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John Michael Wilder 1812 – 1887 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Jul 1812

Birth Location: Madison Co. Florida

Death Date: 28 Nov 1887

Death Location: Perry, Taylor, Florida, United States

Father: William Wilder

Mother: Elizabeth Clyatt

Spouse(s): Martha Roundtree, Sarah Jackson, Mary MAYS

Children(s): Susan Wilder, Edward Wilder, Mary Wilder, Freeman Wilder, Thomas Wilder, John Wilder, Samuel Wilder, Sarah Wilder, Henry Wilder, Martha Wilder, Jerry Wilder, Andrew Wilder, Angeline Wilder, Francis Wilder, Archibald Wilder, John Wilder, Aletha Wilder, Sarah Wilder, Mary Wilder, Martha Wilder, Dock Wilder, Susan Wilder, Adeline Wilder

In 1812, John Michael Wilder Sr entered the world in Madison Co. Florida, born to William Wilder and Elizabeth Sarah Clyatt. In 1840, John Michael Wilder Sr resided in Jackson, Alabama, United States. In 1850, John Michael Wilder Sr resided in Division 11, Madison, Florida. John Michael Wilder Sr married Martha Ann Roundtree, Sarah Jackson, Mary L MAYS, and had children including Susan T. Wilder, Edward C. Wilder, Mary E. Wilder, Freeman W. Wilder, Thomas I. Wilder, John Michael Wilder, Samuel Thomas Wilder, Sarah Ann Wilder, Henry H. Wilder, Martha Ann Wilder, Jerry Roundtree Wilder, Andrew Jackson Wilder, Angeline Wilder, Francis Wilder, Archibald Wilder, John H. Wilder, Aletha Alva Wilder, Sarah Wilder, Mary Jane "Molly" Wilder, Martha Susan Wilder, Dock Phillip Wilder, Susan Wilder, Adeline Dora Wilder. John Michael Wilder Sr passed away in 1887 in Perry, Taylor, Florida, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1812, John Michael Wilder Sr entered the world in Madison Co. Florida, born to William Wilder and Elizabeth Sarah Clyatt.
  • In 1840, John Michael Wilder Sr resided in Jackson, Alabama, United States.
  • In 1850, John Michael Wilder Sr resided in Division 11, Madison, Florida.
  • John Michael Wilder Sr married Martha Ann Roundtree, Sarah Jackson, Mary L MAYS, and had children including Susan T. Wilder, Edward C. Wilder, Mary E. Wilder, Freeman W. Wilder, Thomas I. Wilder, John Michael Wilder, Samuel Thomas Wilder, Sarah Ann Wilder, Henry H. Wilder, Martha Ann Wilder, Jerry Roundtree Wilder, Andrew Jackson Wilder, Angeline Wilder, Francis Wilder, Archibald Wilder, John H. Wilder, Aletha Alva Wilder, Sarah Wilder, Mary Jane "Molly" Wilder, Martha Susan Wilder, Dock Phillip Wilder, Susan Wilder, Adeline Dora Wilder.
  • John Michael Wilder Sr passed away in 1887 in Perry, Taylor, Florida, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

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John Wilder's Ancestors

Self
John Wilder
1812 – 1887
Birth Place: Madison Co. Florida
Parents
William Wilder
1780 – 1845
North Carolina, United States
Elizabeth (Sarah) Clyatt
1784 –
North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
William Wilder
1750 – 1835
North Carolina, United States
Mary Whitington
Great-Grandparents
Hopkins Wilder
1716 – 1792
Fannie
1716 –
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Wilder's Descendants

