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Donald J Wilder 1866–1930 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 MAR 1866

Birth Location: Grant Twp, Michigan

Death Date: 25 OCT 1930

Death Location: Grant, Mecosta, Michigan

Father: Harry Wilder

Mother: Melinda. Thompson

Spouse(s): Emma White

Children(s): Lester Wilder, Lottie Wilder

In 1866, Donald J Wilder entered the world in Grant Twp, Michigan, born to Harry M Wilder And Melinda Thompson. In 1870, Donald J Wilder resided in Grant, Mecosta, Michigan. In 1870, Donald J Wilder resided in Grant, Mecosta, Michigan. Donald J Wilder married Emma A White, and had children including Lester W Wilder, Lottie Wilder. Donald J Wilder passed away in 1930 in Grant, Mecosta, Michigan.

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Biography

  • In 1866, Donald J Wilder entered the world in Grant Twp, Michigan, born to Harry M Wilder And Melinda Thompson.
  • In 1870, Donald J Wilder resided in Grant, Mecosta, Michigan.
  • In 1870, Donald J Wilder resided in Grant, Mecosta, Michigan.
  • Donald J Wilder married Emma A White, and had children including Lester W Wilder, Lottie Wilder.
  • Donald J Wilder passed away in 1930 in Grant, Mecosta, Michigan.

Immediate Family

Parents

Harry Wilder
1837–1909
Birth Location: Oakland, Oakland, Michigan, United States
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Melinda. Thompson
1846–
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Emma White
1863–
Birth Location: Michigan
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Children(s)

Lester Wilder
1895–1966
Birth Location: Mecosta Co., Michigan
LW
Lottie Wilder
1905–1992
Birth Location: Big Rapids M, Michigan
LW

Donald Wilder's Ancestors

Self
Donald Wilder
1866–1930
Birth Place: Grant Twp, Michigan
Parents
Harry M Wilder
1837–1909
Oakland, Oakland, Michigan, United States
Melinda. Thompson
1846–
Grandparents
Joel (Benjamin) Wilder
1794–1867
Bristol, Ontario, New York
Hannah Perkins
1800–1887
Henrietta, Ontario, New York, United States
Great-Grandparents
David Wilder
–1817
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Gamaliel Wilder
1743–

Donald Wilder's Descendants

1.
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Donald (J) Wilder (31 MAR 1866–25 OCT 1930) m. Emma (A) White (1863–)
  1. 1. Lester (W) Wilder 1895–1966 m. Minnie (Hulda Augusta) Wilder 1903–1995
    1. 1. Margaret (May) Wilder 1932–1968 m. James (Burton(5)) Ebenstein 1931–1999
    2. 2. Irene Wilder 1930–1983 m. David (Harvey) Wilson 1923–1971
      1. 1. Michael (David) Wilson 1950–1951
  2. 2. Lottie Wilder 1905–1992

Donald Wilder's Timeline

9 Records

1866
31 MAR 1866
Birth of Donald J Wilder in Grant Twp, Michigan
Grant Twp, Michigan
1870
1870
Age 4
Donald J Wilder resided here in Grant, Mecosta, Michigan
Grant, Mecosta, Michigan
1870
1870
Age 4
Donald J Wilder resided here in Grant, Mecosta, Michigan
Grant, Mecosta, Michigan
1880
1880
Age 14
Donald J Wilder resided here in Grant, Mecosta, Michigan
Grant, Mecosta, Michigan
1900
1900
Age 34
Donald J Wilder resided here in Grant, Mecosta, Michigan
Grant, Mecosta, Michigan
1900
1900
Age 34
Donald J Wilder resided here in Grant, Mecosta, Michigan
Grant, Mecosta, Michigan
1910
1910
Age 44
Donald J Wilder resided here in Grant, Mecosta, Michigan
Grant, Mecosta, Michigan
1920
1920
Age 54
Donald J Wilder resided here in Grant, Mecosta, Michigan
Grant, Mecosta, Michigan
1930
25 OCT 1930
Age 64
Death of Donald J Wilder in Grant, Mecosta, Michigan
Grant, Mecosta, Michigan

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Grant, Mecosta, Michigan
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Grant, Mecosta, Michigan; Roll: 594; Family History Film: 1254594; Page: 541A; Enumeration District: 173; Image: 0545., @N1071@

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 MAR 1866
    Event Place: Grant Twp, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Grant, Mecosta, Michigan; Roll: T625_784; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 241; Image: ., @N1070@
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Grant, Mecosta, Michigan; Roll: 594; Family History Film: 1254594; Page: 541A; Enumeration District: 173; Image: 0545., @N1071@
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Grant, Mecosta, Michigan; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: ., @N1072@
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Grant, Mecosta, Michigan; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0099; FHL microfilm: 1240730
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Grant, Mecosta, Michigan; Roll: M593_690; Page: 56A; Family History Library Film: 552189

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 OCT 1930
    Event Place: Grant, Mecosta, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1950, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Grant, Mecosta, Michigan
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Grant, Mecosta, Michigan; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: ., @N1072@

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Grant, Mecosta, Michigan
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Grant, Mecosta, Michigan; Roll: T625_784; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 241; Image: ., @N1070@

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Grant, Mecosta, Michigan
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Grant, Mecosta, Michigan; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0099; FHL microfilm: 1240730

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Grant, Mecosta, Michigan
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Grant, Mecosta, Michigan; Roll: M593_690; Page: 56A; Family History Library Film: 552189

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Grant, Mecosta, Michigan
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Grant, Mecosta, Michigan; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0099; FHL microfilm: 1240730

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Grant, Mecosta, Michigan
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Grant, Mecosta, Michigan; Roll: M593_690; Page: 56A; Family History Library Film: 552189
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