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WILDER: Extracts from the Book of the Wilders by Which the Lineage of the Rhode Island Wilders is Traced to Nicholas Wilder of England, 1485 (Softcover)

WILDER: Extracts from the Book of the Wilders by Which the Lineage of the Rhode Island Wilders is Traced to Nicholas Wilder of England, 1485 (Softcover)

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by Mary Rose Wilder Turner. 1927. 20p

In the family history, Benjamin Wilkinson, born in 1781, passed away in 1800 and was laid to rest in Scituate. Stephen ventured to Ohio, where he thrived as a wealthy and enterprising individual. James also relocated to Montgomery, Ohio, while Asaph settled in Glocester, R.I., and Sarah resided in Scituate, R.I., until her death in 1836.

The ancestral home and title page of the document feature a frontispiece depicting Sulham House and Church in England. The title page indicates that the document was printed in New York by Edw. O. Jenkins, with 500 copies produced. These details provide a glimpse into the historical and geographical context of the family's origins and the publication itself.

Among the family anecdotes shared, one recounts Joseph Wilkinson's wife, Martha Pray, embarking on a challenging journey. She walked a remarkable twelve miles through deep snow to visit a sick daughter, showcasing her determination and care. Additionally, the document mentions Thomas Wilder marrying Mary Houghton in 1668, adding a historical perspective to the family's lineage. Furthermore, it highlights a private burial ground on the Old Wilkinson Farm, where notable figures like Revolutionary Surgeon Dr. John Wilkinson and Indian servants were laid to rest.

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