Mr. Wiley was graduated from the St. Louis (Mo.) City University and afterward spent one year in a classical and technical course under a private tutor. In 1868 he became a clerk in the New York Gold Exchange Bank, where lie remained one year. He then associated himself with the Gold and Stock Telegraph Company of New York, and continued with that corporation for eleven years (1869-1880), serving successively as clerk, Assistant Superintendent, and Superintendent. In 1880 the Gold and Stock Telegraph Company's telephone business, which was then under his charge, was consolidated with that of the Bell Telephone Company of New York, forming what is now the New York Telephone and Telegraph Company. Mr. Wiley continued under the consolidation of the new company as General Superintendent for two years, resigning in 1882 to become President and General Manager of the Central Telephone Company in Mexico. He sailed for that country June 22, 1882, and continued with that company in Mexico for three years, until it was put on a paying basis. In 188, he returned to New York and became manager of the Standard Underground Cable Company, manufacturers of electrical wires and cables, with offices in New York, Pittsburg, Philadelphia, Chicago, and San Francisco, and factories in Oakland, Cal., Pittsburg, Pa.. and Perth Amboy, N. J. He is also President of the New York Electric Construction Company, a Director in several important electrical enterprises, and a member of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers and of the New York Electrical Society.

In these various positions Mr. Wiley developed great executive ability, and not only achieved success, but gained a reputation in electrical circles which extends throughout the country. He also has a wide reputation as urn inventor and electrical expert. Though an active, energetic, and patriotic citizen, he has always avoided public or political office, having devoted his entire time to the important duties which have devolved upon him and which he has discharged with ability and satisfaction. He is a Mason, an Odd Fellow, a Past Regent of the Royal Arcanum, and a member of the Loval Additional. He holds membership in America Lodge. No. 1304, R. A.. and in Arlington Council, L. A. He was raised in the Presbyterian Church and has affiliated with that faith. His career has been an active and successful one, and in both business and social relations he is highly esteemed and respected. As a resident of Arlington, N. J., he has contributed much to-the growth and development of that attractive borough, and is prominently connected with many of its leading institutions.