible he had an earlier marriage. Together, they had the following known children, all of whom were named in Jacob's Last Will and Testament.1
Isaac was born in 1766 and married Elizabeth Stonewall Owen.
Jacob was born about 1767 and married Margaret Harper.
Mary “Polly” was born on 16 February 1760 and married Jeremiah Green.
Martha married Thomas Willis
Elender or Eleanor married William Line.
Jane was born about 1778 and married [?] Line.
Josiah was born on 29 January 1783.
John was born on 24 January 1780 and married 1) Anna Hunt and 2) Sallie Finley.
Jonathan
During the American Revolution, Jacob contributed to the war effort by supplying provisions to North Carolina, Virginia, and South Carolina militias. His service is verified through multiple receipts of payment issued by militia commanders.2 Additionally, Jacob is listed as a parolee from North Carolina, likely due to his capture during the events leading up to the Battle of Guilford Courthouse. A transcribed article by Kathleen Wyche provides details about his release based on documents found among the papers of Charles, Lord Cornwallis, the British commander.3
The Patriot died sometime after 24 December 1807 in Rowan County, North Carolina.
Sources:
Wills and List of Early Settlers, 1743-1868; Author: North Carolina. County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions (Rowan County); Probate Place: Rowan, North Carolina
North Carolina Revolution War Pay Vouchers, #8, #47, *2, #1944, Roll #S.115.135
The North Carolina Genealogical Society Journal, “North Carolina Militia Paroled by Lord Cornwallis in 1781: Vol IV, No 3, Aug 1978, pp 174-148
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