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James Wilder (1789-1869)

From Graces Guide

1789 Born in Ipsden, Oxfordshire

Presumably started his business at Ipsden (near Wallingford) but soon moved to the Yield Hall Foundry, Reading

1822 Married Mary Mason in Reading[1]

1851 James Wilder 61, ironfounder, master, employing 30 men, lived in Reading with Mary Wilder 56, James Wilder 27, iron founder, John Wilder 25, ironfounder, Mary Wilder 23[2]

Took his sons into partnership

1861 James Wilder, 71, ironfounder, lived in Reading with Mary Wilder 66, Mary Wilder 33[3]

1869 Died in Reading[4]


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Sources of Information

  1. ↑ BMD
  2. ↑ 1851 census
  3. ↑ 1861 census
  4. ↑ BMD
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