Lyman, W. D. "An Illustrated History of Walla Walla County, State of Washington." W. H. Lever, Publisher, 1901. p. 407 WILLIAM N. WISEMAN a farmer, is a native of Washington, born February 5, 1860. He had the distinction of having been the second child of white parents to be born in Walla Walla county. He received his education in the local schools, then engaged in farming, renting his father's place. He also embarked in the livery business in the city of Walla Walla, following that for two years. He was, however, ambitious to become a farmer on his own land, so, as soon as he conveniently could, located a homestead and turned his attention to its development. He is thrifty, energetic and ambitious, and is now one of the successful and prosperous farmers of the county. Mr. Wiseman's father and uncle were old pioneers of the valley, and the first to homestead lands on Eureka flat. The former was for many years one of the leading agriculturists of his section of the state, but he has now retired and is living in Walla Walla. Mr. William N. Wiseman, whose life history we are endeavoring briefly to outline, has long taken an active interest in the political and industrial well-being of the county, ever manifesting a willingness to do what he can for the general progress. He was a delegate to the last territorial Democratic convention which was held in Spokane. So earnest was he in his convictions and so skillfully did he represent the sentiment of those who sent him that he was chosen for the next convention, and he has been honored by being elected delegate to every convention since. He once served in the capacity of deputy county assessor. Mr. Wiseman was married in Walla Walla, November I, 1888, to Miss Lizzie A. Wightman, also a native of this state, born June 17, 1865. She was educated in the St. Paul school, of Walla Walla. Mr. and Mrs. Wiseman are the parents of two children living, namely; Ada A., born August 12, 1890, and Grace L.,. born April 26, 1893. Mr. Wiseman is a member of Clyde Lodge, No. 8896, M. W. of A., of which he is clerk. ******************* Submitted to the Washington Bios. Project in January 2010 by Diana Smith. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.