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John Wesley Wilder 1886–1943 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Sept 1886

Birth Location: Decherd, Franklin, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 25 Dec 1943

Death Location: Hillsboro, Coffee County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Francis Wilder

Mother: Laura Swann

Spouse(s): Gervise Stephens

Children(s): Celeste Wilder, Leita Wilder, Laura Wilder, John Jr

John Wesley Wilder was born in 1886 in Decherd, Franklin, Tennessee, USA, the child of Francis Marion Wilder And Laura Josephine Swann. In 1900, John Wesley Wilder resided in Civil District 12, Coffee, Tennessee, USA. In 1910, John Wesley Wilder resided in Civil District 12, Coffee, Tennessee, USA. John Wesley Wilder married Gervise Amanda Stephens, and had children including Celeste Elaine Wilder, John Wesley Wilder Jr, Laura Josephine Wilder, Leita Wilder. John Wesley Wilder passed away in 1943 in Hillsboro, Coffee County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • John Wesley Wilder was born in 1886 in Decherd, Franklin, Tennessee, USA, the child of Francis Marion Wilder And Laura Josephine Swann.
  • In 1900, John Wesley Wilder resided in Civil District 12, Coffee, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1910, John Wesley Wilder resided in Civil District 12, Coffee, Tennessee, USA.
  • John Wesley Wilder married Gervise Amanda Stephens, and had children including Celeste Elaine Wilder, John Wesley Wilder Jr, Laura Josephine Wilder, Leita Wilder.
  • John Wesley Wilder passed away in 1943 in Hillsboro, Coffee County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Francis Wilder
1856–1936
Birth Location: Franklin County, Tennessee, USA
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Laura Swann
1864–1916
Birth Location: Franklin, Tennessee, USA
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Spouses(s)

Gervise Stephens
1904–1939
Birth Location: Whatley, Clarke, Alabama, USA
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Children(s)

Celeste Wilder
1924–
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
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Leita Wilder
1920–2008
Birth Location: Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
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Laura Wilder
1921–2005
Birth Location: Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
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John Jr
1922–2008
Birth Location: Decherd, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
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John Wilder's Ancestors

Self
John Wilder
1886–1943
Birth Place: Decherd, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
Parents
Francis Marion Wilder
1856–1936
Franklin County, Tennessee, USA
Laura (Josephine) Swann
1864–1916
Franklin, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Edward (Dotson) Swann
1829–1891
Franklin, Tennessee, United States
Margaret (Frances) Wilhoit
1849–1925
Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
Edward Jr
1790–1850
Mary Swain
1795–1852
William Wilhoit
1819–
Elizabeth Little
1823–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Edward Swann
1770–1850
Mrs Swann
1770–
Sherod Swain
1770–1830
Mary Lane
1775–1830
Larkin Wilhoite
1790–1850
Joseph Little
1801–1873
Asenith Holland
1800–

John Wilder's Descendants

1.
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John (Wesley) Wilder (6 Sept 1886–25 Dec 1943) m. Gervise (Amanda) Stephens (16 Jun 1904–12 Aug 1939)
  1. 1. Celeste (Elaine) Wilder 1924– m. Robert (L) Hatch 1919–2000
  2. 2. Leita Wilder 1920–2008 m. George (William) Zuver 1898–1965 m. Walter (James) Dabbs 1910–1982
  3. 3. Laura (Josephine) Wilder 1921–2005 m. Westley (O'Dell) Smith 1926–2002 m. John (Willard) Stephens 1916–1993
    1. 1. Peggy (Joyce) Stephens 1938–2023 m. Lyman (Jake) Partin 1930–2019 m. James (C) Gipson 1933–1968
    2. 2. Bonnie (Elaine) Stephens 1940–2022 m. Billy (Dan) Morris 1933–1986
  4. 4. John (Wesley Wilder) Jr 1922–2008 m. Julia (Eleanor) Gregory 1924–2001
    1. 1. Charles (Wesley) Wilder 1943–1975 m. Joyce (Rose) Spoonamore 1947–2023
    2. 2. Olivia (Diane) Wilder 1947–2009 m. Stefan (Wilhelm) Kirr 1942–2017

John Wilder's Timeline

10 Records

1886
6 Sept 1886
Birth of John Wesley Wilder in Decherd, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
Decherd, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 14
John Wesley Wilder resided here in Civil District 12, Coffee, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 12, Coffee, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 24
John Wesley Wilder resided here in Civil District 12, Coffee, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 12, Coffee, Tennessee, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 31
John Wesley Wilder resided here in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1920
1920
Age 34
John Wesley Wilder resided here in Chattanooga Ward 5, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
Chattanooga Ward 5, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
1929
1929
Age 43
John Wesley Wilder resided here in Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Nashville, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 44
John Wesley Wilder resided here in District 12, Coffee, Tennessee, USA
District 12, Coffee, Tennessee, USA
1935
1935
Age 49
John Wesley Wilder resided here in Akron, Summit, Ohio
Akron, Summit, Ohio
1940
1940
Age 54
John Wesley Wilder resided here in Akron, Summit, Ohio, USA
Akron, Summit, Ohio, USA
1943
25 Dec 1943
Age 57
Death of John Wesley Wilder in Akron, Summit, Ohio, USA
Akron, Summit, Ohio, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Sept 1886
    Event Place: Decherd, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Ohio; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Akron, Summit, Ohio; Roll: m-t0627-03175; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 89-77
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Chattanooga Ward 5, Hamilton, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1742; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 172
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 12, Coffee, Tennessee; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 2341972
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Alabama; Registration County: Jefferson
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 12, Coffee, Tennessee; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0039; FHL microfilm: 1241562
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Akron Beacon Journal; Publication Date: 27 Dec 1943; Publication Place: Akron, Ohio, USA; ,0.13078459,0.6275654,0.19018357&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 12, Coffee, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 12, Coffee, Tennessee; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0039; FHL microfilm: 1241562

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 12, Coffee, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Alabama; Registration County: Jefferson

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Chattanooga Ward 5, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Chattanooga Ward 5, Hamilton, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1742; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 172

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1929
    Event Place: Nashville, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 12, Coffee, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 12, Coffee, Tennessee; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 2341972

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Akron, Summit, Ohio
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Akron, Summit, Ohio; Roll: m-t0627-03175; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 89-77

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Akron, Summit, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Akron, Summit, Ohio; Roll: m-t0627-03175; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 89-77

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 156 W. Thornton ft
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Akron Beacon Journal; Publication Date: 27 Dec 1943; Publication Place: Akron, Ohio, USA; ,0.13078459,0.6275654,0.19018357&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Akron, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Ohio; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Dec 1943
    Event Place: Akron, Summit, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ohio, U.S., Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center Obituary Index, 1810s-2016, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center; Spiegel Grove, Fremont, Ohio; Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center Ohio Obituary Index, 1830s to 2011
    [2] Ohio, U.S., Death Records, Ohio Department of Health; Columbus, Ohio; Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Akron Beacon Journal; Publication Date: 27 Dec 1943; Publication Place: Akron, Ohio, USA; ,0.13078459,0.6275654,0.19018357&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hillsboro, Coffee County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Akron Beacon Journal; Publication Date: 27 Dec 1943; Publication Place: Akron, Ohio, USA; ,0.13078459,0.6275654,0.19018357&xid=3355
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