Joseph H. Wilber

Brief Life History of Joseph H.

Joseph H. Wilber was born in February 1842, in New York, United States. He married Helen 'Nelly' P Brown on 30 March 1866, in McHenry, Illinois, United States. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 1 daughter. He lived in Crystal Lake, McHenry, Illinois, United States for about 20 years.

Photos and Memories (0)

Photos and Memories

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

Family Time Line

Joseph H. Wilber
1842–
Helen 'Nelly' P Brown
1843–
Marriage: 30 March 1866
Louise Wilber
1866–1930
Harold Pierson 'Harry' Wilbur
1871–1930
Walter Brown Wilber
1872–1947

Sources (9)

  • Joseph H Wilbur, "United States Census, 1880"
  • Joseph H. Wilbur, "Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1940"
  • J. H. Wilbur in entry for Geo. F. Eckert and Louise Wilbur, "Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1940"

World Events (8)

1846

U.S. acquires vast tracts of Mexican territory in wake of Mexican War including California and New Mexico.

1848 · Chicago Board of Trade is organized

Starting as a voluntary association to help buyers and sellers meet to negotiate and make contracts. The Chicago Board of Trade is one of the oldest futures and options exchanges in the world and it is open 22 hours per day to stay competitive.

1875 · A Treaty with Hawaii

In the Mid 1870s, The United States sought out the Kingdom of Hawaii to make a free trade agreement. The Treaty gave the Hawaiians access to the United States agricultural markets and it gave the United States a part of land which later became Pearl Harbor.

Name Meaning

English (Yorkshire and Derbyshire): nickname from Middle English wilde ‘wild’ + bor ‘boar’, perhaps for a man with a fierce temper.

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

Possible Related Names

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

Search for Another Deceased Ancestor

Share this with your family and friends.