Dennington Family Bible
Holy Bible in English; Philadelphia, Pa., The National Publishing Company;
1879.

The Bible was at one time the property Hattie Grace Wilder Dennington, who
married James Clark Barrows. She refers to it in a letter as Grandpa's Bible.

Marriages
C. J. Dennington was Married to Martha S Wilder Randolph Pa Nov. 11th 1874

Hattie Grace Wilder Dennington was married to James Clark Barrows Nov 10th
1904.

Daughter of (James & Grace Barrows) Mary Elinor was married to Arthur Leo
Stainbrook June 24th 1926.

Daughter if (James & Grace Barrows) June Rose was married to Ernest J.
Lucas at Youngstown Ohio March 22nd

JoAnn R. Stainbook - Married Oct 4th 1947 to Fleet J. Caspary at Youngstown
Ohio.

Births
Mr John Dennington was Born Jan 21st 1806
Came from England to America in 1829

Margaret A. Hollister was Born in NY. Oct 8th 1813

Luther Wilder was Born Jan. 25th 1805

Sarah Byham was Born Dec 4th 1818

Chauncy J. Dennington was Born Oct 17th 1850

Martha S. Wilder was Born April 15th 1849

To C. J. & M.S. Dennington Daughter Sept 6th 1875

To C. J. & M. S. Dennington a Son May 11th 1879

"  C. J. & M. S. Dennington Hattie Grace Wilder Dennington April 16th 1881

Children of Grace Wilder Dennington Barrows & James Clark Barrows.

Mary Elinor Barrows Born June 24. 1908

Chauncy Dennington Barrows b. Dec 29th 1911

Rosalia June Barrows b. July - 22 - 1918

James Arden Barrows b. Jan 19th 1923

Deaths
Chauncy J. Dennington died Feb. 11th 1917

Martha S. Wilder Dennington died Oct 9th 1905

Jonas B. Wilder born Oct 1. 1850 died 1882

Percy L. Wilder b. Jan 9 1877 d. Dec 9. 1882

Martha S. Wilder Dennington died Oct. 9th 1905

Chauncy D. Barrows died April 26 - 1935 Automobile accident [April 28th 1934
crossed out]

James Arden Barrows died Oct. 4th 1942
Killed while on Armed Guard duty on a Merchant Marine ship in (World War,
Number 2)

James Clark Barrows died

H. Grace Wilder Dennington Barrows died

Memoranda
Births of Grandchildren of James & Grace Barrows

Joann Rae Stainbrook (b.) March 16. - 1929

Audrey Grace Stainbrook (b) Sept - 10 - 1931

Donna June Stainbrook (b) June - 1 - 1933

Richard James Stainbrook b. Mar. 1, 1928 died Aug 15, '28 5 months later.
Children of Arthur & Elinor Barrows Stainbrook

Children of Ernest & June (Barrows) Lucas

Ernest James Lucas (b) March 2nd 1947

Robert Carl Lucas (b) Dec. 1, 1949

Kenneth Lucas (b) Feb. 2, 1951 (died) 9-23-83 suicide, shot self in head

Insertions
[obit] Funeral of C. J. Dennington
Services in memory of Chauncey J. Dennington were held Wednesday
afternoon. The services were conducted at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jas.
Barrows, North Water Street, many old friends being in attendance. Rev.
Wilbur J. Baldwin, Pastor of the M. E. Church of Jamestown, Pa., officiated,
and the hymms "Nearer, My God, to Thee," "Watching and Waiting" and
Saviour, Comfort Me," were sung by the Male Quartette of Grace M. E. church -
Roy M. Stevens, R. W. McKinney, T. B. Woodworth and Lyman Miller. The
bearers here were J. D. Roberts, E. C. Smith, Wilbur Dennington and Charles
Burrows, Sr. The interment was made in the Hatch Cemetery at Randolph,
where a large number of old friends had assembled. The bearers at the
cemetery were four friends of Mr. Dennington.

