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Lester W Wilder 1895–1966 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 JUN 1895

Birth Location: Mecosta Co., Michigan

Death Date: 1 APR 1966

Death Location: Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: Donald Wilder

Mother: Emma White

Spouse(s): Minnie Wilder

Children(s): Margaret Wilder, Irene Wilder

In 1895, Lester W Wilder entered the world in Mecosta Co., Michigan, born to Donald J Wilder And Emma A White. In 1900, Lester W Wilder resided in Grant, Mecosta, Michigan. In 1900, Lester W Wilder resided in Grant, Mecosta, Michigan. Lester W Wilder married Minnie Hulda Augusta Wilder, and had children including Irene Wilder, Margaret May Wilder. Lester W Wilder passed away in 1966 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1895, Lester W Wilder entered the world in Mecosta Co., Michigan, born to Donald J Wilder And Emma A White.
  • In 1900, Lester W Wilder resided in Grant, Mecosta, Michigan.
  • In 1900, Lester W Wilder resided in Grant, Mecosta, Michigan.
  • Lester W Wilder married Minnie Hulda Augusta Wilder, and had children including Irene Wilder, Margaret May Wilder.
  • Lester W Wilder passed away in 1966 in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Donald Wilder
1866–1930
Birth Location: Grant Twp, Michigan
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Emma White
1863–
Birth Location: Michigan
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Spouses(s)

Minnie Wilder
1903–1995
Birth Location: Mecosta Co., Michigan
MW

Children(s)

Margaret Wilder
1932–1968
Birth Location: Muskegon, Muskegon Co., Michigan
MW
Irene Wilder
1930–1983
Birth Location: Muskegon Heights, Muskegon, Michigan
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Lester Wilder's Ancestors

Self
Lester Wilder
1895–1966
Birth Place: Mecosta Co., Michigan
Parents
Donald J Wilder
1866–1930
Grant Twp, Michigan
Emma (A) White
1863–
Michigan
Grandparents
Harry (M) Wilder
1837–1909
Oakland, Oakland, Michigan, United States
Melinda. Thompson
1846–
Great-Grandparents
Joel Wilder
1794–1867
Hannah Perkins
1800–1887
2nd-Great-Grandparents
David Wilder
–1817

Lester Wilder's Descendants

1.
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Lester (W) Wilder (14 JUN 1895–1 APR 1966) m. Minnie (Hulda Augusta) Wilder (23 MAR 1903–15 FEB 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

