David Wilder

13 March 1740–5 December 1815 (Age 75)
Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America

The Life Summary of David

When David Wilder was born on 13 March 1740, in Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America, his father, David A Wilder, was 34 and his mother, Anna Willard, was 23. He married Lucy Joslin on 10 June 1767, in Leominster, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 7 daughters. He registered for military service in 1775. He died on 5 December 1815, at the age of 75, and was buried in Leominster, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States.

Photos and Memories (0)

Photos and Memories

Do you know David? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

David Wilder
1740–1815
Lucy Joslin
1750–1796
Marriage: 10 June 1767
Lucy Wilder
1769–1772
Anna Nancy Wilder
1770–
Eunice Wilder
1771–1844
David Wilder
1773–1775
Lucy Wilder
1774–1775
Martha Wilder
1776–1778
David Wilder
1778–1866
Martha Wilder
1779–1808
Lucy Wilder
1781–1846
John Wilder
1783–1867

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    10 June 1767Leominster, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
    • Children

    (10)

    +5 More Children

    Parents and Siblings

    Siblings

    (1)

    World Events (6)

    1776
    Age 36
    Thomas Jefferson's American Declaration of Independence endorsed by Congress. Colonies declare independence.
    1776 · The Declaration to the King
    Age 36
    "At the end of the Second Continental Congress the 13 colonies came together to petition independence from King George III. With no opposing votes, the Declaration of Independence was drafted and ready for all delegates to sign on the Fourth of July 1776. While many think the Declaration was to tell the King that they were becoming independent, its true purpose was to be a formal explanation of why the Congress voted together to declare their independence from Britain. The Declaration also is home to one of the best-known sentences in the English language, stating, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."""
    1781 · The First Constitution
    Age 41
    Serving the newly created United States of America as the first constitution, the Articles of Confederation were an agreement among the 13 original states preserving the independence and sovereignty of the states. But with a limited central government, the Constitutional Convention came together to replace the Articles of Confederation with a more established Constitution and central government on where the states can be represented and voice their concerns and comments to build up the nation.

    Name Meaning

    German, Danish, and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Wild 3.English (South eastern England, especially Berkshire): probably a nickname from Old English wildēor ‘wild animal’.History: Thomas Wilder is recorded as a freeman of Charlestown, MA, in 1640. He had numerous prominent descendents.

    Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

    Possible Related Names

    Wild

    Sources (34)

    • David Wilder in entry for Lucy Wilder, "Massachusetts, Births and Christenings, 1639-1915"
    • David Wilder, "Massachusetts, Marriages, 1695-1910"
    • David in entry for David Wilder, "Massachusetts Deaths, 1841-1915"

    Discover Even More

    As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.

    Create a free account to view more about your family.
    Create a FREE Account
    Search for Another Deceased Ancestor
    Share this with your family and friends.