[news article] "Jim" Barrows "Missing in Action"
First of the students of Meadville High School to be reported missing in action
is James Arden Barrows, known to his fellow-students as "Jim."
Last year, Jim left school to enlist in the U.S. Navy in order to serve his
country in this time of war. Since he had been a small boy, it had been his
ambition to join the Navy and when the time came that hi knew he was
needed to serve, he immediately volunteered.
Since his enlistment last march, he had crossed the Atlantic to the British
isles and had been promoted to Seaman, First Class and first class gunner.
News of the tragedy was received by his mother, Mrs. Grace Barrows of 637
Madison Avenue, in the form of a telegram from Washington, sent by Rear
Admiral Randall Jacobs, chief of naval personnel, U.S.N.
Jim was popular among his fellow-students and will be greatly missed.
Deepest sympathy is extended to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Barrows,
and to his sisters, Mrs. Eleanor Stainbrook of Youngstown, and Miss June
Barrows, both of whom attended Meadville High School.
Room 69, Jim's home room is getting a service flag in memory of him.
[Mead High News Oct 23-1942]

[Mini Family Group Sheet]
JoAnn Rae Stainbrook
born at Meadville, Pa March 16th 1929
father: Arthur L. Stainbrook
mother: M. Elinor Barrows Stainbrook
married at: Youngstown Ohio on Oct 4. 1947
to: J. Fleet Casbury of Youngstown
[J. Fleet} born at Youngstown Ohio Oct. 7th 1927
Residence: Youngstown, Ohio
Occupation Erie R.R. yard conductor

I do not know anything about Fleet Caspary's people. JoAnn is my
Grandaughter

These are children of Elinor (Barrows) & Arthur Stainbrook
also grandchildren of Grace & James Barrows

James Richard Stainbrook
1st Child of A & E Stainbrook
born at Meadville Pa March 1st 1928
died at Meadville Pa Aug. 15th 1928

JoAnn Rae Stainbrook
born at Meadville Pa. March 16th 1929

Audrey Grace Stainbrook
born at Meadville Pa sept. 10 - 1931

Dawna June Stainbrook
born at Meadville Pa. June 1st 1933

[post card with Meadville PA. postmark, Jan 15 1940 9-pm]
843 N. Cottage St. City.
January 15, 1940

Dear Grace -
I find I was a little mistaken in what I told you Thurs. eve. Instead of Polly
Smith being our great-great grandmother, she was our great grandmother.
You may know that quite a number of years ago Elbert Smith published a
history of the Smith and Byham Families, and Wallace has one of them, and
several years ago when Aunt Milia lived at Saegertown I was looking at it, but
didn't have sense enough to write down some of the things, and the only
thing I did write down was  "My great grandmother, Polly Smith, was born at
Ware, Mass. May 26, 1799." I wish I had one of those books. I think Elbert
might have given me one. Delma helped him in supplying the Byham history
and she wrote me to give her our Byham side of the family.
Some Weather we are having yesterday and today. I hope it won't continue
long.
Yours as ever- Mary Fitch

[family history letter]
Grace Wilder Dennington Barrows.
I am a Grandaughter of Luther Wilder. Daughter of Jonas B. Wilder, Adopted
by my Aunt & Uncle Chaunceys Demmington. My Mother was Rose Tarbell.
Luther Wilders first wifes name was Lucy Ward. Born in Floyd, Oneid County
New York June 18th 1804. Died May 20th 1836. Had 3 Children. 1st Thomas
Wilder, Born at Oneida Co. Nov. 18th 1829. Died Sept. 30th 1831. Sylvester
W. Wilder, Born Feb 16th 1832. at Floyd Oneida Co. New York. He died at
Norrisville Crawford Co. Where he raised a family. He was raised by Doctor
Sylvania Wilder. Bro. of Luther Wilder. Second Child of this marriage to live
Rebecca Wilder Born Sept 9th 1833 at Oneida Co. N.Y. Died Sept. 12th 1843
at Hickory corners. Had fits. could not walk. Rolled in open grate fire. Burned
so bad, She died. (Hear say.)
Luther Wilders second wife and My Grandmother and their family. There was
nine children by this marriage. He married Sarah Byham at Dana Worcester
County, Mass. On March 28th 1837. - Born Dec. 4. 1818 - Died at Hickory Cor.
Jan 20. 1899. There Children werre all born at Hickory Cor. Martin Wilder Born
July 28th 1839 Died April 3rd 1903 at Hickory cor.
Thomas J. Wilder Born Feb. 1st 1841 died 1916. burried at Hadly Penna.
Chauncey Wilder born May 31st 1842. Died at Dade City Florida Around 1914
or 1915.

