Wiseman baronets

There have been three baronetcies created for persons with the surname Wiseman, all in the Baronetage of England. Only one creation is extant as of 2008.

The Wiseman Baronetcy, of Canfield Hall in the County of Essex, was created in the Baronetage of England on 29 August 1628 for William Wiseman. Both he and the second Baronet served as High Sheriff of Essex. The seventh Baronet was a Captain in the Royal Navy. The eighth Baronet was a Rear-Admiral in the Royal Navy. The ninth Baronet was also a captain in the Royal Navy. The tenth Baronet was an intelligence agent and banker.

John Wiseman, great-grandfather of the first Baronet, was one of the auditors for Henry VIII[1], and acquired the family seat of Canfield Hall in Essex.

The Wiseman Baronetcy, of Thundersley in the County of Essex, was created in the Baronetage of England on 18 December 1628 for Richard Wiseman. The title became extinct on his death in circa 1654.

The Wiseman Baronetcy, of Rivenhall in the County of Essex, was created in the Baronetage of England on 15 June 1660 for William Wiseman, who later represented Maldon in the House of Commons. The title became extinct on his death in 1688.