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John (Michael) Wilder (19 Jul 1812 – 28 Nov 1887) m. Martha (Ann) Roundtree ( – Unknown) m. Sarah Jackson (1819 – 1880) m. Mary (L) MAYS (1820 – )
  1. 1. Susan (T.) Wilder (Unknown – Unknown)
  2. 2. Edward (C.) Wilder (Unknown – Unknown)
  3. 3. Mary (E.) Wilder (Unknown – Unknown)
  4. 4. Freeman (W.) Wilder (Unknown – Unknown)
  5. 5. Thomas (I.) Wilder (Unknown – Unknown)
  6. 6. John (Michael) Wilder (Mar 1844 – 1902) m. Sarah (Lucinda) Cockcroft (Dec 1855 – Aug 1965)
    1. 1. Erath (Ellen) Wilder (9 Jan 1874 – 25 Feb 1967) m. John (Marion) Boyd (1873 – 1945)
      1. 1. Ozell Boyd (16 Sept 1901 – 3 Jun 1963)
      2. 2. Zenobia (H) Boyd (1908 – 6 Apr 1975)
    2. 2. Richard Wilder (1879 – 1940)
    3. 3. Olvie (M) Wilder (Mar 1882 – )
    4. 4. Ollie Wilder (Mar 1882 – )
    5. 5. Perry (Cleveland) Wilder (19 Nov 1886 – Jul 1961) m. Anne (Rodney) Wilson (10 Dec 1894 – Feb 1969)
      1. 1. Doris (C) Wilder (16 Sept 1913 – 13 Jan 1992)
      2. 2. Rita (Aureta D) Wilder (abt 1916 – ) m. Howard (T) Carter m. Washington (I) Williams (abt 1901 – )
        1. 1. Elizabeth (Ann) Williams (17 August 1935 – 8 January 1980) m. Harold (Joseph) McDonald (1934 – )
        2. 2. Larry (Irving) Williams (abt 1940 – )
      3. 3. Virginia Wilder (28 November 1917 – 15 Apr 1996) m. William (Lloyd) Cason (11 JUN 1913 – 06 DEC 1993)
        1. 1. Charles (Edward) Cason (4 March 1936 – 10 Oct 2015)
        2. 2. Joy (Lodiona) Cason (1938 – ) m. Henry (Alton) Williams (abt 1931 – 19 April 1995)
      4. 4. Elizabeth Wilder (20 May 1920 – 6 Sept 2004)
      5. 5. Roy Wilder (abt 1923 – 20 Jan 1982)
      6. 6. Norris (Ray) Wilder (24 Feb 1923 – 31 Dec 1966) m. Militello
        1. 1. David Wilder
    6. 6. John (Mitchell) Wilder (25 December 1892 – 2 August 1965) m. Jannie (Rebecca) Taylor (3 December 1892 – 11 June 1984)
      1. 1. Joseph (Mitchell) Wilder (8 January 1918 – 10 February 1990) m. Lucile Hodges (abt 1920 – )
        1. 1. Shirley (Mae) Wilder (abt 1936 – ) m. Walter (Melvin) Beckham (8 Aug 1933 – 1 Nov 1999)
        2. 2. Bobby (Joe) Wilder (abt 1938 – )
      2. 2. Ellwood Wilder (abt 1921 – )
      3. 3. Donald Wilder (abt 1924 – )
    7. 7. Cora (L) Wilder (Dec 1893 – ) m. Percy (Lionel) Cone (2 Dec 1878 – 1943) m. Herbert Cooper (1879 – )
      1. 1. Cornelius (Taft) Cone (9 Nov 1908 – 19 Feb 1995) m. Earline Thompson (abt 1911 – 08 Jan 1997)
        1. 1. Carlene Cone (abt 1929 – 2018) m. Kenneth (Clyde) Conner (26 January 1928 – 27 November 2004) m. Robert (Walter) Allen (abt 1923 – )
        2. 2. Jerrold Cone (9 Feb 1931 – 04 Jan 2012)
    8. 8. Beulah (Clifton) Wilder (19 Jul 1895 – 12 Nov 1974)
  7. 7. Samuel (Thomas) Wilder (1850 – ) m. Nancy (Lucinda) Cockcroft (May 1850 – )
