John Wise (clergyman)

John Wise (August 1652 — April 8, 1725) was a Congregationalist reverend and political leader in Massachusetts during the American colonial period. Wise was noted for his political activism, specifically his protests against British taxation, for which he was once jailed. As the pastor of the Chebacco Parish from 1680 to his death in 1725, Wise lived in Ipswich, often called "the birthplace of American independence."

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1652 - April 8 - 1725 - Congregationalist - Reverend - Massachusetts - American colonial period - Pastor - Chebacco Parish - 1680 - Ipswich

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