He studied law in Dover, N. H., and after admission to the bar practiced there several years. In August, 1864, he removed to Washington, D. C., and was for two years in the Paymasters Department of the U. S. Government, after which he was admitted to practice in all the courts of the District of Columbia.
He married, on November 26, 1854, Miss Lucretia, daughter of Deacon Asa Perkins of Dover, N. H., who died April 26, 1864, leaving one son. In March, 1870, he married Lizzie, daughter of Rev. O. Ayer. She died in May, 1877, leaving two daughters.
Mr. Wiswall's death occurred in Washington, D. C., on October 16, 1899. His age was 76 years.
He studied law in Dover, N. H., and after admission to the bar practiced there several years. In August, 1864, he removed to Washington, D. C., and was for two years in the Paymasters Department of the U. S. Government, after which he was admitted to practice in all the courts of the District of Columbia.
He married, on November 26, 1854, Miss Lucretia, daughter of Deacon Asa Perkins of Dover, N. H., who died April 26, 1864, leaving one son. In March, 1870, he married Lizzie, daughter of Rev. O. Ayer. She died in May, 1877, leaving two daughters.
Mr. Wiswall's death occurred in Washington, D. C., on October 16, 1899. His age was 76 years.
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