[envelope labeled "Clippings from papers of Chaunceys Death - Killed near
Greenville Pa. at 3 A.M. April 28th 1935 Age 24 years 3 mo. & 28 days."]

[Newspaper article second part, first part not in envelope]
Local and Cambridge Springs Young People Victims of Two Wrecks, Two
Others near Death
Continued from page 1
...nearly tore the car in two. It was brought to a local garage yesterday and
attracted considerable attention. Many who viewed it said that it was one of
the most badly wrecked autos that they had seen.
Both of the victims were well known in this city. Miss Norton is the daughter
of Mr. And Mrs. George M. Norton, 756 Liberty Street. Barrows is the son of
Mr. and Mrs. James Barrows. Mr. Barrows has been connected with the
Meadville Fire Department for several years., serving as captain at the
present time while the father of Miss Norton has long been the press-room
foreman of The Tribune Publishing Company.
Surviving Miss Norton,, in addition to her parents, are three sisters, Miss
Dorothy, Mrs. Clyde Anthony and Miss Betty Joan, all of Meadville, and a
brother, George Jr., living at home; also her grandfather, Samuel C. Norton, of
this city.
Barrows is survived by his parents, and two sisters and a brother, all of
Meadville: Mrs. Arthur Stainbrook, Miss Rosalia June Barrows and James Arden
Barrows.
Funeral arrangements have no been completed for Miss Norton. Her body was
removed to the Fleming mortuary in this city last night.
Friends may call at the Waid funeral home, Walnut Street, until 1 P. M. today,
to view the remains of Barrows. This afternoon they were to be taken to his
home, 636 Madison Avenue. Services in his memory will be held from the
home at 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Interment will be made in the Hatch
cemetery, Randolph township.


[Newspaper article]
Republican, Meadville, PA Monday April 29, 1935
Sunday Motor Crashes Claim Fifth Victim As Father of Conroe Girls Dies of
Hurts.
Clarence Conroe, 55, succumbs About Noon; Two Local Young Persons killed in
Accident near Greenville; Cambridge Toll is Father and Two Daughters, Dead,
Mother and Son Badly Injured.

The toll of Sunday motor accident victims in Crawford county reached five
Monday as Clarence Conroe, 55, of Cambridge Springs, died at Wasson
Hospital of injuries received in a crash which also claimed the lives of his two
daughter and left his widow and one son in serious condition.
Two Meadville young persons were the other victims. They were: Miss Ethel
Norton, 18, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George M. Norton, 756 Liberty Street,
and Chauncey Barrows, 23, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Barrows, 636 Madison
Avenue.
Young Barrows was killed instantly when he was pinned behind the wheel of
his machine as it crashed into a tree near Greenville early sunday morning;
Miss Norton died at Greenville Hospital late the same afternoon.
Two other person were injured in the latter accident - Mr. and Mrs. Arthur
Stainbrook, 726½ Baldwin Street. Mrs. Stainbrook was removed to this city
from Greenville Hospital after treatment for minor injuries, but her husband is
in City Hospital here suffering from what were said to be serious injuries. His
condition was reported late in the afternoon as fair.
From Cambridge Springs, where Mr. conroe's death occured shortly before
noon, came reports that Mrs. Conroe, aged 53, and Luther Conroe, 28, were
considered to be in critical condition. both are at Wasson Hospital being
treated for severe chest injuries and numerous other hurts, while still another
passenger in the car - which was operated by Luther Conroe - is at Mullen
Hospital. He is James S. Wareham, 31, also of Cambridge Springs, whose
injuries (Continued on Page 7.)

