Background
Wilder, John Thomas was born on January 31, 1830 in Hunter Village, New York, United States. Son of Reuben and Mary (Merritt) Wilder.
Wilder, John Thomas was born on January 31, 1830 in Hunter Village, New York, United States. Son of Reuben and Mary (Merritt) Wilder.
Educational public schools, New New York
2d, Dora East. Lee, 1904.
Served 7 years apprenticeship at iron business, as draughtsmah, machinist, pattern-maker and millwright until 1852. Member Society Army of the Cumberland, Loyal Legion (Ohio), National Geography Society, Iron and Steel Institute, Great Britain, American Institute Mining Engineers.
Married Martha Stewart, May 18, 1858 (died 1892).