Jesse Albert Wilder (1880 - 1955)

Born 29 Mar 1880 in Rayne, Acadia, Louisiana, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Ruth Juanita Blakeman — married before 7 Jan 1902 in Crowley, Acadia, Louisiana, United States

Descendants

Died 6 Nov 1955 at age 75 in Crowley, Acadia, Louisiana, United States

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Biography

Jesse Albert Wilder was born on March 29, 1880 in Rayne, Acadia, Louisiana, United States, son of Samuel David Wilder (1851–1930) and Alice Hoffpauir (1854–~1885).

In 1880, Jessy (age 2 months) lived with his father, Samuel Wilder (age 27) and his mother, Alice (age 25). Samuel and Alice were both enumerated as being born in Louisiana and neither could read nor write. Sameul worked as a farmer. Alice's father Manassa (age 55) and Uncle (Manoah (age 52) lived on one side of their farm, and two of her brothers Archie (age 27), and Elbert (age 23), and a widowed Aunt (Constance (age 62) lived on the other side of their farm in 9th Ward, St Landry, Louisiana. ^[1]

Jesse's mother Alice Hoffpauir died in 1885 when Jesse was five years old.

In 1900, Jesse A (20) lived and farmed with his father, Samuel D Wilder (age 49) in Ward 6 (excl. Crowley town), Acadia, Louisiana. Samuel was enumerated as being born in Alabama to parents born in South Carolina. Samuel was married for 13 years to Esther J. Meariman (age 45), born in Virginia. Samuel and Esther had six children: one son, David (age 10), and five daughters, Julia (ag 12), Susie B. (age 8), Sarah F. (age 6), Callie (age 4), and Blanche (age 1). Samuel worked as a farmer. He and Esther both spoke English, and could read and write. Julia A. Blakeman, daughter of Esther's sister Henrietta, lived with the family. ^[2]

Jesse (21) married Ruth Juanita Blakeman (16) (born on 24 November 1886 in Jeanerette, Iberia, Louisiana; daughter of George Curtiss Blakeman (~1851–1894) and Henrietta Merriman (1857–1887) on January 7, 1902 in Crowley, Acadia. ^[3]Their children were: Their children were:

• Henrietta Alice Wilder (1903–1903)
• Jesse Albert Wilder Jr (1909–1971)
• Herschel Blakeman Wilder (1911–1995)
• Col. Samuel David Wilder (1914–2002)^[4]
• Beverly May Wilder (1917–1977)^[5]
• Barbara Ruth Wilder (1921–2014)
• Gloria Jane Wilder (1922–1926)
• Peggy Ann Wilder (1926-2013)
• George Curtis Wilder (1929–2013)

In 1910, Jesse A (30) lived with his wife of eight years, Ruth, (age 23) in Artesia, Eddy, New Mexico. Jesse and Ruth had one son, Jesse A. Jr. (age 8 months). Jesse rented and worked on a farm. Ruth's half-sisters, Fanny (age 19) and Lillian (age 16), lived with them after the death of their mother in 1909. Jesse and Ruth lived next door to Frank Enderle (age 43), the step-father of Ruth's half-sisters, Fanny and Lillian Blakeman. ^[6]

Jesse registered for World War I on 12 September, 1918 in Crowley, Acadia, Louisiana, United States.^[7]

In 1920, Jessie (age 39) lived with his wife, Ruth (age 34) in Ward Six, Acadia, Louisiana, United States. They owned their home without mortgage. Jess was a farmer. Their sons, Jess A. Jr., (age 10), Herschell (age 8), Sammy (age 5), and daughter, Beverly (age 3) lived with them.^[8]

In 1930, Jesse (age 50) lived with his wife of 28 years, Ruth (age 43) in Police Jury Ward 6, Acadia, Louisiana, United States. Jesse worked as a rice farmer. Their son, Herschell (age 18) lived with them, and worked as farm labor with Jesse. Jesse and Ruth also had sons, Sam D (age 15) and George C. (age 0), and daughters, Beverly M. (age 13), Barbara R (age 8) Peggy A (age 3 years, 5 months). ^[9]

In 1940, Jesse (age 60) lived with his wife, Ruth (age 53) in Ward Six, Acadia, Louisiana, United States. He worked as a farmer. Their daughters, Barbara (age 18), Peggy Ann (age 13), and son George (age 10), lived with them. ^[10]

Jesse registerd for World War II on 27 April 1942 in Crowley, Acadia, Louisiana, United States.^[11]

Jesse died on November 6, 1955 in Crowley, Acadia, aged 75. He was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery.^[12]