(Continued from page 1.)
were described as serious but not critical.
Funeral services for the father and his two daughters, the Misses Elda May,
15, and Hazel, 18, will be held at the Cambridge Springs Presbyterian Church
Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
Services for Chauncey Barrows, as announced Sunday night, will be held from
the home Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Services in memory of Miss Norton
will be held from Fleming mortuary, Market Street, at 3 o'clock Wednesday
afternoon.
Clarence Conroe was well known in Cambridge Springs and vicinity, where he
was prominent in civic and religious affairs. He was a foreman at the Blystone
Manufacturing Co., of which his brother, Luther, Sr., is president and general
manager.
A pair of additional accidents, making a total of four serious ones during the
day, claimed two injured persons. They are Mrs. Edwin R. Chantler, of
Harmonsburg, and George S. Smith, Guys Mills, R. D. 1. The condition of
neither was regarded as serious late Monday afternoon.
Crash near Greenville.
Barrows met instant death when the car he was driving struck a tree on the
Greenville-meadville road a short distance from Greenville. Miss Norton died
at the Greenville hospital at 5:40 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
The accident occurred just over the county line after the auto, a Ford sedan,
had rounded a slight curve. In some manner the auto went off the road and
crashed into the tree.
Barrows was pinned back of the wheel and it was some time before his body
could be taken from the wreckage. Miss Norton also was pinned between the
cowling and the seat.
The occupants of the rear seat, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Stainbrook, 726½ Baldwin
Street,were thrown clear of the car. Mrs. Stainbrook, sister of Barrows, was
the least injured and after remaining in the Greenville Hospital for a few
hours she was discharged.
Mrs. Stainbrook's husband also was removed to Meadville and is a patient at
City Hospital. His injuries consist of a fractured arm, severe head lacerations,
possible internal injuries and there also is the possibility that he might have
a slight skull fracture.
Two highway patrolmen from the Greenville sub-station, W. E. Stoops and P.
I. Gourley and Patrolman F. J. Walters and John Witherspoon, of the Meadville
Barracks investigated. They were assisted by Deputy Coroner Arthur E.
Byham, of this city. It has not yet been decided whether and inquest will be
held.
When the auto struck the tree, Mr. and Mrs. Stainbrook, said to have been
sleeping in the rear seat, were thrown clear of the machine. It was said that
the impact nearly tore the car in two. It was brought to a local garage
yesterday and attracted considerable attention. Many who viewed it said it
was one of the most badly wrecked autos that they had seen.
Both of the victims were well known in this city. Miss Norton is the daughter
of Mr. And Mrs. George M. Norton, 756 Liberty Street. Barrows is the son of
Mr. and Mrs. James Barrows. Mr. Barrows has been connected with the
Meadville Fire Department for several years, serving as captain at the present
time while the father of Miss Norton as long been press-room foreman of The
Tribune Publishing Company.
Surviving Miss Norton, in addition to her parents, are three sisters, Miss
Dorothy, Mrs. Clyde Anthony and Miss Betty Joan, all of Meadville, and a
brother, George, Jr., living at home; also her grandfather, Samuel C. Norton,
her grandmother, Mrs. J. H. Shaw, Meadville.
Barrows is survived by his parents, and two sisters and a brother, all of
Meadville: Mrs. Arthur Stainbrook, Miss Rosalia June Barrows and James Arden
Barrows.
Monday afternoon the body of Barrows was taken to his home, 636 Madison
Avenue. Serices in his memory will be held from the home at 3 o'clock
Tuesday afternoon. Interment will be made in the Hatch cemetery, Randolph
Township.
Sisters Lose Lives
The five members of the Conroe family and Wareham figured in an accident
near Cambridge Springs early last night.
The younger girl was killed instantly; her sister died a short time alter at the
Wasson Hospital, Cambridge Springs.
The six persons were riding in an auto driven by Luther Conroe last night
when it went out of control on a Pinchot road, six miles from Cambridge
Springs. The vehicle turned over several times and of the occupants were
thrown from the machine.
The accident occurred near the Willis farm, on what is known as the Greytown
road. According to Deputy Coroner Arthur E. Byham, who with Highway
Patrolman John Witherspoon, is conducting the investigation, the machine
skidded 625 feet along the bank, turning over several times on its tragic path.
Ambulances from Cambridge Springs took the victims to hospitals at that
place. All of those hurt, except Wareham, were taken to the Wasson Hospital.
Wareham is a patient at the Mullen Hospital.
Both of the sisters who sustained fatal injuries died from hurts about the
head and chest. Their father is suffering from the same type of injuries and
has not yet regained consciousness.
Mrs. Conroe's physician sad that she had sustained chest injuries and "terribly
lacerated" limbs. Wareham is said to be suffering mostly from shock although
he has lacerations and bruises.
Cambridge Springs residents, saddened by the shock of the tragedy, recalled
last night that the Conroes were highly interested in their religious
obligations. They were members of the Presbyterian Church.
The two girls killed were students at Cambridge Springs High School. Miss
Hazel was a member of the senior class and would have graduated in June.
Her sister was a freshman.
Both girls were members of the Girl Scouts, the Tri-Hi-YY club. They also sang
in the junior choir of the Presbyterian Church.
The driver of the car, Luther Conroe, is an employee of the Hookless Fastener
company. Wareham, a close friend of the family, also is employed at the
Hookless.
All but one of the children of the Conroe family were in the auto when it
crashed. The absent member of the family was Clarence Conroe, Jr. He is
married, an employee of the Hookless here, and his wife is at present acting
as secretary of Cambridge Springs borough.
Accident on Lake Raod.
The left front wheels of two cars came together at a curve on the Conneaut
Lake road about four mile west of Meadville about 2 A.M. sunday.
A westbound car said operated by Edwin R. Chantler, of Pine Street,
Harmonsburg, who was accompanied by his wife, went off the road and halted
atop a guardrail at the edge of a gully.
The other car, westbound, said operated by William F. Tamplin, a student of
Allegheny College, went down an embankment and into a field. Three other
Allegheny students, Miss Hazel Dixon, Miss Mary Agnes Miller and Tom Jones,
were passengers.   
The only occupant of either machine to be hurt was Mrs. Chantler, who was
taken to Spencer Hospital suffering head injuries.
Patrolmen John Witherspoon and F. J. Walters, of the Meadville barracks of
the state highway patrol, went to the scene of the accidents. The wrecked
cars involved were towed to a Meadville garage.
Guys Mills Man Injured
George S. Smith, 70, of R.D. 1 Guys Mills, was badly hurt Sunday night when
the automobile in which he was riding left the raod and overturned on Hogue's
hill near Wayland.
The accident occurred about 6:30 P.M. and although corporal C H. Blocker, of
the Meadville barracks of the state highway patrol, arrived there shortly
thereafter, the machine had been righted and left the scene. It was said to
have been driven by Butch McCray, of Meadsville.
Smith was taken too city Hospital, where he was found to have suffered
possible internal injuries.