    1. 1. Malachi (John James) Wilder (3 Nov 1873 – 3 June 1945) m. Lula (Delia) McCall (May 1887 – Abt 1918) m. Viney (Lou) Shaw (abt 1898 – )
      1. 1. Guy (O) Wilder (30 December 1901 – 21 June 1952) m. Geneva Finley (10 January 1905 – 14 February 1995)
      2. 2. Eunice (Myrtle) Wilder (27 Feb 1906 – 18 Apr 1999) m. Abram (Garfield) Colkmire (14 June 1881 – 4 December 1967)
        1. 1. Abram (Garfield) Colkmire (24 February 1924 – 15 October 2002) m. Edith (Pearl) Denmark (7 Sep 1927 – 21 May 2010)
        2. 2. Brownie (F) Calkmire (abt 1931 – )
      3. 3. Emmie Wilder (abt 1907 – )
      4. 4. Willis Wilder (abt 1908 – )
      5. 5. Etta (Louise) Wilder (2 February 1908 – 03 Mar 1936) m. Troy Forehand (6 April 1898 – 20 JUL 1962)
        1. 1. Kenneth Forehand (abt 1925 – )
        2. 2. Jewel Forehand (abt 1928 – )
        3. 3. Martin (Luther) Forehand (3 Sep 1929 – 7 Dec 1999)
        4. 4. Janis (LaVonne) Forehand (13 Dec 1932 – 17 Mar 1986) m. Vernon (R.) Jacobsen m. Vernon (Raymond "Jake") Jacobsen (14 May 1936 – 07 May 2017)
        5. 5. Betty (Lynette) Forehand (09/14/1934 – 04/29/2012)
        6. 6. Jimmy (Sanders) Forehand (30 Jan 1936 – 6 Feb 1936)
      6. 6. Martin (L) Wilder (abt 1909 – 31 December 1976)
      7. 7. Lessie (D) Wilan (abt 1912 – )
      8. 8. Cora (Catherine) Wilder (abt 1913 – 19 Apr 1991) m. Vernal (Byron) Carrin (27 Aug 1908 – 18 Apr 1970) m. Martin (B.) Arnold m. Martin (Butler) Arnold (8 Sep 1906 – 24 Jun 1979)
        1. 1. Viola (Catherine) Carrin (7 Oct 1933 – 20 Nov 2005) m. Reaves
      9. 9. Ida (Wilder) Kalendo (18 Sep 1916 – 7 Apr 1999)
      10. 10. Samuel (Thomas) Wilder (23 Aug 1922 – 12 Oct 1974)
      11. 11. Myrth (U) Wilder (abt 1907 – )
      12. 12. Lessie Wilder (abt 1911 – )
      13. 13. Ida (Lee) Wilder (abt 1916 – )
      14. 14. J (W) Wilder (abt 1921 – )
      15. 15. S (T) Wilder (abt 1923 – )
      16. 16. C (J) Wilder (abt 1925 – )
    2. 2. Nancy Wilder (1875 – )
    3. 3. Samuel (Thomas) Wilder (28 Dec 1875 – 15 Aug 1966)
    4. 4. Mary (Jane) Wilder (1878 – )
  8. 8. Sarah (Ann) Wilder (1855 – 1885) m. Henry (Columbus) Cockcroft (11 Jul 1854 – 24 Aug 1908)
    1. 1. William (A.) Cockcoft (Abt 1876 – )
    2. 2. John (Michael) Cockcroft (17 Feb 1878 – 3 May 1939) m. Annie Gunter
      1. 1. Minnie (L) Cockcroft (1909 – ) m. Cecil (Aubrey) Hendley (abt 1905 – 9 Dec 1978)
        1. 1. Alma Hendley (abt 1930 – )
        2. 2. Anne (Cecilia) Hendley (23 Nov 1932 – 29 Apr 2013) m. Roger (Ellis) Hagler
    3. 3. Sarah (Ann) Cockcroft (Mar 1885 – 1964) m. Walter (Samuel) Lynn (4 March 1895 – 21 Oct 1982)
    4. 4. Gordon Cockcroft
  9. 9. Henry (H.) Wilder (abt 1856 – )
  10. 10. Martha (Ann) Wilder (1857 – 1947) m. Mieayah (Allen) Cockcroft (1847 – 1929) m. Manly Cockcroft (1859 – 1929)
    1. 1. Levetta (Marion) Cockcroft (1878 – 1950) m. Henry Albritton (abt 1875 – )
