Who was Jacob Wilder?

Jacob Wilder (1754–1828) was born in Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States and died in Plymouth, Windsor, Vermont, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Jacob Wilder 1754–1828

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 25 May 1754 · Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

Died 10 Oct 1828 · Plymouth, Windsor, Vermont, United States

Father Benjamin David Hephzibah Wilder

Mother Jane Robbins

Siblings Achsah Wilder, Anna Wilder, Axey Wilder, Benjamin Wilder, Beuleh Wilder, Ebenezer Wilder, Hephzibah Wilder, Hepsabeth Wilder, James Wilder, Jane Wilder, Mary Wilder, Mercy Wilder, Rebecca Wilder, Submitt Wilder

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Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin David Hephzibah Wilder

Jane Robbins

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Children

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Biography

In 1754, Jacob Wilder entered the world in Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States, born to benjamin david hephzibah wilder and jane robbins. Jacob Wilder passed away in 1828 in Plymouth, Windsor, Vermont, United States.

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1754

Birth of Jacob Wilder in Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

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1828

Death of Jacob Wilder in Plymouth, Windsor, Vermont, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Jacob Wilder

This ancestor line traces from Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA (1703) to Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America (1754) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Jacob Wilder (1754–1828) was born in Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States and died in Plymouth, Windsor, Vermont, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Jacob in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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