WILDER, Col. Joseph

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The Old Book says "Joseph Wilder, son of Judge Joseph, settled in Leominster and, with his brother, Caleb, introduced into this country the manufacture of pot and pearl ashes. The original ashery was at the outlet of the Chualoom Pond. They were very successful and the business became a source of industry and wealth to the whole country." He was a Colonel in the Militia and from 1762 to 1773, was Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in his father's stead. Married 1st July 4, 1733 (Deborah Joslin, 6238555) and married 2nd December 27, 1775 (Rebecca Locke, 122162786) 

Family/Spouse: JOSLIN, Deborah. Deborah was born in 1708 in MA; died on 20 Apr 1773 in Lancaster, MA; was buried in Lancaster, MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. WILDER, Maj. Gardner was born on 22 Mar 1738 in Lancaster, MA; died on 26 Nov 1809 in Lancaster, MA; was buried in Lancaster, MA.