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Joseph Wilder 1725–1816

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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A Reliability
A
Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Wilder in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 14 Jan 1725 · Lancaster, Mass
Died 3 Jan 1816 · Barkhamsted, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
Father Jonas Wilder
Mother Eunice Houghton Wilder
Siblings Betsey Wilder, Elisha Wilder, Ephraim Wilder, Eunice Wilder, Gamaliel Beaman Wilder, Hannah Wilder, John Wilder, Jonas Wilder, Jonathan Wilder, Priscilla Wilder, Sarah Child, Sarah Wilder, Tamar Wilder
Records
Geneanet Community Trees Index North America, Family Histories
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Researchers connected through Joseph Wilder 1725–1816

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Joseph Wilder began in 1725 in Lancaster, Mass. Joseph Wilder passed away in 1816 in Barkhamsted, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1725
Birth of Joseph Wilder in Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1725
Birth of Joseph Wilder in Lancaster, Mass
Birth
1816
Death of Joseph Wilder in Barkhamsted, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
Death
1816
Death of Joseph Wilder
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Wilder

This ancestor line traces from Quatt Malvern, Shropshire Unitary Authority, Shropshire, England (1550) to Lancaster, Mass (1725) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Wilder (1725–1816) was born in Lancaster, Mass and died in Barkhamsted, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph 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 7 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

Jonas Wilder
Father
Eunice Houghton Wilder
Mother

Joseph Wilder's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph Wilder PTP
1725–1816
Lancaster, Mass
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Joseph Wilder's Descendants

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JW
Joseph Wilder PTP 1725–1816