Wiswall, John, 1731-1812

Dates:
Birth 1731-04-15
Death 1812-12-02

Biographical notes:

Loyalist clergyman of the Church of England; first rector of St. Paul's Church in Falmouth (now Portland), Me., and of the parish of Cornwallis, King's County, Nova Scotia. After leaving Falmouth, Wiswall served for a time as chaplain in the Royal Navy, and described his experiences in his journal.

From the description of John Wiswall memoirs, journal, and letters, 1775? (Maine Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 70977895

Loyalist clergyman of the Church of England; first rector of St. Paul's Church in Falmouth, Me. (now Portland), and of the parish of Cornwallis, King's County, Nova Scotia. After leaving Falmouth, Wiswall served for a time as chaplain in the Royal Navy.

From the description of John Wiswall autograph letter signed, 1764. (Maine Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 243866097

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Subjects:

  • Clergy

Occupations:

  • Clergy
  • Clergy

Places:

  • Falmouth (Me.) (as recorded)
  • Maine (as recorded)
  • Maine--Falmouth (as recorded)
  • Maine--Portland (as recorded)
  • Maine (as recorded)
  • Portland (Me.) (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)