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Looking for more information on family of my maternal great great grandparents and daughter and her spouse: Reverend Joseph Byron Wise and his wife Florence Higman and they had a least one child, possibly their only child, or who lived past infancy--Ruth Higman Wise whose married surname was Buschgen-- who was my great grandmother. She was born in Russellville, Arkansas which is now in Pope County but I think the county has been split since she was born.
Rev. Otto William Buschgen D.D. died in 1948 while pastor of Westminster Presbyterian in Elizabeth, NJ and was spouse of Ruth Higman Wise Buschgen. There was a terrible fire at the church within a few years of his death.
Thanks for any help,
Terri Rine Dance
Most of what I have now is below:
NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS 99% sure this article is from Daily Journal, Elizabeth, N.
J., sometime in 1959
With accompanying Photo of Mrs. O. W. Buschgen, retiring YWCA residence director, receives parting gift from Miss Dolores Rudolph as Miss Mabel LeBlanc, co-hostess, stands by.
Body of article:
Mrs. Buschgen Given Dinner On Retirement From YWCA
Mrs. O W. Buschgen was honored last night on her retirement after eight years as house director and counselor to residence girls at the YWCA.
Present and former residents entertained her at dinner in the Elizabeth Carteret Hotel. An orchid corsage and a gift were presented to her.
The widow of a former pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Mrs. Buschgen had filled her position at the YWCA since June 12, 1951. Since that time more than 100 young woman (typo in article) lived there under her guidance and supervision, and some who married have returned with their children to visit her. She also has kept in touch with those now living in Egypt, France and other countries.
Mrs. Buschgen is a native of Arkansas and a graduate of the University of Chicago. She is a former head of the Latin department at Central college, Conway Ark., and has had wide experience as a choir singer and soloist.
She will make her home at 19 Pingry Pl.
Miss Dolores Rudolph and Miss Mabel LeBlanc, residents at the YWCA, 1131 E. Jersey St., were co-chairmen. Others who attended were Mrs. Ruth Brooks, Miss Marie Gross, Miss Ann Kochen, Mrs. Shirley Mason, Miss Verna Youhas, Miss Catherine Chuchran, Mrs. Nancy Harsell, Miss Myrna Fox, Miss May Houlroyd, Mrs. Jane McDaniel and Mrs. Dolores Tkach. END OF RETIREMENT YWCA ARTICLE
OBITUARIES:
DEATH: From the Daily Journal, Elizabeth, N.J., Friday evening, June 2, 1961 Story has accompanying photo--"Mrs. Buschgen; Pastor's Widow
DEATH: Mrs. Ruth W. Buschgen, 74, 19 Pingry Place died yesterday at the Cranford Hall Nursing Home, Cranford, after a brief illnes.
She was the widow of Rev. Dr. Otto W. Buschgen, who was pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church from 1937 until his death in 1948.
A native of Russellville, Ark., Mrs. Buschgen lived in Hillside before moving to Elizabeth.
She was Graduated from the University of Chicago and at one time headed the Latin department of Central college, Conway, Ark.
Mrs. Buschgen studied voice culture and had wide experience as a choir singer and church soloist.
She served as house director and counselor to residence girls at the YWCA from June 12, 1951, until her retirement on Oct. 23, 1959.
Mrs. Buschgen was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church and the YWCA.
Surviving are a son, William of Detroit, and a grandchild.
Services will be conducted th the August F. Schmidt Memorial Funeral Home, 139 Westfield Ave."
From another publication a similar notice of death.
"Mrs. O. Buschgen, 74, Widow of Cleric Dieis(this is a typo. error in the article itself)
ELIZABETH -- Mrs. Ruth W. Bustchgen(another typo in the article), died yesterday in Cranford Hall Nursing Home, Cranford, after a brief illness. She was 74.
Mrs. Buschgen was born in Russellville, Ark. She lived in Hillside before coming to Elizabeth 12 years ago. She was a director of the YWCA, and was active in its youth activities program.
She leaves a son, William B., of Detroit, and a grandson. her husband was pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church until his death in 1948.
The service will be tomorrow at 11 a.m. in the Aug. F. Schmidt Memorial Funeral Home, 139 Westfield Ave.
Letter from George H. Trull: June 3, 1961
DEATH: Mrs. O. W. Buschgen on February 17, 1960 wrote to
her long time friend Rev. George H. Trull, requesting
him at her funeral to read a poem by Robert Richardson.
Manifestly she had in her mind her place of interment
in Evergreen cemetery, Elizabeth, M. J. It was on
June 3rd, 1961 that Mr. Trull complied with Mrs.
