Oshea Wilder
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Oshea Wilder (1784–1846) was an early pioneer to southwest Michigan. Born 16 July 1784 in Gardner, Massachusetts to Elijah and Azubah (Wells) Wilder, he initially made his living as a blacksmith before entering the military to fight in the War of 1812. On 4 February 1813, Wilder married Cornelia Anthony (1791–1866), daughter of John and Sarah (Shaw) Anthony. In the 1820s, they toured Europe, settling in New York and Paterson, New Jersey upon their return to the United States. Wilder was active with the Presbyterian Church, and was a founding member of the First Presbyterian Church in Paterson.[1]