[Funeral notice]

Funeral of Miss Ethel Norton.
Services in memory of Miss Ethel Norton, fatally injured in an auto accident
early Sunday morning, were held at 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the
Fleming mortuary. Rev. Bruce S. Wright, pastor of the Stone M. E. Church,
officiated.
There was a very large attendance. many beautiful floral tributes were
arranged about the casket.
Interment was made in Greendale cemetery. Active bearers were: Donald
Limber, Donald Hornstein, David Johannesmeyer, Jack Easterly, David L. Davis
and Walter Westcott. Those who acted as honorary bearers included: Edward
Carr, William Palmer, Kenneth Kuntz, Edward Eastman, Arden Powell and
Garth Byham.

[Announcement]
Card of Thanks
Barrows - Mr. and Mrs. James Barrows and family wish to express their deep
appreciation to the members of Past Noble Grand Asso., Alethea Rebekah
Lodge, Central Fire Station, Dick Hose co., city Delivery Co., Slider Inspection
dept. of Hookless Fastener Co., and all others who furnished cars or in any
was assisted them at the time of the death of their son and brother,
Chauncey Barrows.

[From the Evening Republican]
James Barrows "Somewhere at Sea"
James Barrows, son of Mrs. Grace M. Barrows, Madison Avenue, recently
visited his home here, en route to new duties.
He has completed his training at Chicago in the naval training school, and is
now "somewhere at sea" with the merchant marine as a gunner's mate trainer.

[Letter from E. M. Wilder, M.D., Nicolaus Building, 1020 Eighth Street,
Sacramento, Calif.