Lester Wilder's Timeline

14 Records

1895
14 JUN 1895
Birth of Lester W Wilder in Mecosta Co., Michigan
Mecosta Co., Michigan
1900
1900
Age 5
Lester W Wilder resided here in Grant, Mecosta, Michigan
Grant, Mecosta, Michigan
1900
1900
Age 5
Lester W Wilder resided here in Grant, Mecosta, Michigan
Grant, Mecosta, Michigan
1910
1910
Age 15
Lester W Wilder resided here in Grant, Mecosta, Michigan
Grant, Mecosta, Michigan
1920
1920
Age 25
Lester W Wilder resided here in Grant, Mecosta, Michigan
Grant, Mecosta, Michigan
1930
1930
Age 35
Lester W Wilder resided here in Muskegon Heights, Muskegon, Michigan
Muskegon Heights, Muskegon, Michigan
1935
1935
Age 40
Lester W Wilder resided here in Muskegon Heights, Muskegon, Michigan
Muskegon Heights, Muskegon, Michigan
1935
1935
Age 40
Lester W Wilder resided here in Muskegon Heights, Muskegon, Michigan
Muskegon Heights, Muskegon, Michigan
1940
1940
Age 45
Lester W Wilder resided here in Muskegon Heights, Muskegon, Michigan
Muskegon Heights, Muskegon, Michigan
1940
1940
Age 45
Lester W Wilder resided here in Muskegon Heights, Muskegon, Michigan
Muskegon Heights, Muskegon, Michigan
1942
1942
Age 47
Lester W Wilder resided here in Muskegon Heights, Michigan, USA
Muskegon Heights, Michigan, USA
1942
1942
Age 47
Lester W Wilder resided here in Muskegon Heights, Michigan, USA
Muskegon Heights, Michigan, USA
1966
1966
Age 71
Burial of Lester W Wilder in Big Rapids, Mecosta Co., Michigan
Big Rapids, Mecosta Co., Michigan
1966
1 APR 1966
Age 71
Death of Lester W Wilder in Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan, United States of America
Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1966
    Event Place: Big Rapids, Mecosta Co., Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 JUN 1895
    Event Place: Mecosta Co., Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Muskegon Heights, Muskegon, Michigan; Roll: 1015; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 39; Image: 404.0., @N739@
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Grant, Mecosta, Michigan; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: ., @N740@
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 379-01-6692; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951., @N741@
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Mecosta County, Michigan; Roll: 1675815; Draft Board: 0., @N742@
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Grant, Mecosta, Michigan; Roll: T625_784; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 241; Image: ., @N743@
    [6] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Muskegon Heights, Muskegon, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01796; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 61-60
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [9] Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 163; Film Title: 60 Montmorency 340-797; 61 Muskegon 339; Film Description: Montmorency (1937)-Muskegon
    [10] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Grant, Mecosta, Michigan; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0099; FHL microfilm: 1240730
    [11] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Michigan; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147
    [12] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Muskegon Heights, Muskegon, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01796; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 61-60
    [13] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [14] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [15] Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 163; Film Title: 60 Montmorency 340-797; 61 Muskegon 339; Film Description: Montmorency (1937)-Muskegon
    [16] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Grant, Mecosta, Michigan; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0099; FHL microfilm: 1240730
    [17] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Michigan; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 3
    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: ., @N740@

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 14 AUG 1918
    Event Place: New York, New York
    Record Source: Details: The National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, 1774-1985; Record Group Number: 92; Roll or Box Number: 489

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 APR 1966
    Event Place: Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 379-01-6692; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951., @N741@
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 6
    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: ., @N743@

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Mecosta, Michigan
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Mecosta County, Michigan; Roll: 1675815; Draft Board: 0., @N742@

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Muskegon Heights, Muskegon, Michigan
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Muskegon Heights, Muskegon, Michigan; Roll: 1015; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 39; Image: 404.0., @N739@

    Genealogy Event 9
    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 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Muskegon, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 163; Film Title: 60 Montmorency 340-797; 61 Muskegon 339; Film Description: Montmorency (1937)-Muskegon

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Muskegon Heights, Muskegon, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Muskegon Heights, Muskegon, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01796; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 61-60

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Muskegon Heights, Muskegon, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Muskegon Heights, Muskegon, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01796; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 61-60
    [2] U.S. City Directories

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Big Rapids Mich
    Record Source: Details: The National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, 1774-1985; Record Group Number: 92; Roll or Box Number: 489

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Muskegon Heights, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Michigan; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 14 AUG 1918
    Event Place: New York, New York
    Record Source: U.S., Army Transport Service, Passenger Lists, The National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, 1774-1985; Record Group Number: 92; Roll or Box Number: 489

    Genealogy Event 16
    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 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Muskegon, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 163; Film Title: 60 Montmorency 340-797; 61 Muskegon 339; Film Description: Montmorency (1937)-Muskegon

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Muskegon Heights, Muskegon, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Muskegon Heights, Muskegon, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01796; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 61-60

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Muskegon Heights, Muskegon, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Muskegon Heights, Muskegon, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01796; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 61-60
    [2] U.S. City Directories

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Big Rapids Mich
    Record Source: U.S., Army Transport Service, Passenger Lists, The National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, 1774-1985; Record Group Number: 92; Roll or Box Number: 489

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Muskegon Heights, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Michigan; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147
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