Henry Wilder was born before 1646, in Norfolk County, Virginia. Henry is the son of Edward Wilder and his wife Anne maiden name unknown.
Henry is named in the will of his father Edward Wilder, " . . . if the said Mikell dye without heirs her [interest] in the said land to fall to his brother Henry Wilder & his heirs then I do give unto my sonne Henry Wilder one track of wood land . . . " Proven in Court 15 September 1687.[1]
Henry's deed to his brother Michael Wilder: "Know all men by these presents that whereas the within mentioned Edward Wilder now Dec'd did by his Last will & Test'mt give & bequeath all the within mentioned 109 acres of land to me the subscriber Henry Wilder," etc.... I do therefore for "good consideration" give and grant & assign over all my right title & interest unto the said land to Mickall Wilder, his heirs, etc... forever by the same warranty as it is granted to his father by the writ of patent.....signed and sealed the 16th day of March 1691/2. (s) Henry Wilder Acknowledged in Court 16th March 1691/2.[2]
Henry married Dorothy, maiden name unkown, Norfolk County, Virginia before 1645.
Henry and Dorothy are the parents of the following known children: Charles Wilder and Nathaniel Wilder, born about 1667, Lower Norfolk County, Virginia and died about 1730 in Lancaster County, Virginia.
Henry Wilder died sometime before November 1704; and possibly died before 1704, in Norfolk County, Virginia. Henry is not listed in the 1704 Quit Rent Rolls in Norfolk county, Virginia; however, Henry's wife Dorothy Wilder is listed in the 1704 Quit Rent Rolls list as being taxed for 25 acres.[3]
Inventory of Henry Wilder's Estate appraised as per order of Court by us underwritten . . . 1 old cow, 3 yearlings, a reap hook, grubbing hoe, parcell of old iron, parcel of old lumber, 1 pewter dish & 2 plates, parcel of earthenware, 1 chest with box, old, 1 old bed & rugg, trundle bedstead, old, 1 old Bible, a looking glass, 2 old iron potts, 1 bed & furniture. . . Signed: Jno. Bruce, Willson Bayley, Matt. Spivey. Sworn to in Court the 15th of Novr. 1704 to be a true Inventory of the Estate of Henry Wilder dec'd by Dorothy Wilder & etc . . .ordered to be recorded.[4]
Henry Wilder's estate inventory was appraised by John Bruce, Willson Bayley, and Matthew Spivey. This inventory and appraisment was sworn in court on the 15th of November 1704, to be a true inventory of the estate of Henry Wilder dec'd by Dorothy Wilder.
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