    2. 2. Martin (Michael) Cockcroft (5 September 1882 – 1938)
    3. 3. Leona Cockcroft (1890 – 1958) m. Bennett m. Frank Bennett (abt 1879 – )
    4. 4. Aulay (Edgar) Cockcroft (18 April 1899 – 22 November 1956)
    5. 5. Marie Cockcroft (abt 1901 – )
  11. 11. Jerry (Roundtree) Wilder (1861 – 1885)
  12. 12. Andrew (Jackson) Wilder (1863 – )
  13. 13. Angeline Wilder (1865 – Unknown)
  14. 14. Francis Wilder (abt.1837 – 1880) m. Joseph (R) Massey (1834 – 24 Apr 1904)
    1. 1. Sarah (J) Massey (1860 – 1870)
    2. 2. Joseph Massey (1862 – )
    3. 3. Mary Massey (1865 – )
    4. 4. Charles Massey (1866 – )
    5. 5. James Massey (1868 – )
    6. 6. Ada Massey (1872 – )
  15. 15. Archibald Wilder (1842 – 28 Jan.1910)
  16. 16. John (H.) Wilder (1844 – )
  17. 17. Aletha (Alva) Wilder (26 Dec 1839 – 11 Mar 1920) m. Lorenzo (Dow) Spurgers (1835 – 1 August 1885)
    1. 1. Sarah (F.) Rampy (1861 – 1881)
    2. 2. James (Clifton) Spurger (28 January 1879 – 9 February 1944)
  18. 18. Sarah Wilder (1848 – 1860)
  19. 19. Mary (Jane "Molly") Wilder (1850 – 1904) m. Marvin Watts
    1. 1. Thomas Watts
  20. 20. Martha (Susan) Wilder (ABT 1853 – )
  21. 21. Dock (Phillip) Wilder (Jan 1855 – 26 Jan 1927) m. EMMA (FRANCES) STANLEY (5 Jul 1856 – 8 Dec 1908)
    1. 1. CHARLEY (PHILIP) WILDER (29 Aug 1881 – 12 Jun 1960)
    2. 2. James (Archie Jimmy) Wilder (5 Apr 1884 – 15 Sep 1970)
    3. 3. Arthur (W) Wilder (31 Jul 1886 – 27 May 1971)
    4. 4. Emma Wilder (Nov 1888 – )
    5. 5. Jessie (Lou) Wilder (Jun 1891 – Dec 1961)
    6. 6. Byron Wilder (14 Feb 1894 – Apr 1969)
    7. 7. Roy (Edgar) Wilder (21 Jul 1896 – 30 Apr 1985)
    8. 8. Willie Wilder (1901 – Jun 1957)
  22. 22. Susan Wilder (1858 – ) m. Samuel (F) Mills (1863 – )
    1. 1. Henry (Asbery) Mills (1880 – 1943) m. Leona (V) Platt (abt 1889 – )
      1. 1. Thomas (Washington) Mills (13 Sep 1919 – )
      2. 2. Bill (Ivy) Mills (14 Feb 1921 – ) m. Rosa Bailey
    2. 2. Mary (A) Mills (1883 – )
  23. 23. Adeline (Dora) Wilder (30 Jul 1859 – 22 Apr 1905) m. Albert (C.) Coleman (13 DEC 1847 – 24 NOV 1905)
    1. 1. Eugenia (Viola) Coleman (24 DEC 1875 – 19 NOV 1925)
    2. 2. Walter (Scott) Coleman (9 MAR 1878 – 28 May 1946)
    3. 3. Willie (Clarence) Coleman (5 FEB 1880 – 06 Nov 1881)
    4. 4. James (Barnett) Coleman (30 MAY 1881 – 28 Dec 1887)
    5. 5. Jessie (Leonidas) Coleman (24 AUG 1883 – 23 Oct 1884)
    6. 6. Mabel (Gertrude "Gertie") Coleman (9 SEP 1885 – 11 Mar 1972)
    7. 7. Mavis (Otwee) Coleman (15 JUN 1888 – 16 Apr 1912)
    8. 8. Thomas (Jones) Coleman (6 SEP 1890 – 2 DEC 1926) m. Susie (Wright) Blackshear (ABT. 1890 – ) m. Flora (Belle) Jordan (28 Mar 1907 – 8 May 1959)
      1. 1. Albert (Rudolph) Coleman (5 May 1925 – 5 March 2010)
    9. 9. Idolette (Vanessa) Coleman (22 JAN 1893 – 09 Aug 1961)
    10. 10. Fairy Coleman (15 JUL 1895 – 15 Jul 1895)