Sources

1. ↑ 1880 Census: "United States Census, 1880"
   citing Volume: 1; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T9; Affiliate Line Number: 00016; Digital film/folder number: 005160731; FHL microfilm: 1254470; Image number: 581; Sheet number: 489; Sheet letter: C; Packet letter: G
   FamilySearch Record: MDXN-7JW (accessed 8 February 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YB9-5BP
   Jessy Wilder (2 months), single son, At Home, in household of Samuel Wilder (27) in St. Landry, Louisiana, United States. Born in Louisiana, United States.
2. ↑ 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 19; Digital film/folder number: 004120172; FHL microfilm: 1240556; Image number: 409; Sheet number: 18; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00828-3
   FamilySearch Record: MSP2-F5F (accessed 8 February 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6PQ7-2Q2
   Jesse A Wilder (20), single son, in household of Samuel D Wilder (49) in Ward 6 (excl. Crowley town), Acadia, Louisiana, United States. Born in Louisiana.
3. ↑ Marriage: "Louisiana, U.S., Compiled Marriage Index, 1718-1925"
   Louisiana Secretary of State's Office; Baton Rouge, LA; Louisiana Marriage Index
   Ancestry Sharing Link
   Jesse A Wilder marriage to Ruth L. Blakeman on 7 Jan 1902 in Arcadia, Louisiana, USA.
4. ↑ Birth of son Samuel David Wilder: "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007"
   citing Digital film/folder number: DI0001099
   FamilySearch Record: 6K7H-PRZ4 (accessed 8 February 2024)
   Samuel David Wilder born to Jesse Wilder.
5. ↑ Birth of daughter Beverly Wilder Dommert: "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007"
   citing Digital film/folder number: DI0001099
   FamilySearch Record: 6K7W-V781 (accessed 8 February 2024)
   Beverly Wilder Dommert born to Jesse A Wilder.
6. ↑ 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 004972889; FHL microfilm: 1374927; Image number: 702; Sheet number: 11; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03472-6
   FamilySearch Record: MGSD-G8L (accessed 8 February 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRJP-94J8
   Jesse A Wilder (30), married head of household in Artesia, Eddy, New Mexico, United States. Born in Louisiana.
7. ↑ Military: "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918"
   citing Affiliate Publication Title: World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards; Affiliate Publication Number: M1509; Digital film/folder number: 005150723; FHL microfilm: 1653577
   FamilySearch Record: KZZL-1K3 (accessed 8 February 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYTL-96Z1 Image number 01970
   Name Jesse Albert Wilder, Military Draft Registration Date from 1917 to 1918, Military Draft Registration Place Acadia, Louisiana, United States, Birth Date 29 Mar 1880, Birth Place , , United States, Citizenship Place United States, Race White.
8. ↑ 1920 Census: "United States Census, 1920"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 4; Digital film/folder number: 004965981; FHL microfilm: 1820603; Image number: 594; Sheet number: 18; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01948-6
   FamilySearch Record: MVQ3-YMZ (accessed 8 February 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RX9-9FZ
   Jessie A Welder, Sr (39), married head of household in Ward Six, Acadia, Louisiana, United States. Born in Louisiana.
9. ↑ 1930 Census: "United States Census, 1930"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 38; Digital film/folder number: 004950783; FHL microfilm: 2340517; Image number: 752; Sheet number: 4; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03763-4
   FamilySearch Record: XMTJ-FYP (accessed 8 February 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GR4R-DQZ
   Jessee Wilder (50), married head of household in Police Jury Ward 6, Acadia, Louisiana, United States. Born in Louisiana.
10. ↑ 1940 Census: "United States Census, 1940"
    citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 56; Digital film/folder number: 005454614; Image number: 440; Sheet number: 14; Sheet letter: B
    FamilySearch Record: VYRQ-BWW (accessed 8 February 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G9MR-2SX5
    Jesse A Wilder (60), married head of household in Ward Six, Acadia, Louisiana, United States. Born in Louisiana.
11. ↑ Military: "United States World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942"
    citing Affiliate Publication Title: World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Louisiana; Digital film/folder number: 004437126; FHL microfilm: 4437126; Image number: 1603; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: R00262-8
    FamilySearch Record: X598-K66 (accessed 8 February 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HT-6599-7KV
    Name Jesse Albert Wilder, Military Draft Registration Date 1942, Military Draft Registration Place Crowley, Acadia, Louisiana, United States, Residence Place Crowley, Acadia, Louisiana, Birth Date 29 Mar 1880, Occupation Employer Jesse Albert/Wilder, Record Nbr 1603, System Of Record SLS.
12. ↑ Death: "Louisiana Deaths, 1850-1875, 1894-1960"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 005052048; Image number: 264
    FamilySearch Record: QLQV-N3ZW (accessed 8 February 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GTDB-WW8
    Jesse Albert Wilder death 6 Nov 1955 (age 75), son of S D Wilder & Henrietta Hoffpauir, husband of Ruth Blakeman, in Crowley, Acadia, Louisiana, United States.

See also:

• Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
  Find A Grave: Memorial #7063810 (accessed 8 February 2024)
  Memorial page for Jesse Albert Wilder (29 Mar 1880-6 Nov 1955), citing Woodlawn Cemetery, Crowley, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA (plot: Sec B.); Maintained by Joel Manuel (contributor 46494625).