Buschgen's request by reading her supplication
expressed in fewer than 30 words in the poem, as
follows -
DEATH: "Warm summer sun, shine kindly here,
Warm southern wind, blow softly here,
Green sod above, lie light, lie light,
Good night, dear heart, good night, good night."
DEATH:
George H. Trull
BURIAL: Letter form George H. Trull states place of burial to be Evergreen Cemetery, Elizabeth, N. J. on June 3rd , 1961.
BURIAL: A photograph of the tombstone of Otto W. Buschgen shows it to be of a design meant to have another person added on the right side as you look at the photo--so it is possible that this is the cemetery in which he is also buried.
Someone cut out a little Geneaology article from a newspaper long ago and it was in the photo albums of Otto and Ruth Higman Wise Buschgen "WHO ARE YOU? A Wise?
By Ruby Haskins Ellis
Copyright by Public Ledger
Much is expected of any one bearing this name. It was first given to one who displayed great wisdom.
One of the first to represent this name and family in America was John Wise, who came from England on the ship Transport in 1635. He settled in Clifton, Accomac County, Virginia, where he served as Justice of the Peace of Accomac Court in 1663.
John Wise, a descendant of the immigrant, was appointed King's lieutenant in Accomac and Norfolk Counties, and was also made major of militia during the early struggles of the colony.
William Wise, his son, was a soldier in the Revolutionary War.
1900 US Census for a town in Arkansas had Joseph Byron Wise as the census enumerator for his own area. It stated he and Florence Higman were both born in Louisiana.
1900 United States Federal Census Record
Census & Voter Lists
Name: Florence "M"?? Wise
Spouse: Joseph B
Children: Ruth
Florence's Birth: Sep 1857 ??? in Louisiana Marriage: 1886
1900 in Marianna Town, Lee, Arkansas
1930 United States Federal Census Record for
1930 in Haddonfield, Camden, New Jersey
Florence was living with her daughter Ruth Higman Wise Buschgen and Family of Ruth's spouse Presbyterian Reverend Dr. Otto W. Buschgen and their only son William Beverly Buschgen
Name: Florence Wise
Children: Ruth
Birth: abt 1863 ??? in Louisiana
Residence:
1930 in Haddonfield, Camden, New Jersey
I have a photocopy of Reverend Joseph Byron Wise' ordination papers which had been in the possession of my now deceased mother but the original and other family records have all apparently been "lost" by the young female relative who was on hand in that state right after her death(:0!!!
The original notarized copy of the ordination papers stating the particulars of the examination for scriptural knowledge Joseph B. Wise by "the Presbytery", his having satisfactorily passed that interview and character witnesses-- then of his setting apart by prayer and the laying on of hands by the Presbytery or elders of the El Dorado Baptist Church. Ordination and licensing of Rev. Joseph B. Wise.
Of special note in this letter is the name of one of the special Presbytery --an "Elder" G.G. Wise (I think this is a second G) as one of those examining him for fitness for the ministry.
Envelope says "Ordination papers"
"J B Wise"
page says
License of Rev. J. B. Wise The embossed seal is Notary
Parrish of Morehouse (I think) Filed May 17th 1882
State of Louisiana and duly recorded in Notarial book
"M" page 548.
witness my hand
+ seal of office
G. ?. S? a or o ff ??
+Ex officio Recorder
"According to previous appointment the El Dorado Baptist Church met in conference Sept. 11" 1881 for the purpose of considering the propriety of setting apart by ordination to the full work of the ministry bro. Joseph B. Wise. A Presbytery consisting of Elders S. ?C? Lee, G. G. Wise and J.M. Hart ?????? Church in examination of candidate as to his Christian experience ???? to the ministry and ???? ????view of the teaching of the Scriptures. After a somewhat extended examination which proved satisfactory, said bro. J.B. Wise was duly set apart to the great work of the Gospel ministry by prayer and imposition of hands of the presbytery.
(other side of page)
Thus as a church we
recognize him a gospel minister
fully authorized to discharge all the duties of the office by preaching the gospel and administering the ordinances of the church ?? as opportunity may be afforded. And as such we commend him to the conference of the churches where-ever his lot may be cast. Earnest praying God's ble(?s)sings upon his labors. Done and signed by order of the church in conference Sept 11("?)1881
J.M. Hart ????
Signature of presbytery W. H. Hodge ????
S. ?C?. Lee ElDorado Ark.
G. G. Wise
J. M. Hart
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