John Wilder's Timeline

10 Records

1812
19 Jul 1812
Birth of John Michael Wilder Sr in Madison Co. Florida
Madison Co. Florida
1840
1840
Age 28
John Michael Wilder Sr resided here in Jackson, Alabama, United States
Jackson, Alabama, United States
1850
1850
Age 38
John Michael Wilder Sr resided here in Division 11, Madison, Florida
Division 11, Madison, Florida
1850
1850
Age 38
John Michael Wilder Sr resided here in Division 23, Barbour, Alabama
Division 23, Barbour, Alabama
1860
1860
Age 48
John Michael Wilder Sr resided here in Beat 9, Barbour, Alabama, United States
Beat 9, Barbour, Alabama, United States
1870
1870
Age 58
John Michael Wilder Sr resided here in Township 13, Montgomery, Alabama, United States
Township 13, Montgomery, Alabama, United States
1870
1870
Age 58
John Michael Wilder Sr resided here in Township 5, Taylor, Florida, United States
Township 5, Taylor, Florida, United States
1880
1880
Age 68
John Michael Wilder Sr resided here in Precinct 2, Taylor, Florida, United States
Precinct 2, Taylor, Florida, United States
1885
1885
Age 73
John Michael Wilder Sr resided here in Taylor, Florida
Taylor, Florida
1887
28 Nov 1887
Age 75
Death of John Michael Wilder Sr in Perry, Taylor, Florida, United States
Perry, Taylor, Florida, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Jul 1812
    Event Place: Madison Co. Florida
    Record Source:
    [1] Florida State Census, 1867-1945
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 2, Taylor, Florida; Roll: 132; Family History Film: 1254132; Page: 371A; Enumeration District: 149; Image: 0510.
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 5, Taylor, Florida; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 13, Montgomery, Alabama; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [5] Florida State Census, 1885
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Beat 9, Barbour, Alabama; Roll: ; Page: 494; Image: 495.
    [7] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 23, Barbour, Alabama; Roll: M432_1; Page: 155B; Image: .
    [8] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 11, Madison, Florida; Roll: M432_59; Page: 96A; Image: .
    [9] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Jackson, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: , Jackson, Alabama; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Division 11, Madison, Florida
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 11, Madison, Florida; Roll: M432_59; Page: 96A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Division 23, Barbour, Alabama
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 23, Barbour, Alabama; Roll: M432_1; Page: 155B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Beat 9, Barbour, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Beat 9, Barbour, Alabama; Roll: ; Page: 494; Image: 495.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 13, Montgomery, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 13, Montgomery, Alabama; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 5, Taylor, Florida, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 5, Taylor, Florida; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 2, Taylor, Florida, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 2, Taylor, Florida; Roll: 132; Family History Film: 1254132; Page: 371A; Enumeration District: 149; Image: 0510.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1885
    Event Place: Taylor, Florida
    Record Source: Florida State Census, 1867-1945

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: U.S. General Land Office Records, 1796-1907

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Nov 1887
    Event Place: Perry, Taylor, Florida, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Taylor County, Florida, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

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