Oct. 1 -'47

Mrs. Grace D. Barrows -
Meadville - Pa.
My Dear Mrs. Barrows:- The enclosed sheets show what I am doing. But when
I come to your ancestor Thomas Wilder - I am stopped in connecting his twig
of the family tree onto the main stem because -tho I know that Thomas came
from Oneida Co. N.Y. to Meadville I don't know whether he was born in
Oneida Co, or elsewhere in New York - or whether he came from New England
of who were his parents, whereever he was born. Can you throw any light on
this?  
For several years I had a partial record of the descendants of Thomas, but
there are many gaps which possibly you can help me with.
The descendants of Calvin I have pretty well worked out - so we can omit
them.
Sylvester Wilder - I understand he never married, When and where did he die
and his occupation?
Eliza Wilder - place and date of her birth and death. I understand she did not
marry.
Luther Wilder - I suppose you to be a daughter (or grand daughter) of his
daughter - Martha Wilder Dennington, so most of what I want to know is
about your uncles - aunts and cousins. You must know where the family Bible
and other family records are to be found. So I am going to list a number of
questions. Please take all the time you want and answer as many of them as
you can.
What was the family name of Thoams Wilders second wife and when did he
marry her? Did he have any children by this marriage?
Name and date of birth, marriage and death of Luthers first wife?
What became of his son - Sylvester - by this first marriage?
Date and place of Luthers marriage to Sarah Byham? Date and place of her
birth and death? Name of her parents? Were all their children born in Crawford
County?
Martin L. Wilder - when and where did he live and die? Whom did he marry?
He had one son - what was his name and what became of him?
Thomas J. Wilder - When and where did he die? What was his first wife name
_____Crouch. When and where did they marry and when and where was she
born and died?
Thomas J. when and where did he marry Sarah Moriison? Where did they live?
When and where did she die?
Chauncey G. Wilder - married 3 times. Who was the first wife and when and
where married. When and where did she die? Where did Chauncey live?
Cauncey's daughter Tessora - i have nothing but her date of birth. Did she
marry and if so when- where and to whom? Has she any descendants that I
can write to?
Chaucncey's sons - John & Paul - I have nothing on them. Can you suggest
how to contact them of their children?
Who were Chaunceys second and third wives? Have you any idea what
became of them> died or divorced? etc.
[change of typewriter ink color]
How abot Lucy Maria Wild der Waid? I have only that she married Joseph
Waid and had a son Fred H. Waid - born in 1866. Not a date or place. Do you
know whether Fred Waid is still living - or any of his children to whom I can
write?
Mary Ester Wilder - born Aug. 30-1844. a "spnster" where was she born and
when and where died?
[in pencil] Died at Gannite Falls On Dec 12th 1923 Barford Co

Sarah J -- I have her record pretty clearly thro the family of her son George
Sylvestor Wilder.
[in pencil] Mary Esther Wilder raised his son.

Elisha R. born March 3-1847. Married Martha Graham. Died of Typhoid. One
child - Mary Amy Wilder Michaels. Can you add anything to this? Do you know
whether her son - F. Wilder Michaels is still living? Where did Elisha R. livce
and die?
[in pencil] R. D. Fountain Home Mead 1 son

Your Aunt Martha Wilder Dannington - I enclosed a records form such as I use
for all Wilders - which shows what little I have on her. Will you please add all
you possibly can to her sheet - including the back - which will show her
children, even tho they died young?
Your Father - Jonas B. I enclose his record sheet. All I have is brief indeed.
Please help me with his complete record.

Please don't think that I am asking too much. You are the only living
descendant of Luther Wilder that I know of and I am very anxious to get all
these family records down in Black and White before I get too old to work at
this hobby of mine - Im over 75 now.

Most sincerely yours

Edwin M. Wilder [actual signature]


[letter written by Grace Barrows on 3 yellow sheets of paper]

