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Joel Benjamin Wilder 1794–1867 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 AUG 1794

Birth Location: Bristol, Ontario, New York

Death Date: 8 JUN 1867

Death Location: Metamora, Lapeer County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: David Wilder

Mother:

Spouse(s): Hannah Perkins

Children(s): Benjamin Wilder, Harry Wilder

In 1794, Joel Benjamin Wilder entered the world in Bristol, Ontario, New York, born to David Wilder And Elizabeth Unknown Rice. In 1830, Joel Benjamin Wilder resided in Bristol, Ontario, New York. In 1840, Joel Benjamin Wilder resided in White Lake, Oakland, Michigan. Joel Benjamin Wilder married Hannah Perkins, and had children including Benjamin Franklin Wilder, Harry M Wilder. Joel Benjamin Wilder passed away in 1867 in Metamora, Lapeer County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1794, Joel Benjamin Wilder entered the world in Bristol, Ontario, New York, born to David Wilder And Elizabeth Unknown Rice.
  • In 1830, Joel Benjamin Wilder resided in Bristol, Ontario, New York.
  • In 1840, Joel Benjamin Wilder resided in White Lake, Oakland, Michigan.
  • Joel Benjamin Wilder married Hannah Perkins, and had children including Benjamin Franklin Wilder, Harry M Wilder.
  • Joel Benjamin Wilder passed away in 1867 in Metamora, Lapeer County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

David Wilder
–1817
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Hannah Perkins
1800–1887
Birth Location: Henrietta, Ontario, New York, United States
HP

Children(s)

Benjamin Wilder
1824–1892
Birth Location: Bristol, Ontario County, New York, United States of America
BW
Harry Wilder
1837–1909
Birth Location: Oakland, Oakland, Michigan, United States
HW

Joel Wilder's Ancestors

Self
Joel Wilder
1794–1867
Birth Place: Bristol, Ontario, New York
Parents
David Wilder
–1817
Grandparents
Gamaliel Wilder
1743–
Lyme, Conn
Great-Grandparents
Jonas Wilder
1743–1823
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Joel Wilder's Descendants

1.
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Joel (Benjamin) Wilder (16 AUG 1794–8 JUN 1867) m. Hannah Perkins (12 SEP 1800–12 MAR 1887)
  1. 1. Benjamin (Franklin) Wilder 1824–1892
  2. 2. Harry (M) Wilder 1837–1909 m. Lidia Wilder 1849– m. Melinda. Thompson 1846–
    1. 1. del (C.) Wilder 1870– m. Anna Wilder 1883– m. Clora Wilder 1880–
      1. 1. Toma Wilder 1910–
      2. 2. Doris Wilder 1908–
    2. 2. Dio (Duran) Wilder 1872–
    3. 3. Donald (J) Wilder 1866–1930 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
      2. 2. Lottie Wilder 1905–1992

Joel Wilder's Timeline

7 Records

1794
16 AUG 1794
Birth of Joel Benjamin Wilder in Bristol, Ontario, New York
Bristol, Ontario, New York
1830
1830
Age 36
Joel Benjamin Wilder resided here in Bristol, Ontario, New York
Bristol, Ontario, New York
1840
1840
Age 46
Joel Benjamin Wilder resided here in White Lake, Oakland, Michigan
White Lake, Oakland, Michigan
1850
3 OCT 1850
Age 56
Joel Benjamin Wilder resided here in White Lake, Oakland, Michigan
White Lake, Oakland, Michigan
1860
1860
Age 66
Joel Benjamin Wilder resided here in Metamora, Lapeer, Michigan
Metamora, Lapeer, Michigan
1867
11 JUL 1867
Age 73
Joel Benjamin Wilder - Probate in Lapeer, Michigan
Lapeer, Michigan
1867
8 JUN 1867
Age 73
Death of Joel Benjamin Wilder in Metamora, Lapeer, Michigan
Metamora, Lapeer, Michigan

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 11 JUL 1867
    Event Place: Lapeer, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Wills and Probate Records, Author: Michigan. Probate Court (Lapeer County); Probate Place: Lapeer, Michigan

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Bristol, Ontario, New York
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Bristol, Ontario, New York; Series: M19; Roll: 101; Page: 230; Family History Library Film: 0017161

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Metamora, Lapeer County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 AUG 1794
    Event Place: Bristol, Ontario, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [2] Michigan, Death Records, 1867-1950, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Metamora, Lapeer, Michigan; Roll: M653_549; Page: 929; Family History Library Film: 803549

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 JUN 1867
    Event Place: Metamora, Lapeer, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [2] Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] Michigan, Wills and Probate Records, Author: Michigan. Probate Court (Lapeer County); Probate Place: Lapeer, Michigan

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Michigan, United States
    Record Source: Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Metamora, Lapeer, Michigan
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Metamora, Lapeer, Michigan; Roll: M653_549; Page: 929; Family History Library Film: 803549

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 3 OCT 1850
    Event Place: White Lake, Oakland, Michigan
    Record Source: U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1850; Census Place: White Lake, Oakland, Michigan; Archive Collection Number: T1164; Roll: 3; Page: 85; Line: 27; Schedule Type: Agriculture

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: White Lake, Oakland, Michigan
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: White Lake, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: 209; Page: 43; Family History Library Film: 0014797

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Michigan, United States
    Record Source: Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Metamora, Lapeer County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index
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