John P. Wiley (1856-1931) was born in Boston and died in West Medford,
Massachusetts. He married Frances E. Wiley. Wiley was a military veteran who served in
the National Guard, beginning as 1st Sergeant of G Company, being promoted to Provost
Sergeant, and then to Captain on the staff of Major General Bridges. He was also a
member of Boston 4 Lodge of Royal Arcanum and the Loyal Associates of Boston 4 Lodge of
Royal Arcanum. After his military career, Wiley worked for many years for the New
England News Company, a book and magazine distributor. It was in the service of this
company that Wiley ordered copies of
Science and Health with Key to the
Scriptures.
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