Thomas Wilder died as near as I can find out about 1916. There is no record
of it. but I went to his funeral - 2 small children I am taking the date from
that on pictures I have. Burried at Hadly Pa, His first wifes name was Adelia
Crouch. They lived at Randolph Craw Co. Pa, no children. She is burried at
Hatch. Cemetery. They were married Dec 25th 1879. Second wife, Sarah
Morrison. do not know when he married her. no records. They had one
Daughter Genella. Born at French Creek West Va. Where they lived. She died
there when about 12 years old. No record that I can find. They moved from
there to Sandy Lake Pa. They raised one adopted daughter Mary. I do not
know what became of her. Thomas wilder fought in the civil War and was
wounded at Gettesburgh
Chauncey G. Wilder was born at Hickory Corners Pa. May 31st 1842 - died at
Dade City Florida do not know what year But around 1914 or 1915 as near as I
can make out. He married Jennie Spencer for 1st wife lived in Meadville had 2
Children, Tessora Born Sept 26. 1871 at Guys Mills, Died at Dade City about
1888 not married. John Wilder was born about 1874. I do not know name of
second wife of when born of died. Do not know name of 3rd wife of anything
about her only very religiouis. She thought she could just out of up stairs
window and the Lord would give her wings to fly away with. Infirmed for life.
They had one son Paul born in Florida. You might write to John at Dade City
Florida. It might reach him or Paul. His wives all died.
[page 2]
L. Maria Wilder Born June 22- 1843 died March 23- 1867 - at Guys Mills.
Married to Jo Waid of French Creek W. Va. Had one son Fred Waid born Jan
29, 1864. He died about 1930. Had 3 sons Clarence, Joseph, Earl - All living.
Clarence oldest son Lives at Guys Mills Crawford Co. Pa. I do not know much
about them. Why not write to him and find what you want to know. Maria
Wilder Waid is burried in Hatch Cemetery. Her marker is gone so can get no
sure dates. I took when she was born and died out of Grandpa's Bible So I
guess that is right.
Mary Esther Wilder born Aug. 30 - 1844 in Craw. Co. died at Granite Falls
Washington on Dec. 12-1923. Spinster. Burried there
Sarah J. Wilder Born Nov. 11-1845 at Randolph Twp. You have her record.
Died Dec. 29-1871 at Revenia Ohio.
Elisha R. Wilder born March 3-1847. Died at Randolph twp. don't know when.
Had one Daughter Mary Amy. born at Randolph Twp Dec 12th 1891 - Died
about 1943. she had one Son Wilder Michaels. Who lives at Fountain House.
R.F.D. # Meadville, Pa. I advise you write to him. They have one child, but do
not know if boy or girl.
Martha Wilder Dennington, born April 15 Randolph Twp. Died Oct 9. 1905 at
Randolph Twp. Married to Chauncy J. Dennington Nov. 11th 1874. Had 2
children Girl & Boy. One lived 5 days other 3 days. no names. Girl Sept 6
1875, son May 11th 1879. They adopted on daughter (myself) Daughter of
Jonas & Rose Wilder.
Jonas B. Wilder, born at Randolph twp Oct 1st 1850, died at Randolph twp
Sept 16-1882. Black smith by trade. Married to Rose Tarbell Dec 31-1874 at
Saegerstown Pa. They had 2 children Percy L. Born at Randolph twp Dec 3rd
1875- Died Sept 9 1882 at Randolph twp. I know nothing of Rose Tarbell
Wilder's people. Daughter H. Grace Wilder. Born Apr. 16. 1881 Adopted by
Martha and Chauncy Dennington.
Doctor Sylvester Wilder Bro. of Luther. Lived at Guys Mills. I think McCartney
sent you his Birth & Death. He married a Widow by married name Mary lippitt
who had one son Frank who married Addie Guy of Guys Mills Pa. if you write
to Mrs. Blank Davenport - Park Ave & North St. Meadville Pa. She is a step
daughter of Frank Lippitt & might put you in touch with some of his children
who could give you information about Doctors family. I was very small when
he died but remember it. She was queer. I also remember her. Doc Wilder
raised 2 of Luther Wilders sons, Sylvester by his first wife and Chauncey by
his second wife. Luther had 12 children all told.
Sylvester Wilder disowned all of his step bro & sisters. So I know nothing
about them only I think he had several children raised at Norrisville. There
was a Margaret who married Will Hunter Postmaster of Meadville Pa. He is
dead, but perhaps I can get you an address of some of them  & will send to
you latter. Also- Their was a Daughter Addie who married a Cotten. I wish I
could help you more.


The Bible is now in the possession of the C. G. Brisee Genealogy Library,
Irwin, Iowa.
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